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Historic match for the ages at this year’s Wimbledon

Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon July 16 which is known as the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons

Stepping into the grass filled with anxiety and determination, Carlos Alcaraz, a 20-year-old Spanish prodigy, looked into the eyes of Novak Djokovic. The 36-year-old superstar who holds 23 Grand Slam tournament titles and has beaten the hopes and dreams of many young tennis athletes, met his match July 16 at this year’s Wimbledon tournament.

The historic championship that rocked the All-England Club’s Tennis court in London, Wimbledon, one of the four Grand Slam tournaments, is known as one of the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournaments in the world.