Watch: Novak Djokovic Struggles To Control Tears In Emotional Speech After Wimbledon Final Defeat

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.

After the thrilling match ended in the favour of Alcaraz, the 23-time Grand Slam champion broke down into tears while expressing his thoughts in front of the media. Holding his head high, Djokovic gave a reference of his 2019 victory in the Wimbledon final against Roger Federer and stated that he won the close encounter back then and now the loss against Alcaraz has made it even.

"As for me, obviously you never like to lose matches like this. But you know, I guess when all the emotions are settled I have to still be very grateful because I won many, many tight and close matches in the past here. To name a few, you know, 2019 against Roger in that finals when I was match points down. Maybe I should've lost a couple finals that I won so I think this is even steven," said Djokovic.

Classy words from the seven-time champion.An emotional Novak Djokovic speaks after his #Wimbledon final defeat to Carlos Alcaraz... pic.twitter.com/Lvg980Sbn8

Praising Alcaraz, the Serb jokingly said that earlier the Spaniard would trouble him on clay and hard court but now he has brilliantly adapted to the grass surface.

"Not so good for me but good for Carlos," he admitted. "I have to start with praises to Carlos