Wimbledon Finals Recap
Edition #114
Wimbledon Finals Match Notes:
1st set:
1st game:
Both came out swinging. Djokovic ready to move. Alcaraz ready to move him.
Alcaraz not hitting shots well. Is it just his slow start curse in the tournament this year?
2 aces for DJ in the first set.
40-40 game score in the first one!
DJ was in great position, but Alcaraz used his IQ
DJ taking a lot off his serve on second serve. Alcaraz missed shot back to deuce.
3 forehands missed so far
DJ missed backhand. Deuce.
Amazing forehand from Al on second serve…
Ace from DJ!
My my. Another first serve miss DJ.
DJ with a great point.
Looked dangerous there. Alcaraz came a bit too close and DJ could’ve gotten point, but couldn't.
9 min and we're still in Game 1.
Al backhand has been dominant tonight.
Another deuce! Deuce #6.
Lots of power from Al means that when DJ hit it from close, it may just go out. The first two times he tried, he made. Then he missed.
125 mph serve from DJ gets high return for smash.
DJ misses at the net.
We're 12 minutes and 30 seconds in and we're still in the first game. DJ needed a towel in the middle.
Alcaraz wins the first game after backhand miss from DJ.
Game Results: Alcaraz 1 Djokovic 0
2nd game:
Great otherside forehand from DJ
129 mph is too much for DJ
Amazing forehand from Al
A 136 MPH SERVE FROM AL. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?
DJ has to figure out the backhand and to get to Al’s first serve.
Game Results: Alcaraz 2 Djokovic 0
3rd game:
Good first serve DJ but he came close and Al could hit easy forehand.
DJ not able to do volleys. This is the FINAL. If it ain't working, he has to chuck it out.
40-30 DJ
Looked like DJ missed the serve, but chair umpire said yes. DJ has LOTS of aces, but down 2-1.
Game Results: Alcaraz 2 Djokovic 1
4th game:
Alcaraz played the drop.
Alcaraz ace.
Alcaraz ace.
Forehand miss by DJ. 60-0 game.
Game Results: Alcaraz 3 Djokovic 1
5th game:
DJ not able to play tennis well close to the net. He’s 2/10 on net points.
Alcaraz sprinting even before DJ hit.
DJ tricks Alcaraz.
Amazing ace. Lots of them so far. 3 for DJ and 1 for Al.
DJ backhand literally is an automatic point for Al
DOUBLE FAULT TO END THE GAME? WHAT DJOKOVIC?
Game Results: Alcaraz 4 Djokovic 1
6th game:
DJ just doesn't know what he needs to do…
Another Alcaraz error on forehand. Very weird that he's not able to hit his strongest shot.
DJ almost had it. We're going to deuce.
DJ missing his own forehand. Overhit forehand.
Alcaraz ace and that's going to do it. DJ could've won it… but he sold.
Game Results: Alcaraz 5 Djokovic 1
7th game:
Great controlled forehand by DJ. Good smash to finish it off.
DJ finally doing good at the net. Maybe Al shouldn’t have sliced that one.
Al missing to the side.
DJ finally wins another game.
Game Results: Alcaraz 5 Djokovic 2
8th game:
Double fault by Al
3 straight serves missed
DJ all smiles
Al forehand had an amazing shot
While al is missing a lot of forehands, he does have 5 forehand winners which it looks is what he's trying for.
DJ! CAN’T MISS AN EASY SMASH!
Not seeing many rallies so far.
What a backhand by DJ. The crowd did not cheer.
DJ missing forehand, Al wins first set.
Game Results: Alcaraz 6 Djokovic 2
So far DJ’s main problem are his volleys. Probably would have won this set if he had done that. He got many opportunities.
Set 2:
Game 1:
Great serve lading to DJ point.
Al is going AFTER DJ.
AL takes game.
Game Results: Alcaraz 1 Djokovic 0
Game 2:
Double fault for Al
Once again, DJ hits backhand out. Timing issue.
130 mph serve to body
What a forehand to the same side. 6 forehand winners.
Another forehand miss from Al
ANOTHER DOUBLE FAULT
DJ misses serve
2 double faults and still DJ loses bc of his backhand
Game Results: Alcaraz 2 Djokovic 0
Game 3:
Alcaraz’s backhand has been AMAZING tonight. Another forehand winner for him.
Double fault from DJ
Al misses backhand.
Al misses forehand but finally a good rally.
From DJ having to tuck in the crowd to bed, now, the crowd is pulling for him.
GREAT VOLLEY FROM DJ.
Game Results: Alcaraz 2 Djokovic 1
Game 4:
Al good serve DJ miss.
FINALLY. A GREAT RALLY. DJ misses with running forehand.
Amazing volley
Great forehand to finish Al off.
What a slice. This set is looking like the first one.
Game Results: Alcaraz 3 Djokovic 1
Game 5:
Al hits it out.
Ace right there. At least DJ leads in that stat.
Al hits a high one out. DJ getting better and better.
Another volley. DJ wins point.
Game Results: Alcaraz 3 Djokovic 2
Game 6:
Al 60-0’s DJ. Just deadly.
Game Results: Alcaraz 4 Djokovic 2
Game 7:
Ace by DJ
What a point! We all thought it was over when DJ hit the drop shot. Al sprinted all the way across the court and slid into the shot. DJ couldn't hit it back.
DJ misses the volley again.
Does Al have a dinner reservation or something? He’s trying to finish this game as fast as he can.
DJ misses serve.
Game Results: Alcaraz 5 Djokovic 2
Game 8:
Double fault.
Al has not lost in career when taking a 2-0 set lead.
Struggles on Al serve continue for DJ
What a rally!
Al with a great serve to catch djokovic… stretching?
Game Results: Alcaraz 6 Djokovic 2
Everything is off for Djokovic. He isn't exploding out of the corner. He needs a spark for sure. He also needs to serve better.
Set 3:
Game 1:
Good start from DJ.
Al missing out. Does DJ have an answer? He’s winning 40-15. He HAS COME BACK 2-0.
Finally a first game win for DJ
Game Results: Alcaraz 0 Djokovic 1
Game 2:
Another double fault for Al. He has 5 of them.
DJ gets a great point
Al finally lands a forehand.
Alcaraz with an AMAZING VOLLEY. he lost traction for sure.
Bad slice, hits the net, 40-30 Alcaraz from 30-0 DJ
Alcaraz backhand hits net pole. 133 mph serve. Another deuce. Can it be as tightly contested as the first game?
Alcaraz with an amazing volley.
Alcaraz wins the game with a weird hit by DJ
Game Results: Alcaraz 1 Djokovic 1
Game 3:
What a forehand from Alcaraz! How do you do that Alcaraz?!
My my my my god. What a backhand by Alcaraz
What a volley by DJ. Al almost had it.
30-15
Ace by DJ. Great one.
How could you miss the drop shot DJ!
Alcaraz hit a Djokovic smash up with a behind the back shot that probably grazed his body then DJ smashed it again for victory. 🤣
AD Alcaraz.
Smash by Djokovic RETURNED BY ALCARAZ. Great volley by DJ to bring it back to deuce.
Ace Djokovic. 125 mph
DJ misses the backhand on advantage. Are we about see 6 deuces again?
DJ trying to go big time. Misses forehand.
Once again. Smash. Return. Smash. Miss.
Al shot hit the net so DJ mistimed it. DJ actually had it covered.
Ad to Alcaraz.
Another Ace from DJ. Yup. For sure like game 1 of first set.
Great attempt for the chop, but missed the shot. Ad to Djokovic.
Alcaraz finally lets up! Djokovic wins the game!
Game Results: Alcaraz 1 Djokovic 2
Game 4:
The comeback is looking real. The question is, does Djokovic have the firepower. He stepped up the serve. Now he needs to step up the return.
Looks like he slipped while going for the backhand headed towards the line.
DJ hits it out.
DJ almost made it, but he missed. Lots of spin on the chop from Al.
Dj was expecting smash. Instead Al with a drop shot.
Game Results: Alcaraz 2 Djokovic 2
Game 5:
DJ really being made to move.
Al missing a shot.
This set has been a revival for DJ.
DJ wins the game easily.
Game Results: Alcaraz 2 Djokovic 3
Game 6:
They finally rallies, but DJ misses shot. That was their longest rally (13 shots).
DJ missing the net shot, again! He’s trying to be too accurate because of the pace Alcaraz plays at.
Ooh. He missed that one. Looked like he made it. DJ is a moving better right now but like I said before. He is trying to much bc of how good Al is.
2 challenges wasted by Alcaraz.
Brilliant play by DJ. Put it in a place Alcaraz had to dive and hit it high.
What a job by Alcaraz! From drop shot by DJ to another one by Al. Then DJ another one and then Al just hitting it over DJ’s head. What a job.
Out by Alcaraz and we're back to deuce.
Crowd was chanting against DJ again. If he comes back to win this match. It’ll be bad.
DJ with an AMAZING RETURN!
No breaks tonight for DJ. He still does not have one.
WHAT A SERVE BY CARLOS ALCARAZ. Dj with another weird hit!
DJ hits it up and out.
Djokovic brings it back to deuce. Volley by Al DJ with power backhand.
DJ hits it out.
CORRECTION: Let’s go Djokovic let's go us being yelled. So is let's go Alcaraz.
Wow. Ace by Carlos.
Game Results: Alcaraz 3 Djokovic 3
Game 7:
This set looks like it's going to tiebreak.
DJ serves are working. Al is stretching and trying to get to the serve, but not working.
40-0 DJ.
Al hits it out, but a wonderful try on the drop shot that DJ hit.
Game Results: Alcaraz 3 Djokovic 4
Game 8:
Alcaraz with a great forehand.
Even though DJ is winning this set, he still has 3 less winners than Al.
30-0 Alcaraz.
Fast serve to the body get a medium height ball for an easy forehand winner/smash.
Alcaraz just gives DJ the smash.
Alcaraz Ace.
Game Results: Alcaraz 4 Djokovic 4
Game 9:
Alcaraz with another forehand winner down the line. Amazing shot.
Djokovic with a nice try with the block.
I want to put that on repeat. Djokovic struggling Alcaraz just smashing.
ALCARAZ WITH A COMEBACK IN THIS SET! 5-4 ALCARAZ. ONE MORE GAME TO GIVE CARLOS THE TITLE.
Game Results: Alcaraz 5 Djokovic 4
Game 10:
Djokovic just smiling. It looks like he is crying.
Djokovic hits it out. We are 3 points away.
What a serve. Alcaraz is 2 points away.
Djokovic misses volley. 1 MORE POINT!
So many missed serves! WE ARE AT DEUCE.
ARE YOU KIDDING ME!? DJ HAS ADVANTAGE!
DJ HAS WON THIS GAME! THERE IS NO WAY!
Game Results: Alcaraz 5 Djokovic 5
Game 11:
DJ has the first one.
DJ has the second one. Amazing forehand.
Al has the next one. What a forehand on the run by Alcaraz.
DJ has the 4th one!
40-15 Djokovic
AND DJOKOVIC HAS IT!
Game 12:
Amazing forehand by Alcaraz to get it started.
Djokovic hitting it out with his backhand.
WHAT A NET SHOT BY CARLOS ALCARAZ.
Forehand hit out by Djokovic. Tiebreak.
Game 13 (Tiebreak):