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Carlos Alcaraz made history on Sunday by defending his Wimbledon title, defeating Novak Djokovic in a thrilling men’s singles final at Centre Court. The 21-year-old Spaniard delivered a masterful performance, winning in straight sets 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4). This victory solidified his place among the elite, becoming only the sixth men’s player to win both the French Open and Wimbledon back-to-back in the same season.
Shastri’s High Praise
Ravi Shastri, the former head coach of the Indian cricket team, was present at Centre Court to witness the epic clash. Following Alcaraz’s victory, Shastri took to social media to shower praise on the young champion, likening him to some of the greatest players in tennis history.
“Now that the penny has dropped on what you saw at Wimbledon. King Carlos has got a little bit of Roger, a little bit of Rafa, a little bit of Novak, a little of everything by his side. At 21 years of age. Scary the heights he can go. The game of tennis couldn’t have asked for anything bigger and better,” Shastri wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
The Historic Match
Shastri, who captured the anticipation and excitement of the match in his earlier posts, shared a photo from the stands, expressing his eagerness for the showdown between the seasoned Djokovic and the rising star Alcaraz.
“Wimbledon even more special today with an air of expectation for a repeat of last year’s final which was simply epic. The young Turk up against the old Turkey Buzzard waiting for the kill. Can’t wait. This place is surreal,” Shastri added.
Alcaraz’s Remarkable Journey
Alcaraz’s victory at Wimbledon 2024 adds to his impressive collection of Grand Slam titles, including the US Open in 2022 and the French Open earlier this year. Maintaining a perfect record in Grand Slam finals, Alcaraz continues to fulfill the dreams he set for himself as a young boy.
“It’s a dream for me, winning this trophy,” Alcaraz said post-match. “In an interview when I was 11 or 12, I said my dream was to win Wimbledon, so I’m replaying my dream. I want to keep going, but it’s a great feeling to play in this beautiful court and to lift this amazing trophy. This is the most beautiful tournament, most beautiful court, and most beautiful trophy.”
As Alcaraz continues his journey, the world of tennis watches with bated breath, eager to see the heights this young prodigy will reach. His blend of skills reminiscent of Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic has set a new benchmark for excellence in the sport.
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