Carlos Alcaraz's Tough Wimbledon Start: Beating the Heat and Fognini

A Hard-Fought Win

Carlos Alcaraz, the two-time Wimbledon champion, had a challenging start this year. He faced Fabio Fognini, who played like it was his last match ever. The weather was extremely hot, and both players struggled.

Alcaraz won in five sets, but it wasn't easy. He's exceptionally good at winning fifth sets, having won 14 out of 15 times!

Fognini's Remarkable Performance

Fognini, despite being older than most players, played exceptionally well. He made Alcaraz work hard for the win. Alcaraz had a long winning streak before this match, but Fognini almost ended it. The crowd loved the match, especially when Fognini played some amazing shots.

Alcaraz's Journey

Alcaraz isn't playing his best tennis yet, but he's still winning. He made some mistakes but also showed why he's so good. He's aiming to win Wimbledon three times in a row, which is a really hard feat.

Next Match: Oliver Tarvet

Next, Alcaraz will play against a British player named Oliver Tarvet. Tarvet just won his first big match, so he's excited. Alcaraz has won a lot of matches this year, including a big one in France. He's also won at a tournament called Queen's Club.

Fognini's Farewell

Fognini played really well but couldn't win. He's a great player, and Alcaraz said he's sad it's his last Wimbledon. The crowd gave Fognini a standing ovation, which is a big deal. Alcaraz is now one step closer to his goal of winning Wimbledon again.