Carlos Alcaraz, the 21-year-old Spanish tennis sensation, has successfully defended his Wimbledon title, defeating Novak Djokovic in a dominant performance on July 14, 2024. The final score of 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4) reflects Alcaraz’s commanding presence on the court, as he outplayed the 37-year-old Serbian in every aspect of the game.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 becomes the sixth man in the Open Era to achieve the rare feat of winning both Roland Garros and Wimbledon in the same season, joining the ranks of tennis legends like Rod Laver, Bjorn Borg, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic himself.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 a better player. He played every single shot better than I did’.Despite his impressive achievements, Alcaraz remains humble about his place in tennis history. ‘I don’t consider myself a champion yet. Not like them,’ he said, referring to the sport’s greatest players. His focus remains on continued improvement and enjoying the moment.In a touching moment, the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, made a surprise appearance to present the trophy. This marked her second public appearance since revealing her cancer diagnosis, and she received a standing ovation from the crowd.
Key points
- Carlos Alcaraz won his second consecutive Wimbledon title, defeating Novak Djokovic in straight sets.
- This victory marks Alcaraz’s fourth Grand Slam title, and he becomes the sixth man to win both Roland Garros and Wimbledon in the same season.
- Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, made a surprise appearance to present the trophy, marking her second public appearance since revealing her cancer diagnosis.
Contradictions👾One article states that Alcaraz is 16 years old, which contradicts multiple other sources stating he is 21 years old.
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