Carlos Alcaraz defeats Novak DjCarlos Alcaraz pulls off a sensational upset by defeating Novak Djokovic to win his first Wimbledon title, marking a significant shift in men’s tennis.
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in a thrilling five-set match to win his first Wimbledon title, ending Djokovic’s quest for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam.
In a fiercely contested match, the young Spaniard initially struggled but managed to take the lead, only to be countered by Djokovic’s impressive resilience.
It was he who appeared in the ascendancy at the start of the fifth set but back came 20-year-old Alcaraz to claim victory after four hours and 42 minutes, finally landing a meaningful blow for the young guns against the man 16 years his senior.
In the tennis match, Djokovic emerged victorious and Alcaraz displayed his disappointment as they shared a heartfelt embrace on the court.
Alcaraz, who has added Wimbledon to his US Open title, said: “Well it’s a dream come true for me. It’s great to win but even if I had lost I would have been really proud of myself, playing a final against a legend of our sport.
“After the first set I thought ‘hmmm… Carlos increase the level’. I have to congratulate Novak. I started playing tennis watching you. When I was born you were already winning tournaments. But 36 is the new 26. It’s amazing.”
Spain’s King Felipe was in the royal box supporting his country’s new star.
“It’s special to play here in front of royalty. I am really proud you are here supporting me. You’ve come to watch me twice and I won, so I hope you come some more.”
Novak Djokovic dominated the first set, winning 6-1 in just 34 minutes, as he aims to secure his eighth Wimbledon title and fifth consecutive win at the All England Club.
Novak Djokovic demonstrated superior tactical awareness, leaving Alcaraz unable to cope. The Serb only made two unforced errors, allowing him to take early control of the match.
In the second set, the Spaniard regained his composure and broke Djokovic’s serve to take a 2-0 lead.
But Djokovic, appearing in a record 35th Grand Slam final, broke straight back and a high-calibre set went to a tie-break.
The 36-year-old had won his previous 14 tie-breaks at Grand Slams but Alcaraz finally put an end to the streak by taking it 8-6 with a stunning return of serve to level the match.
Alcaraz broke early in the third set, while Djokovic expressed his dissatisfaction with an umpire’s call.
The defending champion faced criticism from the crowd after receiving a time violation in the tie-break and engaging in a lengthy conversation with the umpire.
Alcaraz broke again after an epic 26-minute game with his seventh break point and a third break wrapped up the setIn a grueling match that lasted nearly three hours, Alcaraz secured his seventh break point to break again and win the set 6-1.
Novak Djokovic faced criticism from the crowd for taking a lengthy bathroom break during the match.
In the fourth set of the match, there was an important moment when the protagonist managed to create two break points and successfully converted the second one by taking advantage of his opponent’s drop shot hitting the net.
In the match, Djokovic managed to gain momentum by winning the fourth set, leading to a tiebreaker in the fifth set.
In the last answer, it is mentioned that a player missed an opportunity to score during a tennis match.
In the following game, Djokovic’s frustration boiled over and he smashed his racket against the wooden net post, resulting in a costly mistake.
Novak Djokovic’s dominant reign came to an end as Carlos Alcaraz clinched a remarkable victory, becoming the new Wimbledon champion.
The 20-year-old kicked a ball into the crowd in celebration before climbing up to the players’ box to enjoy the moment with his team
Alcaraz vs Djokovic: Tale of the Tape
| Alcaraz | Match Stats | Djokovic |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Aces | 2 |
| 7 | Double Faults | 3 |
| 70% | 1st serve win percentage | 62% |
| 50% | 2nd serve win percentage | 56% |
| 5/19 | Break points won | 5/15 |
| 27/45 | Net points won | 39/65 |
| 66 | Total winners | 32 |
| 45 | Unforced errors | 40 |
| 168 | Total points won | 166 |
Djokovic, beaten on Centre Court for the first time in 10 years, said to the crowd: “Good afternoon. Not so good for me but good for Carlos.
“I have to praise Carlos and his team. Quality at the end of the match, you served it out and you deserved it. I thought I’d only have trouble with you on clay or hard court, not on grass. Amazing, what you did in Queen’s and here.
“As for me you never like to lose matches like this but when all the emotions have settled I still have to be very grateful. I’ve won many close matches here down the years, maybe I should have lost a couple of finals that I won so it’s ‘even stevens’.
“It’s a tough one to swallow when you are so close. I lost to the better player and I have to congratulate him and move on.”
Djokovic welled up when he saw his son Stefan and said: “Thank you for supporting me.”
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