In Pictures: Andre Agassi, Julia Roberts, Tom Cruise, Chris Evert & other celebrities in attendance at Novak Djokovic-Carlos Alcaraz Wimbledon final
The 2024 Wimbledon men's final between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz witnessed a plethora of celebrities in attendance at Center Court, including the Princess of Wales and her daughter Charlotte. It is a rematch of last year's final, where Alcaraz defeated Djokovic in a brilliant five-setter to win his maiden title at the tournament.
On Sunday, the duo met for the sixth time in their career, with Djokovic coming in with a 3-2 lead in the head-to-head. In the semifinals, the Serb took down Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets, while Alcaraz defeated former World No. 1 Daniil Medvedev in four sets to book his spot in the summit clash.
As the duo took to Center Court, the stands were full with fans and some of the biggest celebrities on the planet. EIght-time Grand Slam champion Andre Agassi, 18-time Grand Slam champion Chris Evert, former World No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt were among the tennis royalty present in the crowd.
As for the prominent figures from the entertainment world, Hollywood superstars Tom Cruise, Julia Roberts, Emma D'Arcy, Benedict Cumberbatch were among the biggest names.
The opening set saw Alcaraz take an early lead against the 24-time Grand Slam champion, breaking serve twice to take the set 6-2 in the quest for his fourth Major title and second at Wimbledon.
Carlos Alcaraz took down Novak Djokovic to defend Wimbledon title
With the biggest celebrities in the world watching, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz demolished Novak Djokovic on Center Court in Sunday's Wimbledon final. The Spaniard took the first two sets 6-2, 6-2, and then snatched the third set 7-6(4) in a tiebreaker on his fourth championship point.
WIth his triumph, the World No. 3 became only the second man from Spain to win two titles at SW19, following in the footsteps of 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal. Nadal won the Grass Major first in 2008, and then in 2010.
Alcaraz, with Sunday's win over Djokovic, won his fourth Major title. In addition to two Wimbledon trophies, the 21-year-old has won the 2022 US Open and the 2024 French Open. He is now 4-0 in Grand Slam titles, having beaten Djokovic twice (both Wimbledons), Casper Ruud (at the US Open) and Alexander Zverev (at the French Open).