World primary Alcaraz defeated Djokovic 1-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 within the Wimbledon ultimate on Sunday after 4 hours and 42 mins of breathless motion on Center Court.
The end result shattered 36-year-old Djokovic’s bid to say a record-equalling 8th identify on the All England Club and twenty fourth Grand Slam crown.
Asked what makes the 20-year-old Alcaraz one of these risk, the Serb big name defined that he has duplicated his guns, in addition to Federer and Nadal — the storied ‘large 3’ of tennis who between them have 65 Grand Slam titles.
“I think he’s got basically the best of all three worlds,” mentioned Djokovic.
“People have been talking in the past 12 months or so about his game consisting of certain elements from Roger, Rafa, and myself. I would agree with that.
Hailing Alcaraz for his “Spanish bull mentality of competitiveness”, Djokovic sees similarities in the renowned fighting spirit and “implausible defence” of Nadal.
Alcaraz’s backhands are straight out of the Djokovic playbook.
“That’s been my non-public power for a few years,” he mentioned.
“I have never performed a participant like him ever, to be truthful. Roger and Rafa have their very own clearly strengths and weaknesses. Carlos is an overly whole participant.
“Amazing adapting capabilities that I think are a key for longevity and for successful careers on all surfaces.”
In the quick aftermath of his loss on Sunday, Djokovic was once filled with reward for Alcaraz.
Just final month, Djokovic defeated the Spaniard within the French Open semi-finals, with Alcaraz’s problem undermined through frame cramping attributable to the tension of going through his rival.
However, Alcaraz has now crushed Djokovic two times of their 3 conferences, having first were given the simpler of him on clay on the Madrid Masters final 12 months.
“What a quality at the end of the match when you had to serve it out,” Djokovic instructed the champion all through the Center Court trophy rite.
“You can up with some big plays in the big situation and you absolutely deserve it.
“It’s a difficult one to swallow when you find yourself so shut.”
Despite his defeat on Center Court in 10 years, Djokovic, who had won the previous four Wimbledon titles, insisted he still has the desire to keep on chasing silverware at the majors.
“I’ve been blessed with such a lot of implausible suits all through my profession. I’m in reality thankful. I misplaced to a greater participant and I’ve to transport on more potent,” he said after seeing his 34-match win streak at the tournament ended .
He hailed Alcaraz, who now has two Grand Slam titles following his US Open breakthrough last year, and two titles on grass in just four tournaments on the surface.
“I assumed I might have bother with you simplest on clay and difficult court docket, however no longer on grass however now it is a other tale from this 12 months clearly,” said the Serb, who briefly broke down in tears as he addressed the crowd.
“I assume when all of the feelings are settled I’ll should be very thankful. I received many tight and shut suits previously right here, to call a couple of — 2019 in opposition to Roger.
“Maybe I should have lost a few finals that I won so maybe this is even stevens.”
The end result ended Djokovic’s hopes of making an attempt the primary males’s calendar Grand Slam since 1969, having received the Australian and French Opens this 12 months.
The final guy to finish the sweep, Rod Laver, heaped reward on each males.
“Carlos Alcaraz….you certainly found your feet on grass this summer, an astonishing achievement against one of the greatest champions ever,” the Australian tweeted.
“Novak Djokovic. I’m sure there will be many more magnificent battles between you two.”