Carlos Alcaraz was given a scare in the first round of Wimbledon as he was taken to five sets by Fabio Fognini, prompting John McEnroe to issue a warning to the Spaniard

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.

Carlos Alcaraz secured a more hard-fought victory than expected against Fabio Fognini, winning 7-5, 6-7(5), 7-5, 2-6, 6-1, beginning his double crown defense at Wimbledon not without difficulties.