Alcaraz Crushes Djokovic to Retain Wimbledon Title

BBC: Carlos Alcaraz powered to victory over an out-of-sorts Novak Djokovic to retain his men's singles title at Wimbledon.

Although the players on show made this a repeat of last year's final, it failed to live up to the five-set thriller of 12 months ago as Djokovic appeared mostly helpless against the dominant Spaniard.

Despite squandering three championship points when trying to serve out a rapid victory, Alcaraz found focus again and held his arms aloft after battling through the third-set tie-break for a 6-2 6-2 7-6 (7-4) win.

"Honestly, it is a dream for me winning this trophy," said Alcaraz, who was presented with the trophy by the Princess of Wales. » | Emily Salley, BBC Sport journalist at Wimbledon | Sunday, July 14, 2024

Princess of Wales to Attend Wimbledon Men’s Final

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BBC: The Princess of Wales will attend the Wimbledon men's final on Sunday, Kensington Palace has confirmed.

This will be only her second public appearance following her cancer diagnosis and abdominal surgery earlier this year.

Last month, Catherine attended Trooping the Colour, and was seen smiling and waving from the Buckingham Palace balcony.

On Sunday the princess will present the winner of this year's men's singles tournament with the trophy.

She has been a patron of the All-England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club for the past eight years.

This year's men's final is between last year's champion Carlos Alcaraz and seven-times Wimbledon winner Novak Djokovic. » | Hafsa Khalil, BBC News | Saturday, July 13, 2024

Princess of Wales at Wimbledon for men's final: The Princess of Wales has arrived on Centre Court ahead of the Wimbledon men's singles final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic »

Carlos Alcaraz Beats Novak Djokovic to Win Wimbledon Title in Final for the Ages

THE GUARDIAN: Spaniard’s second major title in 1-6, 7-6(6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 win / Djokovic endures first Centre Court defeat in over 10 years

Carlos Alcaraz holds the famous trophy aloft on Centre Court. Photograph: Glyn Kirk/AFP/Getty Images
Over the past few years of men’s tennis, as his great rivals have retreated from view, Novak Djokovic has spent his time destroying the hopes and dreams of nearly all younger challengers at the major tournaments. Not only has continued to hold off the next generation, but he has relished his supremacy over them.

It has been clear for a long time, though, that Carlos Alcaraz is just different. Both in terms of his on-court talents and the supreme mental strength that underpins his success. A month after his body crumbled under the sheer tension of facing Djokovic at a major, Alcaraz recovered from a set deficit to perform at a remarkable level for five sets as he toppled Djokovic 1-6, 7-6 (6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 to win his first Wimbledon title. » | Tumaini Carayol at Wimbledon | Sunday, July 16, 2023

Wimbledon 2023 : Carlos Alcaraz renverse Novak Djokovic et remporte Wimbledon pour la première fois : En dominant le Serbe Novak Djokovic (1-6, 7-6 [8-6], 6-1, 3-6, 6-4), l’Espagnol a décroché son premier titre à Wimbledon, et le deuxième Grand Chelem de sa carrière. Une victoire épatante, qui lui permet de rester au sommet du classement ATP. »

Der junge König von Wimbledon: Carlos Alcaraz erobert das Heiligtum des Tennissports. In einem mitreißenden Endspiel ringt der Spanier den großen Novak Djokovic nieder. Dank seiner Weltklasse übersteht er jede Drucksituation. »

Novak Djokovic Crowned Wimbledon Champion after Beating Nick Kyrgios

THE GUARDIAN: Djokovic prevails 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (3) to take 21st grand slam title / Kyrgios again involved in fiery exchanges with umpire

Novak Djokovic now has 21 grand slam titles: one ahead of Roger Federer and one behind Rafael Nadal. Photograph: John Walton/PA
As Novak Djokovic returned to the lawns of Wimbledon to begin a new campaign two weeks ago, he was followed around the grounds with an extra touch of pressure. He was deported before the first grand slam tournament of the year, then he was thoroughly outplayed in the second. It is still not certain where he will be allowed to play next. On the court, he was still toiling to regain the mental edge that has evaded him this year.

It has evidently returned. In one of the most keenly awaited grand slam finals for neutral fans, Djokovic absorbed a faultless start from Nick Kyrgios before raising his own level and gradually smothering his opponent, recovering from a set down to defeat Kyrgios 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(3) and win the 2022 Wimbledon title. » | Tumaini Carayol at Wimbledon | Sunday, July 10, 2022

Wimbledon Live: Men’s Final, Nick Kyrgios v. Novak Djokovic

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Breaking News: Wimbledon Cancelled Due to Coronavirus

This summer's Wimbledon has been cancelled due to coronavirus, the All England Club has confirmed. It is the first time since the Second World War the oldest tennis tournament in the world, founded in 1877, will not be held. All tennis courts and facilities have been closed across the UK since Boris Johnson placed the country in lockdown on 23 March.

History Made as Andy Murray Wins at Wimbledon to Become First British Champion for 77 Years

THE INDEPENDENT: Murray claims straight-sets victory to become first home winner since Fred Perry in 1936

Under on-court temperatures that touched 50C (122F) Andy Murray ended Britain's 77-year drought at Wimbledon, becoming the nation's first male singles winner since Fred Perry in 1936.

Murray, 26, defeated the world No.1, Novak Djokovic, in straight sets to win his second Grand Slam title after the US Open last year. A beaten finalist against Roger Federer at Wimbledon 12 months ago Murray this time seized the day[.]

Amid almost unbearable tension and excitement Djokovic saved three match points in a seemingly interminable final game before finally netting to hand Murray victory by 6-4, 7-5, 6-4. » | Glenn Moore | Sunday, July 07, 2013

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Federer ist wieder auf dem Tennis-Thron
TAGES ANZEIGER: Roger Federer eroberte in extremis den Wimbledon-Titel und die Nummer 1 zurück. Federer gewann den dramatischen Final gegen Andy Roddick 5:7, 7:6 (8:6), 7:6 (7:5), 3:6, 16:14.

Roger Federer und sein Pokal: Zum sechsten Mal bereits ist er Champion von Wimbledon. Bild: NZZ.ch
Die Entscheidung fiel nach vier Stunden und 16 Minuten, als Andy Roddick am Ende seiner Kräfte angelangt war. Roger Federer nützte gleich seinen ersten Matchball. Federer realisierte im 37. Anlauf das erste Break des Nachmittags gegen Roddick. Federer schaffte den Aufschlag-Durchbruch nur, weil Roddick kaum mehr laufen konnte. Bei allen sechs Federer-Punkten im 77. Game produzierte Roddick vermeidbare Eigenfehler, weil er nicht mehr richtig zum Ball stand.

Roger Federer holte seinen sechsten Titel in Wimbledon auch auf glückhafte Art und Weise. Schon nach 80 Minuten drohte die Vorentscheidung gegen ihn zu fallen. Andy Roddick, der phantastisch aufspielte, führte mit einem Satz und im Tiebreak des zweiten Satzes bei eigenem Aufschlag 6:2. Doch Federer gewann sechs Punkte in Serie und schaffte den nicht mehr erwarteten Satzausgleich. Danach befand sich Federer lange im Vorteil. Doch im vierten Satz schaffte wieder Roddick ein Break und kämpfte sich so ins Spiel zurück. Im fünften Satz war während über anderthalb Stunden (95 Minuten) jeder Ausgang möglich, ehe Federer den Service-Durchbruch zum 16:14 schaffte. >>> si | Sonntag, 05. Juli 2009

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Murray through to Wimbledon Semis
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