Carlos Alcaraz overcomes Novak Djokovic in five-set thriller to win first Wimbledon title

July 17: World's number one Carlos Alcaraz beat the reigning champion Novak Djokovic in a thrilling five-set men’s final on Sunday to win his first Wimbledon title.

The Spaniard prevailed after nearly five hours on Centre Court, eventually winning 1-6 7-6 (8-6) 6-1 3-6 6-4, and jubilantly fell onto the grass in celebration before volleying a tennis ball into the crowd.