Carlos Alcaraz thrashed the legendary Novak Djokovic to successfully defend his Wimbledon 2024 title on Sunday, July 14, The Spanish youngster recorded a dominating 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 win in the men's singles final to claim his second Wimbledon title and fourth Grand Slam trophy.
The 21-year-old Roland-Garros champion continued his dream run and displayed utter dominance to deny Djokovic his record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title. After going down easily in the first two sets, the Serbian fought back to take the third set to a tiebreaker but was not able to push the match to the next set.
Alcaraz became the only fifth player after Venus Williams (2001-2002, 2007-2008), Serena Williams (2002-03, 2009-10, 2015-16), Roger Federer (2003 to 2007) and Novak Djokovic (2014-15, 2018-19, 2021-22) in the 21st century to claim the back back-to-back Wimbledon titles.
The world no.3 Alcaraz also became the youngest tennis player to win the Grand Slam titles on grass, clay and hard court after claiming the French Open 2024 title in May. On the other hand, Djokovic was chasing the unprecedented 25th Grand Slam title and a record-breaking eighth Wimbledon trophy at All England Club in London.
"It is a dream for me, winning this trophy," said Alcaraz at the trophy ceremony. "In an interview when I was 11 or 12 years old I said my dream was to win Wimbledon, so I am repaying my dream. I want to keep going but it is a great feeling to play in this beautiful court and to lift this amazing trophy. This is the most beautiful tournament, most beautiful court and most beautiful trophy.
"It is a huge honour for me to be part of those players who have achieved Roland Garros and Wimbledon in the same year. They are huge champions. I don't consider myself as a champion yet, not like them, but I will keep going to build my path, my journey. It is a huge honour for me."
Djokovic accepted Alcaraz's superiority and praised his opponent for his remarkable serve game at Centre Court.
“Obviously it is not the result that I wanted and especially in the first couple of sets, the level of tennis wasn’t up to par, really, from my side," said Djokovic at the trophy ceremony. "But credit to Carlos for playing some complete tennis. From the back of the court, on serve, he had it all today. I tried to push him and saved the three match points, extended the match a little bit, but it wasn’t meant to be really. He was an absolutely deserved winner today, so congratulations to him for amazing tennis.”
