Wimbledon 2025: Carlos Alcaraz Beats Fabio Fognini To Enter Second Round

Two-time defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz faced a significant challenge in his return to Centre Court on Monday. He managed to defeat Fabio Fognini in a tough five-set match while contending with the intense London heat. This year's opening day set a record high for The Championships, with temperatures reaching 31.4 degrees Celsius. Alcaraz had to work extremely hard against the free-hitting Fognini, who was competing at Wimbledon for the last time. In a thrilling and unpredictable match that showcased exceptional shot-making, Alcaraz demonstrated his characteristic determination and ultimately triumphed with a score of 7-5, 6-7(5), 7-5, 2-6, 6-1, after four hours and 37 minutes of play. With this victory, the Spaniard improved his outstanding fifth-set record to 14-1, having recently defeated Jannik Sinner in the Roland Garros final.

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Updated on: 1 July 2025 12:50 pm

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Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates after beating Fabio Fognini of Italy during their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Fabio Fognini of Italy waves as he leaves the court after losing his men's singles first round match against Carlos Alcaraz of Spain was delayed at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Carlos Alcaraz of Spain, left, greets Fabio Fognini of Italy at the net after winning their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Fabio Fognini of Italy smiles after touching the net and losing the point as he plays Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Carlos Alcaraz of Spain reacts after winning the third set against Fabio Fognini of Italy during their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Fabio Fognini of Italy returns to Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Carlos Alcaraz of Spain returns to Fabio Fognini of Italy during their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Fabio Fognini of Italy returns to Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Wimbledon 2025: Carlos Alcaraz vs Fabio Fognini | Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain returns to Fabio Fognini of Italy during their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Fabio Fognini of Italy returns to Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.