Carlos Alcaraz hands Novak Djokovic worst ever Wimbledon defeat to retain title

Carlos Alcaraz has established himself as the new king of grass, delivering Novak Djokovic his most severe Wimbledon defeat to retain his title. Djokovic, who was aiming to set a new record by winning his 25th major, was thwarted by Alcaraz with a score of 6-2, 6-2, 7-6.

The victory marks Alcaraz’s fourth grand slam title, making him only the fourth man in the Open era to achieve this milestone before turning 22. He joins an elite group that includes Rafael Nadal, Bjorn Borg, and Boris Becker.

This defeat also highlights Djokovic’s challenging year, as he has yet to secure a title in 2024. This follows his knee surgery after the French Open, from which he made a swift return to competition in less than a month. The lack of titles marks the worst start to a calendar year in Djokovic’s career.