Novak Djokovic became the first player in history to reach 35 Grand Slam singles finals but Carlos Alcaraz proved just too stubborn for him when it mattered most in the Wimbledon final.

Legendary Serbian Novak Djokovic has been fined over N6 million for smashing his racket in the 2023 Wimbledon final on Sunday.
Djokovic lost his first final at the All-England club for the first time in six years following an explosive encounter against Carlos Alcaraz at the Centre Court.

The 36-year-old lost to the youngster in the five-set final following a 1-6 7-6 (6) 6-1 3-6 6-4 defeat in the game that lasted over four hours.

Djokovic punished by Wimbledon
During the game against Alcaraz, the legendary Serbia failed to control his emotions having failed to break and then losing his own service in the fifth set.

Djokovic was cautioned by umpire Fergus Murphy for time violation, per Daily Mail.

But 20-year-old Alcaraz broke Djokovic in the game of the fifth set and the Serbian lost it and smashed his racket against the net.

Djokovic has now been fined $8000, over N6 million by the All-England Club for what they described as “racket abuse.”

Source: Pulse Sports Nigeria

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