Carlos Alcaraz loves playing on grass and is trying to win a third Wimbledon title in a row
He's obviously a quick study.
When Wimbledon gets started Monday, the 22-year-old from Spain will play in the first Centre Court match of this fortnight, an honor reserved for the previous year's men's champion . The contest against Fabio Fognini will open Alcaraz's a bid for a third consecutive championship at the place.
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