FABIO FOGNINI has announced his retirement from tennis aged 38. The Italian maverick decided to hang up his racquet following his epic first round exit to Carlos Alcaraz last week. Two-time

Alcaraz is establishing a Grand Slam pattern which spells danger for the rest of the field: get him early, or risk not getting him at all.

LONDON — Former top-10 player Fabio Fognini announced his retirement from professional tennis on Wednesday at Wimbledon , where he lost to Carlos Alcaraz in a five-setter on Day 1 of the tournament last week.

Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar likens Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant's fearless style to Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz's unpredictable play. During Wimbledon, Gavaskar expressed admiration for both athletes,

Two of the 15 they didn’t collect were scooped up by Carlos Alcaraz, the 22-year-old Spaniard who now—alongside the 23-year-old Italian, Jannik Sinner—makes up the New Big Two. The Artist, Grinder, and Psycho had their era. Now we’ve got The Dramatist and The Scientist.

Ex-Indian opener Sunil Gavaskar joined the list of cricketers to mark his appearance at the Centre Court for Wimbledon 2025 as the tournament heads to the business end. Gavaskar suggested that Carlos Alcaraz is one tennis player that keeps players at the edge of the seats and observed that the Spainard has all the shots in the book.

He fought well but left stunned by the opponent's level. Clearly impressed, Cameron tipped the 22-year-old for continued Major success, highlighting his joy and ease on the court. The match offered further proof that Alcaraz remains a formidable favorite at Wimbledon and other Major events for the years to come.