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Agence France-Presse

Carlos Alcaraz overpowered seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in straight sets to retain his Wimbledon title on Sunday in a brutal statement that the new era of men’s tennis has arrived.
The Spanish third seed produced a performance combining awesome power with delicate touch to win 6-2, 6-2, 7-6, collecting the fourth grand slam of his young career.
Alcaraz equals the Open Era record for most grand slams won at the age 21 or under, joining Boris Becker, Bjorn Borg and Mats Wilander.
And he is just the sixth man to win the French Open and Wimbledon back to back.

Serbian Djokovic, 37, who had knee surgery just weeks ago, was aiming to win a 25th grand slam – which would have been a record in the men’s and women’s game.
But he had no answers in the Centre Court sunshine as the electric Alcaraz pounded him from the back of the court and treated the crowd to an array of his trademark drop shots.
Alcaraz seized the initiative in a first game of breathtaking quality lasting 14 minutes, taking advantage of his fifth break point.
The Spaniard settled quickly into his routine on serve and went up a double break when Djokovic double-faulted in the fifth game.
The shell-shocked Serbian, playing in his 10th Wimbledon final, held serve to love to close the gap to 5-2 but dumped the ball into the net to hand the Spaniard the first set.
Alcaraz was immediately on the front foot in the second set, forcing a break in the first game and fending off pressure on his own serve to take a 2-0 lead.
A Djokovic backhand into the net in the seventh game handed Alcaraz another break point and a double fault put the defending champion 5-2 up and on the cusp of a two-set lead.

The Centre Court crowd, including Princess of Wales Kate Middleton, looked on in disbelief as their hopes for a titanic tussle evaporated.
Djokovic fended off another clutch of break points early in the third set to stay alive and showed signs that he was finding his range.
But the Spaniard carved out three break points in the ninth game, arrowing a passing shot past his stranded opponent to move 5-4 ahead.
Alcaraz stepped up to serve for the championship but squandered three match points, missing a straightforward drive volley as Djokovic broke for the first time in the match.
But he recovered his composure quickly as the set went to a tiebreak.
Djokovic went wide with a forehand to give Alcaraz a 5-3 lead and the Spaniard won the title with his fourth championship point.
The result means Djokovic has still not beaten a top-10 player this year and has yet to win a title.
The Serbian will now turn his attention to the Paris Olympics as he seeks to win gold for the first time.


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Wimbledon

Wimbledon: Carlos Alcaraz overpowers Novak Djokovic in straight sets to retain title

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz with the Wimbledon trophy after winning the men’s singles final against Serbia’s Novak Djokovic in London on Sunday. Photo: Reuters

Novak Djokovic reacts after losing to Alcaraz in the men’s singles final at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London on Sunday. Photo: AP

Alcaraz receives his trophy from Princess of Wales Kate Middleton after defeating Djokovic in the Wimbledon men’s singles final in London on Sunday. Photo: AP

Novak Djokovic eyes record 25th grand slam title in Wimbledon final against Carlos Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic celebrates after beating Lorenzo Musetti in the Wimbledon semi-finals to set up a final meeting with Carlos Alcaraz. Photo: Xinhua

Carlos Alcaraz recovered from a set down to beat Daniil Medvedev and reach a second final. Photo: Xinhua

Novak Djokovic underwent knee surgery after pulling out of the French Open but returned for Wimbledon. Photo: AFP

Djokovic walks into Wimbledon semi-finals, as ‘devastated’ De Minaur withdraws injured

Australia’s Alex de Minaur has been forced to withdraw from the men’s singles at Wimbledon. Photo: DPA

Wimbledon: Djokovic fighting for golden generation amid challenge from Alcaraz, Sinner

Novak Djokovic is aiming to equal Roger Federer’s men’s record of eight Wimbledon singles titles. Photo: AP

Carlos Alcaraz is aiming to defend his Wimbledon title and win a fourth grand slam. Photo: Reuters

Two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray is probably playing in his final championships. Photo: EPA

Czech Republic’s Marketa Vondrousova is bidding to become the first woman since Serena Williams to defend her Wimbledon title. Photo: Reuters

Wimbledon: recovering Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic included in draw, mix-up among women

Scotland’s Andy Murray, who is recovering from back surgery, will open what is expected to be his final Wimbledon against Czech Tomas Machac. Photo: AP

Top seeded Italian Jannik Sinner starts his campaign against Germany’s Yannick Hanfmann. Photo: AP

Britain’s Emma Raducanu, a former US Open champion, will play 22nd seed Ekaterina Alexandrova. Photo: AFP

Wimbledon 2024: Coleman Wong eyes later stages of grand slams, with Hong Kong fans’ help

Coleman Wong also said he saw his future being in singles rather than doubles. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

Coleman Wong shows off his shots during the meet-and-greet at Victoria Park. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

Sport

Tennis

Spanish third seed dropped just four matches in first two sets against Serbian seven-time champion


Spanish third seed dropped just four matches in first two sets against the Serbian seven-time champion to collect his fourth grand slam.


Novak Djokovic

Serbia