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Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in the past final in Turin. Source: Getty.

Fognini: "For Sinner and Alcaraz, the Davis Cup will never be a priority"

The Italian, who retired last summer, criticizes the new format of the Davis Cup fiercely: "People say that everything has gotten worse... and I also believe it".

Fabio Fognini, in his last Wimbledon, the one of his farewell. Source: Getty

Fognini's curious comparison when talking about Alcaraz and Sinner: "Jannik is more square"

The Italian spoke in depth about the last match of his career, against Carlos himself, and dissected their attitudes and personalities, including an interesting comparison with two legends.

Pennetta: "To be a coach, you have to 'kill' your player self and then be reborn as a coach." Photo: Getty Images

Pennetta: "To be a coach, you have to 'kill' your player self and then be reborn as a coach"

The former tennis player, champion of the US Open in 2015, spoke about that milestone ten years later and about the future that her husband, Fabio Fognini, may face after hanging up his racket.

Fabio Fognini withdraws from tennis at Wimbledon. Source: Getty

Fognini announces his immediate retirement: "There is no better way to say goodbye"

The Italian called an unexpected press conference from Wimbledon to announce the definitive end of his career. His match against Alcaraz will be the point and end.

Fognini: "There is no better way to say goodbye to Wimbledon... or even to tennis." Photo: Getty

Fognini: "There is no better way to say goodbye to Wimbledon... or even to tennis"

The Italian acknowledges that he ended up crying in the locker room after pushing Alcaraz to a fifth set. "I didn't expect it," he admitted.

Carlos Alcaraz. Source: Getty

Alcaraz and the nerves of his debut: "I felt like it was my first time, Wimbledon is different"

The man from Murcia spared no effort and acknowledged the impressive nerves he had in his debut, also being very proud of the way he managed to come out on top.

A champion in survival mode. Photo: Getty Images

A champion in survival mode

Alcaraz makes his Wimbledon debut with a victory after a hard-fought and challenging five-set match against a commendable Fognini, adding his 19th consecutive win and his 15th in a row at the prestigious London tournament.