Wimbledon 2023, Men's Singles Final Highlights: Carlos Alcaraz Wins First Wimbledon Title, Stalls Novak Djokovic's 24 Grand Slam Charge
Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic Highlights: Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in a five-set thriller to win his maiden Wimbledon title on Sunday. He bagged the game 1-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4.
Wimbledon 2023, Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic, Men's Singles Final Highlights: Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in a five-set thriller to win his maiden Wimbledon title on Sunday. The world number 1 bagged the game 1-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4. Djokovic dominated the show in the beginning at the Centre Court, London as he sealed the first set 6-1. Alcaraz bounced back beautifully in the second set that went into the tiebreaker. The world number 1 won it 7-6 (8/6). The Spaniard continued his dominance and bagged the third set 6-1. However, Djokovic too made a remarkable comeback and took the match to final set with a 6-3 win in the fourth set. Alcaraz broke Djokovic once in the final set and that helped him seal the decider.
Here are the Highlights of Wimebledon 2023, Men's Singles Final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic:Â
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Wimbledon 2023 Final Live: Carlos Alcaraz wins!!!
Carlos Alcaraz is the new Wimbledon champion!!! He has defeated Novak Djokovic 6-4 in the final set to seal the five-set thriller. It was never easy for the Spaniard who lost the first set 1-6. He not only made a comeback but also went on to surprise Djokovic with two consecutive set wins. Djokovic stayed alive in the match by sealing the fourth set. But in the final set, it was Alcaraz at his best again as he broke the Serbian and later sealed the match.
Wimbledon 2023 Final Live: Djokovic stays in match!
Novak Djokovic has held his serve to stay alive in the match. However, it will be Carlos Alcaraz who will be serving next. He is only one game away from a sensational victory.
Wimbledon 2023 Final Live: Alcaraz closes in on win!
Carlos Alcaraz has held his serve and he is now closing in on a win against Novak Djokovic as he leads 5-3 now. He is only one game away from winning the contest.
Carlos Alcaraz has held his serve to make it a lead of 4-2 in the final set. The Spaniard is now really close to his second Grand Slam and a maiden Wimbledon title.
Carlos Alcaraz played a powerful forehand shot to beat Novak Djokovic. Such was the power in the shot that Djokovic could not take his racket to the line of the ball despite being on the same side of the court where the shot was hit. Even Djokovic lauded the shot from Alcaraz.
Wimbledon 2023 Final Live: Djokovic breaks Alcaraz!
Novak Djokovic has broken Carlos Alcaraz to now lead the fourth set 3-2 with his serve coming next. While Djokovic looking really good in the game, Alcaraz was definitely not at his best as he let some chances go begging.
Wimbledon 2023 Final Live: Good game from Alcaraz!
With set of powerful forehand and backhand shots, Carlos Alcaraz forced Novak Djokovic to serve him with a volley. The Spaniard hit it powerfully to take an advantage. He soon sealed the game as well.
Novak Djokovic has conceded a very good opportunity that was all created by him. He took a return from Carlos Alcaraz on the volley and all he had to do was to place it, but he instead hit it onto the net.
Wimbledon 2023 Final Live: Alcaraz wins third set!
Carlos Alcaraz first held his serve and then broke Novak Djokovic to seal the third set 6-1. He now leads the match 2-1 vs Djokovic after winning two back-to-back sets. This is getting really intense as another slip-up will see Djokovic losing this match. Next comes the must-win set for the Serbian, in case he wishes to take this to the fifth set.
Wimbledon 2023 Final Live: What a shot from Alcaraz!
Carlos Alcaraz has played a beautiful backhand slice to beat Novak Djokovic. The Serbian was surging towards the net but Alcaraz placed the ball perfectly to take an advantage from deuce.
Wimbledon 2023 Final Live: Nice shot from Djokovic!
A deft touch from Novak Djokovic on the backhand and the ball goes down the line. Carlos Alcaraz could do nothing but see the ball pass him as he was at a good distance from the line of the ball.
Carlos Alcaraz put on a show with a damn good gentle push against Novak Djokovic. The Serbian tennis star was expecting a powerful shot to his left but Alcaraz's clever shot bluffed him. After this, Alcaraz served again and then sealed the game.
Novak Djokovic has held his serve and he now trails Carlos Alcaraz 1-2 in the third set. However, he needs to break Alcaraz at least once to stay alive in the latter stage of the set.
A backhand shot from Novak Djokovic but it was only played for survival. Carlos Alcaraz, who had run close to the net by then, hit a powerful shot to make it 15 all.
Wimbledon 2023 Final Live: Alcaraz breaks Djokovic!
What a start for Carlos Alcaraz! He has broken Novak Djokovic in the first game of the third set. This is turning out to be interesting now as Alcaraz is slowly and gradually getting in the groove.
Carlos Alcaraz has taken an advantage from deuce with a beautifully placed shot. He played drop shots to bring Novak Djokovic close to the net and then served the ball away from him to the corner of the court to earn points.
Wimbledon 2023 Final Live: Alcaraz wins second set!
Carlos Alcaraz has won the second set 8-6. This is a brilliant resilience shown by the Spaniard. He at one stage in the tiebreaker was one hit away from loss, but Djokovic faltered and that gave Alacaraz a chance to bounce back. Not only the world number 1 made a comeback but also sealed the set in the follow-up.
Novak Djokovic got a volley from Carlos Alcaraz and chipped it beautifully at the other end of the court by opening the face of his racket. He now leads 15-0 on his serve.
Carlos Alcaraz wins the game with a powerful serve in the end. Novak Djokovic did get his racket to it but the ball flew out of the playing area. The world no.1 player is now in the lead and Djokovic needs to hold his serve next to stay alive in the set.
Carlos Alcaraz holds his serve against Novak Djokovic. If he could break the Serbian next, it will the set for him. Is it going to be that easy? Let's see...
Carlos Alcaraz is in lead again after holding his serve against Novak Djokovic. He made the Serbian tennis start run through the entire ground to save points.
Novak Djokovic