Novak Djokovic was penalised for breaking his racquet throughout Wimbledon last© AFP
The most adorned males’s tennis participant of the Open Era, Novak Djokovic could not bag the Grand Slam quantity 24, struggling a defeat by the hands of World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz within the Wimbledon last. The thrilling contest that went to the fifth set noticed Djokovic lose management on a number of events. After he broke Alcaraz’s serve and went on to lose his personal service recreation, Djokovic smashes his racquet on the web publish. Having been charged with ‘racquet abuse’, the Serbian star was reprimanded for his actions and given a hefty penalty.
Umpire Fergus Murphy had cautioned Djokovic on the sphere after he shattered his racquet by smashing it on the web publish. The Serb was later handed a giant advantageous of USD 8,000 for his avoidable actions. Such a advantageous is reportedly a ‘document’ for the yr 2023.
Djokovic was fairly gracious in defeat as he lavished final reward on his opponent Alcaraz, saying he’s a mixture of Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Himself (Novak).
“I think people have been talking in the past 12 months or so about his game consisting of certain elements from Roger, Rafa, and myself. I would agree with that. I think he’s got basically the best of all three worlds,” Djokovic had stated.
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When Djokovic gained his first main on the Australian Open in 2008, Alcaraz was nonetheless three months shy of his fifth birthday.
“I haven’t played a player like him ever, to be honest. Roger and Rafa have their own obviously strengths and weaknesses. Carlos is a very complete player,” added Djokovic.
Sunday’s victory got here simply weeks after Alcaraz suffered physique cramping introduced on by the stress of enjoying Djokovic within the French Open semi-finals.
With AFP inputs
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