[1][2] Alcaraz was aiming to win a consecutive major title following his victory at the French Open, while Djokovic, competing in his first tournament after knee surgery,[3] was aiming to win a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon trophy, which would have tied Roger Federer's all-time record in the Open Era.

[5][6] Alcaraz became the ninth male player to successfully defend the championship in the Open Era.

[7] Source:[8] Numerous celebrities and public officials attended the match, including Sadiq Khan, Tom Cruise, Christopher McQuarrie, Benedict Cumberbatch, Sophie Hunter, Julia Roberts, Daniel Moder, Paul Mescal, Zendaya, Tom Allen, Jamie Dornan, Emma D'Arcy and Olivia Cooke.

Many former tennis players were also in attendance, including Ken Rosewall, Stefan Edberg, Lleyton Hewitt, Chris Evert, Rod Laver, Stan Smith, Jan Kodeš, and Andre Agassi.

Prince and Princess Michael of Kent were also present, along with a number of other British royal family members.