Alcaraz and Djokovic to Clash Again in Wimbledon Men’s Final

LONDON (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz just turned 21 a couple of months ago, but he’s already feeling like he’s been there, and done that with Grand Slam success.

‘Getting closer to another Wimbledon win and his fourth major title overall, Alcaraz bounced back from a rough start on Friday to defeat Daniil Medvedev 6-7 (1), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 in the semifinals at Centre Court.

Alcaraz Biography

Name	Alcaraz
Age	21 years
Net Worth	$60 million
Country	Spanish

I don’t feel like a newcomer anymore. I know what to expect before the final. I’ve been here before,” Alcaraz said. “I’ll aim to replicate what worked last year and improve.

This is the first time in consecutive Wimbledon finals since Djokovic defeated Roger Federer in 2014 and 2015 that the same two men will face off again.

He’s a complete player, no doubt,” Djokovic said of Alcaraz, who won the 2023 final in five sets. “I’ll need to bring my A-game to beat him.

“Djokovic, who hadn’t made it to any final this season and underwent knee surgery in June for a torn meniscus in his right knee, will be competing for his eighth title at the All England Club. This would equal Federer’s record for the most titles won by a man and bring him within one of Martina Navratilova’s record of nine titles. It would also make the 37-year-old Serbian the first player in tennis history to reach a total of 25 Grand Slam titles in his career.

I know my game plan,” Alcaraz said. “I’m sure he knows what he needs to do to beat me too.

In Djokovic’s semifinal, as he missed his first three match points, fans wanting a longer match started chanting “Lo-ren-zo!” During a point, someone shouted out, which annoyed Djokovic. Later, he mockingly wiped away fake tears after Musetti couldn’t capitalize on a break chance in the final game.

I’m not settling here,” Djokovic said. “I hope to lift that trophy.

Musetti mentioned that Djokovic’s knee, despite being covered by a gray sleeve, didn’t seem to be causing him any trouble.

“He demonstrated that he’s in excellent condition, both in terms of his tennis skills and his physical fitness,” said Musetti, who was making his first appearance in a major semifinal.

After a mediocre start against Medvedev, Alcaraz returned to his dynamic, aggressive, and crowd-pleasing form. He’s already made history as the first teenager to be ranked No. 1 in the ATP and the youngest man to win major titles on grass, clay, and hard courts.

The Spaniard is just one win away from joining an elite group of men, including Boris Becker and Bjorn Borg, who have won multiple championships at the All England Club before the age of 22 since the Open era began in 1968.

Djokovic said, “We’ll definitely be seeing a lot more of him in the future. He’s going to win a bunch more Grand Slams.”

On a cloudy afternoon, the No. 3-seeded Alcaraz had a mix of good and bad moments in his match against No. 5 Medvedev, a 28-year-old from Russia.

“I was super nervous at the beginning,” Alcaraz said. He was totally controlling the match.

Medvedev quickly took a 5-2 lead, but then started having problems with both his game and his temper.

Alcaraz broke serve to make it 5-4 with a drop shot. Chair umpire Eva Asderaki correctly ruled, as shown on TV replays, that the ball had bounced twice before Medvedev hit it with his racket. Medvedev expressed his frustration, and Asderaki, after coming down from her chair to discuss with tournament referee Denise Parnell during the next break, gave Medvedev a warning for unsportsmanlike behavior.

Conclusion

Alcaraz and Djokovic will battle once more in the Wimbledon Men’s Final, showcasing their tennis prowess on the grand stage. It’s a highly anticipated rematch that promises thrilling rallies and intense competition. Tennis enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly awaiting this clash between the rising star and the seasoned champion.

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