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On Sunday, the entire sports community witnessed a thrilling finale to the Wimbledon Championships as young tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz triumphed over the legendary Novak Djokovic. The 20-year-old Spanish prodigy showcased exceptional skill, precision, and determination to defeat the world number two in a gripping five-set match. Amidst this newfound success, Carlos is surrounded by reporters. During one of his interviews, what caught everyone’s attention was a slip that involved his Wimbledon trophy.

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Alcaraz’s meteoric rise in the tennis world reached its pinnacle with this historic win, as he became the third youngest men’s singles champion at SW19. The victory not only marked the beginning of a new era in tennis but also served as an inspiration for aspiring athletes worldwide. But he would have had nothing concrete to show for it, as he almost damaged his Wimbledon trophy.

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Carlos Alcaraz almost lost his Wimbledon prize during an interview with CNN

Carlos Alcaraz’s remarkable Wimbledon victory against Novak Djokovic was nothing short of extraordinary. Owing to the same, Carlos was interviewed by CNN’s reporters Phil Mattingly and Abby Philip.

During the interview, when Carlos was asked to show his trophy to everyone watching the interview, the same slipped from his hand and almost fell to the ground. However, in time, he was able to save it from falling completely and immediately put the top of the trophy back.

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Trophy or not, Wimbledon’s final between Carlos and Novak was a tremendous match, and the former got to showcase his exceptional set of skills to his fans and change the dynamics of tennis forever.

Carlos’ CNN video dropping his prize trophy goes viral as fans react to it

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After the almost hilarious incident of the Wimbledon final winner dropping his trophy on the ground, the fun did not end there. Fans caught up quickly to the video and started making comments on everything that went down. Some of the fans wrote that he dropped it because he is not used to it yet as this is only his second Grand Slam win.

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Others also joined the conversation and said that they loved that he is smiling through it.

They also made comments on how the match was epic, and Carlos deserved to win.

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Some also said that he was going for the drop shot and people should not worry so much, as it is just a replica.

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Ishmeet Kaur, our versatile tennis writer at EssentiallySports, ditched the corporate world's allure for her overpowering love for the sport. Ishmeet brings a seasoned perspective to the court with over eight years of content creation, starting in 2014. Drawn to tennis for its sheer entertainment value, she crafts engaging off-court entertainment pieces and informative articles with equal finesse. Beyond the keyboard, Ishmeet extends her nurturing touch to animals, spending her time fostering their well-being. Unveiling her multifaceted nature, she dives into app development when not immersed in the world of tennis, adding a dynamic flair to her diverse skill set.

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