Wimbledon 2024 LIVE! Alcaraz vs Djokovic result and score from men's final

Wimbledon 2024 LIVE!

Carlos Alcaraz stamped his authority on Wimbledon by beating Novak Djokovic for the second year in a row to retain his men's singles title.

After a five-set classic 12 months ago that saw Djokovic dethroned as the king of Centre Court, here it was all over in just two hours and 27 minutes as Alcaraz overcame a late wobble to claim a 6-2 6-2 7-6 (4) victory.

The 21-year-old Spaniard becomes just the second man in the open era after Roger Federer to win his first four grand slam finals, while he has outdone the great Swiss, Djokovic and Rafael Nadal by reaching that landmark before his 22nd birthday.

With Jannik Sinner having won the Australian Open and Alcaraz going back-to-back at the French Open and here, it finally appears that men's tennis belongs to the new generation.

Wimbledon 2024 latest updates

• Start time: 2pm BST

• How to watch: BBC and iPlayer

• Carlos Alcaraz's route to final

• Novak Djokovic's route to final

• Men's singles final prediction

• What happened last year?

Carlos Alcaraz defends title with straight-sets win

17:49 , Marc Mayo

Carlos Alcaraz successfully defended his Wimbledon title with a largely one-sided 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 victory over Novak Djokovic.

Djokovic had been trying to enhance his reputation as the greatest of all time with a 25th grand slam title and eighth Wimbledon crown against a player trying to be the greatest of the new generation.

Jannik Sinner will remain No1 but, between him and Alcaraz, the top of this new era hold the first three grand slam trophies of the year.

Djokovic, meanwhile, faces the very real threat of only a second season in the past 14 without at least one grand slam title.

Recap the action with our report from Centre Court!

Alcaraz grateful for winning "the most beautiful tournament" again

16:58 , Dom Smith

“It is a dream for me winning this trophy”, says Alcaraz. “My dream was to win Wimbledon. I’m repeating my dream. This is the most beautiful tournament, the most beautiful court, and the most beautiful trophy.

“I don’t consider myself a champion yet. I try to keep fighting. I feel very honoured.”

Djokovic compliments "complete" Alcaraz performances

16:55 , Dom Smith

“Obviously not the result I wanted, especially the first couple of sets. The level of tennis wasn’t up to par from my side”, Djokovic says. “But credit to Carlos for playing some really complete tennis. He had it all today.

“I tried to extend it [the game], but it wasn’t to be. He was a really deserved winner today.”

Djokovic adds: “I have to be very proud. There is a little bit of disappointment right now, ten minutes after the match has finished, but as I reflect on the last four to five weeks and what I’ve been through, I have to say that I’m very satisfied.

“I try to remind myself sometimes how surreal it is being here. I am a child living my childhood dream once again.”

And now for the champion...

16:46 , Dom Smith

Here is Alcaraz to collect the trophy. England fans will be hoping it’s the only winning Spain do today...

Here comes the Princess of Wales

16:44 , Dom Smith

Kate is here to present the trophy to Alcaraz. But first, here is Novak Djokovic, the runner up.

GAME, SET, MATCH AND CHAMPIONSHIP: Alcaraz — 6-2, 6-2, 7-6(4)

16:39 , Dom Smith

Such a close challenge by Alcaraz, with Hawkeye technology showing his shot landed just out. On serve at 1-0 Djokovic.

Smashed down the centre of the court for 1-1, then Djokovic nets for 2-1 Alcaraz.

And then the mini break is Alcaraz’s — the Spaniard firing down the line and past Djokovic.

Alcaraz nets, and then by the slimmest of margins, perhaps a few millimetres, his shot is called out. 3-3.

Fine, fine work by Alcaraz though, drop-shotting Djokovic and raising a fist in the air in celebration.

Djokovic has all the court to aim at but hits into the tramlines, offering the mini break back to his opponent, though Djokovic wins the next point. 5-4.

And then Alcaraz sets up a single match point with THE MOST AUDACIOUS of drop-shots.

On second serve, Djokovic nets, and Alcaraz has defended his Wimbledon title successfully. He’s beaten Djokovic again.

The Serb’s wait goes on to become the most decorated Grand Slam tennis player and the joint-most successful Wimbledon singles player of all time.

Alcaraz has won Wimbledon again. And he’s done it in straight sets against perhaps the greatest tennis player of all time.

Djokovic 2-6, 2-6, 6-6 Alcaraz — tiebreak

16:28 , Dom Smith

Nice point from Alcaraz to set him on his way, finding the corner for 15-0.

An ace makes that 30-0.

And then an applause for Alcaraz from Djokovic, as the Spaniard digs a drop-shot winner out as the ball lands right at his feet.

This time 40-0 on serve is good news for Alcaraz, not time for disaster. He holds, and forces a tiebreak in this third set.

Djokovic 2-6, 2-6, 6-5 Alcaraz

16:24 , Dom Smith

Djokovic sends the ball fizzing past Alcaraz for 30-0, with renewed confidence, but then Alcaraz wins his first point in what feels like forever, getting back to 30-15.

Ace Djokovic.

Game Djokovic. Quite the turnaround.

Djokovic 2-6, 2-6, 5-5 Alcaraz

16:22 , Dom Smith

Alcaraz moves to 30-0, with two fine winners. And then Djokovic nets while on the run, setting up three match points — championship points.

A double fault for the first... certainly not what Alcaraz was hoping for!

Then into the net from the Spaniard with the second. It’s getting tense. One more left!

And that one passes by too. Then advantage Djokovic. And he wins the break back. Goodness me!

Djokovic 2-6, 2-6, 4-5 Alcaraz

16:15 , Dom Smith

Alcaraz looks a man possessed in this game, thundering a winner down the line with the enthusiasm of a man who knows he’ll have defended his title if he breaks here and serves out the match next.

And with Djokovic slipping, Alcaraz takes control of the next rally too, watching Djokovic’s forehand land long for 0-30.

Djokovic then sets up another easy-enough slapped volley winner from Alcaraz. Three break points.

The first is saved magnificently with a fine winner by Djokovic.

But the second is taken STUPENDOUSLY, with a fierce double-handed backhand winner which lands at the feet of a beaten-looking Djokovic.

is he actually beaten? We’ll see next...

Djokovic 2-6, 2-6, 4-4 Alcaraz

16:11 , Dom Smith

Smashing winner from Alcaraz for 15-0, and then a second-serve ace that’s too hot to handle for Djokovic.

Alcaraz then winds up and dispatches a blistering cross-court forehand winner for 40-0. 40-15 and then an ace to finish. Comfortable stuff once more from Alcaraz.

Djokovic 2-6, 2-6, 4-3 Alcaraz

16:07 , Dom Smith

First two points pass Alcaraz by as he swings long, and then an ace by Djokovic puts him 40-0 up.

A much shorter game than the last!

Djokovic 2-6, 2-6, 3-3 Alcaraz

16:05 , Dom Smith

Djokovic muttering away to himself in real frustration after Alcaraz moves to 15-0.

And then a little tug on the net in anger from Djokovic who looks to have played the point brilliantly but then nets with the decisive shot.

30-15 soon becomes 40-15 for ‘Carlitos’ as Djokovic hits long. Alcaraz looks to have landed a fine winner for the game, but it’s under Djokovic’s nose and he challenges. And it’s OUT! Djokovic lives on in this game.

And then after Djokovic finds a winner to take Alcaraz’s service game to deuce, there is a huge reception around Centre Court for the Serb.

Djokovic has one break point, but it’s snuffed out immediately with an ace.

Alcaraz then gets ahead with another, but he makes an error by coming to the net and Djokovic finds the line.

A fine ace to confirm the hold of serve by Alcaraz.

Djokovic 2-6, 2-6, 3-2 Alcaraz

15:52 , Dom Smith

Alcaraz’s lob lands long to get Djokovic up and running, and it’s another comfortable hold from the Serb, playing better in this third set.

Djokovic 2-6, 2-6, 2-2 Alcaraz

15:50 , Dom Smith

An animated point from Djokovic, grunting and growling and sent this way and that, but he ultimately loses it, Alcaraz finding the line.

An ace follows, and Alcaraz works his way to 40-0.

And with a drop-shot and a hop, skip and a jump, Alcaraz holds again.

Djokovic 2-6, 2-6, 2-1 Alcaraz

15:45 , Dom Smith

Super point for 0-15 from Alcaraz, spinning a winner past Djokovic. Then an even better winner immediately from Djokovic’s serve. 0-30.

Alcaraz tries a drop shot but it travels too far and, even more cutely, Djokovic returns it with a deft drop-shot winner of his own.

30-30 with an ace. Then soon it’s deuce.

Advantage Alcaraz, only for Djokovic to stay in the game with a lovely winner into the corner.

Then an ace. But then he nets. A long deuce, follows, with Alcaraz pushing hard for the break of serve.

Djokovic holds firm and lets out a roar to himself.

Djokovic 2-6, 2-6, 1-1 Alcaraz

15:35 , Dom Smith

Long from Alcaraz, putting Djokovic in the picture at 0-30 up...

But pressure is no problem for this 21-year-old, as he slams a forehand winner beyond Djokovic.

Djokovic looks absolutely shattered as he walks away after forcing Alcaraz wide and long, then drop-shotting, only for the Spaniard to get there and tap into the open court.

30-30. 40-30. Alcaraz nets. Deuce. Stirring drop-shot Alcaraz. Advantage. Game.

Djokovic 2-6, 2-6, 1-0 Alcaraz

15:30 , Dom Smith

Alcaraz goes long as Djokovic moves to 40-15, and he tucks home to hold the first game.

Alcaraz served first in the the first two sets. I just wonder whether the psychology of being behind in this one, though only on serve, might see this one end differently? Djokovic will hope so. He needs so!

Djokovic 2-6, 2-6 Alcaraz

15:25 , Dom Smith

Alcaraz causes a few ‘ooo’s round Centre Court as he double faults, but then he’s back level as Djokovic nets with a return of serve.

Then a remarkable point from Djokovic, who contorts his body to return a smashing serve and then ends up, five shots later, hitting a smash winner of his own for 30-30.

...And then he nets his return of serve. And an ace sees Alcaraz two sets up, as he clenches his fist in celebration.

Djokovic 2-6, 2-5 Alcaraz

15:21 , Dom Smith

Nice line putaway by Djokovic to begin the game, and then a blistering ace as he moves 30-0 in front on serve.

Then Djokovic drop-shots a poweful effort by Alcaraz just over the net — looking for all the world like a winner — but Alcaraz gets there somehow and wins the point.

Djokovic to the net to no avail once more. 30-30 now, with the Spaniard eyeing the double break again.

And Djokovic is left cursing himself as another net approach leads to him missing against the tape.

Double fault. Djokovic challenges but he knows he’s missed. Alcaraz serving to go TWO sets up now.

Djokovic 2-6, 2-4 Alcaraz

15:17 , Dom Smith

Just as it looks like Djokovic is starting to take control of the first point of Alcaraz’s service game, the 21-year-old passes a cannon down the line for 15-0. He’s inevitable at the moment.

Well left Alcaraz, who allows Djokovic’s looper to drop into the tramlines. 30-0.

4-2 Alcaraz.

Djokovic 2-6, 2-3 Alcaraz

15:13 , Dom Smith

Lovely ace down the T from Djokovic for 30-0, and then an amazing point where both players pile-drive into the far reaches of the court but Alcaraz ultimately returns long. 40-0. Drop shot Djokovic. Game. Thaaaat’s more like it.

Djokovic 2-6, 1-3 Alcaraz

15:11 , Dom Smith

Alcaraz opens with an ace, then adds a fine line forehand which Djokovic pummels into the net.

WHAT A SHOT ALCARAZ. He jogs up and onto a limp Djokovic pass and tucks it away with a deft volley.

Djokovic winner for 40-15. Cross-court drop shot Alcaraz to take the game. He is loving it out there right now.

Djokovic 2-6, 1-2 Alcaraz

15:06 , Dom Smith

A moment in slow motion there as a rather limp forehand with top spin bounces down into the court, Djokovic watches it, leaves it, and Alcaraz takes the point with ease.

Djokovic really struggling out there. And just as I type that, he offers up another double fault.

Alcaraz gets too much on a forehand, for 40-30 Djokovic, who holds with an exceptional drop shot.

Djokovic 2-6, 0-2 Alcaraz

15:02 , Dom Smith

They’re loving the double faults at the moment, these two. Alcaraz serves one up to begin this game, but Djokovic then arrows a backhand well beyond the baseline to give the Spaniard parity.

Sensational drop shot Alcaraz for 30-15. And it only gets BETTER for Alcaraz, who slaps a winner down the line and onto the chalk for 40-15.

But a net and a double fault takes us to deuce! Alcaraz takes it.

Djokovic 2-6, 0-1 Alcaraz

14:57 , Dom Smith

Twice long from Djokovic as Alcaraz works up to 15-40 on the Serb’s serve. And with a bizarre net from Djokovic which looks for all the world like it should have been a simple putaway, Alcaraz has an immediate break of serve in the second set.

Djokovic 2-6 Alcaraz

14:51 , Dom Smith

Double fault from Alcaraz to bring Djokovic level at 15-15.

Alcaraz struggling for first serves in this game, and at 40-15, Djokovic finds a super shot that the Spaniard can only net.

A rogue cheer of “Come on England”, eluding to tonight’s Euro 2024 final, draws a laugh.

Alcaraz, taking the first set, draws a rapturous applause.

Djokovic 2-5 Alcaraz

14:46 , Dom Smith

Net volley by Djokovic for 15-0, and then another in some style by the 37-year-old.

Alcaraz into the tramlines with an unforced error, as Djokovic moves to 40-0.

Hold. Djokovic stays in the first set.

Djokovic 1-5 Alcaraz

14:43 , Dom Smith

Fine, fine net putaway by Alcaraz, right into the corner, and Djokovic continues to net with his usually so dependable returns of serve.

Break point arrives for Djokovic, but his reaction lob goes wide and it’s saved by Alcaraz.

Via deuce, and sealed with an ace, Alcaraz holds for 5-1 and is just a game away from the first set now.

Djokovic 1-4 Alcaraz

14:38 , Dom Smith

Alcaraz tucks a winner down the line into open court for 0-15, and then 0-30 as Djokovic — struggling right now — goes long.

Then, with an unforced error from Alcaraz and then a deuce, just like that it’s 30-30.

Djokovic nets for 30-40 and break point. And with an uncharacteristic double fault, Djokovic is broken again!

4-1 Alcaraz, and a very one-sided first set so far.

Djokovic 1-3 Alcaraz

14:34 , Dom Smith

Beautifully crafted point by Alcaraz to start, as he slams down a serve and then drop-shots deftly, which Djokovic can only return into the net.

Then an ace. Then, for 40-0, an even better ace, right into the corner of the service box and with Djokovic unmoved.

Djokovic nets. Game to love, Alcaraz.

Djokovic 1-2 Alcaraz

14:31 , Dom Smith

Djokovic really struggling at the moment, approaching the net twice in this game, first with Alcaraz firing past him, and then with the Serb volleying only into the tramlines.

Djokovic moves to 40-30 as he forces Alcaraz to net at the baseline. Then an ace to hold.

Djokovic 0-2 Alcaraz

14:28 , Dom Smith

Line winner Djokovic for 0-15, then ace Alcaraz for 15-15.

Alcaraz with a cross-court forehand winner brings up 30-15, then it’s 40-15, and Djokovic backhands down the line into the tramlines as Alcaraz underscores his break of serve with an instant serve.

Djokovic 0-1 Alcaraz

14:24 , Dom Smith

And we’re underway!

An apology from Alcaraz as his forehand clips the tape and bounces just over, for 15-30.

Djokovic gets back to 30-30 and then slams down a juicy ace to get ahead in his service game for the first time.

But then Djokovic goes long under no real pressure and it’s deuce.

Djokovic approaches the net but to no avail, as Alcaraz catches him out with a powerful forehand down the line for break point. Saved.

Alcaraz then hammers an exceptional shot onto the line, but Djokovic saves that break point too and hits a winner of his own.

Alcaraz have three subsequent advantages and takes the third. A break in the first game, which lasted FOURTEEN minutes.

What a contest this could be.

Here come the players!

13:59 , Dom Smith

Djokovic and Alcaraz are now making that long walk out onto Centre Court.

Once settled, they will begin their warm-up.

Yesterday on Centre Court

13:55 , Dom Smith

Those of us on Centre Court yesterday were treated to an absolute cracker of a match, when Barbora Krejcikova beat Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 in the women’s final to win her first-ever Wimbledon title.

You can read our report from that match here.

Recap of last year

13:51 , Dom Smith

Last year’s marathon final between Alcaraz and Djokovic lasted four hours and 42 minutes, making it the third-longest Wimbledon final in history.

In the end, Alcaraz won out, 1-6, 7-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-4

Standard Sport prediction

13:37 , Dom Smith

It was Carlos Alcaraz who won last year’s final, in five sets, but Novak Djokovic looks to have beaten his knee injury now and seems a tougher prospect than last year.

Djokovic to win, in four sets.

Novak Djokovic — route to the final

13:29 , Dom Smith

First round: Vit Kopriva (Czech Republic) — 6-1, 6-2, 6-2

Second round: Jacob Fearnley (Britain) — 6-3, 6-4, 5-7, 7-5

Third round: Alexei Popyrin (Australia) — 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(3)

Fourth round: Holger Rune (Denmark, 15th seed) — 6-3, 6-4, 6-2

Quarter-finals: Alex de Minaur (Australia, ninth seed) — walkover

Semi-finals: Lorenzo Musetti (Italy, 25th seed) — 6-4, 7-6(2), 6-4

Carlos Alcaraz — route to the final

13:15 , Dom Smith

First round: Mark Lajal (Estonia) — 7-6(3), 7-5, 6-2

Second round: Aleksandar Vukic (Australia) — 7-6(5), 6-2, 6-2

Third round: Francis Tiafoe (USA, 29th seed) — 5-7, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6(2), 6-2

Fourth round: Ugo Humbert (France, 16th seed) — 6-3, 6-4, 1-6, 7-5

Quarter-finals: Tommy Paul (USA, 12th seed) — 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-2,

Semi-finals: Daniil Medvedev (Russia, 5th seed) — (1)6-7, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4

Start time

12:56 , Dom Smith

The match is due to begin just after 2pm BST, with the players doing that famous walk onto Centre Court at exactly 2pm.

How to watch

12:51

The match will be broadcast live to license fee payers in the UK on BBC One and online via the BBC iPlayer.

Good afternoon

12:44 , Dom Smith

Hello and welcome to Standard Sport’s live coverage of the 2024 Wimbledon men’s final between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz.

It’s a repeat of last year’s blockbuster final, in which Alcaraz prevailed in a five-set marathon.

For Djokovic, history is on the line. Only Roger Federer has more Wimbledon titles than Djokovic. If the Serb wins today, he will go level with Federer on eight.

Stay with us for game-by-game updates of the final!