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Reigning champion wins 7-5 6-7 (5) 7-5 2-6 6-1
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Spaniard: ‘I was really nervous at the beginning’
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 over 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 four hours, 37 minutes on-court.