Boxer won more than 200,000 USD thanks to Alcaraz

Topuria bet $50,000 on Alcaraz's winning hand. After the final on July 16, the Spanish-Georgian MMA fighter earned $237,500, nearly five times the initial amount.

"Mr. Carlitos, congratulations," Topuria wrote to Alcaraz on Twitter. "I never doubted your ability to win. Many people advised me to withdraw, but I still bet with a lot of faith. I did not hesitate at any time. Congratulations again and again, You deserve it."

In the final, which lasted nearly five hours, Alcaraz defeated Djokovic 3-2. After losing 1-6 in the first set, the 20-year-old Spaniard responded with a score of 7-6 (8-6) and 6-1 in the next two sets. He lost 3-6 in the fourth set, but was brave enough to win 6-4 in the decisive set.

Before the final, experts highly appreciated Djokovic - who had won four Wimbledon before. The Serbian also owns a record of winning 23 Grand Slam men's singles titles and seven Wimbledon titles. Meanwhile, Alcaraz has only one Grand Slam, the 2022 US Open.

With a victory in the Wimbledon final, Alcaraz avenged a 3-6, 7-5, 1-6, 1-6 defeat to Djokovic in the semifinals of the 2023 French Open. The Spaniard also consolidated his position. number one in the world, which he has won since September 2022. Djokovic continues to rank second.

After the final, in addition to Topuria, many stars also congratulated Alcaraz, including compatriot Rafael Nadal and F1 driver Fernando Alonso. Colombian singer Sebastian Yatra even stopped the performance to congratulate the 20-year-old tennis player.