Carlos Alcaraz emerged victorious against Novak Djokovic with a score of 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4) in the Wimbledon men’s final on Sunday, securing his fourth Grand Slam title at the young age of 21.
This final was a repeat of last year’s championship game at the All England Club, where Alcaraz triumphed in five sets.
The Centre Court audience, including Princess Kate, witnessed Alcaraz’s dominant performance until a slight stumble when he held three match points while serving for the win at 5-4 in the third set.
Despite the setback, Alcaraz remained composed and secured his second consecutive major title after his victory at the French Open last month.
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The Spanish player clinched his first Grand Slam title at the 2022 U.S. Open as a teenager, setting a record for the most Slam titles won before the age of 22.
With a perfect 4-0 record in major finals, Alcaraz continues to impress on the big stage.
On the other hand, the 37-year-old Djokovic, sporting a gray sleeve on his surgically repaired knee, fell short in his quest for an eighth Wimbledon title and record 25th major title. He sustained a meniscus tear at Roland Garros and underwent surgery in Paris shortly after.
Less than six weeks post-surgery, Djokovic’s performance on Sunday was not at its peak, partly due to Alcaraz’s stellar play.
