Carlos Alcaraz won his 1st Wimbledon title after beating Novak Djokovic 1-6 7-6(6) 6-1 3-6 6-4. The 20-year-old from Murcia looked completely lost after losing the first set 6-1. However, he managed to regain his confidence and eventually win a thrilling match in five sets. Former world number one Juan Carlos Ferrero has been coaching Carlitos since he was 16 years old. According to Carlos Alcaraz, Juan Carlos has become almost like a second father to him.
It was touching to see Ferrero’s emotions soon after Alcaraz won the Wimbledon title.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2023
Currently the world no.1, Alcaraz played his last match on the 16th of July when he overcame world no.2 Novak Djokovic 1-6 7-6(6) 6-1 3-6 6-4 in the final in Wimbledon to win his 11th career title.
Presently, during this year Carlos has a composed 47-4 win-loss record. Alcaraz clinched 6 titles in 2023 in Buenos Aires, Indian Wells, Barcelona, Madrid, London and Wimbledon. Carlos was the runner-up in Rio de Janeiro.
Alcaraz will compete next in Toronto (National Bank Open). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 7th of August.
Novak Djokovic in 2023
Ranked world no.2, Djokovic played his last encounter on the 16th of July when he capitulated to world no.1 Carlos Alcaraz 1-6 7-6(6) 6-1 3-6 6-4 in the final in Wimbledon (draw).
This season Djokovic achieved a composed 33-5 record. Novak clinched 3 titles in 2023 in Adelaide, Australian Open and French Open. Djokovic was the runner-up in Wimbledon.
Djokovic is scheduled to play next in Toronto (National Bank Open). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 7th of August.
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic played each other 3 times. Their actual record is 2-1 for Alcaraz. The last time they played each other, Carlos Alcaraz won 1-6 7-6(6) 6-1 3-6 6-4 in the final in London (Wimbledon) on the 16th of July 2023.