Carlos Alcaraz escapes first-round scare as Fabio Fognini forces him the distance

Reigning champion wins 7-5 6-7 (5) 7-5 2-6 6-1 Spaniard: ‘I was really nervous at the beginning’ Carlos Alcaraz said he was proud to have squeezed into the second round after struggling with his nerves and the heat on ­Centre Court during his dramatic five-set win over Fabio Fognini on Monday. In searing temperatures, Alcaraz started his pursuit of a third consecutive Wimbledon title by outlasting the veteran Italian 7-5, 6-7 (1), 7-5, 2-6, 6-1 after four hours, 37 minutes on-court.