Lifting the glorious Wimbledon title is a dream that every tennis enthusiast watches asleep and awake. Although Carlos Alcaraz had this experience in 2023 as well, the victory traditions make it seem like a fresh experience every time. While history repeated itself in terms of the Spaniard’s win, an unexpected twist came up, changing the sequence of Wimbledon traditions for the first time ever.

Carlos Alcaraz recently earned his second consecutive Wimbledon title by defeating Novak Djokovic in the finals with scores of 6-2, 6-2, 7-6. Along with that, this victory also marked Alcaraz’s fourth Grand Slam title. However, soon after the win, a shocking announcement came up, stating that the Champions dinner would be delayed this year.

The Wimbledon officials delayed the tradition to allow Alcaraz to watch the Euro Cup final, which is set to be played between Spain and England. This would mark the maiden year for such a postponement.

The Wimbledon Champions’ Dinner is a long-standing tradition that takes place at the All England Club on the Sunday evening after the final day of the Championships. All the winners gather to celebrate their win with a remarkable feast. They show off their trophies and also receive honorary club memberships. The dinner is a formal black-tie event where players ought to dress up in elegant formal attires.

Last year, the Spaniard attended the dinner in a stylish Louis Vuitton outfit, while women’s winner Marketa Vondrousova wore a stunning black gown paired with all-white Air Force sneakers. The dinner gives players a chance to relax after two long weeks of intense competition. Although this tradition has been a part of Wimbledon for many years, this is the first time it has experienced changes.

For Alcaraz, whose sole wish post-victory was to spectate the Euros Final, the decision came out to be a gesture of honor. However, this wasn’t the first time when Carlos Alcaraz’s victory experienced a shift in traditions.

Carlos Alcaraz: The victor who flips Grand Slam traditions

Carlos Alcaraz’s recent win at Wimbledon marks his second consecutive grand slam title this year. Back at Roland Garros, the Spaniard proved his potential by taking down the German ATP star Alexander Zverev in an intense five-setter showdown. While it was his childhood dream to earn the major clay court title, Alcaraz was eager to live every single moment of it.

Getting a photoshoot done in front of the Eiffel Tower is one of the most auspicious practices followed by the Roland Garros champion. Alcaraz’s idol Rafael Nadal also did it multiple times, and therefore, the Spaniard wanted to replicate it, too. However, his luck didn’t favor the situation and therefore he was denied the photoshoot because of the safety measures taken in Paris due to the commencement of the Olympics.

Although Alcaraz made his win immortal by getting a tattoo of the monument, the change in tradition still left a mark on his heart.