The Serbian, sanctioned for bursting his racket in the final against Carlos Alcaraz with a fine of 7,000 euros
Novak channeled his frustration into unsportsmanlike fashion by losing serve in the fifth set
It is not easy to know how to lose. And more when you are not used to it, as in the case of Djokovicwho had not lost a match at Wimbledon since 2013. But he lost in the final against Carlos Alcaraz and anger and frustration became the Serb’s worst enemies during the game.
in the final against Carlos Alcaraz, Djokovic He went from winning a set and almost ensuring the second in the ‘tie-break’, to being on the ropes due to the display made by the Murcian in the second and third sets. The match was complicated for the champion of the last four editions of Wimbledon and his impotence took its toll.
Already in the final fifth set, he did not hide his frustration destroying the racket against the net post just after alcaraz broke his serve with a masterful ‘passing shot’ that was essential for him to Carlitos to take his first Grand Slam on the grass of London.
The Serbian did not know how to contain his anger and had a gesture that was highly criticized for a professional who has played so many games behind him and who has vivid all kinds of situations.
The regulation of Wimbledon does not allow such demonstrations and has imposed a fine of 6,117 pounds sterling for unsportsmanlike conduct, or what is the same: 7,000 euros.