The 2024 Wimbledon final between Djokovic and Alcaraz was a big deal.
The tournament had its moments, but the men’s final wasn’t thrilling at first.
Fans expected great things from Alcaraz, Djokovic, and Sinner, though others also shined.
Medvedev’s win over Sinner was huge for him, but he couldn’t beat Alcaraz. After two weeks of play, it came down to Djokovic and Alcaraz again. The young Spaniard was favored this time. People wondered if Djokovic could keep up in a long match, but that question never got answered .
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Carlos Alcaraz | 21 | 68,791 | 25 - 5 |
Alcaraz started strong, taking the first set 6-2. He repeated that score in the second set. Even though Djokovic played better in the third set, he still lost.
Match Highlights:
Alcaraz’s three-set victory sent a clear message to his ATP competitors. Petkovic shared her concerns on Substack about what this means for other players.
“It wasn’t a full off-day for Novak but he did have a very slow start,” she said. “Paired with the best match Carlos played all fortnight it ended up looking like Novak was being overpowered and outplayed.”
When Djokovic found his rhythm in the third set, things got more interesting but it was too late against an unstoppable Alcaraz.
After years of facing Djokovic’s dominance, players now have to contend with Alcaraz’s fierce game. Despite arriving in London without much confidence after losing to Jack Draper at Queens Club, Alcaraz found his stride during Wimbledon.
Fans might think this marks a new era in tennis with such performances by young stars like Alcaraz.
Petkovic noted how similar Alcaraz’s approach is to Djokovic’s: starting slow but finishing strong when it counts most—something Djokovic has done many times before.
“I saw Novak Djokovic in Carlos Alcaraz for the first time and it made me scared for the others,” she said. “Carlos found his game…everyone else instantly became fodder.”
What do you think about this new rivalry?
