Carlos Alcaraz overpowered seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in straight sets to retain his Wimbledon title on Sunday, signaling the dawn of a new era in men’s tennis. The Spanish third seed showcased a blend of raw power and finesse to secure a 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (7/4) victory, earning his fourth Grand Slam title at the age of 21. This achievement ties him with legends Boris Becker, Bjorn Borg, and Mats Wilander for the most Grand Slams won by this age.
Alcaraz joins an elite group of men who have won the French Open and Wimbledon back to back, becoming just the sixth player to do so. Djokovic, 37, who recently underwent knee surgery, was striving for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title but found no answers to Alcaraz’s relentless assault from the baseline and deft drop shots.
The match began with a spectacular 14-minute game, where Alcaraz broke Djokovic’s serve on his fifth break point. The Spaniard quickly settled into his rhythm, securing a double break after Djokovic double-faulted in the fifth game. Djokovic, visibly rattled, managed to hold serve to reduce the deficit to 5-2 but ultimately conceded the first set by netting a routine shot.
In the second set, Alcaraz continued his aggressive play, breaking Djokovic’s serve in the opening game and holding firm under pressure to extend his lead. Another double
