Carlos Alcaraz needed to go through five sets against Fabio Fognini at Wimbledon before winning their first-round match to start his bid for a third consecutive title at the All England Club.

The two-time defending champ eventually asserts himself in the last set to pick up a 7-5, 6-7 (5), 7-5, 2-6, 6-1 victory amid record-breaking Day 1 heat at the oldest Grand Slam tournament.

Wimbledon's 138th edition commenced with AI line calls and a thrilling first day. Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz narrowly escaped defeat in a five-set match against Fabio Fognini amidst sweltering heat,