Defending champion Novak Djokovic Reaches Ninth Wimbledon Final, Record 35th At Slams

14.07.2023 - 19:23 sports.ndtv.com

Novak Djokovic powered into his ninth Wimbledon final as the defending champion subdued big-hitting Jannik Sinner to reach a record 35th Grand Slam singles title match on Friday.

Djokovic was in combative mood against Sinner, arguing with the umpire and taunting spectators during a 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) victory that moved him closer to a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon title.

The 36-year-old faces world number one Carlos Alcaraz or Russian third seed Daniil Medvedev in his fifth successive Wimbledon final on Sunday.

The Serb will tie Roger Federer's eight Wimbledon crowns if he wins a fifth consecutive title on the All England Club grass.

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The most decorated men's tennis player of the Open Era, Novak Djokovic couldn't bag the Grand Slam number 24, suffering a defeat at the hands of World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final. The thrilling contest that went to the 5th set saw Djokovic lose control on multiple occasions. After he broke Alcaraz's serve and went on to lose his own service game, Djokovic smashes his racquet on the net post. Having been charged with 'racquet abuse', the Serbian star was reprimanded for his actions and given a hefty penalty.

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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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Novak Djokovic's dream of clinching a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title was shattered on Sunday after lost against Carlos Alcaraz in Wimbledon 2023 final. The 20-year-old Spaniard won his second major title, following his US Open title last year. On the other hand, it was Djokovic's first defeat on Centre Court after a hiatus of 10 years. World number one Alcaraz 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.

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Novak Djokovic, the man who has 23 Grand Slam titles to his name, was in search of the 24th at the Wimbledon 2023 as he came across World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday. Hoping to equal the record of winning the most Grand Slam titles a singles player and an eighth Wimbledon title, Djokovic met his match in the form of Alcaraz, with the two producing an enthralling 5-set contest. However, it was Alcaraz who emerged triumphant, winning his first Grand Slam title at the England's Club, ending the Serb's 34-match unbeaten run in the competition.

Carlos Alcaraz downs Novak Djokovic in thriller to claim maiden Wimbledon title and second Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz produced a performance for the ages as he defeated seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in a five-set epic to claim his maiden Wimbledon title and second Grand Slam. To be clear about the enormity of what the 20-year-old achieved on Sunday as he triumphed 1-6 7-6(6) 6-1 3-6 6-4, Djokovic had not lost a match on Centre Court for over 10 years when he was defeated by Britain's Andy Murray in 2013.