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Wimbledon final preview: Alcaraz takes on Djokovic again!

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Wimbledon final preview: Alcaraz takes on Djokovic again!

In a highly anticipated revenge match, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will face each other in the Wimbledon final for the second year in a row.

This year’s showdown follows thrilling semi-final victories that saw Djokovic convincingly beat world number 25 Lorenzo Musetti in three sets and Alcaraz defeat world number five Daniil Medvedev.

Their upcoming showdown will be the first repeat of a Wimbledon final since Djokovic’s memorable battles with Roger Federer in 2014 and 2015, with Djokovic emerging victorious on both occasions.

Last year, Alcaraz won his first Wimbledon title by defeating Djokovic, adding an extra layer of intensity and anticipation to this year’s final. Tennis fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the outcome as these two titans prepare to go all out on court once again.

Wimbledon: What you need to know

Carlos Alcaraz:

Carlos Alcaraz, currently ranked world number three in the ATP rankings, has enjoyed an impressive run to the final. Along the way, Alcaraz defeated Estonian qualifier Mark Lajal in the first round, followed by victories over Aleksandar Vukic, a five-set thriller with Francis Tiafoe, Ugo Humbert and Tommy Paul, before a convincing semi-final win over world number five Daniil Medvedev.

Alcaraz wants to win Wimbledon for the second time!
(Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

As Alcaraz prepares to take on Novak Djokovic, Sunday promises to be a monumental day for Spain in sport. In addition to Alcaraz’s highly anticipated clash with Djokovic, the Spanish national football team will face England in the final of Euro 2024, making it a potentially historic day for Spanish sports fans.

Novak Djokovic:

Novak Djokovic, currently second in the ATP rankings, is on the verge of yet another historic feat. His journey to the final is nothing short of remarkable, especially considering he underwent surgery less than a month ago after an injury forced him to withdraw from the French Open.

Despite these challenges, Djokovic showed his resilience and determination by beating Vit Kopriva, British qualifier Jacob Fearnley, Alexei Popyrin and Holger Rune, beating Alex de Minaur in the quarter-finals and then triumphing over Lorenzo Musetti in the semi-finals.

Djokovic, who has already won seven Wimbledon titles, is looking to add another to his illustrious career, and potentially equal Roger Federer’s record of eight Wimbledon championships. This final is also a significant moment, as Djokovic is looking to avenge his defeat to Alcaraz in last year’s final, adding an extra layer of motivation and drama to this highly anticipated encounter.

Djokovic loves playing at Wimbledon!
(Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

If Djokovic wins Wimbledon on Sunday, he will reach 25 Grand Slam titles. A HUGE achievement.

One on one:

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic have built an exciting rivalry, marked by several memorable matches. As they prepare to meet again in the Wimbledon final, their record stands at 3-2 in Djokovic’s favor.

One of the most exciting encounters between the two came in the 2023 Cincinnati final, often hailed as one of the greatest matches ever. Djokovic triumphed in a three-set marathon, 5-7, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (4), overcoming physical challenges and saving championship points to secure victory in nearly four hours.

Their most significant clash until this year was the 2023 final, where Alcaraz won his first Wimbledon title in a dramatic five-set battle, 1-6, 7-6(6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4. The match was notable for Alcaraz snapping Djokovic’s Grand Slam tiebreak winning streak and dominating the fifth set to secure his victory.

The rivalry also includes a deciding match at the 2023 ATP Finals, which Djokovic won 6-3, 6-2, demonstrating his tactical superiority and extending his lead in the head-to-head standings.

As these two tennis giants meet again at Wimbledon, fans can expect a new chapter in what is quickly becoming one of the most compelling rivalries in world tennis.

Other consecutive Wimbledon finals:

The final has historically featured the same players in consecutive years several times. In the Open Era, the following are notable examples:

  1. Björn Borg vs. John McEnroe: Björn Borg and John McEnroe faced each other in the 1980 and 1981 finals. Their 1980 match is particularly famous, remembered for the intense fourth-set tiebreak, which Borg won 18–16 before going on to take the match in the fifth set. The victory marked Borg’s fifth consecutive Wimbledon title. In the 1981 final, however, McEnroe turned the tide, winning in four sets and ending Borg’s Wimbledon reign.
  2. Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal met in three consecutive finals from 2006 to 2008. Federer won the first two meetings to cement his dominance on grass. However, the 2008 final is often hailed as one of the greatest matches in tennis history. Nadal won in a dramatic five-set battle that lasted nearly five hours, ending Federer’s five-year streak as Wimbledon champion.
  3. Novak Djokovic vs Roger Federer: Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer faced each other in the 2014 and 2015 finals, with Djokovic emerging victorious in both encounters. In 2014, he won a hard-fought five-set match to claim his second Wimbledon title. The following year, Djokovic defeated Federer in four sets, underlining his dominance during that period and adding to his growing list of Grand Slam titles.

By Nicky Helfgott / @NickyH3lfgott on Twitter (X)

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