Rising star Carlos Alcaraz upsets tennis titan Novak Djokovic in thrilling Wimbledon Men’s Final

The future looks bright for tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz after the 21-year-old secured victory over Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon Men’s Finals on Sunday, July 14.

In addition to defending his Wimbledon crown, Alcaraz dashed Djokovic’s hopes of surpassing Australian Margaret Court’s tally of 24 grand slams with the impressive 6-2 6-2 7-6 (7-4) win.

Alcaraz stormed ahead in Sunday’s final, swiftly claiming the first set in just 41 minutes as Djokovic struggled to keep pace.

Alcaraz maintained his momentum in the second set, dominating with a 6-2 victory. Despite Djokovic rallying in the third set and saving multiple break points, Alcaraz held firm.

In a dramatic twist, Alcaraz missed several Championship points, allowing Djokovic to force a tie-breaker. However, Alcaraz showed his resilience, clinching the Wimbledon title for the second year running with a 7-4 win in the tie-breaker.

To win here is special. To defend here is elite.

Carlos Alcaraz is the 2024 Gentlemen’s Singles Champion 🏆#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/kJedyXf0vn

— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 14, 2024

Fans were quick to congratulate Alcaraz on his victory, with some claiming that his latest win heralds a “changing of the guard” in tennis.

Carlos Alcaraz’s victory today definitively marks the changing of the guard in tennis.

Alcaraz wins at #Wimbledon and #RolandGarros, with Sinner triumphing in Melbourne.

It seems the era of the Big 3 has come to an end.

— Alex (@CrossAssetChart) July 14, 2024

Two wins in a row.

We might be seeing something very special for years to come!

— Emma Kuzi (@EmmaKuzi) July 14, 2024

The Arrival of Future GOAT 🐐🎾

— RVCJ Media (@RVCJ_FB) July 14, 2024

Unbelievably talented Alcaraz, slowly becoming the new face of Men’s tennis 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/7s4IzWyALr

— Barcaman 🇳🇬🇬🇧 (@iamgodwinantai) July 14, 2024

Alcaraz was on fire! Pure domination on the court. This win cements his place as the future of tennis!

— Himanshu Rajawat (@himanshurajawt) July 14, 2024

To defeat Novak Djokovic in 2 Wimbledon finals before turning 22 is insane. Also defeating him in straight sets is crazy work. The future is great for Carlos Alcaraz 💪 pic.twitter.com/eU0vntFRxG

— Nungua Burnaboy (@views09) July 14, 2024

Among those congratulating Alcaraz was a humbled Djokovic who labelled his opponent “a deserved winner today”.

“He was definitely very hot today,” he told reporters.

“He had it all.

“I extended the match a little bit, but it wasn’t meant to be. He was absolutely a deserved winner today.”

Following Alcaraz’s masterclass on the court, the reigning Wimbledon champion described the win as “a dream” sharing that it was “a great feeling” to be holding the trophy once again.

“I was seeing the win so far away, he’s an unbelievable fighter and I knew he’d have his chances again,” he said.

“It was difficult for me. I tried to stay positive going into the tiebreak and I tried to play my best tennis. I’m glad I could find the solutions, I played a great tie-break.

“Honestly, it’s a dream for me, winning this trophy again. It’s a great feeling to lift this amazing trophy; this is the most beautiful tournament, the most beautiful court and most beautiful trophy.”

-with AAP.