It was the experienced Serb who took the first set, breaking Alcaraz a second time for a 5-0 lead to put his stamp on proceedings.Īlcaraz and Djokovic embrace at the net. BBC commentator Andrew Castle reminded viewers that what they were watching was “real” and not a “computer game,” such was the level of excellence on display. The 23-time grand slam champion converted at the third time of asking to land the first haymaker of the final.Įach rally was filled with beautiful sequences of shots, from deft drop shots to powerful winners. In gusty conditions, Djokovic heaped the pressure back onto the Spaniard in the very next game, racing into a 40-0 lead and three break points. But the resilience the 36-year-old has become so well-known for saw him through the danger. Many expected Alcaraz to come out all guns blazing and Djokovic was on the back foot early on as he faced a break point in the opening game. Princess of Wales comforts Ons Jabeur after ‘painful’ Wimbledon loss Tunisia's Ons Jabeur receives the runners up trophy from Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales after losing her final match against Czech Republic's Marketa Vondrousova Andrew Couldridge/Reuters Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 15, 2023 “I love you,” he told his family, having already congratulated his opponent. Seven-time Wimbledon champion Djokovic broke down in tears on the court afterwards as he addressed his children who watched the final from the players’ box. The work we put in every day to be able to live this experience.” “I’m really proud of myself and really proud of the team that I have. As I said, it’s a dream come true to be able to play in this stages, it’s amazing for a boy 20 years old, I didn’t expect to reach these kind of situations really fast. “Well, it’s a dream come true for me,” Alcaraz said in his on-court interview afterwards. In the end, as Djokovic’s attempted forehand failed to make it over the net, a new Wimbledon champion was crowned and Alcaraz cemented his status as the leader of men’s tennis’ next generation. Through his extraordinary display of athleticism and skill, Alcaraz prevented Djokovic from leveling Margaret Court for the most grand slam singles titles of all time and Roger Federer on eight for the most Wimbledon men’s singles titles.īut it was anything but straightforward for Alcaraz, who came from a set down against arguably the greatest tennis player in history performing at the peak of his powers. Alastair Grant/APīrad Pitt among stars at Wimbledon for men’s final Actor Brad Pitt and director Guy Ritchie sit in the stands on Centre Court for the final of the men's singles between Spain's Carlos Alcaraz and Serbia's Novak Djokovic on day fourteen of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Sunday, July 16, 2023.

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