# Tennis: Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz survived a major scare in his Wimbledon opener on the hottest opening day in history. The Spaniard had to dig deep for a five-set victory over 38-year-old Italian Fabio Fognini after four hours and 37 minutes. The 22-year-old also rushed to help a spectator who had collapsed, handing over a bottle of water as medics came to the woman’s aid. Alcaraz is bidding to become the fifth man in the Open Era to win at least three consecutive Wimbledon titles.
Tennis: Major scare for defending champion Alcaraz in Wimbledon first round