After Carlos Alcaraz defeated him to win the Wimbledon 2023 men’s singles championship on Sunday, July 16, Novak Djokovic was very gracious in defeat.
The 23-time Grand Slam champion and Alcaraz engaged in a thrilling match before Alcaraz ultimately prevailed, possibly the biggest win of his career so far. After the match, Djokovic praised and congratulated the World No. 1, noting that he was defeated by a superior opponent. He also broke down in tears when he talked about his son, who was present to watch him perform.
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Novak Djokovic in 2023
Now ranked no.2, the Serbian played his last encounter on the 16th of July when he was defeated by world no.1 Carlos Alcaraz 1-6 7-6(6) 6-1 3-6 6-4 in the final in Wimbledon (draw).
During this season Novak achieved a composed 33-5 win-loss record. Djokovic clinched 3 titles in 2023 in Adelaide, Australian Open and French Open. The Serbian was the finalist in Wimbledon.
Djokovic 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.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2023
Ranked world no.1, Alcaraz played his last match on the 16th of July when he defeated 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 the Spaniard achieved a compiled 47-4 match record. Carlos conquered 6 titles in 2023 in Buenos Aires, Indian Wells, Barcelona, Madrid, London and Wimbledon. Carlos got to the final in Rio de Janeiro.
Alcaraz will compete next in Toronto (National Bank Open). He will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 7th of August.
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz played each other 3 times. Their head to head is 2-1 for Alcaraz. Before, 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.