publish time

16/07/2023

author name Arab Times

publish time

16/07/2023

author name Arab Times

LONDON, July 16 : In an exhilarating final that lasted almost five hours, Spanish player Carlos Alcaraz, currently the world's number one, emerged victorious today, Sunday, at the Wimbledon Open men's singles championship. Alcaraz secured his title by defeating Serbian Novak Djokovic, the world's number two, in a thrilling five-set match. The final scores were 1-6, 8-6, 6-1, 3-6, and 6-4.

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy after beating Serbia's Novak Djokovic to win the final of the men's singles on day fourteen of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Sunday, July 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

This remarkable triumph marks the second Grand Slam tournament victory for the 20-year-old Spaniard, following his previous success at the US Open last year. While Djokovic experienced a loss on this occasion, it's important to note that he remains an unparalleled force in tennis history. With a staggering total of 23 major championships, including ten Australian titles and seven Wimbledon titles, Djokovic continues to hold the esteemed position as the greatest player in the sport's annals.