Novak Djokovic was once at his animated perfect even though the Serb did not win the wimbledon 2023 ultimate towards global no. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, who on Sunday clinched his 2nd Grand Slam identify. The 20-year-old Spaniard defeated Djokovic 1-6 7-6(6) 6-1 3-6 6-4.
Although Djokovic began the fit on a powerful notice, the seven-time Wimbledon winner drew grievance for losing an excessive amount of time sooner than his serves. He threw the ball up however did not serve on a number of events, including to the long hole between issues.
As consistent with a document within the unbiased, Djokovic took 33 seconds to function in comparison to Alcaraz’s 27 seconds. Djokovic in the end were given a penalty for time violation in the second one set tie-break, which was once cheered through the group.
It was once no longer simplest the group, who celebrated the verdict, however spinner R Ashwin, who’s these days within the West Indies with the Indian crew, additionally celebrated it on social media. He tweeted “Time violation” adopted through two clap emoticons.
Meanwhile, mythical batsman Sachin Tendulkar hailed Djokovic’s psychological toughness, which the Serb obviously confirmed during the competition. After dropping the second one and 3rd units, Djokovic confirmed indicators of a comeback and gained the fourth set convincingly to push the fit right into a fifth-set decider.
“Mental toughness = Novak Djokovic
Despite having issues with his body, the mind continues to push him forward. What a player!” tweeted Tendulkar.
‘I’ll be following Carlos’ career for next 10-12 years’
Soon after the match Tendulkar sent out another tweet appreciating Alcaraz’s mind blowing show in the finale that too against a 23-time Grand Slam winner.
Sharing his thoughts on the clash, Tendulkar hailed both the athletes before lifting Alcaraz to the pedestal, where he had placed tennis icon Roger Federer.
“What a fantastic final to watch! Excellent tennis by both these athletes! We’re witnessing the rise of the next superstar of tennis. I’ll be following Carlos’ career for the next 10-12 years just like I did with @Rogerfederer. Many congratulations @carlosalcaraz!” he wrote.
It is a well known fact among sports enthusiasts that both Tendulkar and Federer share great friendship.