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 at the All England Club on Monday.

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.