The fifth set became the turning point, with Alcaraz taking a 2-1 lead with a backhand passing winner. A subsequent outburst from Djokovic led to a code violation, marking a shift in momentum.
In a heart-stopping finale, Alcaraz held his ground against the Serbian titan.
Djokovic, 16 years his senior, was gunning for a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon men’s title, but it was Alcaraz who won the day, making him the third-youngest Wimbledon men’s champion in the Open Era.
Wimbledon Men’s Final: Emotions Run High As Alcaraz Clinches Victory
In a scene that perfectly encapsulated the overflowing joy of victory, Alcaraz fell onto the iconic Wimbledon grass before volleying a celebratory tennis ball into the crowd. “Well, it’s a dream come true for me,” Alcaraz said in his on-court interview afterwards, his voice brimming with pride and disbelief.
Djokovic, on the other hand, shared heartfelt words with his family, who watched from the player’s box, his disappointment offset by his warm congratulations to Alcaraz.
