Carlos Alcaraz edged out a determined Fabio Fognini 7-5, 6-7 (1), 7-5, 2-6, 6-1 in a massive first round battle that set the stage for the rest of Day 1. Neither player was willing to concede, keeping up their intensity while remaining strategic with ball placement to break each other's serves.

Fabio Fognini was beaten by Carlos Alcaraz in five sets in the first round at Wimbledon, in what was the Italian's final appearance at the All England Club

Fabio Fognini admitted he cried in the locker room after his painful defeat to Carlos Alcaraz in his final Wimbledon appearance. The veteran Italian put on a great performance in his last showing at the All England Club as he prepares for his retirement at the end of the season.