Rafael Nadal dedicates special post for Carlos Alcaraz after Spain youngster crushes Novak Djokovic in Wimbledon final
In a masterful display of tennis, Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz successfully defended his Wimbledon title, overpowering Serbia’s Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-2, 7-6(4) in a rematch of last year’s final. This victory marked Alcaraz’s fourth Grand Slam trophy, maintaining his flawless record in major finals. Alongside his two Wimbledon titles, the 21-year-old Spaniard holds a U.S. Open…
In a masterful display of tennis, Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz successfully defended his Wimbledon title, overpowering Serbia’s Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-2, 7-6(4) in a rematch of last year’s final. This victory marked Alcaraz’s fourth Grand Slam trophy, maintaining his flawless record in major finals. Alongside his two Wimbledon titles, the 21-year-old Spaniard holds a U.S. Open victory from 2022 and a French Open win from last month.
Rafael Nadal, the legendary Spanish tennis star, congratulated his fellow countryman on his second successive Wimbledon title. Taking to his official Instagram account, Nadal shared a picture of Alcaraz celebrating, writing, “Congratulations Carlos!!!! What a great moment, another one. Hug!!!”
Nadal and Alcaraz are set to partner in a blockbuster men’s doubles duo at the upcoming Paris Olympics.
Djokovic, aiming for a record 25th Grand Slam title to surpass Margaret Court and match Roger Federer’s eight Wimbledon men’s singles titles, faced an unyielding force in Alcaraz. The young Spaniard’s relentless performance set the tone early; he seized his fifth break point in a gruelling 14-minute opening game, establishing dominance and riding a wave of momentum to clinch the first set with formidable serving.
The second set presented an even tougher challenge for Djokovic. Alcaraz capitalized on Djokovic’s service struggles and maintained relentless pressure. The Spaniard’s powerful groundstrokes and aggressive play pushed the 37-year-old Serbian into a corner, resulting in a two-set deficit that seemed almost insurmountable.
The third set was fiercely contested, with both players showcasing their resilience and skill. Tied at 4-4, Alcaraz broke Djokovic’s serve with a stunning backhand winner, edging closer to victory with a 5-4 lead. However, the match took a dramatic turn as Alcaraz, despite being 40-0 up, squandered three match points and allowed Djokovic to break back.
Regaining his composure, Alcaraz ultimately sealed the match in the tiebreaker. Djokovic’s final return into the net concluded the contest, cementing Alcaraz’s place as one of the sport’s rising stars.
Following the loss, Djokovic applauded Alcaraz, acknowledging it as a “deserved victory” for the 21-year-old. He labelled Alcaraz ‘incredible’ and admitted that his own performance in the first two sets was below par. Despite his efforts to extend the match, Djokovic fell short against the quality of the young Spaniard.
