London (EFE)
“Being a Wimbledon champion is something I wanted,” Alcaraz said at a press conference. “I didn’t expect it, I didn’t think he would get it so soon. It is time to enjoy. It is the happiest moment of my life, surely in five years it will change, but now I have not experienced many moments like this. Making history like today is the most beautiful thing in my life and it won’t change for a while”, added the Murcian, who also added that it is “the most difficult match” he has won.
“Yes, definitely. It is not easy to lose a fourth set against Djokovic and knowing that you are going to play a fifth, many statistics come to mind. I went to fifth thinking that I had had many opportunities. It is the most complicated game I have won, ”he stressed.
“It’s a problem when you don’t take advantage of opportunities against a legend like Novak. I knew that my opportunities would come, that I had to wait for my chance. If he had lost the second set, he would surely have lost the match and in three sets. He has given me a lot of confidence, a lot of motivation to continue and to think that I could beat him ”, he commented.
Leaving Roland Garros behind
“I am a completely different player than Roland Garros. I have grown and learned a lot. I prepared differently for the game, I was able to deal with the pressure and the nerves better than in Paris. I am very happy not to give up and to fight until the last ball, ”he stressed.
On what he has learned from this final, Alcaraz said: “Before this match I thought I wasn’t ready to beat Novak in five sets.”
“I have done it for me, not for the generational change, to beat Novak at his best level, in this scenario. Beating him after ten years unbeaten on this track is incredible, I will never forget it. It’s good for the new generation to see me beat them, so they can see what can be done. It’s good for me and for the youngsters”, highlighted Alcaraz after Djokovic assured that he is a mix of the ‘Big Three’.
“It’s crazy that he said that, but I consider myself a very complete tennis player, I have the shots, the physical and mental strength.
You’re probably right, but I don’t want to think about it. I have seen great legends win this trophy, epic matches and I have always wanted to be a part of it. Being able to say it and feel it is a dream come true,” he said.