- In a nail-biting five-set men’s final on Sunday, world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz defeated defending champion Novak Djokovic to win his first Wimbledon championship. After nearly five hours of play on Centre Court, the Spaniard triumphed with a final score of 1-6 7-6 (8-6) 6-1 3-6 6-4. He then sprang joyfully into the grass to celebrate before volleying a tennis ball towards the spectators.
- The 20-year-old adds a second major championship to his résumé after winning the US Open last year, making him the third-youngest Wimbledon champion in the Open Era.
- Alcaraz prevented Djokovic from tying Margaret Court for the record for the most grand slam singles titles and Roger Federer for the most Wimbledon men’s singles titles by putting on an exceptional display of athleticism and talent. Alcaraz, who battled back from a set down against possibly the greatest tennis player in history playing at the height of his abilities, found it everything but simple.
- In his postgame interview on the court, Alcaraz remarked, “Well, it’s a dream come true for me. “I find it to be fantastic. “I’m really happy 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 these levels. It’s fantastic for a boy 20 years old, I didn’t anticipate to reach these sort of situations really fast. the daily effort we put in to make this experience possible.
- When Djokovic addressed his kids who were watching the final from the players’ box, the seven-time Wimbledon winner broke down in tears. He’d already congratulated his rival and said, “I love you,” to his family.
