Carlos Alcaraz Eliminated Novak Djokovic In The Wimbledon Final For The Second Time. So, What Are The Dangers Awaiting His Career In The Future?
WIMBLEDON — Carlos Alcaraz turned heads by defeating Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final for the second consecutive year. In addition to these fascinating developments in the world of tennis this summer, we have more information about some other noteworthy developments on the ATP Tour:
Carlos Alcaraz makes history
Carlos Alcaraz became the sixth tennis player to achieve this feat in the Open Era by winning the challenging Roland Garros and Wimbledon doubles in the same year. Others who achieved this feat (Rod Laver, Bjorn Borg, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic) were older than Alcaraz. Each of them has at least eleven Grand Slam titles, while Alcaraz has won four Grand Slams in the last 22 months. This suggests that he could reach double-digit Grand Slam titles in the near future. “At the end of my career, I want to be remembered on the same level as the greats. This is my main goal,” says Alcaraz. “It doesn’t matter that I won four Grand Slams at the age of 21. The important thing is to continue.”
The Wimbledon final he won against Djokovic last year opened the door to the transition between generations. This year’s match, which ended 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4), opened this door wide. Alcaraz dominated Djokovic throughout the match with power, precision and impressive serves. “There was something missing in this tournament,” Djokovic said, expressing surprise at Alcaraz’s fast and varied play.
Although Alcaraz had a few difficult moments during the championship match, he quickly overcame the difficulties and managed to win the match. “It was a really great match for me,” Alcaraz said. “Novak was not at his best in the first two sets, which worked to my advantage.”
The breadth of Alcaraz’s game and the diversity of his talents underscore the fact that he is so talented at such a young age. Alcaraz’s humility makes him an even more beloved figure. “I don’t know my limits and I don’t want to think about them,” Alcaraz says. “I just want to pursue my dreams by enjoying the moment.”
Novak Djokovic: Great effort and its aftermath
Djokovic, who had knee surgery a month ago, was planning to withdraw from Wimbledon and focus on the Olympics. However, he later changed his mind and chose to compete at Wimbledon. “My preparation for Wimbledon was hampered by my injury,” Djokovic said. “It required rehab and a hybrid training program.”
Although a minor knee ailment seemed to affect him during Wimbledon, he had almost no difficulty on his way to the final. When Djokovic faced Alcaraz in the final, it was difficult to understand the difficulty of his performance. “I need to play and feel like today,” Djokovic said, adding, “It won’t be easy.”
The future of the one-handed backhand
While the two-handed backhand is dominant, Lorenzo Musetti’s performance in the Wimbledon semifinals proves that the one-handed backhand is still valuable. Musetti’s powerful and versatile one-handed backhand is a weapon that surprises opponents in diagonal or straight lines. This ability of Musetti can put his opponents in a difficult situation even while defending.
Strong grass performance by American men
American men, who took to the grass at the beginning of June, won championships before Wimbledon under the leadership of Tommy Paul and Taylor Fritz. Both reached the quarter-finals and these performances gave them confidence heading into the final major of the year. These achievements strengthen hope that American men can achieve more at Wimbledon.
