2023-07-16 19:11:31
Carlos Alcaraz has crowned himself Wimbledon champion for the first time. The world number one from Spain prevailed in a high-class final on Sunday once morest the defending champion Novak Djokovic with 1: 6.7: 6(6), 6: 1.3: 6.6: 4 and triumphed following the US Open in the previous year for the second time in a major tournament. Djokovic missed his eighth Wimbledon and 24th Grand Slam title.
After Boris Becker and Björn Borg, Alcaraz is now the third youngest Wimbledon winner in men’s singles. Thanks to the success, the Spaniard remains at the top of the world rankings. After four titles and 34 unbeaten matches in a row, Djokovic’s dominance on the “sacred lawn” ended. Roger Federer remains the tournament’s record winner with eight triumphs.
“It’s a dream that’s coming true for me. I’m very proud of myself,” said Alcaraz in the winner’s interview following accepting the trophy from Princess Kate. The Spanish King Felipe VI also applauded in the stands. “I played in front of you twice. I won both times. I hope you come more often,” said Alcaraz, causing laughter in the stands.
Djokovic was full of praise for the new Wimbledon champion and had fair words ready. “I lost to a better player today. It’s amazing what quality you showed at the end of the match. You absolutely deserve this win,” said Djokovic. When he saw his smiling son in the stands, the Serb cried.
Many fans had been expecting Djokovic’s duel once morest Alcaraz in Wimbledon for weeks and were looking forward to it. And it kept what it promised. Alcaraz seemed a bit overwhelmed at first, Djokovic started as if from a single source and didn’t give his opponent a chance in the first set. With breaks to 2:0 and 4:0, the first course was quickly set, at 0:5 Alcaraz made the game of honor on his own serve, but following 34 minutes the “Djoker” had the first set in his pocket.
Round two looked very different. Alcaraz got over his initial nervousness and the high-quality match that was actually expected developed on Center Court. Alcaraz used his second breakball to take a 2-0 lead, but then missed the chance to make it 3-0. Djokovic immediately got the break back. With the score at 5: 4, Alcaraz was only two points away from the break and set equalization. In the end, the set went into a tie-break, which went to Alcaraz despite a 3-0 lead in the meantime.
The Spaniard used the momentum and took Djokovic’s serve right at the beginning of the third set. Djokovic now seemed vulnerable, struggled with his game and discussed the shot clock with the referee. Alcaraz then managed the double break to make it 4-1 in a game that lasted more than 25 minutes and included 32 rallies. This broke the “Djoker’s” resistance, Alcaraz clearly won 6-1.
In the course of the fourth round, Djokovic improved significantly once more, moved better, seemed more focused and got a grip on the backhand that had been stumbling before. With two breaks, the Serb finally forced the decisive fifth set. In this Alcaraz put the first, and in the end also decisive pinprick. The Spaniard took Djokovic’s serve to make it 2-1, following which the Serb smashed his racket on the net post. After that, Alcaraz acted confidently, showed no nerves even when served and converted his first match point following 4:42 hours.
1689556562
#Alcaraz #Wimbledon #champion #time #defeating #Djokovic
