Fognini has been enjoying himself throughout the match and playing very attractively. Unfortunately for him, the duel seems to be going in Alcaraz’s direction.
Fognini-Alcaraz | 4 minutes ago
Game Alcaraz! 0-3 in games, 2-2 in sets
Fognini seems ready, as he gets two breakpoints, but both are worked away by Alcaraz. Despite a 15-40 deficit, the Spaniard manages to pull the game towards him.
Fognini-Alcaraz | 9 minutes ago
Break Alcaraz! 0-2 in games, 2-2 in sets
Fognini starts strongly on his service game, but after 40-15 he loses four points in a row, losing his service game. A lot of emotion with Alcaraz after breaking the Italian.
Fognini-Alcaraz | 14 minutes ago
Game Alcaraz! 0-1 in games, 2-2 in sets
Alcaraz starts strongly in the fifth and decisive set. He gives away two points, but at 30-40 he drags the game in.
Carlos Alcaraz is having a hard time against the Italian Fabio Fognini. He has to play a fifth set to force a place in the second round.