London, July 15: Carlos Alcaraz secured his second consecutive Wimbledon championship in a thrilling showdown against Novak Djokovic on Sunday. Despite a late scare in the third set, the Spaniard prevailed with a 6-2, 6-2, 7-6(4) triumph, successfully defending his SW19 title and claiming his fourth major crown. “It is a dream for me, winning this trophy,” Alcaraz expressed at the trophy ceremony.
“Since I was 11 or 12 years old, I dreamed of winning Wimbledon, and today I am living that dream. This tournament, this court, and this trophy are the most beautiful in tennis.” (adsbygoogle = window.
adsbygoogle || []).push({}); While Alcaraz’s victory last year against Djokovic was a grueling five-set battle, this year’s final showcased his dominance from the outset. He broke Djokovic twice in the opening set and repeated the feat in the second, showcasing impeccable form and control.
Despite a brief stumble when serving for the match at 5-4 in the third set, Alcaraz recovered composure to seal the win in a tense tie-break. With this victory, Alcaraz became only the second man in the Open Era to win his first four Grand Slam finals, joining Roger Federer in this elite achievement. His win also marked him as the sixth player to achieve the Roland Garros-Wimbledon double in the same year, alongside legends like Rod Laver, Bjorn Borg, Rafael Nadal, Federer, and Djokovic.
Reflecting on his achievement, Alcaraz credited his resilience and belief, acknowledging the honor of .
