Carlos Alcaraz stuns Novak Djokovic 6-2 6-2 7-6 (7-4) to retain Wimbledon title
Spanish star wins fourth Grand Slam title at age of 21
Djokovic's bid for record-equalling eighth men's Wimbledon title goes on
Princess of Wales presents trophy to Alcaraz on her return to Wimbledon
Britain's Alfie Hewett beats Martin de la Puente 6-2 6-3 to win first Wimbledon singles title and complete career Grand Slam
Hewett then teams up with Gordon Reid to win men's wheelchair doubles title to secure his 30th major victory
Image source, Michael EmonsThe net on Centre Court was fixed in place just after midday, the sun is out, the roof is open.
Just needing some fans and a couple of players.
Image source, Michael EmonsWhat an achievement it was for Carlos Alcaraz last year when he beat Novak Djokovic in the 2023 showpiece, winning 1-6 7-6 (8-6) 6-1 3-6 6-4 in a five-set epic, which lasted four hours 42 minutes and is regarded one of the best matches in the tournament's history.
The pair meet again today in what could be another amazing chapter in Wimbledon folklore.
Image source, Michael Emons
Image source, Getty ImagesIt was a final for the ages.
Carlos Alcaraz, at the age of 20, became Wimbledon champion after winning a thrilling, wonderful five-set, near five-hour marathon over Novak Djokovic on Centre Court this time last year.
Well, we get to see it all on the same stage with the same prize on the line once more.
What a day this is going to be.
De la Puente 2-6 3-6 Hewett
Joe Rindl
BBC Sport at Wimbledon
One of Alfie Hewett's coaches has walked over to some of the Briton's friends just in front of me.
He looks on the verge of tears and says "it's been a long few years, that was nuts."
De La Puente 2-6 3-6 Hewett
Alfie Hewett continues, thanking his coaching team and family after winning the Wimbledon singles titles to complete his Grand Slam collection:
"I don’t want to look over here because I'll probably start crying. I want to thank my team, they're like a second family over there, we've gone through a lot together, a lot of highs and some lows.
"But no matter how many times you get knocked down you can still get back up and keep trying, and that’s all down to you guys."
"And to my quiet bunch over there, you're an incredible lot. It's obviously not been an easy couple of years.
"I want to thank my grandad who's here today. Some say we go way back, he was here for my very first Wimbledon performance and it's really nice you can he here today to celebrate this win.
"And to the rest of my family, you're all very special and I love you lots."
De la Puente 2-6 3-6 Hewett
Alfie Hewett on what it means to win the Wimbledon singles title following final defeats in 2022 and 2023:
“You don’t need to remind me [how tough previous defeats have been].
"I mean, I'm speechless, to be honest. These last few years have been difficult, losing twice.
"Winning the doubles with Gordon [Reid] is good memories, but to leave on a singles final loss has been heart-breaking the last couple of years. But I've really seen the positives in my development and game on grass.
"Narrowly missing out has been tough before and last night I was a ball of nerves, I'll be honest. But I'm really proud of my performance out there.
"I want to congratulate Martin. We've been playing since we were 10 years old. I just said at the net it's incredible how far we've come as competitors. I want to say you should be very proud of your week, I'm sure this won't be your last Grand Slam final."
De la Puente 2-6 3-6 Hewett
Paul Hand
BBC Sport tennis commentator
The stars aligned for the British number one and home hero. With the win, he completes a historic career singles Grand Slam.
De la Puente 2-6 3-6 Hewett
Joe Rindl
BBC Sport at Wimbledon
After taking the title with a crushing backhand return Hewett throws his racquet into the air and then drops his head into his lap.
Pure emotion!
De la Puente 2-6 3-6 Hewett
Alfie Hewett stops with his head in his hands before letting all the emotion out, clenching his fist to all corners of Court One.
The Briton is in tears now and who can blame him?
A 29-time Grand Slam winner and he now has the Wimbledon singles title to complete his glittering collection.
*De la Puente 2-6 3-6 Hewett
Alfie Hewett moves to 0-30 before earning three championship points as Martin de la Puente puts a forehand long.
Just listen to that roar from the crowd!
The Briton seals it with a backhand return winner - Alfie Hewett is a Wimbledon singles champion at last!
*De la Puente 2-6 3-5 Hewett
Joe Rindl
BBC Sport at Wimbledon
Silence before Hewett's serve and then a wall of noise after De La Puente nets.
The Briton is almost there!
*De la Puente 2-6 3-5 Hewett
"Let's go!" shouts Alfie Hewett as Martin de la Puente can't get back a return, and the Briton seals the game as the Spaniard goes into the net.
Hewett is potentially one game away from his first Wimbledon singles title!
De la Puente 2-6 3-4 Hewett*
It would be huge if Alfie Hewett could consolidate his break of serve here.
He moves to 40-15 with a colossal arcing forehand, which Martin de la Puente puts out, but the Spaniard comes back, forcing deuce with a forehand winner.
De la Puente 2-6 3-4 Hewett*
Joe Rindl
BBC Sport at Wimbledon
The roar! Alfie Hewett breaks with his umpteenth forehand winner and is now just two games away from the one title he really, really wants.
De la Puente 2-6 3-4 Hewett*
My friend has gone early with the snacks today as a selection of chocolate, sweets and biscuits comes to the desk.
I wonder if she's expecting this to be a long day in the BBC Sport office. Is something happening this evening...?
De la Puente 2-6 3-4 Hewett*
Alfie Hewett mutters "come on" to himself at 30-30 before Martin de la Puente finds the net with a backhand.
Chance at yet another break for the Briton - can he take it?
Oh yes he can, as a terrific forehand return winner does the trick!
*De la Puente 2-6 3-3 Hewett
Possibly the rally of the match so far and it's Alfie Hewett who comes out on top as he moves in to guide a forehand winner past Martin de la Puente - he needed that at 0-30 down.
De la Puente is not discouraged, however, as a forehand return winner earns the Spaniard a break point, and it's taken as Hewett double faults.
Hard to predict which way this second set will go at the moment.
De la Puente 2-6 2-3 Hewett*
Jayant Mistry
Former British number one wheelchair tennis player
That was a game that Martin de la Puente lost, rather than one that Alfie won. But that is the beauty of tennis.
De la Puente 2-6 2-3 Hewett*
Joe Rindl
BBC Sport at Wimbledon
An ugly game from Martin de la Puente who hits four errors to lose his serve.
Hewett won't care one bit, he just wants this done.
De la Puente 2-6 2-3 Hewett*
Alfie Hewett is muttering some words of encouragement to himself and it does the trick as Martin de la Puente goes into the net, providing three break points for the Briton.
The Spaniard saves two but he can't rescue the third as a forehand goes long.
Hewett is back in charge!