Carlos Alcaraz escapes first-round scare as Fabio Fognini tests his limits

Carlos Alcaraz came through a challenging five-set match with Fabio Fognini. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian

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 against 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 4hr 37min on-court.