By Meena
Carlos Alcaraz dreamed of a rematch with Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon. He got his wish, and took home the championship trophy.
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After a shaky start, Alcaraz rallied to beat Djokovic 1-6, 7-6 (6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 in a thrilling Wimbledon final. This marked his first Wimbledon championship and his second Grand Slam victory.
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Alcaraz stopped Djokovic from setting a record with an eighth Wimbledon title and his 24th major win.
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With Djokovic aged 36 and Alcaraz just 20, the age difference was the largest in a men's Slam final since 1974. Alcaraz is now the third-youngest Wimbledon champ.
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The final saw Djokovic's 34-match winning streak at the All England Club end. His last loss here was in the 2013 final.
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Alcaraz's speed and power, coupled with his stamina, enabled him to outperform Djokovic, one of the most successful players in tennis history.
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This win suggests that Alcaraz is well on his way to achieving great things in his tennis career.
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Despite this being Djokovic's 35th Grand Slam final and Alcaraz's second, the young Spaniard proved himself on the court.
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Alcaraz took control in the fifth set, with a backhand passing winner that broke Djokovic's serve. Djokovic, who fell, responded by smashing his racket against the net post.
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After more than 4 1/2 hours, Alcaraz emerged victorious. It was he, not Djokovic, who received the Wimbledon 2023 trophy in the evening.
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