It was a historic day for Spain as Carlos Alcaraz won his 2nd Wimbledon title while later that same evening the Spanish football team beat England in the final of Euro 2024. By doing so, Spain became the first nation to win the European championship four times.
The 21-year-old Spanish tennis player cruised past Novak Djokovic in straight sets to retain his Wimbledon title and clinch his fourth Grand Slam. Following his triumph, Alcaraz attended the traditional Wimbledon champions’ ball along with the women’s singles winner Barbora Krejcikova.
Alcaraz was reportedly glued to the screen during the Euro finals and overjoyed following Spain’s win as the 4-time Grand Slam winner enjoyed a double victory for his nation.
Alcaraz, on being asked where he was watching the Euro final, said:
“Well I started on the phone, switched to the TV at home and then coming here on the Ipad so its a mix,” said Alcaraz at the Wimbledon Champion’s ball
The Spaniard was deeply involved in the Euro final, and when asked whether it was true that he refused to leave the car, he responded affirmatively. He recounted feeling the nerves as Spain’s second goal was being confirmed.
“That’s right just before getting out of the car, I saw the goal, I thought it was offside but I couldn’t get out of the car until (I) made sure it was given a goal. Those few minutes the nerves were so high,” said Alcaraz.
Spain scored an 87th-minute winner to hand England their 2nd straight defeat in Euro finals. The Spanish nation enjoyed a mammoth sporting Sunday with victories in two different sports in one day.
Carlos Alcaraz and Barbora Krejcikova Light Up the Champions’ Ball
Edited by Eeshaan Tiwary