2023 Wimbledon F: Alcaraz vs. Djokovic

[Moxie]

Thanks for the Live Chat, T!

 

[shawnbm]

It was lovely y enhorabuena a Carlitos y su equipo

 

[PhiEaglesfan712]

The mind reels if Carlos can retain the YE # 1 ranking for a second consecutive year at age 20.

So winning his 2nd Slam he ties Becker who won 2 by age 20, of course Borg had 3 at this age, but hey Carlos still has the USO and AO to tie or surpass that record.

I think Mats Wilander had 4 at 20, before winning 3 more (and what turned out to be his final slams) in his career year of 1988.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Moxie

What was impressive was how Carlos rebounded from losing that 1st set

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I think Mats Wilander had 4 at 20, before winning 3 more (and what turned out to be his final slams) in his career year of 1988.

Carlos wasnt the fav to win Wimbledon Novak was okay lol

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Where is Keiran btw I want to here his thoughts

 

[El Dude]

I don't know the stats, but Novak doesn't often lose when he wins the first set at a Major.

303-5 overall at Slams (now 303-6).

In finals, 15-3 (now 15-4).

His previous losses after winning the first set at a Slam were Rafa at 2014 RG, and Stan twice, 2015 RG and 2016 USO.

 

[Moxie]

Moxie

What was impressive was how Carlos rebounded from losing that 1st set

I honestly thought Novak was playing with such calm and confidence, and very within himself. That 21+ minute game took it out of him, and Carlos calming down and playing better unsettled him.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I have pictures of The King of Spain congratulating Carlos

 

[Moxie]

303-5 overall at Slams (now 303-6).

In finals, 15-3 (now 15-4).

His previous losses after winning the first set at a Slam were Rafa at 2014 RG, and Stan twice, 2015 RG and 2016 USO.

Thanks for that! Alcaraz is the only guy besides the Big 4 to win Wimbledon...since he was born.

 

[Moxie]

I have pictures of The King of Spain congratulating Carlos

I have that, too. You can see how tall he is. His father, Juan Carlos, saw a lot of Rafa's wins when he was King.

 

[El Dude]

G

Thanks for that! Alcaraz is the only guy besides the Big 4 to win Wimbledon...since he was born.

Good one! LOL.

Just watching Carlos...he's quite adorable. Just a humble, nice kid. And he's just a kid!

 

[El Dude]

BTW, can we acknowledge Carlos's drop-shots? Holy crap they're good.

 

[tented]

Carlos Alcaraz stops Novak Djokovic to win 1st Wimbledon title

 

[Kieran]

You're so tiresome with your "hater" business. You really are a throw back to the old days, with your carpet tennis...

He’s like a millennial or something..

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Carlos on the balcony now with his tropjy

 

[kskate2]

Look how windy it is. It's blowing the top off the trophy

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

There is Kieran

 

[PhiEaglesfan712]

Carlos wasnt the fav to win Wimbledon Novak was okay lol

I get that, but I can't call a player ranked that high and with his credentials an upset winner. I generally don't consider something as a true upset unless they are at least 8 spots lower in the rankings.

 

[Moxie]

Carlos Alcaraz stops Novak Djokovic to win 1st Wimbledon title

The first line says: A brilliant, gutsy performance....Gutsy is right.