Carlos Alcaraz Triumphs Over Novak Djokovic in Wimbledon 2024 Final to Secure 4th Grand Slam Title
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final on Sunday, with a dominant 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4) triumph, displaying a magnificent performance.
With this victory, he not only completes the elite Channel Slam but also earns his fourth Grand Slam title. When Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in a thrilling five-set final to win Wimbledon at this time last year, it was the Serbian player’s first defeat on Center Court in ten years.
The two fighters squared up in a highly anticipated rematch at SW19 on Sunday. Djokovic is attempting to win an unprecedented 25th major championship, while Alcaraz is attempting to complete the Channel Slam.
Alcaraz started the game with a 20-point, 14-minute stretch of explosive play and didn’t let up. In the end, the No. 3 seed defeated the No. 2 seed, 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4).
The 21-year-old, along with Rod Laver, Bjorn Borg, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Djokovic, is the sixth man in the Open Era to win both Roland Garros and Wimbledon in the same year. With this victory, Alcaraz moved to 4-0 in the major finals and achieved his first-ever straight-set victory.
Before trailing in the first game, Djokovic had saved four break points. In contrast to Djokovic, who went 12 for 22 in the opening set while making his, Alcaraz established a solid tone from the outset on his first serve. The Serbian handed away the double break in the fifth game after a lengthy double fault.
Alcaraz took advantage of his opportunity to break the deadlock and force a missed volley from Djokovic by producing enough dip on his forehand crosscourt pass. Djokovic was not able to achieve the desired outcome on the day with his forward trips. He only won nine of the 22 net points he faced in the first two sets. At 2-4 and 30-30, he missed a backhand volley, which resulted in another serve loss when he double faulted on the next point.
Roaring as he made his way to his player bench, Djokovic fought off three break points to hold for a 2-1 lead in the third set. In order to avoid a 14-point deficit at 2-3, Alcaraz first warded off a break point with a prompt serve up the T. Afterwards, he returned to the same spot with an ace that nailed the chalk.
Then something unexpected happened. Alcaraz let up the next five points after leading 40-0, wasting three championship points and becoming broken for the first time. Among the errors were a double-fault at 40-0 and a sprayed forehand drive volley at 40-30, during which a spectator yelled “out!” just before the player started to swing.
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Djokovic took control of nine out of ten points, and Alcaraz held for a tie-break. The Spaniard won the following three points to bounce back from failing to complete a straightforward forehand into the open court for an instant brief break. Alcaraz lost the scoreboard advantage after yet another rally ender, this time a backhand up the line, failed to catch the line.
Djokovic’s late forehand gave Alcaraz a 5-3 lead again. This time, Alcaraz served it out when Djokovic’s return caught the net, bringing them back within a point of winning the title.
Many congratulations to Carlos. merited this victory today. “He was the superior player from the start to the finish,” Djokovic said to begin his press conference.
Carlos Alcaraz’s Rise: Dominating Djokovic in 2024 Wimbledon Final
Carlos Alcaraz made a name for himself in the tennis world by surprising Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final of 2024 and showcasing his developing talent. Seven-time Wimbledon winner Djokovic fell early and lost to the 21-year-old Spaniard 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4).
Alcaraz showed off his youthful energy right away, serving regularly in the 130s, hitting forceful forehands, and making accurate passing strokes. Visibly worn out at 37, Djokovic found it difficult to match Alcaraz’s energy from the baseline and made mistakes at the net during critical situations.
Alcaraz had a brief comeback when he erred briefly in the third set while serving for the match at 5-4, but he remained collected to win a crucial tiebreaker. His performance, which included winning 84% of the first-serve points, demonstrated his improvement and tenacity after prior tournament setbacks.
Thinking back on the game, Alcaraz emphasized his own tactical advances, especially in serving, while pointing out Djokovic’s mistakes. “During practice days, I worked on improving my serve, and it really paid off,” Alcaraz said after the match, referencing his enhanced poise under duress.
Despite losing, Djokovic was nice about it and acknowledged Alcaraz’s better play, noting the Spaniard’s ability to read his serves and change up his tactics. Djokovic acknowledged, “He played every single shot better than I did,” hinting at a possible change in the tennis scene.
There is conjecture over Alcaraz’s potential matchups with Djokovic in the future, perhaps during the Paris Olympics, as he celebrates winning his second straight Wimbledon title and his fourth Grand Slam success. Although Djokovic intends to carry on with his campaign, Alcaraz’s potential for additional ranking rise during the encounter suggested a change in tennis dominance.
In addition to being a momentous victory for Alcaraz, the 2024 Wimbledon final suggested a possible change in the power dynamics in tennis as the youthful Spaniard continues to leave his mark on the annals of the game.
