Carlos Alcaraz triumphed over Novak Djokovic in a decisive Wimbledon final, winning 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (7-4) to secure his second consecutive title at the All England Club.
Alcaraz, 21, now holds four Grand Slam titles, maintaining an impeccable record in major finals. In addition to his back-to-back Wimbledon victories, he has also claimed the 2022 US Open and his first French Open title last month. Despite Djokovic’s valiant effort, including saving three championship points and breaking back in the third set, Alcaraz emerged victorious after a thrilling tie-break.
“Winning this trophy is a dream come true,” Alcaraz said. “When I was 11 or 12, I dreamt of winning Wimbledon. It’s the most beautiful tournament, court, and trophy. Djokovic is an incredible fighter, and I knew he would have his chances, but I stayed calm and played my best tennis in the tie-break.”
The young Spaniard, already a US Open and French Open champion, has earned over $35 million in ATP earnings and will soon be the subject of his own Netflix documentary. Alcaraz is now looking forward to a potential Spanish double celebration, with Spain competing against England in the Euro 2024 final. “I’ve done my job, now let’s see the football,” he smiled.
Alcaraz joins Roger Federer as the only men in the Open Era to win their first four Grand Slam finals. He achieved this milestone faster than Federer, Djokovic, and Rafael Nadal, all before turning 22. With Jannik Sinner winning the Australian Open and Alcaraz’s continued success, it appears the new generation is taking over men’s tennis.
Meanwhile, Djokovic remains one short of Federer’s record of eight Wimbledon titles and just shy of an all-time record 25th Grand Slam singles title. Reflecting on the match, Djokovic said, “Carlos played some amazing tennis. I tried to push him and extend the match, but it wasn’t to be. He is a deserved winner.”
Match Recap
The final began with a dramatic 13-minute opening game, where Djokovic saved four break points before conceding on Alcaraz’s fifth opportunity. However, Alcaraz’s superior speed and powerful forehand quickly established his dominance. Djokovic, struggling with confidence and wearing a knee support after recent surgery, couldn’t match Alcaraz’s intensity and precision.
Alcaraz’s dominance continued in the second set, breaking Djokovic twice, including a critical break at 4-2 when Djokovic double-faulted on break point. Despite a brief resurgence from Djokovic in the third set, Alcaraz held firm, ultimately securing victory in the tie-break.
Statistical Highlights
- Aces: Alcaraz 5, Djokovic 8
- Double Faults: Alcaraz 6, Djokovic 4
- 1st Serve Win Percentage: Alcaraz 84%, Djokovic 66%
- 2nd Serve Win Percentage: Alcaraz 51%, Djokovic 40%
- Net Points Won: Alcaraz 16/22, Djokovic 27/53
- Break Points Won: Alcaraz 5/14, Djokovic 1/3
- Total Winners: Alcaraz 42, Djokovic 26
- Unforced Errors: Alcaraz 24, Djokovic 25
- Total Points Won: Alcaraz 109, Djokovic 87
Credit: Sky Sports
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