24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic, aiming to win his 25th title at Wimbledon, admitted that Carlos Alcaraz is a better player. He highlighted that the 21-year-old played every single shot better than he did.
Alcaraz claimed his fourth Grand Slam title with a 6-2 6-2 7-6 win over the Serbian. He displayed his variety of shots,and serves, dominating the match. Djokovic, 37, said Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are the best of 2024. He feels he is not at that level.
To defeat them, Djokovic said he needs to play much better than he has been doing. About the final against the Alcaraz, the No.1 singles champion said his opponent played superbly leaving him feeling inferior on the court.
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Djokovic added he couldn’t have done anything more. He said the crowd’s buzz in the third set got him going. But Alcaraz came on stronger. The youngster didn’t allow the G.O.A.T to have many free points on the serve and answered tit-for-tat. Djokovic acknowledged feeling disappointment and bitterness after losing the finals. He said it has to be a success. But he lost out to the best player in the tournament.
Novak Djokovic Riddled With Injury
The 2024 season hasn’t been a breeze for Djokovic. Injuries have hindered his performance and even prompted him to withdraw from some tournaments like the French Open in June. A torn meniscus challenged him, but he managed to beat Francisco Cerundolo. However, he went on to withdraw from Roland Garros.
Fans have been very much supportive of Djokovic and encouraging him. One fan on social media said the Serbian is a titan of tennis. They said Djokovic’s heart, skill and unwavering spirit shone through even in defeat, his legacy is written in gold. Another highlighted Djokovic’s surgery saying it’s remarkable the tennis legend reached the finals within a month after surgery. A true champion indeed.
