Carlos Alcaraz defeats Djokovic to clinch Wimbledon title

Monday 17 July 2023 12:29 PM IST

LONDON: Spanish tennis prodigy Carlos Alcaraz emerged victorious against Novak Djokovic, the reigning world number one in the Wimbledon final. The thrilling match lasted for five sets with Alcaraz eventually overcoming Djokovic's pursuit of a record-breaking 24th Grand Slam title. The intense battle saw Djokovic's emotions boil over as he smashed his racket during the match.

The contest began with Djokovic dominating the first set cruising to a 6-1 lead. Alcaraz exhibited resilience in the subsequent set ultimately triumphing in a tight 7-6 victory. Alcaraz continued to impress by claiming the third set with a comfortable 6-1 scoreline. Djokovic mounted a comeback in the fourth set to secure a 6-3 win. The 20-year-old Alcaraz clinched his second Grand Slam title by seizing the crucial fifth set 6-4.

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