Carlos Alcaraz ended domination of Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon. Novak Djokovic has won seven times Wimbledon titles. Roger Federer holds the record of winning eight Wimbledon titles. Novak Djokovic wanted to equal the record on 16th July, but he lost to Carlos Alcaraz. Spanish Young Champion has won US Open 2022 and now, Wimbledon 2023. Carlos Alcaraz after dropping the first set won second, third and final sets.
He won against Novak Djokovic with 1-6, 7-6(8-6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4. Carlos Alcaraz unleashed himself in the final set not giving any chance to Djoker. In frustration, Novak Djokovic even smashed his racket to the net pole. It broke into half almost. Later, he refused to apologize for his act. Carlos Alcaraz final championship winning point and Rafael Nadal winning point against Roger Federer have great similarity. Nadal ended Federer dominance at Wimbledon in 2008 and Carlos Alcaraz ended Djokovic dominance in 2023.
Many legends and yesteryear champions have congratulated new champion. Carlos Alcaraz has become new World No.1. After Roger Federer’s retirement and Nadal announcing his preference to “retire” in one or two years, Alcaraz seems to be the new upcoming champion. While Novak Djokovic still remains to be a formidable threat, looking at his age, the great Fed-Nadal-Djokovic era seems to have come to an end. Carlos Alcaraz playing style and his aggression will inspire many upcoming youngsters to give him tough competition.
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