Wimbledon24: Alcaraz outclassed Djokovic in straight sets to win 2nd Wimbledon crown

Carlos Alcaraz puts in a dazzling performance to win Wimbledon for the 2nd year in a row . He simply demolished seven time champion Novak Djokovic in straight sets and thus brought out his best version today as well as putting an end to the currently best player debate .

 Center Court at Wimbledon witnessed an unfamiliar Novak Djokovic. No down-the-line shots from the baseline were seen. Instead, he focused on cross-court shots, repeatedly approaching the net, only to miss easy shots. His strategy was unclear. Carlos Alcaraz capitalized on Djokovic's errors. Alcaraz, who became a star after defeating Djokovic on this same court last year, seemed destined to win again. Everyone was astonished by how he outmaneuvered Djokovic with baseline drop shots and down-the-line shots, earning even Djokovic's applause. The 21-year-old Alcaraz claimed his second consecutive grass court title by defeating 37-year-old Djokovic in straight sets (6-2, 6-2, 7-6), establishing Spanish dominance at Wimbledon.

Djokovic last won the Wimbledon men's final in straight sets in 2018. Six years later, Alcaraz triumphed by defeating Djokovic in straight sets.

Djokovic had a chance to secure his 25th Grand Slam and match Roger Federer's record of eight Wimbledon titles. However, Alcaraz aimed for his second consecutive Wimbledon win and his fourth Grand Slam. Center Court saw a legend fall to a future star. Djokovic couldn't comprehend how the match slipped away. As the match progressed, Alcaraz displayed increasing power, combining speed and artistry reminiscent of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. There were fleeting moments of the old Djokovic, but he struggled with knee issues following surgery. Although he showed no signs of trouble until the final, Alcaraz's speed proved too much in the end. Djokovic seemed unable to keep pace.

Djokovic's struggles were apparent from the first game of the first set, which lasted 14 minutes. Alcaraz had five chances to break Djokovic's serve, succeeding on the fifth attempt. The second game lasted just 3 minutes, with Alcaraz holding his serve. Djokovic managed to hold his serve in the third game, but Alcaraz continued to dominate, taking the fourth game with two powerful shots to lead 3-1. Alcaraz broke Djokovic's serve again in the fifth game, capitalizing on a double fault to go ahead 4-1. Djokovic had a chance to break Alcaraz's serve in the sixth game but failed. Alcaraz held his serve to lead 5-1. Djokovic retained his serve in the seventh game, but Alcaraz won the first set 6-2 in 41 minutes.

The second set mirrored the first, with Alcaraz breaking Djokovic's serve early. Alcaraz faced pressure after double-faulting twice in the second game but still won. Djokovic's errors continued, and his strategy remained unclear. He attempted unusual shots, exacerbating his problems. Despite holding his serve in the third game, Djokovic fell behind 3-1. Alcaraz's drop shots from the baseline surprised everyone, earning even Djokovic's admiration. Alcaraz led 3-1 after holding his serve, with Djokovic unable to break back. The Spanish player took advantage, breaking Djokovic's serve again to lead 5-2, ultimately winning the second set 6-2 in 34 minutes.

Djokovic did not lose his serve at the start of the third set, with both players holding their serves. Djokovic appeared more confident, at least in his service games. However, breaking Alcaraz's serve remained elusive. Djokovic grew visibly frustrated, making unforced errors uncharacteristic of a 25-time Grand Slam champion. Despite lessons from the first two sets, Djokovic couldn't recover in the third set.

The sixth game of the third set lasted 11 minutes, with Djokovic unable to break Alcaraz's serve, leveling the set at 3-3. Both players continued to hold serve, seemingly heading for a tiebreaker. Just then, Alcaraz broke Djokovic's serve and served for the championship in the next game. Despite earning three match points, Alcaraz faltered, allowing Djokovic to break back and tie the set at 5-5, pushing the match to a tiebreaker. Alcaraz remained composed, winning the tiebreaker and the match in straight sets after a 72-minute third set, becoming the Wimbledon champion and establishing his own legacy.