Despite featuring the same players as last year's epic final, this match fell short of the five-set thriller from 12 months ago, with Djokovic largely unable to challenge the dominant Spaniard, after previously undergoing knee surgery just five weeks ago.

Though Alcaraz squandered three championship points while attempting a swift victory, he regained his focus and triumphed, celebrating with arms raised after conquering the third-set tie-break for a 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (7-4) win.

"Honestly, it is a dream for me winning this trophy," said Alcaraz. "I did an interview when I was 11 and I said my dream is to win Wimbledon." Gracious in defeat, Djokovic shared a smile and a warm embrace with Alcaraz at the net following his comprehensive loss.

For the second consecutive year, Djokovic was aiming to match Roger Federer's record of eight Wimbledon men's titles. The 24-time major champion also sought to surpass Margaret Court's record for the most Grand Slam singles titles.

While Djokovic has enjoyed many glorious moments on Centre Court, this match is unlikely to be remembered fondly by him. Following modern tradition, Alcaraz climbed into the players' box, where he was joyfully greeted by his team and family, celebrating his 14th consecutive match win at Wimbledon.

This victory maintains the four-time major winner's perfect record in Grand Slam finals and makes him the youngest man to win both Wimbledon and the French Open in the same year, with many suggesting he is the heir to Rafael Nadal.

Throughout this year's Championships, Alcaraz appeared unconvincing, winning in straight sets only twice before the final. Displaying remarkable resilience, he fought back against Daniil Medvedev, Tommy Paul, and Frances Tiafoe to defend his title. 

This tenacity highlighted his champion's mentality, making his run to the final all the more impressive. Saving his best tennis for the crucial moment, Alcaraz delivered a stunning performance on Sunday. Alcaraz executed deft drop shots, perfect volleys, and powerful forehand winners that left his 37-year-old opponent stunned.

"Credit to Carlos for playing elite tennis, especially from the back of the court. He had it all today," Djokovic said post-match. "It obviously was not the result I wanted, but of course in the first couple of sets the level of tennis wasn’t up to par from my side. It wasn't meant to be. I tried to extend the match, but he was an absolute deserved winner today so congratulations for him."