Novak Djokovic was broken down by Carlos Alcaraz to challenge his status as ‘King’ of Wimbledon claims Boris Becker praising the Spaniard

Becker believes that the epic Wimbledon final between Alcaraz and Djokovic was a 'changing of the guard' from one generation to the next.

Novak Djokovic was broken down by Carlos Alcaraz to challenge his status as ‘King’ of Wimbledon claims Boris Becker praising the Spaniard

Boris Becker and Carlos Alcaraz (Credits: Wimbledon and Reuters)

In the words of Eurosport analyst and former World No. 1 Boris Becker, Wimbledon 2023 will forever be etched in tennis history as the tournament that marked a “changing of the guard”. The final between 20-year-old Carlos Alcaraz and reigning champion Novak Djokovic was an epic battle that captivated fans around the globe. In an exclusive interview with Eurosport’s podcast, Becker expressed his belief that Alcaraz’s victory over Djokovic was a pivotal moment that will be discussed for years to come.

“I see it as a changing of the guard. This is the day Carlos Alcaraz came of age, and we’ve seen a lot of praise now in the last 48 hours. But who did he do it against? Yes, against the most successful of all time, so not just anyone,” remarked Becker.

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Becker also remarked on the transition that took place as the match progressed. Off to a sloppy start, Alcaraz lost the first set 1-6 but eventually clawed his way back into the match. As the match progressed, Alcaraz became more confident in his strokes and played riskier shots, which went in his favor. Djokovic, on the other hand, began producing unforced errors at a rate that was unusual for him.

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Alcaraz grew stronger over the match, while Djokovic grew weaker

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic (Credits: Wimbledon)

“Hour by hour, they played almost five hours, and you noticed Carlos is getting stronger and Novak is getting weaker,” Becker said. “The footwork and this self-confidence—I’m the king here—were more and more evident from hour to hour with Carlos and less and less with Novak.”

Continuing his train of thought”It is to be noted that Djokovic and Alcaraz have an age difference of 16 years, a record of its own for a Wimbledon final. In fact, at the age of 36, Djokovic was bidding to be the oldest Wimbledon champion in this edition of the championships.

With the dominance of players like Djokovic, Nadal, and Federer, the tennis world has experienced an era of unparalleled success. These three legends have amassed a staggering number of Grand Slam titles, cementing their places in tennis history.

However, as Becker points out, their triumphs may never be replicated. The sport is now at a point where a new champion must step forward and take the reins from these giants of the game. Carlos Alcaraz has emerged as the heir apparent, ready to carry the torch and lead tennis into a new era.

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