Carlos Alcaraz Reacts To Novak Djokovic's "Crazy" 'Me, Federer, Nadal' Praise After Wimbledon Win

17.07.2023 - 15:11 sports.ndtv.com

Carlos Alcaraz believes his "dream" Wimbledon triumph against Novak Djokovic can signal a changing of the guard in men's tennis.

Alcaraz ended Djokovic's run of four successive Wimbledon titles with an epic 1-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 victory in a final for the ages on Sunday.

The 20-year-old wore down Djokovic over four hours and 42 minutes of unrelenting drama on Centre Court, clinching his first Wimbledon crown and the second major title of his career.

After two decades of Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal dominating the sport, Alcaraz says his victory could be the start of a new era. "It's a dream.

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Carlos Alcaraz wrote a whole new chapter in the history of tennis after he defeated seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in the Men's singles final of the Wimbledon 2023 on Sunday. This loss shattered the Serb's dream of clinching a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title. It was the second major title for the 20-year-old Spaniard following his US Open title last year while it was Djokovic's first defeat after 10 years on Centre Court. Notably, it was the first time that Djokovic lost any Grand Slam match after winning the opening set.

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The celebrations do not seem to be ending anytime soon for Carlos Alcaraz, who edged past Novak Djokovic to clinch his maiden Wimbledon title on Sunday. The 20-year-old defeated Djokovic 1-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 after four hours and 42 minutes of breathless action on Centre Court. The loss also shattered the Serb's dream of clinching a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title. For Alcaraz, it was his second major title, following his US Open title last year. Amid all this action, the Spaniard, who is currently on cloud nine, could not hide his excitement and had an oops moment in front of the camera.

Watch: 12-Year-Old Carlos Alcaraz Reveals Wimbledon Dream As Old Video Goes Viral

Carlos Alcaraz solidified his position as a force to be reckoned with in world tennis as he defeated Novak Djokovic to clinch his first Wimbledon title on Sunday. The youngster had to fight for five sets against the formidable Serbian opponent but it was his grit and determination that proved to be vital for the current World No. 1 in men's singles. While it was a huge occasion for the youngster, this is a dream that he has spoken of for a very long time. In a video that is going viral on social media, a 12-year-old Alcaraz could be seen talking about his dream to win Grand Slam titles and his admiration for Roger Federer.

Watch: Carlos Alcaraz Has A Surprise Well-Wisher In Novak Djokovic Jr. After Wimbledon Win

Carlos Alcaraz left everyone impressed with his brilliant performance to beat Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon men's singles final on Sunday. It was the first Wimbledon title for the 20-year-old Spaniard who had earlier won the US Open 2022 title after defeating Casper Ruud. In a video posted by the official Wimbledon handle on YouTube, Alcaraz could be seen waving at the fans inside the All England Club before he meets Djokovic's family. He shook hands with Djokovic's son Stefan and then he was greeted by Djokovic's wife Jelena who had a small chat with the youngster.

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Carlos Alcaraz said beating Novak Djokovic in one of the greatest Wimbledon finals was a moment he "will never forget" as the young Spaniard ended the Serb's decade of dominance on Centre Court.

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From a set down, Carlos Alcaraz showed grit, determination and fire to overcome the challenge posed by Novak Djokovic, the man with most number of Grand Slam titles, to win the 2023 Wimbledon. Alcaraz recovered from dropping the first set and saving a set point in the second to win 1-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 after four hours and 42 minutes on Centre Court. It was a second major for the 20-year-old Spaniard following his US Open title last year as he became Wimbledon's third youngest men's champion.