Throughout his trophy-filled 23-year career, Novak Djokovic has played every scenario imaginable on a tennis court, but he claims to have never faced a player quite like Carlos Alcaraz. On Centre Court on Sunday, Alcaraz, 36, dethroned the Serb, who he subsequently compared to a mix of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and himself. Alcaraz went on to win the gripping Wimbledon final.
Achieving control over it proved to be beyond even his abilities, as was his attempt to equal Margaret Court’s record of 24 Grand Slam victories and achieve a record-equaling eighth Wimbledon victory and fifth consecutive victory.
Djokovic commented:
“I didn’t expect him to play so well this year on grass, but he’s proven he’s the best player in the world. I haven’t played a player like him ever, to be honest. I think people have been talking in the past 12 months or so about his game consisting of certain elements from Roger, Rafa, and myself. I would agree with that.
He’s got basically the best of all three worlds. He’s got this Spanish bull mentality, fighting spirit and incredible defence that we’ve seen with Rafa. I think he’s got some nice sliding backhands, some similarities with my backhands.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2023
LWWWWWWWWW Now the world no.1, the Spaniard played his last match on the 16th of July when he beat world no.2 Novak Djokovic 1-6 7-6(6) 6-1 3-6 6-4 in the final in Wimbledon to win his 12th career title.
At the moment, during this season Alcaraz has a composed 47-4 win-loss record. Carlos has won 6 titles in 2023 in Buenos Aires, Indian Wells, Barcelona, Madrid, London and Wimbledon. Carlos reached the final in Rio de Janeiro.
Alcaraz has scheduled to compete next in Toronto (National Bank Open). He will start from the main draw that will commence on the 7th of August.
Novak Djokovic in 2023
WWWWWLWWWW Currently ranked no.2, Novak played his last match 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).
This season Novak achieved a compiled 33-5 win-loss record. Novak conquered 3 titles in 2023 in Adelaide, Australian Open and French Open. Djokovic was the finalist in Wimbledon.
Djokovic has scheduled to play next in Toronto (National Bank Open). He will start from the main draw that will commence on the 7th of August.
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic squared off 3 times. The head to head is 2-1 for Alcaraz. Before, the last time they fought against 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.
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