Updated On: 04 July, 2024 06:50 AM IST | London | AFP
Italy’s Fabio sends Norwegian World No. 8 Casper packing with 4-6, 5-7, 7-6, 3-6 defeat in second round; defending champ Alcaraz cruises into Rd Three

Fabio Fognini after his win over Casper Ruud yesterday. Pic/AFP; (right) Casper Ruud returns to Fabio Fognini during their singles match on Day Three of Wimbledon in London yesterday. Pic/Getty Images
Eccentric Fabio Fognini of Italy needed a clutch of match points to knock out eighth-seeded Casper Ruud 6-4, 7-5, 6-7 (1/7), 6-3.
The 37-year-old Fognini, sporting bleach-blond hair, twice served for the match from 5-2 up in the third set before sealing victory over the three-time Grand Slam runner-up in the fourth set. “It just shows why I love and hate this sport,” said Fognini.