Alcaraz hopes to become the first player on the men's tour since Bjorn Borg to complete the French Open-Wimbledon double in consecutive years. Alcaraz is only the third defending Wimbledon champion all-time to be taken to five sets in the first round of the following year's Grand Slam.

Carlos Alcaraz survived Wimbledon's hottest-ever opening day although the Spaniard was far from his sizzling best as he began his quest for a hat-trick of titles with a scare against Fabio Fognini.

Alcaraz's tennis is so often a highlight reel but on grass, he does his most devastating work in the negative spaces of points.

Carlos Alcaraz Has Quick Response to Fan Emergency at Wimbledon originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz showed his caring side on Monday when he rushed to help a fan who fell ill during his match on Centre Court, earning cheers and respect from the Wimbledon crowd.

Carlos Alcaraz rushed to the aid of an elderly supporter who collapsed on Centre Court, resulting in the defending Wimbledon champion’s match against Fabio Fognini to be suspended.