By Neha Yadav
Published Jul 15, 2024

Hindustan Times
Sports

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Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic in Wimbledon Men's Finals

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz beat seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in straight sets to win Wimbledon crown on July 14.

Alcaraz equaled the Open Era record for most Grand Slam wins to retain his Wimbledon title.

The defending champion won straight sets against Djokovic 6-2, 6-2m 7-6 (4). Djokovic played the final match five weeks after undergoing knee surgery.

Alcaraz and Djokovic grandly kickstarted the finals on the Centre Court with a 14-minute opening game, with seven deuces and five break points.

Alcaraz launched a consistent attack on second seed Djokovic in the opening set of the Grand Slam final.

The Spaniard crushed Djokovic in straight sets to retain his All England Club crown and secure his fourth Grand Slam title.

Alcaraz joined the elite club of Roger Federer with his successful title defense at the Wimbledon Championship. 

The World No. 3 became the second player in the professional era after Federer to register wins in his first four major finals.

Alcaraz is the only sixth men's player since 1968 to claim the French Open and Wimbledon titles in the same year.

The 21-year-old champion joined Rod Laver, Bjorn Borg, Rafael Nadal, Federer and Djokovic in the special club.

Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales also made a rare public appearance at Wimbledon finals after her cancer diagnosis.