Wimbledon 2024 Final: Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to retain crown
Spanish tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz triumphed at Wimbledon for the second consecutive year on Sunday, defeating Novak Djokovic in a commanding match that concluded with scores of 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (7-4) at Centre Court.
With this victory, Alcaraz becomes only the sixth man in history to win both the French Open and Wimbledon in the same year, solidifying his place among tennis greats.
Alcaraz started the final with exceptional intensity, claiming the first set 6-2 in just 41 minutes. His aggressive play and double break against the Serbian set the tone for the match, leaving Djokovic struggling to find his rhythm.
Continuing his dominance, Alcaraz mirrored his performance in the second set, again winning 6-2. Djokovic’s attempts to recover were thwarted as Alcaraz maintained his composure and offensive strategy.
The third set saw Djokovic mounting a challenge, displaying resilience that pushed the match into a tiebreak. However, Alcaraz’s poise under pressure shone through as he secured the tiebreak 7-4, clinching the title in straight sets.
This victory follows Alcaraz’s impressive semifinal performance, where he faced fourth-seeded Daniil Medvedev. Despite losing the first set, Alcaraz rallied to win 6-7, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4, demonstrating his exceptional fighting spirit. Djokovic, the second seed, also advanced smoothly, defeating Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets, 6-4, 7-6, 6-4.
Last year’s final between Alcaraz and Djokovic was a historic four-hour and 42-minute battle, the third-longest in Wimbledon history. This time, Alcaraz’s victory not only marked his second Grand Slam title but also halted Djokovic’s quest for a fifth consecutive Wimbledon crown.
Currently ranked third in the ATP rankings, Alcaraz’s recent triumph follows his victory at the French Open last month, where he defeated Alexander Zverev in the final. With this remarkable achievement, the young Spaniard continues to pave his way into tennis history.
