Rafael Nadal posts stylish message after Alcaraz defeats Djokovic at Wimbledon

Jul 17, 2023 at 3:29 AM
Rafael Nadal posts stylish message after Alcaraz defeats Djokovic at Wimbledon

promptly took to social media after pulled off a shocking win over within the remaining. Nadal was pressured to sit down out this yr’s event at SW19 attributable to harm, and Alcaraz did his compatriot a favour by stopping Djokovic from pulling away within the all-time males’s Grand Slam charts.

Tennis followers got their dream males’s remaining on the All England Club, with seven-time Wimbledon champion Djokovic taking over a supremely gifted challenger in world No 1 Alcaraz.

The Spaniard needed to dig deep to tug off a victory that appeared unlikely upon shedding the primary set 6-1, however he discovered one other gear to prevail in a five-set bonanza that served up tennis of the very best high quality.

Alcaraz has already banked two Grand Slam titles at 20 years outdated, and his gorgeous triumph inflicted Djokovic’s first defeat on Centre Court since 2013.

As the injured Nadal stays inside one main title of Djokovic on the high of the all-time charts, the jubilant 37-year-old posted an aesthetic assertion on social media to congratulate Alcaraz on a staggering victory.

“Congratulations Carlos Alcaraz,” he wrote on Instagram. “You have given us immense joy today and surely our pioneer in Spanish tennis, Manolo Santana, has also been cheering wherever he is as a member of Wimbledon whom you have joined today. A very strong hug and enjoy the moment, Champion!!!”

“Making history in this beautiful tournament, playing a final against a legend of the sport. It’s a dream come true. It was unbelievable to play in these stages. It’s amazing for a boy – 20 years-old – I didn’t expect to reach this situation really fast.

“I’m actually pleased with myself, I’m actually proud for the group and the work we put in day by day to have the ability to carry this. I’ve to congratulate Novak, it was wonderful to play in opposition to him. You encourage me quite a bit. I began taking part in tennis watching you.”