In a remarkable feat, 20-year-old Carlos Alcaraz Spaniard has become the youngest to win his maiden Wimbledon 2023 beating the favourite Novak Djokovic.
In fact, Djokovic was aiming to script history on the finals as he has won 23 of 35 Grand Slams. Not just that he has faced Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer as many as 109 times. Yet, Alcaraz showed the world that he could beat Djokovic on that gruelling 4/12 hours of match and to end his reign at the All England Club.
To put it in Djokovic’s words “People have been talking in the past 12 months about his game consisting of Roger, Rafa and myself. I would agree with that,” only shows how Alcaraz has got the talent coupled with his mental resilience.
However, Alcaraz, reacted by saying, “Probably he’s right. But I don’t want to think about it. I’m full Carlos Alcaraz with some great ability from every player.”
In fact, Alcaraz was playing in only his fourth grasscourt tournament at Wimbledon when he defeated Daniil Medvedev in a dominant display, securing a straight-set victory with a scoreline of 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.
Alcaraz’s outstanding effort on Center Court not only got him into the championship game, but it also cemented his position in history. Being only the second Spaniard in the Open Era to make it to the Wimbledon final, he joins an exclusive company of Spanish athletes that includes Rafael Nadal and Manolo Santana.
Alcaraz’s accomplishment is comparable to that of a young Rafael Nadal, who in 2006 at the age of 20, made it to the final.
Earlier, Alcaraz acknowledged his delight at making it to the Wimbledon final while reflecting on his extraordinary journey. He made it clear that he wanted to cherish the experience and the moment. Alcaraz acknowledged that it was difficult to finish the match against a tenacious Medvedev, but he lauded his opponent’s tenacity and credited his own aggressive play and unshakable focus for obtaining the win.
The final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic determined that only the best win. Their match had tennis enthusiasts on the edge of their seats. At the end, Alcaraz not only made a history but also left a lasting impact on the grandest stage of them all.