Wimbledon 2023 Final Live Score: Novak Djokovic vs. Carlos Alcaraz until the fifth set.
July 16, 2023, 22:57 Fifth Set:
Djokovic* 1-2 Alcaraz Djokovic will serve. After completely destroying the cross-court forehand from the deuce corner, Alcaraz won the opening point with a backhand winner in the middle of the court – 0-15. Alcaraz moved ahead with a forehand volley, leading 30-15. Now, it’s the Serbian who is facing the heat. A wide serve into the advertisement court followed by Djokovic’s deep forehand shot in the deuce court – 30-all. When Djokovic hit a forehand, Alcaraz got a chance to break. According to the norms, a minor error occurred – 30-40.
Alcaraz broke Djokovic’s serve and won the point with a backhand winner. Djokovic slipped near the baseline in the early stages of the rally but managed to recover and move forward. However, the Spaniard got what he wanted.
• July 16, 2023, 22:51 Set:
Djokovic 1-1 Alcaraz* Alcaraz serves. Due to the long duration of the cross-court forehand, he loses the initial point – 0-15. However, he returns with a beautiful drop shot to make it 15-all. Alcaraz hit a wide forehand, and Djokovic is ahead 30-15. Pressure on the young Spaniard. A big serve below the tee and then a superb backhand volley from Alcaraz. Djokovic tries to chase it but fails – 30-all. Alcaraz hits a backhand, and Djokovic has a break point. A crucial moment in this summit clash. . defense by Alcaraz with a defensive lob, and Djokovic responds with a forehand volley. Deuce. By winning the next point with a drop shot, Alcaraz has a chance to close the game. Well done! Alcaraz has the opportunity to end the match with his defensive lob. He concluded the game with a forehand winner! July 16, 2023, 22:39 Fifth Set: Djokovic* In this crucial set, Djokovic started with his serve and took a 30-0 lead. Alcaraz brought it back to 15-30 with a cross-court forehand return winner. It became 30-30 as Alcaraz won a point with a forehand volley. After Djokovic’s sprint, Alcaraz hit a backhand winner on the line. Break point for Alcaraz. To save it, Djokovic served a big serve down the T. Deuce.
Last time the Wimbledon men’s final went to the fifth set The last time the men’s final went far in the championship, it resulted in a classic as Djokovic saved two match points before defeating Federer 7-6(5), 1-6, 7-6(4), 4-6, 13-12 in the 2019 pinnacle summit
. July 16, 2023, 22:32 Fourth Set:
Djokovic 6-3 Alcaraz* Alcaraz fell behind 0-30 due to a double fault. Djokovic is two points away from winning the fourth set. Djokovic has three set points. Alcaraz serves. Djokovic saves two more opportunities with a big serve. However, he doesn’t need to do much as Alcaraz double faults. Let’s move on to the fifth set! July 16, 2023, 22:30 Fourth Set: Djokovic* 5-3 Alcaraz Djokovic is trying to maintain his lead. After both players level the score, he goes above 30-0. Serbian fans, hold your breath. He needed that.
• July 16, 2023, 22:26 Fourth Set:
Djokovic 4-2 Alcaraz* This match is heading towards a decisive fifth set. Djokovic struggled magnificently to break Alcaraz after saving a break point himself. A brief exchange occurred between Djokovic and Alcaraz with a cross-court shot, and it’s the Spaniard who comes out on top with the winner – 15-all.
A wide serve in the deuce court, Djokovic wins the point with a forehand winner in the advertisement court, leading 30-15. Before scoring a point with a backhand shot, Djokovic pulls off a lovely trick – 40-15. Alcaraz wins the next point, but Djokovic ends the game with a serve. He concluded the game with a forehand winner!
July 16, 2023, 22:39 Fifth Set:
Djokovic* In this crucial set, Djokovic started with his serve and took a 30-0 lead. Alcaraz brought it back to 15-30 with a cross-court forehand return winner. It became 30-30 as Alcaraz won a point with a forehand volley. After Djokovic’s sprint, Alcaraz hit a backhand winner on the line. Break point for Alcaraz. To save it, Djokovic served a big serve down the T. Deuce.
• July 16, 2023, 22:38
Last time the Wimbledon men’s final went to the fifth set The last time the men’s final went far in the championship, it resulted in a classic as Djokovic saved two match points before defeating Federer 7-6(5), 1-6, 7-6(4), 4-6, 13-12 in the 2019 pinnacle summit.
16, 2023, 22:32 Fourth Set:
Djokovic 6-3 Alcaraz* Alcaraz fell behind 0-30 due to a double fault. Djokovic is two points away from winning the fourth set. Djokovic has three set points. Alcaraz serves. Djokovic saves two more opportunities with a big serve. However, he doesn’t need to do much as Alcaraz double faults. Let’s move on to the fifth set! July 16, 2023, 22:30 Fourth Set: Djokovic* 5-3 Alcaraz Djokovic is trying to maintain his lead. After both players level the score, he goes above 30-0. Serbian fans, hold your breath. He needed that.
• July 16, 2023, 22:26 Fourth Set:
Djokovic 4-2 Alcaraz* This match is heading towards a decisive fifth set. Djokovic struggled magnificently to break Alcaraz after saving a break point himself. A brief exchange occurred between Djokovic and Alcaraz with a cross-court shot, and it’s the Spaniard who comes out on top with the winner – 15-all. After a wide serve in the deuce court, Djokovic wins the point with a forehand winner in the advertisement court, leading 30-15. Before scoring a point with a backhand shot, Djokovic pulls off a lovely trick – 40-15. Alcaraz wins the next point, but Djokovic ends the game with a serve.
July 16, 2023, 22:14 Fourth Set:
Djokovic 3-2 Alcaraz* Alcaraz serves. He gets an easy opportunity for a forehand volley with a body serve but sends it wide, making it 30-all. Perhaps a chance for Djokovic? Alcaraz’s wide cross-court forehand goes out, and he falls behind 30-40. Break point for Djokovic. Djokovic hits a backhand down the line in the rally, and the ball is called out. The Serbian challenges unsuccessfully. Deuce. A fantastic forehand return by Djokovic, a wide deuce serve from Alcaraz, right on the Spaniard’s feet. Another break point, and this time Alcaraz hits a forehand that is called out but is challenged and overturned after a close call. Another deuce. Alcaraz saves a break point with a big body serve and a drop shot. Deuce. Djokovic has another chance to break as Alcaraz hits a cross-court forehand. And this time, he has it as Alcaraz sets up a drop volley. July 16, 2023, 22:08 Fourth Set: Djokovic* 2-2 Alcaraz After a long defensive rally and Djokovic accurately guessing Alcaraz’s overhead smash, Alcaraz makes a fantastic cross-court forehand return – 15-30. As Djokovic hits a long forehand, Alcaraz scores 30-all. Djokovic’s wide slice in the deuce court. Alcaraz challenges and he’s correct. Second serve. Djokovic scores with a backhand cross-court shot, and it’s 40-30. As Djokovic rushes to the net, Alcaraz takes it to deuce, but he only sees a cross-court forehand passing shot from Djokovic. Alcaraz’s drop shot, read instantly by Djokovic, who chips it back over the net, and the Spaniard hits a wide cross-court backhand pass. Djokovic ends the game with an inside-out forehand winner.
• July 16, 2023, 22:05
• July 16, 2023, 21:56 Fourth Set:
Djokovic 1-2 Alcaraz* Alcaraz’s second serve, body shot, and Djokovic’s backhand return goes long – 15-0. The Spaniard double faults, but he wins the next point with a backhand volley. Alcaraz leads 30-15. An I-formation from the tee – Alcaraz goes up 40-15. Djokovic’s solid and deep backhand returns help him establish the point and take it to deuce. Djokovic attempts a backhand cross-court pass, but Alcaraz successfully hits a backhand volley to save the break point. However, it’s deuce again as the Spaniard double faults in this game. Alcaraz serves wide from the deuce court. Another opportunity to end the game. Djokovic hits a forehand that grazes the net cord before going out. Back to deuce. Alcaraz’s overhead smash to keep Djokovic pinned to the baseline. Game point. And this time, Djokovic closes it with an inside-out forehand winner.
July 16, 2023, 21:50 Fourth Set:
Djokovic* 1-1 Alcaraz Djokovic runs Alcaraz from one side to the other, but ultimately it’s the Spaniard who wins the point after Djokovic puts a forehand volley into the net – 0-15. Alcaraz serves a defensive lob that goes long, but he is ahead 30-15 on Djokovic’s serve. As Djokovic slips again, Alcaraz’s forehand winner goes down the line. The Spaniard has a 40-15 lead, two break points. Could this be the moment? Djokovic saves one of the break points with a deep backhand. And he saves the other as Alcaraz hits a wide cross-court backhand – deuce. Djokovic quickly closes the net and puts away a forehand volley down the line to win the next point. And he closes the game. A solid hold from the four-time champion’s serve.
• July 16, 2023, 21:47 Fourth Set:
Djokovic 0-1 Alcaraz* After a bathroom break and a change of attire, Djokovic is back on court. In this crucial fourth set, Alcaraz held his position and won from being down 0-30. But a big first serve under the T and Djokovic’s forehand error quickly brings it to 30-all. Alcaraz finishes the game with a big serve under the T. • July 16, 2023, 21:44 Djokovic needs a comeback Djokovic hasn’t been in this position for quite some time. After a fantastic start, he suddenly finds himself just one set away from defeat. But if there’s anyone in this generation who knows how to make a comeback, it’s Djokovic.
July 16, 2023, 21:37 Third Set:
Djokovic* 1-6 Alcaraz Djokovic is trying to stay in the set. Alcaraz wins the opening point with a forehand pass – 15-0. Djokovic’s slow second serve and Alcaraz’s forehand return winner give the Spaniard a 30-0 lead. Djokovic’s simple forehand volley brings Alcaraz’s score to 40-0. Djokovic saves a set point, but Alcaraz breaks it with a backhand pass. Alcaraz takes the third set 6-1.
July 16, 2023, 21:35 Third Set:
Djokovic 1-5 Alcaraz* Alcaraz quickly goes ahead from 30-0. Alcaraz’s body serve takes him to 40-0. Alcaraz serves wide from the ad court, and Djokovic hits a backhand return on his feet, and the Spaniard puts the forehand into the net – 40-15. Alcaraz comfortably serves it out.
• July 16, 2023, 21:06 Third Set:
Djokovic* 1-4 Alcaraz (25 minutes of play) Djokovic’s backhand down the line is called out by the linesman initially, but Djokovic challenges, and it’s overturned as the ball caught the baseline – the point will be replayed. A fantastic backhand volley by Djokovic to cover Alcaraz’s backhand pass – 40-15. Alcaraz hits a cross-court forehand volley winner in response, bringing it to 40-30. And now it’s deuce as Djokovic hits a wide backhand slice. A wide serve from the tee court by Djokovic, Alcaraz hits a backhand return in between the courts, and Djokovic decides to go for a drop shot but fails to execute it well. The game continues. And Alcaraz gets the opportunity to break as he hits a backhand return on Djokovic’s second serve, which then overcooks the forehand. But the opportunity is gone as Alcaraz completely mishits the forehand return in the rally. Deuce once again.
Novak Djokovic played a brilliant inside-out forehand winner and reached advertisement-40. However, in the next rally, he sends the same shot wide – deuce again. Well, Djokovic is now in conversation with the chair umpire. It is likely related to the time he is taking between serves. Djokovic double faults and gives Alcaraz a free break point. But he hits a sky-high forehand return. Deuce again.
Djokovic moves ahead with a forehand volley winner. On Djokovic’s second serve, Alcaraz attacks with a crosscourt backhand return and a fault is called – deuce once more. After a long rally, Djokovic sends the crosscourt forehand wide, giving the Spaniard another chance to break. But he fails to convert it as he sends the backhand wide in the next rally. The game continues.
Alcaraz obtains a backhand slice return, but Djokovic counters with a long forehand shot, turning the advantage back in his favor. Unbelievable! This game has been going on for nearly 20 minutes.
After Djokovic hits an on-the-run crosscourt forehand, Alcaraz faces a fourth break point. And like the previous three, it also goes unnoticed in silence. Djokovic makes an error on the drop shot, giving the world number one his fifth break point. Djokovic maintains his advantage with a big serve.
However, not for long, Djokovic hits another forehand shot. Sixth break point. Djokovic challenges Alcaraz with a forehand crosscourt serve return, which Alcaraz initially called out, but it is correct. Back to deuce.
Djokovic calls for a tee serve, but this time his challenge is unsuccessful. However, after Alcaraz’s forehand overhit, he gets the opportunity to close the game again. But the Spaniard keeps the game alive by hitting a crosscourt backhand pass with a drop shot to win the next point.
Djokovic hits another routine forehand over the line, giving Alcaraz a seventh break point. And after Djokovic’s forehand shot, Alcaraz breaks again! It was a 25-minute game! Alcaraz leads with a double break in the third set.
Alcaraz gets a big serve on the tee, but he decides to play it with a forehand drop shot and sends it long – 15-all. Alcaraz makes another mistake, hitting an overhit backhand below the line, and now he faces two break points at 15-40.
He saves one because Djokovic weaves his forehand return trap and looks completely frustrated. On the second serve, there’s a lot of bounce, and Djokovic fails to establish the right connection for the forehand-deuce. Alcaraz seems like he’s trying to play mind games with Djokovic, but it’s only to his disadvantage as Djokovic wins the point with a forehand drop shot. Alcaraz serves big to close the game.
In the third set:
Djokovic 1-3 Alcaraz*. Alcaraz gets a big serve, but he chooses to play it with a forehand drop shot and sends it long – 15-all. Djokovic’s backhand slice goes into the net, and he falls behind 15-30.
Djokovic’s wide serve in the deuce court, and Alcaraz’s forehand chip return goes long – 40-30. Djokovic’s second serve stays low, and Alcaraz puts the forehand return into the net.
In the third set: Djokovic 0-2 Alcaraz*. Alcaraz gets a big serve on the tee, and Djokovic hits the forehand return wide – 15-all. Alcaraz’s body serve puts Djokovic under pressure with a powerful backhand shot – 30-15.
After Djokovic sets up a point, he hits a wide forehand with a deep return – Alcaraz gets 40-15. He brings it to 40-30 as Alcaraz slightly overhits the forehand.
To finish the game and strengthen the break, Alcaraz serves a body serve.
In the third set: Djokovic* 0-1 Alcaraz.
Starting the second set, Djokovic serves first. He loses the opening point with a backhand shot. A miscued shot costs Djokovic as he completely misses the forehand – 30-all. Djokovic’s defensive lob goes long, giving Alcaraz a chance to break it.
On the second serve, wide in the advertisement court, Alcaraz reaches the ball but his backhand goes wide below the line – deuce.
Alcaraz passes Djokovic because the Serbian player went down the line to cover, but Alcaraz hits a crosscourt backhand pass – another break point. And after hitting the backhand into the line, Alcaraz breaks Djokovic’s serve.
In the third set: Djokovic 0-1 Alcaraz.
The end of the streak. Novak Djokovic has won 13 consecutive tiebreakers in Grand Slams this year. The last player to take one from him was Enzo Couacaud at the Australian Open. It required the world’s number one player to break that incredible streak.