Novak Djokovic told Carlos Alcaraz “you deserve it” after the Spanish star succeeded him as Wimbledon champion on Sunday.
World No 1 Alcaraz defeated the seven-time Wimbledon winner 1-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 after four hours and 42 minutes of breathless action on Centre Court.
The result shattered 36-year-old Djokovic’s bid to claim a record-equalling eighth title at the All England Club and 24th Grand Slam crown.
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“What a quality at the end of the match when you had to serve it out. You can up with some big plays in the big situation and you absolutely deserve it,” Djokovic told his 20-year-old rival.
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