A Perfect Day for Carlos Alcaraz: Fourth Euro, Fourth Grand Slam, A Radiant Princess, and Federer’s Violin

On a day he will never forget, Carlos Alcaraz, holding the Wimbledon trophy for the second time, expressed his humility. “A champion is someone who has won 14, 20, 24 Grand Slams. I want to sit at the table with the big guys,” he said. As he continues his journey towards that goal, Alcaraz will cherish July 14, 2024, as an extraordinarily special day. Not only did he inch closer to tennis greatness with his fourth Grand Slam title, but he also witnessed his national football team clinch the European Championship. Moreover, he shared moments with a future queen, and Emma Raducanu was in the stands watching him play—a detail that might become more significant in the future.

**Spain’s Magical Sunday**

In a delightful twist of fate, the magic of 2008 was repeated in 2024. Just as Rafael Nadal won his first Wimbledon a week after Spain secured its second Euro, Carlos Alcaraz won his fourth Grand Slam in London mere hours before Spain lifted its fourth continental cup. What the 21-year-old tennis star initially claimed wouldn’t be a distraction seemed to serve as great motivation. Alcaraz played swiftly, clinched victory over Djokovic, and made it in time to watch Spain’s football triumph. Becoming the second youngest male player after Mats Wilander to win four majors in the Open Era earned him the honor of celebrating with the football team in Madrid’s Plaza Cibeles on Monday night.

**Never Before Seen: The Dance Delayed**

Football took precedence, pushing other celebrations to the side. The traditional Wimbledon champions’ gala was delayed until 10 p.m., an unprecedented move by the All England Club, ensuring Alcaraz could watch the final. In case of extra time and penalties, a giant screen was prepared at the gala venue. Alcaraz relaxed with his team, family, and friends at his rented house in Wimbledon before suiting up for the ceremony. This year’s champions’ dance, missed last year due to scheduling conflicts, saw Alcaraz and Czech champion Barbora Krejcikova dance enthusiastically, if not skillfully, to Dua Lipa’s “Dance The Night” from the movie Barbie.

**The Princess’s Return and the Champion’s Double Bow**

Kate Middleton made a notable public return after announcing preventive cancer treatment in March. Her presence at the All England Club marked a significant comeback, drawing a standing ovation from 15,000 spectators in the stadium. Accompanied by her daughter Charlotte and sister Pippa, Middleton, patron of the All England Club and an amateur tennis player, presented the trophies. A nervous Alcaraz gave her a double bow and later greeted Charlotte, adding a touch of royal charm to the event.

**Federer, The Violinist**

Roger Federer, now more involved in promoting his documentary, his sportswear brand with Zendaya, and attending concerts, should care little about records. However, his fans appreciated Alcaraz’s victory, which prevented Djokovic from surpassing Federer’s record as the top male Wimbledon champion. Social media was abuzz with images of Federer playing the violin, mocking Djokovic’s setback. Djokovic had mimicked playing the violin with his racket in tribute to his daughter Tara’s new hobby, but Federer remains the king of Wimbledon in men’s tennis.

**Emma Raducanu and Alcaraz’s “Supernatural Tennis”**

Social media humor suggested Alcaraz’s incredible performance was due to Emma Raducanu watching him from the stands. While this was purely imaginative, Alcaraz acknowledged Raducanu’s presence. Previously, a fake news post had misled Raducanu, prompting her to delete a tweet quoting a fabricated statement from Alcaraz. In reality, Alcaraz said, “Novak and I always put on a show on the court. She is based in London, so I imagine she would want to come to see it. I hope she enjoyed it.”

This magical day intertwined triumphs, royal appearances, and light-hearted social media moments, marking one of the happiest days in Carlos Alcaraz’s life.