In a moment that lit up Centre Court, Fabio Fognini delivered a jaw-dropping highlight during his Wimbledon clash with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz. The rally, now crowned Play of the Day presented by Barclays, showcased the Italian veteran’s flair and finesse in a point that left fans and commentators in awe.
Despite being 38 and ranked outside the top 100, Fognini summoned the kind of magic that has defined his career. With Alcaraz pressing hard, Fognini responded with a sequence of deft touches, sharp angles, and a final winner that brought the crowd to its feet. The point was a masterclass in anticipation and improvisation, reminding everyone of the unpredictable brilliance he can summon at will.
Though Alcaraz ultimately won the five-set thriller, this singular moment belonged to Fognini. It was a flash of artistry that cut through the intensity of the match and reminded the tennis world that experience and creativity still have a place on the sport’s biggest stage.
Alcaraz in Wimbledon, ranking, and results in 2025
Currently ranked no.2, the Spaniard has managed to achieve an overall 43-5 win-loss record in 2025. The Spaniard is competing in Wimbledon where he toppled 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 competed against each other till now on the main tour.
The Spaniard conquered 5 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome, French Open and London. Carlos got to the final in Barcelona (Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell).
Carlos 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)
Fabio Fognini in 2025
At the moment ranked no.138, the Italian played his last match on the 1st of January 1970 when he lost to world no.2 Carlos Alcaraz 7-5 6-7(5) 7-5 2-6 6-1 in the 1st round in Wimbledon (draw).
This season the Italian owns a composed 4-15 record.
Carlos Alcaraz and Fabio Fognini clashed against each other 3 times. Their current head to head is 3-0 for Alcaraz.