Watch: Frustrated Novak Djokovic Slams Racket In Wimbledon Final, Breaks It Into Pieces

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.

It was the first time that Djokovic lost any Grand Slam match after winning the opening set. Alcaraz's dominance visibly troubled Djokovic as he went on to take out his frustration on his racket.

The incident took place during the third game when after Alcaraz broke his serve in the final set. Djokovic, who was moving towards his seat, lost his cool and slammed his racket against the wooden post and broke it into pieces. After this incident, chair umpire Fergus Murphy immediately gave a warning to the Serb about the code violation.

The Djokovic racket smash against the net post: pic.twitter.com/2k4BiDNOS2

This unfortunate act by the 23-time Grand Slam winner did not go well with the netizens and he was severely criticised.

Can he get a fine for that?

Literally no one cares about the anyways Carlos gonna create history today

Doing this in front of his kids! I don't understand his culture.

This guy should be banned from playing tennis, what a mess? He has forgotten that people lost their matches against him as well

If it was a female player who smashed her racket like that she would be labelled ‘emotional' or ‘crazy' but because it's Djokovic he's ‘passionate' #Wimbeldon #WimbledonFinal

Apart from this, during the course of the match, Djokovic