name='verify_a78772d791e94fc7f9666f0dd14249cc'/> Following Roger Federer: Carlos Alcaraz’s impeccable 4-0 record in Major finals

Following Roger Federer: Carlos Alcaraz’s impeccable 4-0 record in Major finals

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Carlos Alcaraz is yet to lose a Major final! The 21-year-old is 4-0 in the title matches at the notable scene in the previous two years, writing history and mirroring Roger Federer's achievement. Alcaraz is only the second player in the Open era with a 4-0 start in the Major finals, leaving everyone behind and remaining on the course toward Federer's 7-0 record! Roger lifted his first Major trophy at Wimbledon 2003. He stood strong in the finals until Roland Garros 2006 when he experienced his first setback against the king of clay, Rafael Nadal. Rafa ended Roger's streak, and we will see who will achieve that against Carlos. The Spaniard has shown his incredible clutch in the pivotal encounters, adding four Major titles to his tally at 21 years and 70 days! Alcaraz secured his first Major crown at the US Open two years ago, reaching the final after three consecutive five-setters.

Carlos Alcaraz & Novak Djokovic, Wimbledon 2024 Carlos Alcaraz & Novak Djokovic, Wimbledon 2024© Julian Finney / Staff - Getty Images Sport  

Carlos met Casper Ruud in a battle for the trophy and sealed the deal in four sets, becoming the first teenager with a Major title since Rafael Nadal and the youngest world no. 1! Last year, Alcaraz showed his skills on grass, conquering Queen's and hoping for more at Wimbledon. The young Spaniard ousted Matteo Berrettini, Holger Rune and Daniil Medvedev, setting the title clash against the seven-time winner Novak Djokovic. The Serb stood as the favorite, seeking his eighth Wimbledon title from the ninth final. Two great rivals embraced a massive battle in challenging conditions, and Carlos prevailed in a five-setter, celebrating his second Major title at 20. The Spaniard made a slow start and faced a set point in the second set. The young gun saved it and leveled the overall score, gaining a boost and delivering an early break in the decider to become the third-youngest Wimbledon champion.

Carlos Alcaraz, Wimbledon 2024 Carlos Alcaraz, Wimbledon 2024© Clive Brunskill / Staff - Getty Images Sport   Carlos Alcaraz is 4-0 in the Major finals.

Alcaraz reached his first Roland Garros final this June, finding his form and ousting Felix Auger-Aliassime, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Jannik Sinner for a place in the title clash. Carlos trailed against Jannik two times before performing a comeback, and he did the same against Alexander Zverev. The German moved two sets to one in front, sending a set away from his first Major title. The Spaniard refused to surrender, shifting into a higher gear and crushing his opponent in sets four and five, maintaining his perfect record in the Major finals. Wishing for more at Wimbledon, Alcaraz survived a couple of scary moments in the first week, especially against Frances Tiafoe in the third round. Carlos took down Ugo Humbert, Tommy Paul and Daniil Medvedev in four sets, entering his fourth Major final and facing another stern test. Like a year ago, Novak Djokovic stood between Alcaraz and the Wimbledon trophy.

Novak Djokovic & Carlos Alcaraz, Wimbledon 2024 Novak Djokovic & Carlos Alcaraz, Wimbledon 2024© Clive Brunskill / Staff - Getty Images Sport  

Carlos took charge and earned a dominant 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 triumph in two hours and 27 minutes, becoming the third-youngest player with four Major titles and joining Roger Federer on a 4-0 score in the finals! Using the experience from last year's title match, Carlos left Novak far behind in the opening two sets, building the advantage and playing clutch tennis in the closing stages of the third set to seal the deal in straight sets. The Spaniard had the upper hand on serve and return, outplaying the mighty opponent in every segment en route to his second Wimbledon crown. Alcaraz produced incredible serving, dominating with his first serve and facing only three break chances, one in the opening two sets. Djokovic struggled to follow that pace, dropping 42% of the points in his games and getting broken five times from 14 chances offered to his opponent.

Carlos Alcaraz, Wimbledon 2024 Carlos Alcaraz, Wimbledon 2024© Clive Brunskill / Staff - Getty Images Sport  

Carlos tamed his strokes nicely, hitting over 40 winners and spoiling Novak's net rushings with laser-precise passing shots. Eager to avoid last year's terrible start, Alcaraz pushed Djokovic to the limits in the first game of the encounter, seizing the fifth break chance after the Serb's error and moving in front. Novak played another loose service game at 1-3, losing serve after a double fault and falling further behind. Carlos saved a break point in the sixth game and held two games later for 6-2 after 41 minutes. The Spaniard controlled the pace in the second set, providing four comfortable holds and taking almost half of the return points. The Spaniard moved in front with a break in the first game and served well to keep the advantage. Struggling to impose his volleys, Djokovic suffered another break in game seven, allowing Alcaraz to close the set on his serve in the next one and forge a massive advantage after an hour and 15 minutes.

Carlos Alcaraz, Wimbledon 2024 Carlos Alcaraz, Wimbledon 2024© Sean M. Haffey / Staff - Getty Images Sport  

Novak survived d four break points early in the third set and started hitting more freely. Djokovic created a break chance in the sixth game, the first since the opening set, and Alcaraz erased it with a service winner. The young gun made a push on the return at 4-4, earning three break points with a winner and firing another on the second to open a 5-4 lead and serve for the title. Carlos created three match points and squandered them, allowing Novak to deliver his only break and level the score at 5-5. They introduced a tie break and exchanged two mini-breaks for 3-3. Carlos stepped in and delivered a crucial return point at 4-3. The Spaniard created two more match points and converted the first with a powerful serve, earning his fourth Major title from as many finals at such a young age. 



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