World number one Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in a five set thriller on centre court, as the 20-year-old was crowned Wimbledon champion for the first time.
With the world number one facing the number two on centre court for the final, it was always going to be a thriller for Wimbledon’s final on Sunday afternoon.
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic certainly put on a match that lived up to the hype, as the game went to a deciding fifth set following a dramatic four and a half hours of action.
The Spanish sensation has done it 🇪🇸@carlosalcaraz triumphs over Novak Djokovic, 1-6, 7-6(6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 in an all-time classic#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/sPGLXr2k99
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 16, 2023
It was youth that beat experience in the end however, as Alcaraz came out on top 6-4 in the final set to be crowned Wimbledon champion for the first time in his short career.
Alcaraz was able to end Djokovic’s incredible winning streak on centre court, with the Serbian losing his first game on the grass since 2013.
What The Players Had To Say
Djokovic was understandably in tears following the match, but when interviewed he gave credit to his opponent who he described as ‘amazing’ this afternoon.
“Good afternoon to everyone – not so good for me but good for Carlos. I have to start with praises to Carlos and his team. What a quality at the end of the match when you had to serve it out. You can up with some big plays in the big situation and you absolutely deserve it. Amazing.
I thought I would have trouble with you only on clay and hard court, but not on grass but now it’s a different story from this year obviously. Congrats, amazing way to adapt to the surface. You played maybe one or twice. Amazing, what you did in Queens and congratulations to everybody in your team.
34-match winning streak. Four titles in a row. One Novak Djokovic.
A historic run from a historic champion.#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/ZicltjtCNF
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 16, 2023
After winning his second grand slam and his first Wimbledon title at just 20, Alcaraz seemed to be able to hold back his emotions well and he was full of praise for Djokovic following an exhausting clash.
“It’s a dream come true for me. I said before it so good to win but even if would have lost I would be really proud of myself. Making history in this beautiful tournament, playing a final against a legend of the sport. It’s a dream come true.
“It was unbelievable to play in these stages. It’s amazing for a boy – 20 years-old – I didn’t expect to reach this situation really fast. I am really proud of myself, I am really proud for the team and the work we put in every day to be able to lift this.
“After the first set I thought ‘Carlos, increase the level. Everyone would be disappointed’.
“Since I was born, you were already winning tournaments”@DjokerNole has been an inspiration for @carlosalcaraz from a young age#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/B5KrObv2Wm
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 16, 2023
“I have to congratulate Novak, it was amazing to play against him. You inspire me a lot. I started playing tennis watching you. Since I was born you were already winning tournaments. You said 36 is the new 36 and you make that happen. It’s amazing.”
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