After Carlos Alcaraz’s remarkable triumph in the Wimbledon 2023 final, which stretched far into four hours as the world number one emerged victorious, Novak Djokovic was driven to tears as the Serbian delivered an emotional interview on-court. Sunday’s match at SW19’s centre court was won by Alcaraz 1-6, 7-6(6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4, halting the Serbian’s bid for a fifth straight victory.
After the game, Djokovic spoke to his wife and kid, and the world number two just found it difficult to control his emotions while doing an emotional interview.
When Djokovic shouted “I love you” to his family before breaking down in tears, his wife Jelena and son Stefan were in the audience.
The Serbian player, who couldn’t contain his rage and smashed his racket against the net post in the fifth set, was booed by the crowd throughout an emotionally charged encounter.
The 23-time Grand Slam winner was asked by BBC journalist Annabel Croft if he had any words for his family after the victory, and Djokovic said, “It is nice to see my son still there, still smiling.”
While Stefan was being filmed, Djokovic seemed to choke as tears streamed down his eyes. The celebrity on the court began to get cheers from the fans, and his wife Jelena also seemed to be in tears.
I cherish you. I appreciate your support. The veteran concluded by saying, “I’ll give you a great embrace, and we can all love one other.
Despite Djokovic winning the first set, the 20-year-old found a different gear to become the youngest Wimbledon men’s singles winner since Boris Becker when Alcaraz went up 2-1. when a late charge from the Serbian carried the match to the fifth set, Alcaraz found the additional gear to win the match.
Alcaraz was praised by Djokovic as well, who said that he lost to a “better player.”
Carlos and I have been having difficulties, but I believed it was only on the clay and hard courts. He changed so well. Even though you never want to lose games like these, you have to be appreciative when the dust has cleared. Carlos deserves my congratulations. The world number two said, “I fell victim to a superior player today.
