Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz overcame a five-set battle against Fabio Fognini in his Wimbledon opener. Despite the intense heat and Fognini's strong performance, Alcaraz secured a 7-5, 6-7(5), 7-5, 2-6, 6-1 victory in a match lasting over four hours. This win extends Alcaraz's impressive fifth-set record to 14-1 and maintains his perfect first-round record at Grand Slams. He praised Fognini's skill, noting it was the Italian's final Wimbledon appearance. Alcaraz will face Oliver Tarvet in the second round.

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