Carlos Alcaraz has won his second successive Wimbledon men’s title after defeating Novak Djokovic in straight sets in front of the Prince of Wales and her daughter Charlotte.
The 21-year-old Spaniard won 6-2 6-2 7-6 (7-4) to defend the crown he earned last year and claim his fourth Grand Slam title.
In a tense but thrilling third set tiebreak, Alcaraz managed to finish of 37-year-old with a devastating second serve to win the match, before jumping into the coaches box to celebrate with his family.
Having elected to receive, Alcaraz showed his intent from the off to break the Serb’s serve in a gruelling 14-minute opening game.
The 24-time Grand Slam winner had no answer to Alcaraz’s power as he broke again to take a commanding 4-1 lead at SW19 before seeing out the set 6-2 in front of a star-studded crowd that included Hollywood A-listers Julia Roberts and Tom Cruise.
And he repeated the feat again in the second set to break Djokovic’s serve two more times to take a commanding two set lead as he bids to become a back-to-back Wimbledon champion.
Seven-time Wimbledon champion Djokovic fought back in the third and saved three match points after being broken in the ninth game, which gave Alcaraz a 5-4 lead, and managed to take the set into a tiebreak.
But Alcarez went through the gears once more and claimed victory after Djokovic slammed the ball into the net off a devastating second serve.
Carlos Alcaraz won 6-2 6-2 7-6 (7-4) to defend the crown he earned last year and claim his fourth Grand Slam title
Princess Charlotte picks her nose during the Wimbledon men’s final between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz
Charlotte wearing her pink Ray Ban sunglasses places her hands to the side of her headÂ
In another adorable moment she places her hands on her cheeks as she watches a Wimbledon final classic unfold on Centre CourtÂ
The young royal flashes a toothy grinÂ
Brave Princess Kate waved as she was welcomed with huge cheers and applause from the crowd as she headed to the front row of the Royal Box with her daughter Princess Charlotte, 9
The royal, who opted for a purple dress, is a huge tennis fan and is a patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
Kate shares a sweet moment with daughter CharlotteÂ
Carlos Alcaraz celebrates ahead of easing to win the first set 6-2 in the Wimbledon men’s final against Novak DjokovicÂ
A forlorn looking Djokovic had no answer to Alcaraz’s power in the opening set
Djokovic unleashes a forehand during a tight opening game
Alcaraz hits a ferocious forehand across the court as he dominated the Serb in the opening exchangesÂ
Princess Charlotte places her hand over her mouth as she chats away to her aunt Pippa Matthews
Princess Kate dons the shades as the sun beams down on Centre CourtÂ
Alcaraz celebrates winning the opening set in 41 minutes
Djokovic plays a forehand as he continues to struggle against his world number three opponent
Alcaraz raises his fist as he takes a commanding two set lead in the Wimbledon men’s final
A beaming Princess Kate waved as she was welcomed with huge cheers and applause from the crowd as she headed to the front row of the Royal Box with her daughter Princess Charlotte, 9.
It is just her second public engagement since announcing her cancer diagnosis in March.
The royal, who opted for a purple dress, is a huge tennis fan and is a patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club and will present the trophy to the winner on court.
A cute and confident Charlotte appeared to be enjoying her Wimbledon experience as she was spotted clapping and cheering the players on while in another touching moment her mother leaned in for a chat.Â
Princess Kate arrived at the tennis tournament in SW19 less than an hour before the final was due to begin on Sunday afternoon.
Serbian Djokovic is bidding to become the oldest Wimbledon champion at the age of 37 and with it extend his record-breaking Grand Slam tally to 25.Â
Alcaraz showed his intent early on during a gruelling 14 minute opening game to break Djokovic’s serve after the Serb had saved four break points.Â
He then followed that up with hold of serve to 15 in a rapid three minute game that included a venomous 136mph serve.Â
The Spaniard went on to break Djokovic’s serve for a second time before easing to win the first set 6-2 in 41 minutes.Â
Djokovic stretches as he returns the Alcaraz serve
Kate and Charlotte share as smile during the Wimbledon men’s final
Princess Kate leans in for a chat with her daughter Charlotte in an adorable moment
Jelena Djokovic stands on her feet in the Player’s Box to cheer on her husband in an emotional show of support
The football’s not on yet Jack! Manchester City’s £100m star Jack Grealish checks his phone during the Wimbledon men’s final
Julia Roberts chats with Benedict Cumberbatch in the Royal Box
Gerard Butler was among the Wimbledon crowd to watch a pulsating final
Hollywood legend Tom Cruise was among the stars on Centre Court
Manchester City winger Jack Grealish was in attendance for the finalÂ
And just as in the first set Alcaraz broke the Djokovic serve in the first game of the second set before repeating the feat again to take a 5-2 lead.Â
At one point during the opening set Charlotte could be seen covering her mouth as she chatted away to her aunt and Kate’s sister Pippa Matthews. Â
Kate has been undergoing chemotherapy and made her first public appearance since announcing her cancer diagnosis in March at the Trooping the Colour ceremony in London last month.
She did not attend the women’s singles final on Saturday, and Wimbledon chairwoman Debbie Jevans presented the trophy to Barbora Krejcikova on her behalf.
Actors Tom Cruise, Julia Roberts and former tennis greats Andre Agassi, Lleyton Hewitt, Rod Laver, and Stan Smith were among the crowd.Â
Benedict Cumberbatch wore a blue suit while wife Sophie Hunter stunned in an eye-catching yellow dress as they arrived hand-in-hand.
Meanwhile, Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton were dressed in Ralph Lauren as they made a rare public appearance together on day 14 of the competition.
Irish actor Pierce Brosnan, 71, looked dapper in a navy suit and tie, while completing the look with shiny brown shoes and shades.
US actress Zendaya watches on intently
London Mayor Sadiq Khan looking sharp in a blue blazer, red and white patterned tie and shades as he sits in the Royal Box
Kate’s sister Pippa smiles as she looks on from the Royal Box
English actor Sophie Wrinkellham looked stunning in a yellow dress
(From left to right) US filmmaker Christopher McQuarrie, theatre director and playwright Sophie Hunter, Tom Cruise, and Benedict Cumberbatch in the Royal Box
Former American tennis player and world number one Stan Smith (left) chats with former Wimbledon champion Lleyton Hewitt (right) and his wife Rebecca (centre)Â
Retired American tennis player Justin Gimelstob (left) and former Wimbledon champion Andre Agassi (right) talk in the Royal Box ahead of the men’s singles final
Julia Roberts wears a Gucci top as she shares a light hearted moment with her husband Daniel ModerÂ
Swedish former tennis champion Stefan Edberg (right) and his wife Annette Hjort Olsen
A frustrated Djokovic during his clash with AlcarazÂ
Sergio Alcaraz Garfia, Virginia Garfia and Carlos Alcaraz Sr look on in the Player’s Box
American cinematographer Daniel Moder looks on from the Royal Box
Tom Cruise (second left), with Sophie Hunter, Benedict Cumberbatch, Julia Roberts and Daniel Moder, watch the men’s singles final
The Princess of Wales, 42, and Princess Charlotte, 9, arrive at SW19 to watch the Wimbledon men’s final between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz
The duo appeared to share a joke at the netÂ
Alcaraz and Djokovic pose for the cameras ahead of their encounter on Centre Court
Novak Djokovic’s wife, Jelena, with their children watch the final Â
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic wave to the Wimbledon crowd as they walk out onto Centre CourtÂ
Alcaraz waves to the crowd at Centre Court as he bids to become a two-time Wimbledon champion
Meanwhile, Andrew Garfield, 40, looked smart in a navy jacket and orange shirt, teamed with cream trousers.
Vernon Kay appeared in high spirits as he attended alongside his glamorous daughter Phoebe.
Lord Frederick Windsor and his wife Sophie Winkleman nailed summer chic today as they headed to the final day of Wimbledon.
The only son of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, opted for a classic British summer look in white trousers and black blazer with a pink tie.
Earlier in the tournament, Kate paid tribute to double champion Sir Andy Murray, saying he should be ‘so very proud’ after he missed out on a final chance at Wimbledon.
In a personally-signed message on social media, the princess wrote: ‘An incredible £Wimbledon career comes to an end. You should be so very proud @andy-murray. On behalf of all of us, thank you! C.’
Sir Andy was due to play mixed doubles with Emma Raducanu but the former US Open champion pulled out of the clash, citing stiffness in her right wrist.
Kate visited the championships several times last year and presented Alcaraz with his first Wimbledon trophy after watching him battle Djokovic in the men’s singles final.
Irish actor and star of Normal People Paul Mescal (right) wears a striped crew neck top and dark-coloured blazer
Benedict Cumberbatch and wife Sophie Hunter arrived hand-in-hand to watch the star-studded Wimbledon men’s final
Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton were dressed in Ralph Lauren as they made a rare public appearance together on day 14 of the competition
Friends star Courtney Cox looked stylish in a blazer blazer, grey trousers and sparkling heels
The actress was joined by partner Johnny McDaid
Irish actor Pierce Brosnan , 71, looked dapper in a navy suit and tie, while completing the look with shiny brown shoes and shades
Aaron Taylor-Johnson and wife Sam arrived hand-in-hand
The crowds sat on Henman Hill/ Murray Mount to watch the final
On Friday, Kate missed a charity polo match as husband William took to the field to raise funds for good causes at Guards Polo Club in Windsor Great Park.
In a statement released last month, the princess revealed she is making good progress but ‘not out of the woods yet’ and has ‘good days and bad days’ as she continues her treatment.
The Prince of Wales, president of the Football Association, will be in Berlin later on Sunday to attend England’s Euro 2024 final against Spain.
Some spectators at Wimbledon could be seen wearing white England football shirts at the championships on Sunday morning.
