The Wimbledon final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic on Sunday was a spectacle not just for its thrilling tennis but also for the presence of esteemed royal guests. Centre Court was electrified as Kate Middleton, adorned in a striking purple dress, made a rare public appearance, marking her presence at the All England Club. Alongside her was her daughter, Princess Charlotte, who captivated the crowd with her charming demeanor.
Princess Charlotte, seated in the front row of the Royal Box, received warm applause from the audience, beaming with pride for her mother. The 9-year-old continued to capture the spotlight even after the match concluded, engaging with members of the tennis community. British tennis player Emma Raducanu shared a heartwarming moment with Charlotte, posting an image of their handshake on social media with the caption, “🇬🇧🙏♥️honour.”
Charlotte also met the men’s and women’s singles champions, Carlos Alcaraz and Barbora Krejcikova. Krejcikova shared a photo of Charlotte holding a tennis racquet, expressing her delight with the caption, “What an honor, Your Royal Highness.” A similar moment occurred between Alcaraz and Princess Charlotte after the Gentlemen’s Final, with Wimbledon’s official social media account posting, “A handshake for the champion from HRH Princess Charlotte 💜.”
In the stands, Princess Charlotte enjoyed a joyful time with her mother, Kate Middleton, who has recently returned to public duties following her cancer diagnosis announced in March. This event marked one of the few appearances by the Princess of Wales and her daughter this year, adding a touch of royal elegance to an already memorable day at Wimbledon.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
Now the world no.3, the Spaniard played his last match on the 14th of July when he overcame world no.2 Novak Djokovic 6-2 6-2 7-6(4) in the final in Wimbledon to win his 16th career title.
Currently, during this season Alcaraz achieved an overall 33-6 win-loss record. Carlos clinched 3 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open and Wimbledon.
Carlos Alcaraz will square off with the world no.375 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . In the past, they have never competed against each other until now in top competitions.
The Spaniard has won 3 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open and Wimbledon.
Alcaraz won 16 titles in his career: 4 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Emma Raducanu in 2024
Now ranked no.94, the Brit played her last match on the 7th of July when she capitulated to world no.53 LuluAnke Sun 6-2 5-7 6-2 in the 4th round in Wimbledon (draw).
This season Raducanu has managed to achieve a 16-10 match record. Emma Raducanu’s most significant achievement of this season was reaching the semifinal in Nottingham.
Emma Raducanu will square off with the world no.49 Viktoriya Tomova in the final. Their current record is 1-0 for Tomova.
Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu |
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