Carlos Alcaraz wins Wimbledon again! Spaniard claims second SW19 title in a row as he dominates Novak Djokovic in repeat of last year’s final – and gets Spain’s big day off to the perfect start
- Alcaraz won 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 to storm to a three-set victory over his rival
- The 21-year-old is the second man in the open era to win the first four finals
- Meanwhile, Djokovic failed to win his 25th singles slam title and an eighth at SW19
Carlos Alcaaz has won the men’s singles title at Wimbledon for the second year in a row, with a convincing victory over Novak Djkokovic in the final.
In a repeat of last year’s thrilling five-set match, the 21-year-old Spaniard controlled the match against the seven-time winner to claim his second title in SW19 and start the day well for Spain.
He won the first two sets 6-2, 6-2, but broke in the ninth game of the third and final set, meaning he had to serve for the entire match.
He lost three championship points and was reduced to deuce by Djokovic. Djokovic showed his professionalism after a week of being booed by the crowd, when he saw himself squander the chance to claim victory and level the match in the third set.
Djokovic held on and Alcaraz, who needed a tiebreak, found his nerve and held on to make it 7-4, finishing the match in two hours and 27 minutes and passing the torch once and for all.
Carlos Alcaraz has won Wimbledon for the second year in a row after beating Noval Djokovic in the final
The Spaniard won 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4) in the men’s singles final to secure a repeat of last year’s result at SW19
After the match, the rivals embraced at the net and Alcaraz managed to stay on his feet this time instead of falling to the ground, as he did when he won his first title.
Djokovic’s face symbolized the realization and acceptance that he had been outclassed that day. After embracing the crowd, Alcaraz walked to his players’ box and hugged his family and coaches.
After his semi-final win over Daniil Medvedev, Alcaraz himself was booed on Centre Court when he suggested Sunday could be a big day for Spain. He has now completed the first leg, with the Euro 2024 final still to come.
“I didn’t say Spain will win, I just said it’s going to be a really fun day,” he said, trying to stop the boos, which quickly turned to laughter.
The chance of a double success is still there: the Princess of Wales presented the trophies after the match.
The 21-year-old Spaniard is only the second man in the open era after Roger Federer to win his first four Grand Slam finals, surpassing Swiss greats Djokovic and Rafael Nadal by reaching the milestone before his 22nd birthday.
Now that Jannik Sinner has won the Australian Open and Alcaraz has won Roland Garros in succession, it finally seems that men’s tennis belongs to the new generation.
Djokovic, meanwhile, is still a long way from a record 25th Grand Slam singles title and one short of equalling Federer’s tally of eight Wimbledon titles.
Spain will be hoping for a double success when they face England in the final of Euro 2024 in Berlin