Alcaraz and his first Wimbledon win

Novak Djokovic took an early lead in the Wimbledon final against Carlos Alcaraz, using low slicing shots to keep Alcaraz on the defensive. Despite Djokovic winning the first set, Alcaraz managed to take a 2-0 lead in the second set. The set culminated in a crucial tiebreaker, a specialty of Djokovic's, as he had won 14 consecutive tiebreakers in Grand Slam matches. The intense second set showcased the best skills of both players and elicited alternating chants from the crowd. However, Alcaraz turned the tables on Djokovic by landing powerful shots and winning the tiebreaker, evening the match at one set each.

The third set witnessed a series of errors from Djokovic, allowing Alcaraz to take control. Djokovic struggled to regain momentum, even enduring a game that reached 13 deuces before ending with a forehand into the net. Taking his customary lengthy bathroom break before the fourth set, Djokovic emerged with renewed focus, breaking Alcaraz's serve and ultimately winning the set. After nearly four hours of play, the match was back to square one. The outcome of the nearly five-hour-long drama hinged on a few critical moments.

Djokovic expressed his surprise at Alcaraz's exceptional performance, noting that Alcaraz had blended elements from Djokovic's, Nadal's, and Federer's styles to demonstrate remarkable prowess on grass, Djokovic's preferred surface. Djokovic acknowledged that Alcaraz presented a unique challenge, unlike any player he had encountered before.