Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz delivered an outstanding performance to defeat Serbia’s Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-2, 7-6(4) in a rematch of last year’s Wimbledon final, successfully defending his title on Sunday.
Alcaraz’s Triumphs:
- Grand Slam Titles: Alcaraz now boasts four Grand Slam trophies, maintaining a perfect record in major finals.
- Titles Breakdown:
- Wimbledon: 2022, 2023
- U.S. Open: 2022
- French Open: 2024
Djokovic’s Missed Milestones:
- Margaret Court Record: Djokovic missed the opportunity to surpass Margaret Court’s record of 24 Grand Slam titles.
- Roger Federer Record: He also failed to equal Roger Federer’s eight men’s singles titles at Wimbledon.
Match Highlights:
- First Set: Alcaraz pounced on his fifth break point in a grueling 14-minute first game, leveraging his strong serve to dominate the set.
- Second Set: Alcaraz exerted more pressure, breaking Djokovic early and capitalizing on his service woes to secure a two-set lead.
- Third Set: The set was tightly contested until Alcaraz broke Djokovic with a backhand winner to lead 5-4. Despite squandering three match points while 40-0 up, Alcaraz eventually tamed his nerves and clinched victory in the tiebreak when Djokovic netted a return.
Alcaraz’s commanding victory not only defended his Wimbledon title but also cemented his status as a dominant force in men’s tennis, with an unblemished record in Grand Slam finals.