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Carlos Alcaraz Defeats Novak Djokovic to Win Wimbledon

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in straight sets in the Wimbledon men's singles final.
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Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon.
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon. | Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

After two long weeks with plenty of twists and turns at the All England Club, we ended up with the same results as last year's men's singles final. Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic to win his fourth Grand Slam.

Alcaraz defeated Djokovic in three sets: 6-2, 6-2, 7-6(4). After jumping out to an early two-set lead, Alcaraz struggled to put Djokovic away in the third set. However, the 21-year-old was not to be denied.

Speaking from Centre Court, Alcaraz said, "Honestly, it's a dream for me. Winning this trophy. I did an interview when I was 11 years old. I said my dream is to win Wimbledon. I'm repeating my dream. I want to keep going. Obviously, it's a great feeling to play on this beautiful court. To lift this amazing trophy. For me this is the most beautiful tournament, most beautiful court... and the most beautiful trophy."

When asked how he became the sixth man in the Open Era to win both Roland Garros and Wimbledon in the same year, Alcaraz answered:

"I think just fighting and believing. I don't know. It's huge for me to be part of those players who have achieved it in the same year. Really glad to be in the same table as Novak. Huge champions did it. I don't consider myself a champion yet like them. I'll try to keep building my path and journey. It's a huge moment for me."

Alcaraz praised Djokovic, "It's been a difficult few weeks for you. You guys have done an unbelievable work. After the French open having surgery.. you didn't know if you'd be able to play this tournament. Making the final is a really great run. Feeling great physically. It's been unbelievable. I was telling my team it's something difficult to realize. I have huge respect for you and your team. Great job, and keep going."

Djokovic reciprocated the kind words, "He was definitely very hot today. Obviously, not the result I wanted. Especially the first few sets. The level of tennis wasn't up to par from my side. Credit to Carlos. He had it all today. I saved the three match points... I extended the match a bit. But he was an absolutely deserved winner today. Huge congratulations."

With grass court season behind us, it is back to the clay courts at Roland Garros for the 2024 Summer Olympics. Tennis fans can follow Sports Illustrated's Serve on SI for all the most important news from the sport.

Further Reading: Barbora Krejcikova defeated Jasmine Paolini to win the ladies' singles title at Wimbledon.

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