Carlos Alcaraz, the 21-year-old Spanish tennis prodigy, has successfully defended his Wimbledon title, defeating Novak Djokovic in a commanding performance on July 14, 2024. The final score of 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (7-4) reflects Alcaraz’s dominance on the court, as he outplayed the 37-year-old Serbian in a match lasting 2 hours and 27 minutes.This victory marks Alcaraz’s fourth Grand Slam title, following his wins at the 2022 US Open, 2023 Wimbledon, and 2024 French Open. With this win, Alcaraz equals the Open Era record for most Grand Slams won at age 21 or under, joining Boris Becker, Bjorn Borg, and Mats Wilander. He has also improved his record to an impressive 4-0 in major finals.Djokovic, who had undergone knee surgery less than two months ago, struggled with his movement and volleys throughout the match. He graciously acknowledged Alcaraz’s superiority, stating, ‘He was the dominant force on the court and deserved to win’.The trophy presentation ceremony was particularly poignant as Catherine, Princess of Wales, made her second public appearance since her cancer diagnosis in March. The Princess, who has been the patron of the All England Club since 2016, received a standing ovation as she presented the trophies to the winners.Looking ahead, Alcaraz will now focus on the Olympic Games in Paris, where he will compete in both singles and doubles with Rafael Nadal. As he continues to build his legacy in the sport, Alcaraz remains humble about his place in tennis history. ‘Obviously it’s a great start of my career, but I have to keep going. I have to keep building my path. At the end of my career, I want to sit at the same table as the big guys,’ he said.
Key points
- Carlos Alcaraz successfully defended his Wimbledon title, defeating Novak Djokovic in straight sets.
- Alcaraz has now won four Grand Slam titles, equaling the Open Era record for most Grand Slams won at age 21 or under.
- Alcaraz will compete in both singles and doubles with Rafael Nadal at the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris.
