Carlos Alcaraz Lifts Wimbledon Trophy For 2nd Time, Beating Superb Djokovic (Image: x.com/Wimbledon)
Carlos Alcaraz, at 21, retains his Wimbledon title, becoming the youngest to win both Wimbledon and Roland Garros in the same year. He is also the youngest back-to-back Wimbledon men’s singles champion since Boris Becker in 1986. Alcaraz halted Djokovic’s latest bid for history, establishing his own legacy with four grand slam finals victories.
21 years old. 2 Wimbledon titles. #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/movgknOXt6
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The Spanish sensation triumphed over Novak Djokovic in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2, 7-6(4), securing his second Wimbledon Gentlemen’s Singles Championship. Djokovic, despite a strong effort, couldn’t overcome Alcaraz’s prowess.
In the final set, Djokovic saved three championship points and broke back to make it 5-5, but Alcaraz remained resolute. A brilliant drop shot and Djokovic’s netted backhand sealed Alcaraz’s win. The match concluded with a heartfelt embrace and words between the players, followed by Alcaraz celebrating with his family in the stands.
A familiar feeling 🤩
Carlos Alcaraz lifts the #Wimbledon Gentlemen’s Singles Trophy for the second time 👏 pic.twitter.com/O73owrPkk6
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After receiving the trophy from Princess of Wales Catherine, Alcaraz said: “The most beautiful tournament. The most beautiful court. The most beautiful trophy.”
“It was 40-0. Djokovic is an unbelievable fighter, I tried to win with my serve, but I couldn’t. I tried to stay calm and positive going into the tie-break and play my best tennis. That’s all I was thinking about. I’m glad at the end I could find the solutions,” he added.
“Obviously not the result I wanted, especially in the first couple of sets. I wasn’t up to par but credit to Carlos. I tried to push him and save the three match points to extend the match a little bit longer. But he was the deserved winner today,” Djokovic said about his journey in this year’s Wimbledon.
Fighting right until the end 👊
Another superb Championships run from Novak Djokovic 🇷🇸#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/uDVBNnI9Ln
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“I try to remind myself sometimes of how surreal it is being here; being really blessed to fight for the trophy. Every time I step on the court it feels like the first time. I’m a child living a childhood dream,” he added.
