"I thought I can't beat Novak": Alcaraz didn't think he could beat Djokovic at Wimbledon prior to final win
ATPMonday, 17 July 2023 at 08:00
World number one Carlos Alcaraz has revealed that he thought
he could not beat Serbia’s Novak Djokovic before getting the better of him at
Wimbledon 2023.
The 20-year-old clinched the title at the third Grand Slam
of the year on Sunday in a five-set thriller with a score of 1–6, 7–6, 6–1,
3–6, 6–4 on Sunday.
Talking to the media after the match which lasted four hours
and 42 minutes, Alcaraz revealed an interesting fact.
“Yeah, I mean, before this match, I thought I can't beat
Novak,” he said. “That's obviously. After this epic match, let's say, yeah, I
think different about Novak in the way that probably in other tournaments, in
other Grand Slams, I will remember this moment.
“I will think that, well, I'm ready to play five sets
against him, good rallies, good sets, really long, long match, and stay there
physically, mentally, in tennis, in general. Probably it change my mind a
little bit after this match.”
The win on Sunday was indeed a special one considering the
fact that before this year, Alcaraz’s best outing at Wimbledon was the fourth-round
exit in 2022.
During the competition, the El Palmar-born defeated the French
duo of Jeremy Chardy, Alexandre Muller, Denmark’s Holger Rune and Russia’s Daniil
Medvedev in straight sets in the first-round, second-round, quarterfinal and
semifinal clashes.
Azeem Siddiqui is a seasoned sports journalist and data analyst with a strong background in both digital media and live sports production.
He began his journalism career working with partners of The New York Times and has since contributed to several leading international sports publications, including Fox Sports Asia, Calciomercato, and GiveMeSport. Since 2023, Azeem has been part of the TennisUpToDate team, where he has played a key role in sustaining the platform’s growth and ensuring tennis fans receive timely and reliable coverage of the sport’s biggest stories.
In addition to his editorial work, Azeem has extensive experience as a data analyst in live sports broadcasting—particularly in cricket—where he combines analytical precision with creative storytelling. He has collaborated with multiple production companies and cricket boards worldwide, delivering real-time insights and data-driven narratives during live match coverage.
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