Novak Djokovic is gearing up to face Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon men’s singles final where history will be on the line. Djokovic has the chance to equal Roger Federer’s eight men’s Wimbledon titles and secure his record 25th Grand Slam singles triumph with a win on Sunday. The Serb, who recently had knee surgery, is currently tied with Australian Margaret Court on the all-time list with 24 singles majors. Djokovic mentioned that while this serves as great motivation, there is also pressure and expectation.
The much-anticipated final is a rematch of last year’s final where Alcaraz emerged victorious after a five-set thriller that lasted over four hours. The final is scheduled to start at 14:00 BST and will be broadcast live on various platforms. Djokovic, who has faced some challenges with the Wimbledon crowd this year, is looking to put on a great show and reclaim the title.
Djokovic has had a somewhat slow start to 2024, not winning any titles yet and this Wimbledon final will be his first since the ATP Finals in November. Despite the challenges, he has shown good form at SW19, playing dominant tennis and dropping just two sets in six matches. Djokovic expressed that he wasn’t certain about participating in the tournament until a few days before due to his recent knee surgery.
On the other side, Alcaraz, the young and talented three-time major champion, is looking to maintain his unbeaten record in Grand Slam finals. Alcaraz, who won his first French Open title recently, could become the youngest man to win both Wimbledon and Roland Garros in the same year. The Spaniard is focused on his game and not letting distractions like football matches affect his performance.
In addition to the men’s singles final, Britain’s Alfie Hewett is set to compete in the wheelchair men’s singles final, aiming to complete a career Grand Slam. Hewett, who has won numerous Grand Slam titles, will face Spanish fourth seed Martin de la Puente. The Briton has come close to Wimbledon singles glory before and will also partner with Gordon Reid in the doubles final.
As the Wimbledon men’s singles final approaches, fans and tennis enthusiasts are eagerly waiting to see if Djokovic can secure his place in history or if Alcaraz will continue his impressive streak in Grand Slam finals. The stage is set for an exciting and memorable final showdown at the prestigious Wimbledon Championships.