Tennis
Wimbledon 2024 men’s singles final result: Carlos Alcaraz retains his title with a straight sets triumph over seven-time champion Novak Djokovic on Centre Court
DJOKOVIC 2-6 2-6 3-3 ALCARAZ
It’s the first major test on the Alcaraz serve – but he eventually comes out unscathed following a 10-plus-minute examination.
Djokovic throws the kitchen sink at the defending champion but fluffs another backhand volley at the net and then sizzles a forecourt forehand just long.
In both points he was in charge but still manages to hit back from 40-15 to deuce via a drive volley and proactive, attacking tennis.
Nole calls for the crowd to respond and it doesn’t go unnoticed by Alcaraz, who produces a drop-lob combo and raises his arm aloft.
The Serb is unimpressed and earns a BP with a sharp backhand pass with Alcaraz stranded at the net.
The No.3 seed responds with clutch serving and grinds out the hold courtesy of his fourth ace of the afternoon.