Carlos Alcaraz’s opening-round match against Fabio Fognini at Wimbledon 2025 was already a gripping five-set battle, but it took an emotional turn when a spectator fell ill in the stands during the deciding set. With temperatures soaring to 31.4°C—the hottest opening day in Wimbledon history—the heat proved overwhelming for some in the crowd.
Midway through the fifth set, with Alcaraz leading 3-0, play was suddenly halted as medical personnel were called to assist an elderly fan who had collapsed. Without hesitation, Alcaraz sprinted to the sidelines, grabbed a bottle of water, and rushed it over to the affected area. His quick and thoughtful gesture drew applause from the crowd and admiration from viewers around the world.
Fans nearby shielded the individual with umbrellas while paramedics arrived. The match was paused for over 15 minutes as the spectator received treatment and was eventually taken out on a stretcher. Both Alcaraz and Fognini waited patiently, visibly concerned, before play resumed.
The incident highlighted the extreme conditions players and fans faced on a sweltering day at the All England Club. Despite the heat, Alcaraz maintained his composure and went on to win the match in five sets, but it was his off-court humanity that left a lasting impression.
Alcaraz in Wimbledon, ranking, and results in 2025
At the moment ranked no.
2, Carlos has achieved a composed 42-5 win-loss record in 2025. Carlos is currently having a run in Wimbledon where he defeated the world no.138 Fabio Fognini 7-5 6-7(5) 7-5 2-6 6-1.Carlos Alcaraz will compete against the world no.733 Oliver Tarvet in the 2nd round. They have never played each other as of now in top competitions.
Alcaraz clinched 5 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome, French Open and London. The Spaniard reached the final in Barcelona (Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell).
Alcaraz won 22 titles in his career: 5 on hard courts, 11 on clay courts, 2 on indoor courts and 4 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)