Spanish player, Carlos Alcaraz defeated Serbian player, Novak Djokovic in the Gentlemen’s Wimbeldon Championship Game. There was no doubt about Alcaraz’s victory as he won all 3 sets. The 2 hour-27minute game was pretty short, but got him his 4th consecutive win. Before this he won 2022 US Open, 2023 Wimbledon, and French Open 2024. Alcaraz won 109 points, while Djokovic only won 89 points. The scores for the sets were 6-2, 6-2, 7-6.
Even though Djokovic had more aces, less double faults, and more serves in, he was still no match for Alcaraz. Djokovic has had 24 grand slam wins, but can’t reach his 25th because of Alcaraz. Carlos beat him in Wimbledon 2023, French Open 2024, and again this year. We will see what the future holds for these 2 tennis players.
Some Fascinating Facts about Wimbledon
- Oldest Tennis Tournament: Did you know Wimbledon is like the granddaddy of all tennis tournaments? It started way back in 1877, which means it’s been around for over 140 years! That’s older than your great-grandparents! It’s like the ancient history of tennis. Imagine playing with those old wooden rackets and wearing long pants or skirts. Bet they didn’t even have instant replays back then!
- All-White Outfits: Wimbledon has this super strict fashion rule where all the players have to wear all-white clothes. It started because in the old days, they thought white was the best color for tennis since it didn’t show sweat stains. But come on, can you imagine playing a match looking like you’re at a fancy garden party? It’s like a tennis match broke out at a wedding! Plus, they even have officials checking if the players’ underwear is white. Talk about a dress code!
- Strawberries and Cream: One of the best things about Wimbledon isn’t even the tennis; it’s the food! Every year, people go crazy for strawberries and cream. They munch through about 62,000 pounds of strawberries and slurp up 2,600 gallons of cream. That’s like filling a swimming pool with strawberries and cream! It’s the ultimate snack fest. Picture yourself sitting there, watching epic tennis battles while stuffing your face with delicious strawberries and cream. It’s like a foodie’s dream come true.
