In the Wimbledon men’s final, Carlos Alcaraz, faced off against Novak Djokovic, who has won more Grand Slam tournaments (23) than Alcaraz has spent on Earth (20) years. But this time, experience wasn’t a factor.
In an instant classic, the youngster ultimately deposed the master, winning 1-6, 7-6 (8-6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 for his maiden Wimbledon crown. He maintains his position as the top player in the world and defeats Djokovic’s third attempt to complete the calendar Grand Slam by winning all four majors in one season.
Alcaraz, who won his second Grand Slam championship, displayed tenacity by becoming the youngest Wimbledon finalist since 2006 and the youngest winner since 1986. He wins Wimbledon for the first time since Andy Murray in 2016 and the first time since 2002 that a player other than one of the Big 4 (Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Murray) has done so. In addition, he has joined Djokovic, Murray, and Rafael Nadal as the players still competing who have won Wimbledon.
Djokovic is just one Grand Slam away from matching Margaret Court’s record of 24 and continues to lead the field for men. He had triumphed in the previous four Wimbledon. Djokovic’s defeat on centre court marks the first time he has lost there since the 2013 final, when Alcaraz was just 10 years old.