The last time Carlos Alcaraz faced Novak Djokovic he was left so frightened that he turned into a nervous wreck and ended up suffering debilitating cramps that crushed his French Open dreams in front of a global audience.
What a difference five weeks can make.
Up against the same opponent, who had not lost at Wimbledon since 2016, Alcaraz was staring into an abyss as Djokovic roared to a 5-0 opening set lead in the All England Club finale on Sunday.
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