After ending Novak Djokovic’s lengthy dominance at Wimbledon with a thrilling 1-6 7-6(6) 6-1 3-6 6-4 triumph to claim the All England Club trophy for the first time on Sunday, Carlos Alcaraz signaled the beginning of a new era in men’s tennis.
For ten years, the 36-year-old Serbian was unbeatable on Wimbledon’s Centre Court, but on Sunday, he finally ran out of ways to halt the up-and-coming Alcaraz from tearing towards the championship.
Djokovic’s racket felt the full force of his rage as he smashed it against the wooden net post to leave it in a mangled mess after the 20-year-old had broken for a 2-1 lead in the fifth set with a spectacular passing shot winner.
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Djokovic received another warning for that in the game; he had already received one for taking too long to begin his serves.
Djokovic’s forehand sailed into the net, causing the Spaniard to fall to his back in celebration.
Djokovic’s forehand sailed into the net, causing the Spaniard to fall to his back in celebration.
However, none of that diversion could deter an inspired Alcaraz, who went on to become the youngest man in 37 years to win the gilded Challenge Cup.