Carlos Alcaraz rushes over to help ill spectator as record-breaking heat takes toll on Wimbledon match

Carlos Alcaraz rushes over to help ill spectator as record-breaking heat takes toll on Wimbledon match

2-time defending champion struggled with 62 unforced errors in a challenging 4 1/2-hour contest against retiring Fabio Fognini

Carlos Alcaraz hits a forehand against Fabio Fognini during Wimbledon 2025 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. (Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)

Carlos Alcaraz passed a bottle of water to assist with an ill spectator during his first-round match against Fabio Fognini. (Rob Newell – CameraSport)

Carlos Alcaraz serves against Fabio Fognini at Wimbledon 2025. (Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)

Carlos Alcaraz prepares to serve against Fabio Fognini at Wimbledon. (Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)