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Alcaraz defeats Djokovic to become Wimbledon men's singles champion

The Spaniard now has four Grand Slam trophies after his two Wimbledon triumphs, his US Open victory in 2022 and his French Open win last month.

Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy. Pic: PA
Image: Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy. Pic: PA
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Carlos Alcaraz has beaten Novak Djokovic to become the Wimbledon men's singles champion for the second time.

Alcaraz, the 21-year-old defending champion, won 6-2 6-2 7-6 (4).

The Spaniard had to play some stunning tennis to close out the third set, which he did after Djokovic took it to a tiebreak.

He now has four Grand Slam trophies after his two Wimbledon triumphs, his US Open victory in 2022 and his French Open win last month.

It leaves Serbian Djokovic short of an all-time record 25th slam singles title and one behind Roger Federer's eight Wimbledon crowns.

Novak Djokovic in action. Pic: PA
Image: Novak Djokovic in action. Pic: PA

The Princess of Wales presented trophies to the two men in since she announced her cancer diagnosis.

Speaking after the match, Alcaraz said: "Wow. Honestly, it is a dream for me winning this trophy.

"I did an interview when I was 12 or 11 and I said my dream was to win Wimbledon. I'm living my dream, I want to keep going.

"It's a great feeling to play in this beautiful court, to lift this amazing trophy.

"I've said it before, this is the most beautiful tournament, court and trophy."

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Carlos Alcaraz celebrates his victory. Pic: PA
Image: Alcaraz celebrates his victory. Pic: PA

The Serbian said: "He was definitely very hot today. Obviously not the result I wanted, and in the first couple of sets the level of tennis wasn't up to par from my side.

"But credit to Carlos for really playing amazing tennis, complete tennis from the back of the court.

"I tried to push him, saved three match points, but it wasn't meant to be, he was an absolutely deserved winner today, huge congratulations."

He added: "I have to say I'm very satisfied. Wimbledon has always been a childhood dream of mine, and every time I step onto this court I feel like it's the first time. I'm a child living my childhood dream once again."

Djokovic congratulates Alcaraz. Pic: PA
Image: Djokovic congratulates Alcaraz. Pic: PA

It comes a little over a month since the 37-year-old Djokovic underwent surgery for a torn meniscus in his right knee after an injury during the French Open.

The final at the All England Club was a rematch from last year, when Alcaraz got past Djokovic in five sets.

Carlos Alcaraz in action. Pic: PA
Image: Pic: PA

As the match was taking place, Sky Sports' Raz Mirza at Wimbledon said: "Alcaraz has dominated the Djokovic serve and longer rallies from the baseline. The Spaniard is in a different league right now. This is elite tennis!"

Sky Sports' Michael Cantillon added: "Alcaraz is in flames. Even when Djokovic looks to have a potential edge in rallies, the Spaniard is producing perfectly-placed winners."

But Mirza remarked it was clear that Djokovic was "visibly not 100% physically fit".

The Princess of Wales presents Carlos Alcaraz with The Gentlemen's Singles Trophy after victory over Novak Djokovic in the Gentlemen's Singles final on day fourteen of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London. Picture date: Sunday July 14, 2024.
Image: The Princess of Wales presents the trophy to Alcaraz. Pic: PA
The Princess of Wales, Patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club, looks on as Princess Charlotte shakes hands with Carlos Alcaraz in the Clubhouse after his victory over Novak Djokovic in the final of the Gentlemen's Singles on day fourteen of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London. Picture date: Sunday July 14, 2024.
Image: Princess Charlotte, with her mother the Princess of Wales, meets with Alcaraz. Pic: PA

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A number of celebrities were in the audience to witness the action, including Tom Cruise, Julia Roberts, Zendaya, Jamie Dornan and his wife Amelia Warner, and Benedict Cumberbatch.

It comes after Barbora Krejcikova beat Jasmine Paolini in the Wimbledon women's final on Saturday.