Italian tennis veteran Fabio Fognini didn't easily give away a swift win to Carlos Alcaraz during Monday's Wimbledon opener ahead of his own retirement. Read more about the 38-year-old who might be going out on a memorable high.

Carlos Alcaraz gestured to the crowd to applaud the retiring Fabio Fognini, sparking an emotional Centre Court ovation.

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz blew hot and cold on a blazing Monday at Wimbledon but the Spaniard survived a massive scare to beat dangerous Italian Fabio Fognini 7-5 6-7(5) 7-5 2-6 6-1 and reach the second round.