Novak Djokovic shows true colours after losing Wimbledon final

Novak Djokovic showed a touch of class after his Wimbledon 2024 final defeat to Carlos Alcaraz, unable to keep up with the Spaniard’s skills on Centre Court

Novak Djokovic showed his true colours following a heartbreaking loss to Carlos Alcaraz in Sunday’s Wimbledon final. Humble in defeat, the 37-year-old Serbian sensation was complimentary of his Spanish opponent’s skillset on Centre Court and praised his team, keeping his cool despite being denied his 25th Grand Slam trophy.

Alcaraz, 21, captured his second Grand Slam of the year after besting Djokovic on the courts, having previously reigned supreme at the French Open last month.

The two athletes gave spectators around the world a great showing from Wimbledon with Alcaraz taking home the title for the second year running after winning 6-2, 6-2, 7-6.

“I tried to push him, save the three match points and extended the match a little bit – but it wasn’t meant to be. Really, he was an absolutely deserved winner today. So a huge congratulations to him for amazing tennis.

“And to his team, of course, to his team, Carlos and everyone, family; an amazing job you guys are doing obviously.

“You know, it’s kind of a one-man show when you’re on the court but there’s a big team of people around and family, and everything you have done so far – at only 21 years of age – is incredible. So keep it going, we’ll see a lot of you, I’m sure.”