Carlos Alcaraz and Barbora Krejcikova celebrated their Wimbledon 2024 victories with the traditional dance of the champions, creating a delightful moment for tennis fans. Alcaraz, who successfully defended his men’s singles title by defeating Novak Djokovic, seemed less confident about his dancing skills than his tennis prowess.
Carlos Alcaraz, despite showing some nerves about partnering with Barbora Krejcikova, humorously admitted his lack of dancing skills but vowed to give his best effort.
“Let’s say, could be better I guess. Yeah, let’s see tonight, but I try to do my best,” he said in the post match interview on Sunday.
When informed about the dance tradition on the court, Alcaraz appeared nervous, but the result was a charming performance with Krejcikova, who won the women’s singles championship.
Alcaraz’s Victory and Reflections
Alcaraz defeated Djokovic in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (7/4), to claim his fourth Grand Slam title. This victory underscored a shift in the tennis hierarchy, with Alcaraz, at 21, continuing his impressive run by winning three of the last five majors. Reflecting on his journey, Alcaraz expressed his desire to keep improving and enjoying his career without setting specific limits on his achievements.
“I don’t know what my limit is. I just want to keep enjoying my moment and dreaming,” he said. Alcaraz’s immediate goal is to continue growing and winning, while his long-term dream is to be counted among the greatest players in tennis history.
Djokovic’s Struggle and Praise
Djokovic, aiming for his 25th major title, faced challenges against the younger Alcaraz. Despite his defeat, Djokovic earned Alcaraz’s respect, with the young champion referring to him as “Superman” for competing at a high level shortly after knee surgery.
The Rise of New Champions
Alcaraz, alongside world number one Jannik Sinner, represents the new wave of tennis champions. Their recent Grand Slam victories signal a shift in the sport’s balance of power, moving away from the dominance of legends like Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer. Alcaraz views this change positively, believing it benefits tennis to have new faces competing for major titles.
“It’s great for the sport to have new faces winning big things and fighting for big tournaments,” he said. Alcaraz also highlighted his friendly rivalry with Sinner, emphasizing the excitement and freshness they bring to tennis.
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