Carlos Alcaraz, 21, claimed his second consecutive Wimbledon championship on Sunday, July 14, 2024, defeating Novak Djokovic in straight sets. The final score of 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4) marked Alcaraz’s fourth Grand Slam title overall.
The match began with an intense 20-point opening game, lasting nearly 15 minutes. Alcaraz displayed improved readiness compared to last year’s final, setting a strong tempo from the start.
“At the end of my career, I want to sit at the same table as the big guys,” Alcaraz stated post-match. His Wimbledon victory follows his recent French Open win, making him the sixth man to achieve this clay-grass double in a single season.
Djokovic, 37, who was aiming for his eighth Wimbledon title, acknowledged his opponent’s performance on the court when he told reporters:
“He just was better than me in every aspect of the game. In movement, in the way he was just striking the ball beautifully, serving great. Everything.”
Throughout the match, Carlos Alcaraz demonstrated a varied skillset, including serves reaching 136 mph. He faced a brief challenge when serving for the match at 5-4 in the third set but regained composure to win in the tiebreaker.
On the other hand, Djokovic, recovering from his recent knee surgery, struggled to match Alcaraz’s pace.
“The first game was incredible. One of the longest first games I’ve ever played,” Djokovic noted. “That set the tone. He was coming out from the blocks ready to battle and ready to play his best level right away, which wasn’t the case last year.”
Alcaraz’s record in Grand Slam finals now stands at 4-0, second only to Roger Federer’s 7-0 start among men in the Open era.
Looking ahead, Alcaraz expressed his intention to continue his progress in the sport. “I want to keep going,” he stated. This victory further establishes Carlos Alcaraz’s position in men’s tennis, as he continues to compete successfully against established champions in sports in the coming years.
