He prevented Alcaraz from making history and joining Björn Borg, Pete Sampras, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic as the only men in the Open Era to win Wimbledon three straight years.

After winning his first Wimbledon title, the 23-year-old Italian stood with his arms aloft, before crouching to the grass in a moment of deep contemplation.

Alcaraz has seen his share of blowouts and nail-biters on his run, sweeping Oliver Tarvet in the second round and Cameron Norrie in the quarterfinal.