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Published 22:50 IST, July 17th 2023

'Everything is happening too fast': Carlos Alcaraz on Wimbledon 2023 victory

Carlos Alcaraz expresses his delight on social media after beating Novak Djokovic in the final Wimbledon 2023 final. Alcaraz clinched the 5-set battle.

Reported by: Prateek Arya
Carlos Alcaraz with Wimbledon 2023 trophy (Image: AP) | Image: self

Carlos Alcaraz altered history on Sunday when he defeated Novak Djokovic in a 5-set thriller to clinch the Wimbledon 2023 title. Djokovic entered the tournament as the favorite and after winning the first set against Alcaraz in the final, quite comprehensively, it seemed Nole would fly away with the title. However, it wasn't, as a 20-year-old Spaniard had all the answers to the challenges that the 23-time Grand Slam winner posed.

3 things you need to know

  • Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in the final of Wimbledon 2023
  • Having already won most grand slam titles in the history of tennis, Djokovic was seeking his 24th trophy
  • Alcaraz became the 3rd youngest men's tennis player to clinch Wimbledon title

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Alcaraz on Wimbledon 2023 victory

Upon winning the title Alcaraz registered himself as the 3rd youngest Wimbledon winner of all time. Moreover, this was his second Grand Slam title after US Open 2022. Following the win, the tennis enthusiasts who witnessed the glory attained by Carlos Alcaraz live took to shower with congratulatory messages. 

A post came from the end of Alcaraz as well, wherein he expressed his delight by posting a picture of himself along with the eminent golden trophy. Defining his win, he stated that it was his lifelong dream to capture the Wimbledon title. Here's what he wrote "A lifelong dream!  You always have to believe! I'm only 20 years old, and everything is happening too fast, but I'm very proud of how we work every day. Thank you, everyone, for your support, from the bottom of my heart!".

Also Read | Novak Djokovic delivers classy speech after losing to Alcaraz in Wimbledon final- WATCH

So, it is evident that success has found the harbor in the form of a 20-year-old, and the possessor of it is set to achieve many feats in the future.  

Is the dominance of Novak Djokovic over?

Novak Djokovic was seeking his 5th consecutive Wimbledon title, but a 20-year-old Spaniard came into the way. Despite the heroics of Carlos Alcaraz, it remains to be seen whether the sheer dominance of Novak Djokovic remains persistent or the new generation led by phenomenal Alcaraz takes over. What do you think?

Updated 22:50 IST, July 17th 2023

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