Carlos Alcaraz Emerges Victorious Over Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon
NEW DELHI: Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz showcased his dominance on the court as he overwhelmed Serbia’s Novak Djokovic in a commanding performance, claiming victory with a scoreline of 6-2, 6-2, 7-6(4). This win marked Alcaraz’s successful defense of his Wimbledon title in a rematch of the previous year’s final.
With this triumph, Alcaraz has now secured an impressive collection of four Grand Slam titles, maintaining a flawless record in major finals. His accolades include two Wimbledon championships, a US Open victory in 2022, and a recent French Open win just last month.
On the other hand, the loss was a significant setback for Djokovic, who had his sights set on surpassing Margaret Court’s record of 24 Grand Slam titles and matching Roger Federer’s eight men’s singles titles at Wimbledon.
“It’s a dream for me, winning this trophy,” said Alcaraz. “In an interview when I was 11 or 12 I said my dream was to win Wimbledon, so I’m replaying my dream. I want to keep going, but it’s a great feeling to play on this beautiful court and lift this amazing trophy.”
Victory at Wimbledon made Alcaraz the sixth man in the professional era to achieve the Roland Garros and Wimbledon titles in the same year, joining the ranks of tennis legends like Rod Laver, Bjorn Borg, Rafa Nadal, Federer, and Djokovic.
“It’s a huge honor for me to be part of those players who have achieved Roland Garros and Wimbledon in the same year. They are huge champions,” Alcaraz expressed. “I don’t consider myself as a champion yet, not like them, but I’ll keep going to build my path, my journey.”
Despite Djokovic’s best efforts, Alcaraz proved to be an insurmountable obstacle on the day. The match saw Alcaraz break early in a grueling 14-minute opening game and maintain his lead with robust serving throughout the first set.
In the following sets, Alcaraz continued to apply pressure on Djokovic, securing an early break and taking advantage of his opponent’s serving struggles to claim a formidable two-set lead. The third set witnessed a fierce battle between the two until Alcaraz ultimately sealed the victory in a tiebreak.
Alcaraz’s exceptional performance on the court solidified his status as a rising star in the world of tennis, while Djokovic will regroup and set his sights on future challenges.
