Wimbledon 2024 Final Result: Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic in men's final to keep title (2024)

Carlos Alcaraz powered to victory over an out-of-sorts Novak Djokovic to retain his men's singles title at Wimbledon.

Although the players on show made this a repeat of last year's final, it failed to live up to the five-set thriller of 12 months ago as Djokovic appeared mostly helpless against the dominant Spaniard.

Despite squandering three championship points when trying to serve out a rapid victory, Alcaraz found focus again and held his arms aloft after battling through the third-set tie-break for a 6-2 6-2 7-6 (7-4) win.

"Honestly, it is a dream for me winning this trophy," said Alcaraz, who was presented with the trophy by the Princess of Wales.

"I did an interview when I was 11 and I said my dream is to win Wimbledon."

Gracious in defeat, Djokovic shared a smile and warm embrace with Alcaraz at the net after his comprehensive loss.

For a second straight year, Djokovic was attempting to equal Roger Federer's record of eight Wimbledon men's titles.

The 24-time major winner was also trying to move ahead of Margaret Court to take sole ownership of the all-time record for the most Grand Slam singles titles.

Djokovic has enjoyed many magnificent days on Centre Court, but this was one he is unlikely to look back on with any great fondness.

As modern tradition dictates, Alcaraz climbed up to the players' box and was leapt upon by his team and family, celebrating a 14th consecutive match win at Wimbledon.

The result continues the four-time major winner's 100% record in Grand Slam finals, while he becomes the youngest man to win at Wimbledon and the French Open in the same year.

Later on Sunday evening, Alcaraz celebrated Spain's Euro 2024 final victory over England - making it a perfect day for him and his country.

Alcaraz had looked far from convincing for the majority of this year's Championships - winning in straight sets just twice before the final.

He had to show resilience to wrestle his way through matches, fighting back against Daniil Medvedev, Tommy Paul and Frances Tiafoe to sustain his title defence.

It made his run to the final all the more impressive, with his never-say-die mentality the mark of a true champion.

And in Sunday's final, Alcaraz showed he was saving his best tennis for the last, all-important moment.

Former British number one Tim Henman called it an "annihilation", while 1987 Wimbledon winner Pat Cash described it as a "perfect performance".

Alcaraz reeled off deft drop shots, perfect volleys and thunderous forehand winners that seemed to stun his 37-year-old opponent.

Following in the footsteps of his fellow Spaniard and hero Rafael Nadal in 2008 and 2010, Alcaraz has achieved the rare feat of winning at Roland Garros and Wimbledon in the same year.

"Credit to Carlos for playing elite tennis, especially from the back of the court. He had it all today," Djokovic said in his runner-up speech.

When it was revealed that Djokovic had undergone surgery on 5 June for a medial meniscus tear in his right knee, it was not just his title chances that were thrown into doubt.

There were concerns that he would be unable to play at Wimbledon at all.

However, if it was not for the support on his knee, it would have been almost impossible to tell Djokovic had suffered a serious injury.

The seven-time Wimbledon champion had resumed his usual brand of dominant, consistent tennis and dropped just two sets in six matches.

But the level suddenly dropped on Sunday, and Djokovic's game looked unrecognisable with failed attempts to come to the net and handfuls of unforced errors.

What was expected to be an enthralling sequel got off to the most dramatic of beginnings - a 14-minute service game from Djokovic, who saved four break points before finally going behind.

Alcaraz's confident start continued, while a rare double fault from Djokovic gifted a double break that allowed the Spanish third seed to calmly see out the opener.

It was a case of deja vu for the Serb in the second set, with Alcaraz landing delicate drop volleys and booming winners to break early before benefiting from another Djokovic double fault.

Still toiling, Djokovic managed to hold firm in the third until Alcaraz struck to lead 5-4 and give himself a chance to serve out for the title.

But the 21-year-old double-faulted on his first match point, fired into the net on his second and then sent the ball wide on his third - helping Djokovic to claw a break back and force a tie-break.

At that point, prospects of a remarkable comeback and thrilling finish quickly vanished as Alcaraz took control.

"It obviously was not the result I wanted, but of course in the first couple of sets the level of tennis wasn’t up to par from my side," Djokovic said.

"It wasn't meant to be. I tried to extend the match, but he was an absolute deserved winner today so congratulations for him."

Wimbledon 2024 Final Result: Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic in men's final to keep title (2024)

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Wimbledon 2024 Final Result: Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic in men's final to keep title? ›

Carlos Alcaraz defended his Wimbledon title as he defeated Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 in the 2024 final on Sunday. Dominating win by the 21-year-old Spaniard. Alcaraz has defended his title in some fashion. Djokovic was out of answers throughout the match.

Who won the men's Wimbledon final in 2024? ›

Wimbledon 2024 men's tennis final: Carlos Alcaraz wins and destroys Novak Djokovic's dream.

Who won the men's Wimbledon final? ›

Carlos Alcaraz won his fourth major championship Sunday after beating Novak Djokovic, 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 in the men's Wimbledon final. It was a rematch of last year's championship match on the grass of the All England Club, which Alcaraz won in five sets.

How many times has Novak Djokovic won the men's single title at Wimbledon? ›

Novak Djokovic
Singles
French OpenW (2016, 2021, 2023)
WimbledonW (2011, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022)
US OpenW (2011, 2015, 2018, 2023)
Other tournaments
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How many times has Carlos Alcaraz won Wimbledon? ›

Alcaraz now has four Grand Slams and a perfect record in major finals. The 21-year-old Spaniard has won back-to-back Wimbledon titles, the 2022 US Open and last month secured his first French Open crown.

Who has won the most men's finals at Wimbledon? ›

Wimbledon men's singles - players by number of titles won 1968-2024. Legendary Swiss tennis player Roger Federer tops the list of the most Wimbledon tennis titles won by a professional male tennis player.

Who was the last American male tennis player to win Wimbledon? ›

Pete Sampras was the last American to win at Wimbledon. He did back in 2000 after defeating Patrick Rafter.

Has Alcaraz beaten Djokovic? ›

Carlos Alcaraz made it consecutive Wimbledon final victories against Novak Djokovic on Sunday in west London, defeating the second seed in straight sets in a dominant performance. With his win, the Spaniard moved to four majors and levelled the pair's intriguing Lexus ATP Head2Head series at 3-3.

Has Alcaraz won a Grand Slam? ›

Alcaraz has won 15 ATP Tour-level singles titles, including four Grand Slam titles and five Masters 1000 titles. Following his win at the 2022 US Open, Alcaraz became the youngest man and the first male teenager in the Open Era to top the singles rankings, at 19 years, 4 months, and 6 days old.

How much does the men's singles champion at Wimbledon win? ›

The winner of men's singles final in Wimbledon 2024 will pocket 2,700,000 Sterling pound ($3,427,396), which is 283,500,000 in Indian rupees.

Who is more successful Federer or Djokovic? ›

Djokovic and Federer are the only players in tennis history to have won 10+ Major titles and 20+ Masters titles on hard courts, Djokovic with a record 14 majors and a record 29 Masters titles and Federer with 11 majors and 22 Masters titles.

Who has won more Nadal or Djokovic? ›

The trio have dominated men's singles tennis for two decades, collectively winning 66 major singles tournaments; Djokovic leads with an all-time record of 24 titles, followed by Nadal with 22 and Federer with 20.

How many times did John McEnroe win Wimbledon? ›

John McEnroe
Singles
Australian OpenSF (1989)
French OpenQF (1992)
WimbledonW (1979, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1992)
US OpenW (1979, 1981, 1983, 1989)
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How many times has Djokovic lost Wimbledon? ›

Djokovic has only lost three of his 10 Wimbledon finals - and two of those have been to Alcaraz. He has won a major on all three surfaces and, perhaps most ominously for his rivals, the Slams seem to bring out his most tenacious qualities.

Is Carlos Alcaraz the youngest player to win a Grand Slam? ›

Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz is only 21 and the youngest man to win a Grand Slam title on grass, clay and hard courts.

Is Carlos Alcaraz undefeated? ›

Alcaraz is currently undefeated in three grand slam finals however and possesses an incredible 14-4 record in ATP Tour finals at only 21 years old. If he comes out on top on Sunday, he will become only the sixth man to win Wimbledon and Roland-Garros in the same season – known as the 'Channel Slam'.

Where is Carlos Alcaraz from? ›

Carlos Alcaraz was born on 5 May 2003, in El Palmar, Murcia, Spain, to parents Carlos Alcaraz González and Virginia Garfia Escandón.

Who won men's singles in 2024? ›

Wimbledon 2024 Men's Results, 15th July: The 2024 Wimbledon Championships have come to a thrilling close, with the talented Carlos Alcaraz emerging victorious in the men's singles category! This monumental win marks Alcaraz's fourth major title and cements his status as a tennis sensation.

What time is men's final at Wimbledon in 2024? ›

What time will the Wimbledon men's final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic be played? The Wimbledon men's final will start on Sunday, July 14 at 09:00 ET.

Who won ladies Wimbledon in 2024? ›

Iga Swiatek, the world No.1, likes to relax and quieten her mind between matches by building with Lego bricks and so does Barbora Krejcikova, who won the ladies' singles title for the first time.

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