Carlos Alcaraz triumph at Wimbledon 'unbelievable', Novak Djokovic hitting net post 'a big regret' - Mats Wilander
Eurosport experts Mats Wilander and Laura Robson have given their reactions to Carlos Alcaraz winning Wimbledon after beating Novak Djokovic in an instant classic. The world No. 1 and top seed triumphed 1-6 7-6(6) 6-1 3-6 6-4 to become the third-youngest men's player to be victorious at the All England Club in the Open era in what was only his fourth professional grass-court tournament.
Ad For Djokovic, it was a crushing disappointment as his pursuit of an eighth Wimbledon crown and 24th Grand Slam singles title came to a halt on Centre Court, but the 20-year-old Spaniard was simply too good in an unforgettable encounter. Wimbledon‘Enjoy the moment champion’ — Nadal congratulates Alcaraz on Wimbledon gloryAN HOUR AGO Wilander, who won four Grand Slam titles before he was 21, was blown away by what Alcaraz was able to produce under immense pressure against the seven-time champion at SW19. He also commented on Djokovic striking the net post with his racquet late on in the match.
«That match was absolutely incredible,» Wilander said after the showdown. «To have played on grass as little as he has and to be up against Novak is unbelievable, I'm nearly speechless. »What a great champion we have in Carlos Alcaraz, and everything he does on a tennis court is so admirable to me.
«It is harder and harder to win it, and it is more physical, but Alcaraz is such a physical specimen. He is not going anywhere because he is so good and so focused. »He could win the next two Slams and that is what is so cool about him.