Carlos Alcaraz, the 21-year-old Spanish phenomenon, hopes for a “perfect Sunday”. The defending champion takes on seven-time title winner Novak Djokovic in a re-match of last year’s Wimbledon men’s final in the afternoon with his opponent insisting “history is on the line”. And Spain’s footballers play England in the 2024 Euro final in Berlin in…
In the second men’s semifinal, on Centre Court, under an overcast sky, 22-year-old Lorenzo Musetti tried everything to unravel 37-year-old Novak Djokovic, but to no avail. The Serbian defeated the Italian in straight sets, 6-4, 7-6(2), 6-4, to reach his tenth Wimbledon final. The Italian, who was in his first Grand Slam semifinal, has excellent feel. “He’s an…
Carlos Alcaraz will face Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon Championships final once more, but this time, he knows what he has to do to win. Last year’s Wimbledon final went Alcaraz’s way, but the Spaniard didn’t know what he had to do to beat Djokovic. He solved problems in real time and won the match,…
It will be hard to beat last season’s Wimbledon final, but the same two players have will have a chance to put on a similarly breathtaking show. For a second straight year at the All-England Club, it’s Carlos Alcaraz vs. Novak Djokovic in the championship match. Alcaraz triumphed 1-6, 7-6(6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 last summer…
BY JAMES BECK Carlos Alcaraz seemed to be on his own against a vastly improved Daniil Medvedev. The defending Wimbledon champion appeared to be out of tricks. And Medvedev sensed it. Alcaraz still scored a 6-7 (1), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 victory over Medvedev. It may look rather easy on paper, but there was nothing easy…
Carlos Alcaraz will be Novak Djokovic‘s opponent in the 2024 Wimbledon Championships final, and the Serbian has called him one of the greatest 21-year-olds tennis has ever seen. The young Spaniard is a special player; there is no denying that. At age 21, he’s already up to three Grand Slam trophies and has a chance…
Novak Djokovic has had a few signature win celebrations over the years, but his latest, which he started using at the 2024 Wimbledon Championships, might be his favorite. The Serbian generally isn’t one of those players who celebrates winning matches in a big way, but that’s normal for someone who has won 1110 matches in…
Novak Djokovic advanced to the 2024 Wimbledon Championships final, where he will face Carlos Alcaraz, determined to go beyond just reaching the final. Djokovic impressively made it to the Wimbledon final despite concerns about his knee following recent surgery. His strong performance in the later rounds, including victories over opponents like Lorenzo Musetti, secured his…
Novak Djokovic cruised into his 10th Wimbledon final despite the valiant efforts of his opponent, Lorenzo Musetti who was making his debut in a major semi-final. I am satisfied and pleased, but I don’t want to stop here – hopefully I’ll get my hands on the trophy (again). Novak Djokovic It was also the Serbian’s…
Getty Images It will be Carlos Alcaraz vs. Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final. Again. Twelve months after Alcaraz took down Djokovic in a five-set thriller to lift the trophy at the All-England Club, they will once again battle for the title following respective semifinal victories on Friday. Alcaraz overcame Daniil Medvedev 6-7(1), 6-3, 6-4,…
