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Carlos Alcaraz’s awkward moment with Pippa Middleton steals the show after Wimbledon win

Carlos Alcaraz’s awkward moment with Pippa Middleton steals the show after Wimbledon win

Carlos Alcaraz’s impeccable performance at the Wimbledon 2024 tournament ran into a slight problem during its post-victory celebrations, with an unexpected and slightly awkward moment with Pippa Middleton.

After a convincing three-set victory over Novak Djokovic in Sunday’s final, Alcaraz was honored at a ceremony attended by Princess of Wales Kate Middletonher 9 year old daughter Princess Charlotteand Kate’s sister, Pippa Middleton.

The Princess of Wales warmly greeted Alcarazsaying, “We’ve been watching a lot on TV. It’s great to finally meet you.” Alcaraz then in a short conversation with Kate And Charlotte.

But when the interaction came to an end, Alcaraz seemed to be unintentionally overlooked Pippawho stood nearby, seemingly waiting for an introduction. Despite Kate is apparent attempts to facilitate the meeting, Alcaraz left the room without greeting the 40-year-old man, which created an awkward moment.

Alcaraz is now part of tennis royalty

The trio of royals were on hand at Centre Court on Sunday to watch the men’s singles final, where Kate Middleton42, received a standing ovation amid her ongoing battle with cancer, which she announced in March.

Alcaraz’s triumph marked his second Grand Slam victory of the year, following his French Open victory in May, and his second consecutive Wimbledon title. “For me this is the most beautiful tournament, the most beautiful field and of course the most beautiful trophy,” said the 21-year-old phenom after his victory.

Joining the elite of sevenfold Wimbledon champion Djokovic, Alcaraz also becomes part of an even more illustrious group: he now stands next to Djokovic, Roger FedererAnd Andy Murray as the only competitors to claim the title Wimbledon trophy since 2010.

The Spanish tennis player is unbeatable

For the defeat Djokovic, Alcaraz surpassed Daniel Medvedev in the semi-finals in four sets and overcame challenges from the Americans Tommy PaulFrenchman Ugo Humbertand American Francis TiafoeHis victory over Tiafoe was particularly dramatic, with Alcaraz to make up a two-sets-to-one deficit and win a tiebreak in the fourth set.

Alcaraz’s win in straight sets against Djokovic only marked the second men Wimbledon singles final in over a decade, with one player winning all the sets, demonstrating his dominance on the court.

Looking forward, Alcaraz’s The quest for a third consecutive Grand Slam victory continues in August at the US open in the Arthur Ashe Stadium of Queens. The young Spaniard wants Djokovic by winning three of the four Grand Slam tournaments in one calendar year, further cementing his status as one of tennis’ biggest stars.