Carlos Alcaraz showed the tennis why he is considered virtually unstoppable at his best, delivering a masterclass of brilliant tennis to defeat Novak Djokovic in Sunday's Wimbledon men's singles final. Against the 21-time Grand Slam champion and widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, the 19-year old Spaniard was simply outstanding from the baseline. Alcaraz mixed power with precision to constantly move Djokovic around the court, finding angles that tested the veteran's recently-repaired knee.
The Serb tried attacking the net more often to counter Alcaraz's fierce ballstriking, but the young star had an answer for everything, unleashing winners or clever passing shots whenever his opponent advanced forward. Alcaraz's serving and returning were both exceptional, putting constant pressure on Djokovic that eventually saw him struggle to find solutions. After closing out the first two sets comfortably, Alcaraz faced a late scare in the decider as Djokovic raised his level.
However, the Spaniard showed nerves of steel to overcome a couple of championship points and seal victory in a third-set tiebreak. His shotmaking remained stunningly audacious until the very end, highlighted by an outrageous drop shot winner on match point that perfectly encapsulated his bold style of play. By defeating Djokovic in such a commanding fashion on the biggest stage, Alcaraz sent a message that he truly belongs among the elite in men's tennis.
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