Todd Woodbridge
Former Wimbledon doubles champion on BBC TV

Tennis is really lucky, we have had some amazing champions. Novak Djokovic is included in that, but when you have had Roger and Rafa, who, as sportsmen, are a gift to your sport.

I think this young man is also a gift to our sport with the attitude he brings, the competitive spirt, and the sportsmanship, the smile. They are such important attributes for a career.

Rafael Nadal, Spain's 22-time Grand Slam champion, has tweeted to congratulate compatriot Carlos Alcaraz.

The two-time Wimbledon champion said Alcaraz had given everyone "immense joy" and gives a nod to Manolo Santana (1966 champion) - the only other Spanish man to have lifted the trophy at the grass Slam.

Image source, Rafael Nadal

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More from Carlos Alcaraz, on playing in front of the king of Spain, King Felipe VI: "It’s really special. It’s special to play in front of royalty. King Felipe, I am really proud that you are here supporting me. When I played in front of you twice, twice I won, I hope you are coming more! It is really special and I have to thank you for coming and supporting."

On learning to play on grass: “I fall in love with grass right now. It’s amazing. I didn’t expect to play in this level in a really short period. I have played just four tournaments on grass, I won Queen’s. It’s a dream come true. I am happy with the work we were doing, coming into the grass season. I learn really fast and I am really proud.”

On being a member of All England Club: "It’s great to be a member here. It’s such an iconic club. It’s very special for me. I have to bring the card. I know Roger Federer had trouble getting in without the card! It’s really special to be a member of this amazing club, really iconic. I will come for sure."

Carlos Alcaraz has just made his way out on to the balcony, where it looks and sounds as though the entire Centre Court crowd has gathered to celebrate with the new Wimbledon champion.

Wow. What a reception that is! He's enjoying every moment of this, as he should.

Tim Henman
Former British number one on BBC TV

An extraordinary final.

Alcaraz was really able to come through in that fifth set when he had the opportunity to come up to the line and serve it out. He finished like a true champion.

I am really confident this will not be his only Wimbledon title.

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Here’s what Carlos Alcaraz had to say after winning his first Wimbledon title: “It’s a dream come true for me. I said before it would be so good to win but even if would have lost I would be really proud of myself.

"Making history in this beautiful tournament, playing a final against a legend of the sport. It’s a dream come true.

"It was unbelievable to play in these stages. It’s amazing for a boy – 20 years-old - I didn’t expect to reach this situation really fast.

"I am really proud of myself, I am really proud for the team and the work we put in every day to be able to lift this.

"After the first set I thought ‘Carlos, increase the level. Everyone would be disappointed’.

"I have to congratulate Novak, it was amazing to play against him. You inspire me a lot. I started playing tennis watching you. Since I was born you were already winning tournaments. You said 36 is the new 26 and you make that happen. It’s amazing.

Right, let's hear what Carlos Alcaraz made of all of that, shall we?

It's a day the 20-year-old will never, ever forget.

Jess Anderson
BBC Sport at Wimbledon

A very gracious speech from Novak Djokovic who acknowledges a "tough one to swallow" - this will hurt for a while. Even though it may seem like some kind of passing of the torch, this is not the last time we will see Djokovic in a final.

"Another one in the history books."

An emotional Djokovic tears up as he waves to his son in the crowd.

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Here's a little more from Novak Djokovic, who became emotional after addressing his son.

First, on if he will still reflect positively on 2023 having reached yet another final following his victories at the Australian Open and French Open:

"I will be tomorrow morning probably but today not so much. Tough one to swallow when you are so close. There are the moment that we work for every day to play on the biggest stages and biggest courts and most important tournaments in the world.

I've been blessed with so many incredible matches throughout my career. I'm really grateful. I lost to a better player and I have to move on stronger.

Asked to give a message to his team, he said:

"It's nice to see my son still there, still smiling. I love you, thank you for supporting me and we can all have a big hug, and love each other. Thank you."

Marion Bartoli
Former Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 Live

All credit to Novak at 36 years of age making it so difficult for his opponents.

We are going to have an amazing US Open, but for today it is Carlos Alcaraz's moment.

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Let's hear from Novak Djokovic, talking to BBC Sport's Annabel Croft:

"Good afternoon to everyone - not so good for me but good for Carlos. I have to start with praises to Carlos and his team. What a quality at the end of the match when you had to serve it out. You can up with some big plays in the big situation and you absolutely deserve it. Amazing.

I thought I would have trouble with you only on clay and hard court, but not on grass but now it's a different story from this year obviously. Congrats, amazing way to adapt to the surface. You played maybe one or twice. Amazing, what you did in Queens and congratulations to everybody in your team.

As for me, you never like to lose matches like these but I guess when all the emotions are settled I'll have to be very grateful. I won many tight and close matches in the past here, to name a few. 2019 against Roger. Maybe I should have lost a few finals that I won so maybe this is even stevens."

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Sukh: Oh. My. God. I can't believe what we've just seen. How quickly he's learned from only weeks ago losing at Roland Garros. He gets £2.1m for the win. He beat the best on grass in the modern game. Carlos Alcaraz will be a great champion for years to come.

Ekemini: What a match! Congratulations Alcaraz. That was sheer determination and brilliance. Legend in the making!

Jo: That was such an epic final! Well done Carlos!!

Jess Anderson
BBC Sport at Wimbledon

Ha! Alcaraz says he has been watching Djokovic all his life, joking that the Serb was already winning trophies when Alcaraz was born.

Not now, Carlitos.

It's Carlos Alcaraz's turn to speak now.

"You inspire me a lot," he says to Djokovic.

"I started playing tennis watching you. Since I was born you were already winning tournaments. It is amazing."

Marion Bartoli
Former Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 Live

After the first set it was absolutely the best tennis I have seen from both players.

You can understand why everyone is excited about this player. The best 20-year-old player we've seen playing tennis.

Oh wow.

Novak says how nice it is to see his son still smiling up in the box. His little lad responds with applause and the Djokovic cannot hold back the tears.

"I love you," he adds.

Todd Woodbridge
Former Wimbledon doubles champion on BBC TV

After dropping that opening set, Alcaraz was nowhere near the level we thought he would be to start the match. He was able to absorb the pressure and find away.

"Good afternoon, everyone. Not so good for me but for Carlos," he says.

"You deserve it."

Ollie: Vamos Alcaraz! What a final.

Mark: Bravo, Carlos Alcaraz!

Kristofferson: I guess Djokovic can't escape Alcaraz. What a match. Best final in years. It's mad to think Alcaraz is only 20.