Carlos Alcaraz details negative aspects of fame after Novak Djokovic Wimbledon win

Alcaraz was too strong for Novak Djokovic in the final, overcoming the Serb over five sets to cement his status as one of tennis' rising stars.

But while he's loving life in the spotlight, the 20-year-old also admitted there were some negative aspects of fame as well.

"It has its good and not so good things," he told El Pais.

"In some respects, I miss being able to do certain things.

"I miss doing some of the things that normal 20-year-olds do, but that’s short-lived.

"Everyone wants to live their dream and I am fortunate to be able to live it and achieve it."

Sporting Spaniards have been full of praise for Alcaraz ever since he beat Djokovic and ended the 36-year-old's winning run in London.

The Serb had won the last four Wimbledon men's titles before being rocked by his young rival.

Rafael Nadal texted Alcaraz to congratulate him, as well as Formula One star Fernando Alonso.

And Alcaraz has admitted he's been blown away by all the support and praise that's come his way.

"To be surrounded by great legends of Spanish sport and sport in general, from all fields. To be able to chat with them. It was something I couldn’t imagine, somehow," continued the youngster.

"When they tell you they admire you, you don’t believe it, so it has its good things and not so good things."

In a separate interview, Alcaraz shed light on texts he received from Nadal both before and after his victory over Djokovic.

"Yes, yes, he sent me a message," he said.

"First he sent it to wish me luck for the final and I appreciate it.

"That someone like him, an idol of my childhood and who continues to be so, sends you strength and luck for the most important moment of your life is something to admire."

He added: "Rafa's, whenever he congratulates you, Rafa makes you especially excited because in the end he is your idol.

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"I was also congratulated by Fernando Alonso, who is someone I admire.

"Will Smith surprised me that he congratulated me. My friend Jimmy Butler... There have been a lot of messages that have made me excited.

"I don't want to leave anyone because there have been many sports legends, artists... I saw that Sebastian Yatra dedicated a song to me and said 'this is for you'. That all these people congratulate you is exciting.

"It is a dream come true for me. Even if I lost, I would have been proud of myself.

"To be able to play in these stages of these occasions - as a boy of 20 years old - is really fast. I'm really proud of myself."