Alcaraz Survives Fognini Scare to Launch Wimbledon Title Defence
- On July 1, 2025, Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the second round at Wimbledon by narrowly overcoming Fabio Fognini in a grueling five-set match on Centre Court.
- Alcaraz arrived at Wimbledon with an 18-match winning streak and aimed to defend his title against Fognini, who announced 2025 as his final tour year.
- The match lasted 4 hours and 37 minutes in extremely hot conditions on Wimbledon's opening day, with Alcaraz saving several break points and displaying occasional signs of nerves.
- Alcaraz said playing on Centre Court again felt like the first time and praised Fognini's great tennis, noting that second-round players are performing at a high level.
- Alcaraz advanced to face local qualifier Oliver Tarvet and continues his quest to join an elite group with three consecutive Wimbledon titles.
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Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz has qualified for the third round at Wimbledon.
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