Tennis enthusiasts around the world marvelled at the display of skill and determination from both players
Last Updated: 03.07 PM, Jul 17, 2023
In a captivating and closely contested final, Carlos Alcaraz overcame a slow start to defeat Novak Djokovic and halt his remarkable 34-match winning streak at Wimbledon. The 20-year-old Spanish sensation displayed exceptional resilience and skill to secure a hard-fought victory of 1-6, 7-6 (6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4, clinching his first championship at the prestigious All England Club and his second Grand Slam title.
The world No. 1-ranked player, Carlos Alcaraz, denied Djokovic the opportunity to claim a record-tying eighth Wimbledon title and what would have been his 24th career major. Additionally, the Serbian maestro's hopes of becoming the oldest male champion in the Open era were dashed as Alcaraz emerged triumphant.
Soon after the clash, netizens, including Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan took to social media, especially Twitter to speak about the youngster clinching the trophy. It was a mixed reaction especially when it came to Djokovic.
This thrilling final showcased the stark contrast in age and experience between the two players. With a significant age gap, Alcaraz, at just 20 years old, became the third-youngest male champion in Wimbledon's history. The last time such a wide age gap was witnessed in a men's Grand Slam final was in 1974.