Summary

  • Use play icon at top of page to watch live coverage from Wimbledon (UK only)

  • Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic 1-6 7-6 (8-6) 6-1 3-6 6-4 to win men's singles

  • First Wimbledon title for Spaniard Alcaraz - and his second Grand Slam

  • Djokovic beaten on Centre Court for first time since 2013

  • Alcaraz will retain world number one ranking

  • GB's Alfie Hewett beaten 6-4 6-2 by Tokito Oda in men's wheelchair singles final

  • Henry Searle wins boys' singles title - first Briton to do so since 1962

  • Barbora Strycova/Hsieh Su-wei beat Storm Hunter/Elise Mertens 7-5 6-4 in women's doubles final

  1. 'Embarrassing for Alcaraz'published at 14:36 British Summer Time 16 July 2023

    Alcaraz 0-4 Djokovic*

    Andrew Castle
    BBC Sport tennis commentator on BBC One

    A horror start for Alcaraz.

    He is getting a mauling here, it’s embarrassing for him. Nothing is going his way.

  2. Searle serving for the titlepublished at 14:34 British Summer Time 16 July 2023

    *Searle 6-4 5-4 Demin

    Jess Anderson
    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    Here we go then.

    Henry Searle serving for the title. He's not dropped his serve yet this match and not dropped a set all tournament.

    Is he on his way to the trophy here...?

  3. Djokovic breaks againpublished at 14:34 British Summer Time 16 July 2023

    Alcaraz 0-4 Djokovic*

    No, Carlos Alcaraz cannot win his first game.

    Novak Djokovic breaks for a second time, Alcaraz stumbling away as he puts a backhand into the net.

    Ominous?

  4. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 14:33 British Summer Time 16 July 2023

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    Alan G: Novak already showing how it's done!

    Mark: Djokovic strikes first with the break. He’s attacking Alcaraz’s forehand, his best groundstroke. Alcaraz needs to limit the unforced errors.

  5. Alcaraz saves break pointspublished at 14:33 British Summer Time 16 July 2023

    *Alcaraz 0-3 Djokovic

    Better from Carlos Alcaraz. He bangs down a big serve to save the second break point.

    Now, can he wriggle out of this game and get his name on the board?

  6. Postpublished at 14:32 British Summer Time 16 July 2023

    Jonathan Jurejko
    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    Someone has turned up the hob. We're really cooking now.

    That 21-shot rally had the fans salivating and then Alcaraz pulls out a hot dog which everyone - apart from Djokovic - thought was in.

    Djokovic wags his finger and, after winning the challenge, smiles at the line judge who missed it.

  7. More chances for Djokovicpublished at 14:31 British Summer Time 16 July 2023

    *Alcaraz 0-3 Djokovic

    This is not the start Carlos Alcaraz wanted.

    Lots of errors and no cheap points. It's a worrying combination.

    15-40 and two more break points for Djokovic...

  8. 'Djokovic is the conductor'published at 14:30 British Summer Time 16 July 2023

    *Alcaraz 0-3 Djokovic

    Todd Woodbridge
    Former Wimbledon doubles champion on BBC TV

    When Novak Djokovic comes out onto this court he is the conductor, he is orchestrating everything.

  9. Djokovic moves further in frontpublished at 14:28 British Summer Time 16 July 2023

    *Alcaraz 0-3 Djokovic

    Oh that was so close! Carlos Alcaraz almost pulls off one of the great shots with a lob played through his legs as he ran back from the net.

    It drifted just a smidge too long.

    Djokovic holds to continue his solid start.

    Carlos Alcaraz plays a 'tweener' lobImage source, PA Media
  10. Postpublished at 14:26 British Summer Time 16 July 2023

    Alcaraz 0-2 Djokovic*

    The best rally of the match so far brings a man in front of me out of his seat. Carlos Alcaraz piled on the pressure but Djokovic was up to the task.

    30-30.

  11. 'Djokovic has no weaknesses'published at 14:25 British Summer Time 16 July 2023

    Alcaraz 0-2 Djokovic*

    Todd Woodbridge
    Former Wimbledon doubles champion on BBC TV

    Where do you tactically make the decision to attack Djokovic today? There are no weaknesses.

  12. 'Alcaraz couldn't control forehand'published at 14:24 British Summer Time 16 July 2023

    Alcaraz 0-2 Djokovic*

    Marion Bartoli
    Former Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 Live

    We talked in the build up that the forehand of Alcaraz can be a great weapon, but on the defensive, he just couldn't control it.

  13. Postpublished at 14:24 British Summer Time 16 July 2023

    Alcaraz 0-2 Djokovic*

    Speaking of Bond, I have just spotted Daniel Craig over to my left. He's sitting in the Royal Box two rows behind Prince William.

    I assume Craig has a good serve on him. He can do most things.

  14. Postpublished at 14:23 British Summer Time 16 July 2023

    Jonathan Jurejko
    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    Where is the gauge on the crowd-o-meter? Hovering around in the middle at the moment.

    When there are shouts of support for Alcaraz - 'Vamos Carlos', etc - we hear the Nole Fam quickly respond with 'Idemo Nole!'

    Djokovic has not had the warmest relationship with the British crowd, despite his incredible success.

    The Serb has been on his best Bond villain form this week, with gesturing towards some fans to 'stop crying' during his semi-final being a personal highlight of his antics.

  15. Djokovic breakspublished at 14:22 British Summer Time 16 July 2023

    Alcaraz 0-2 Djokovic*

    It's third time lucky for Novak Djokovic.

    His box, plus a big group of further support behind, are pumped and leap to their feet - each waving a fist or applauding - as Djokovic pinches the Alcaraz serve.

    It's first blood to the great man.

    Media caption,

    Wimbledon 2023: Defending champion Novak Djokovic breaks Carlos Alcaraz with forehand

  16. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 14:21 British Summer Time 16 July 2023

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    If Alcaraz wins today - even if he doesn't - I can see him dominating tennis for the next 10 years. He could win 2 Slams a year and hit 20 Slams by the time he's 30. None of the others next generation - Rune, Ruud, Zverev - are at his level.

    Tim

  17. Postpublished at 14:20 British Summer Time 16 July 2023

    *Alcaraz 0-1 Djokovic

    The two break points saved by Alcaraz, the second with one of his trademark vicious forehands.

    One to go...

  18. Break point chances for Djokovicpublished at 14:19 British Summer Time 16 July 2023

    *Alcaraz 0-1 Djokovic

    As he does so often, Novak Djokovic turns the tables and heaps a bucket load of pressure onto his opponent's shoulders.

    He hits a laser-like forehand that leaves Alcaraz scrambling.

    Right away there are three break points for the Serb...

  19. Postpublished at 14:18 British Summer Time 16 July 2023

    Searle 6-4 3-1 Demin*

    Jess Anderson
    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    Here they are!

    Henry Searle's Barmy Army.

    Unfortunately for me I am in fact photo-bombing this picture.

    Henry Searle's supportersImage source, BBC Sport
  20. Djokovic clinches opening gamepublished at 14:17 British Summer Time 16 July 2023

    *Alcaraz 0-1 Djokovic

    The grunts and groans from both men are booming through the glass window in front of me.

    Carlos Alcaraz pushes a backhand long before Djokovic follows up with a serve right onto the line.

    The Serb has the first game in the bag after a bit of a tussle.