Wimbledon 2023 Final Roundup

Last Updated on July 17, 2023 4:11 pm by Erwin Noguera

Spanish tennis sensation and world #1 Carlos Alcaraz beat Serbian titan Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon 2023 final. The young Spaniard, who has not stopped progressing, proved his worth on the world stage, winning his first Wimbledon title and marking a changing guard in men’s tennis.

Alcaraz was crowned Wimbledon 2023 champion after defeating multiple champions and one of the best tennis players in the history of the sport, Novak Djokovic, who is also ranked #2 in the world, with a score of 1-6, 7-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-4.

The #1 in the world comes from winning the US Open 2022, and, with this victory at Wimbledon 2023, he reaffirms himself at the top of the world ranking. In addition, he also begins to write a new story in the history book of world tennis.

On the other hand, the Serb Djokovic lost his chance to equal Roger Federer as the top Wimbledon winner with 8 wins. However, he remains the tennis player who has won the most Grand Slam titles in history.

Wimbledon 2023 Final Roundup: Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic in almost five hours of matchplay

Carlos Alcaraz (+144) vs. Novak Djokovic (-202)

Alcaraz hailed as the next big thing in tennis, lived up to his reputation by defeating Djokovic, a veteran champion with 23 Grand Slam titles to his credit. In the match, which lasted five intense sets, Alcaraz exhibited a blend of power, precision, and stamina that left spectators and commentators in awe.

In the first set, Djokovic, in his usual dominant form, won 6-1 with a series of powerful serves and groundstrokes. However, Alcaraz was not deterred as he hit back in the second set, matching Djokovic blow for blow and eventually winning 7-6.

The third set was much more comfortable for the Spaniard, as he managed to take a 6-1 victory, which gave him the confidence of having two chances to become Wimbledon champion. Then, in the fourth set, Djokovic woke up and used his experience and great talent to return the blow and equalize the series 2-2 thanks to an excellent 6-3 victory.

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In the final set, Alcaraz showed maturity and composure beyond his years. Despite the immense pressure, he kept his concentration and executed a series of impressive strokes that left Djokovic unsettled. In the end, the young Spaniard took the set 6-4, sealing his victory and marking his arrival as a new force to reckon in men’s tennis.

The victory is an important milestone for Alcaraz, the youngest player to win Wimbledon since Boris Becker in 1985. In addition, it also signals a possible shift in the balance of power in men’s tennis, with the next generation of players claiming their place.

For Djokovic, the defeat is undoubtedly a disappointment. However, the Serb showed great sportsmanship in defeat, praising Alcaraz for his exceptional performance and even saying:

“Carlos’ game consists of a mix of certain elements of Roger (Federer), Rafa (Nadal), and myself. I agree with that. He has the best of all three worlds.”

As Wimbledon 2023 close, the tennis world can’t stop talking about Carlos Alcaraz. And with his extraordinary victory, he made history and set the stage for a new and exciting era in men’s tennis.