​In an exhilarating men's final on Sunday, World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz achieved a remarkable feat by defeating reigning champion Novak Djokovic in a gripping five-set battle to claim his inaugural Wimbledon title.

After nearly five hours of intense competition on Centre Court, the Spaniard emerged victorious with a scoreline of ​-6 7-6 (8-6) 6-1 3-6 6-4 . Overwhelmed with joy, Alcaraz tumbled to the court in celebration and playfully volleyed a tennis ball into the crowd.

At just 20 years old, Alcaraz now stands as the third-youngest Wimbledon champion in the Open Era. This triumph marks his second major title, following his victory at the US Open last year.

Alcaraz's extraordinary display of athleticism and skill prevented Djokovic from equaling Margaret Court's record for the most grand slam singles titles of all time and Roger Federer's record of eight Wimbledon men's singles titles. However, it was far from an easy path for Alcaraz, who had to rally from a set down against an opponent widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players in history, performing at his peak.

As Djokovic's final attempted return fell short of clearing the net, a new Wimbledon champion was crowned, solidifying Alcaraz's status as a prominent figure in the sport's next generation.

Reflecting on his remarkable achievement in his post-match interview, Alcaraz expressed his disbelief, stating, ​“Well, it’s a dream come true for me,” Alcaraz said in his on-court interview afterwards. “For me, it’s incredible. As I said, it’s a dream come true to be able to play in this stages, it’s amazing for a boy 20 years old, I didn’t expect to reach these kind of situations really fast.

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