Alcaraz fears being denied Wimbledon entry like Federer after beating Djokovic

Carlos Alcaraz has joked that he’ll be sure to recollect his membership card if he ever plans to return to the All England Club when Wimbledon is not on to keep away from being denied entry like Roger Federer final yr following his unbelievable win over Novak Djokovic within the closing. Alcaraz grew to become the primary man in 10 years to defeat Djokovic on Centre Court in a near-five hour epic encounter.

The match ebbed and flowed between each gamers as the highest two seeds placed on a present in entrance of the packed out crowd. Djokovic managed to rally from 2-1 down in units to pressure by way of a decider.

But it was crowd-favourite Alcaraz who managed to get the job executed, collapsing to the ground to soak up the applause. The Spaniard regarded near tears as he lifted aloft the well-known Wimbledon trophy.

However, these tears turned to laughter throughout his post-match interview on courtroom. Alcaraz had Djokovic smiling and laughing – even hiding behind his runner-up trophy at one level.

But Alcaraz’s win at Wimbledon now robotically sees him change into a member of the All England Club to go to the grounds every time he likes. Former champions typically cease in to the All England Club with eight-time champion Federer stopping in for a flying go to final yr after his retirement.

However, the Swiss defined in December 2022 that he was denied entry to the membership after forgetting his membership card. Alcaraz clearly had the story at the back of his thoughts whereas holding the coveted trophy.

“It’s great, to be a member here at such an iconic club it’s very special for me,” he began. “I’ve to, you realize, convey the cardboard.