Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz defeats Novak Djokovic in consecutive Wimbledon finals
New Delhi, July 15, 2024.
After controlling the first two sets and withstanding Djokovic's comeback in the third, Alcaraz was one point away from the championship while serving at 5-4, 40-love. However, he then double-faulted, missed a backhand, a volley, and two forehands. Suddenly, it was 5-all. Alcaraz seemed unsettled, Djokovic saw a glimmer of hope, and the match became tense.
It took an additional 20 minutes to secure the win, but Alcaraz, despite his youth, regained his composure and stayed focused, ultimately defeating Djokovic 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4) to claim his fourth Grand Slam title at the age of 21.
“For me,” Alcaraz said after receiving the gold champion’s hardware from Kate, the Princess of Wales, “this is the most beautiful tournament, the most beautiful court and, obvi...
