Deed of Alcaraz, Wimbledon champion who defeated Djokovic in an epic final

Carlos Alcaraz is the new Wimbledon champion. A feat only affordable by a chosen one like the Murcian, at the age of 20 who made history as the tennis player who dethroned a Novak Djokovic who has been untouchable in the four previous editions, who has had a 45-match winning streak ten years in a row on the center court of the All England Club, 34 consecutive wins in the tournament and grass, 26 in the Grand Slam. Balkan has not given up on it since the 2017 quarterfinals, when he retired against Thomas Berdych due to an elbow injury.

Alcaraz defeated a legend with tremendous tennis, lost 1-6, 7-6 (8-6), 6-1, 3-6 and 6-4 in 4h.42′ a match of those registered in the book of honor of this sport for importance, equality and spectacle. There was comfort, as in this day Rafael Nadal close the streak of five trophies Roger Federer, in 2008. Also epic in the face of the refusal of one and the other to give up the initiative under any circumstances. He celebrated by mingling on the Wimbledon grass, then went to the box to hug his family and team. A deed.

“Carlos, Carlos, Carlos!”, chanted the fans in the ‘Cathedral’ of tennis. Surrender to the reactivation capacity of the tennis player from El Palmar, his vast arsenal of punches, for inventiveness and power.

The student of Juan Carlos Ferrero after a timid entry that cost him 1-6 at half-time. The bitter memories of the Roland Garros semifinals are fresh, the spasms that buried their aspirations. He wanted personal revenge and on his rival, he got it himself, refusing to relive a nightmare. On the contrary, he rose again as a great man. He also saved the complicated situation of 5-6 in the ‘tiebreak’, ball for two sets up Djokovic, who crashed a backhand into the net. He contrasted with the great rest of the Murcian winning backhand. Show Alcaraz.

His nerves tamed, he launched his second Grand Slam, which he linked to the US Open 2022. He is the fifth Spaniard to win the Wimbledon singles, after Manolo Santana (1966), Rafael Nadal (2008 and 2010), conchita martinez (1994) and Garbine Muguruza (1997).

A number one in ranking and in tennis and competitiveness. Only four tournaments played on grass, three at Wimbledon, two titles. He chained the Queen’s ATP 500 with Wimbledon, unbeaten in twelve matches underlining his rapid learning, explaining a turbulent development. He is the third youngest professional man to dominate the tournament, after the German Boris Becker (18) and Bjorn Börg (twenty).

It is growing Alcaraz as an athlete, he laid the foundations of an extraordinary phenomenon. Fresher and more decisive than a full Djokovic, enduring every challenge of the 23 Grand Slam champion, who sought to equal the record eight titles of Roger Federer. Fifth game of the third set: 32 points, 26 minutes. Carlos pushed until he broke the Serb’s serve and confirmed his superiority.

An example of how he spends it Alcaraz and the quality and intensity of the meeting. Roland Garros was a pitcher of cold water that day in Paris, but it served a lot to face a fantastic attack at Wimbledon. usurped the throne from Djokovicwhich informed his big dream of completing a Grand Slam in the same season, reaching 24 ‘big’ Margaret Court.

Balkan survived the fourth set. His image of exhaustion and desperation hid his ability to avoid being knocked out. Showing resilience, he extended the outcome to a fifth set. Alcaraz struck again. He did not bring the canvas to Djokovic, but ended up winning on points. The Serbian crashed his racket against the net post, after finding himself certain to lose. Extraordinary Alcaraz. This is how only the very, very crack wins Wimbledon. In the final game, a balloon and a film volley, as the actors present as will confirm Brad Pitt, Hugh Jackman or Daniel Craig.