Defending Wimbledon champ Carlos Alcaraz got put through the wringer in his opening match against crafty veteran Fabio Fognini. After a rollercoaster five-set battle—complete with tiebreaks, momentum swings, and Alcaraz admitting to early nerves—the young Spaniard finally pulled through 7-5, 6-7(5), 7-5, 2-6, 6-1. The match was as much a mental grind as a physical one, with brutal heat adding to the drama.

Editor’s Note: Alcaraz’s shaky start is a reminder that even top seeds aren’t immune to first-round jitters, especially under the weight of sky-high expectations. For fans, it’s a tantalizing glimpse of the pressure-cooker environment at Wimbledon—where champions have to scrap early, and veterans like Fognini can still bring the fireworks. If Alcaraz cleans up his nerves, this could be the wake-up call he needs. If not? The draw just got more interesting.

In a stunning upset on the first day of Wimbledon, Daniil Medvedev—a former world No. 1 and one of the tournament’s top contenders—was knocked out in the first round by France’s Benjamin Bonzi, a player ranked far below him. It’s a major early exit for Medvedev, who was expected to go deep in the tournament.

Editor’s Note: Medvedev’s early loss shakes up the men’s draw at Wimbledon, leaving fans and analysts surprised. For Bonzi, it’s a career-defining win, but for Medvedev, it’s another setback in what’s been a rocky season. This kind of upset is exactly why Grand Slams are so unpredictable—even the biggest stars aren’t safe in the early rounds.