Carlos Alcaraz Battles Nerves at Wimbledon Opener

Carlos Alcaraz, the Spanish tennis prodigy, entered Wimbledon brimming with confidence from an 18-match winning streak. Yet, he struggled with nerves during his opening match on Centre Court.

Against Italy's Fabio Fognini, Alcaraz, who recently clinched titles in Rome and the French Open, found himself unexpectedly challenged. Despite past victories here, he admitted, "It felt like it was the first time."

Looking ahead, Alcaraz approaches his match with British qualifier Oliver Tarvet with caution. Acknowledging Tarvet's placement in the second round, Alcaraz stated his intent to respect every opponent and maintain high performance levels.

(With inputs from agencies.)