NEW DELHI: Spain's
Carlos Alcaraz
showcased his dominance on the court as he overwhelmed Serbia's
Novak Djokovic
in a commanding performance. The scoreline of 6-2, 6-2, 7-6(4) was a testament to Alcaraz's prowess, as he successfully defended his
Wimbledon
title in a rematch of the previous year's final.
With this victory, Alcaraz has now amassed an impressive collection of four Grand Slam titles, maintaining a flawless record in major finals.
His triumphs include two Wimbledon championships, a US Open victory in 2022, and a recent French Open win just last month.
The loss was a significant setback for Djokovic, who was aiming to surpass Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam titles and equal Roger Federer's achievement of eight men's singles titles at Wimbledon.
Despite his best efforts, the Serbian star fell short of these milestones, as Alcaraz proved to be an insurmountable obstacle on the day.
Alcaraz seized the opportunity to break in the grueling 14-minute opening game, capitalizing on his fifth break point. The 21-year-old third seed then dominated the first set, relying on his robust serving to establish a commanding lead.
At the beginning of the second set, Alcaraz continued to apply pressure on Djokovic, the second seed. The young Spaniard's aggressive play led to an early break, and he took advantage of Djokovic's serving struggles to secure a formidable two-set advantage.
The third set saw Djokovic and Alcaraz engaged in a fierce battle until the score reached 4-4. Alcaraz then broke serve with a powerful backhand winner, taking a 5-4 lead. Despite holding a 40-0 advantage, he failed to convert three match points and subsequently lost his serve.
In the tiebreak, Alcaraz managed to control his nerves and clinched the victory when Djokovic's return found the net.
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