Novak Djokovic To Play For Record 25th Major Title In Wimbledon Rematch Against Carlos Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic To Play For Record 25th Major Title In Wimbledon Rematch Against Carlos Alcaraz

By Adam Zagoria

Jul 12, 2024 04:06 PM

If Novak Djokovic is able to win another times, Novak Djokovic can change the number. 24 on his shoes will be changed to 25.

To accomplish this goal and defeat Margaret Court with a record 25th major title, and the unstoppable 8th Wimbledon victory, Djokovic will have to get revenge on Carlos Alcaraz in the final on Sunday. Wimbledon final.

The year Alcaraz defeat Djokovic Serb in an exciting five-set final that defeated Djokovic’s chances to participate in the chance to win the Calendar Grand Slam, the two players will face off again to decide who will win the winner. Alcaraz 21-year-old has a advantage of 3-2 against Djokovic 37. Djokovic.

The No. 2 Djokovic took on the No. 3 Alcaraz to the final, winning by a dazzling 7-6(2) 7-6(2), the score was 6-4 7-6(2) and a 6-4 defeat of no. 25 Lorenzo Musetti, who was playing for the first time in an Grand Slam semifinal. Djokovic is in the final 37 position at the start of his tennis career for only the second time. Grand Slam final and 10th Wimbledon final. Roger Federer leads with 12 — despite having had a meniscus operation just one month prior, which forced him to miss this year’s final at Roland Garros quarterfinal.

Three-time major champion Alcaraz won the no. Five Daniil Medvedev, playing only four games in the semifinals’ opening round, taking an unprecedented 13th Wimbledon victory, as well as his 13th straight major win.

“I’m obviously very, very satisfied, very pleased and happy to be in another finals, but I don’t want to stop here,” Djokovic declared on the court. “Hopefully I’ll be able to have the award on the Sunday. “

When asked whether he had any doubts following his knee procedure, he said:

“There were plenty of uncertainty. As I traveled to London eight days before the time that the tournament started. I was unsure whether I’d be a participant at all and if I would even be able to participate. I put everything on the table the day of draw arrived. I participated in a couple of practice sets with top players aswell with exhibition matches. This confirmed that I’m in good enough shape to to play in a deep. I made myself aware before the tournament that if I thought I wouldn’t get the chance to play in an intense tournament, I’d likely never be playing. This kind of mindset is never absent. I’m very happy and thankful to the players who helped me get to where I am today. “

A report indicates an “get-in” price for the men’s final of more than $10,000.

Djokovic has made it to the finals 10 times in the three main tournaments: Australian Open (10-of-10), Wimbledon (7-of-9) and the U.S. Open (4-of-10).

The Serb is expected to be rested in the final as his opponent has walked into the semi-finalsdue to a hip injury sustained by Alex De Minaur and later beat Musetti with a straight set.

The match was played against Musetti, Djokovic took the first set because of an early break and also a wealth of experience in playing important semi-finals.

After trailing by 1-3 in the second set, Djokovic won 12 points of 16 he required to take the lead at 4-3.

Musetti helped save a set point with a shrewd base play that forced an end-of-set tiebreak. Djokovic won an 8-1 lead during breaks. He smashed the break by using an forehand, and then an explosive hit across the court.

Djokovic was awarded with an opening break in the third period to give the advantage of 2 to 1.

Musetti beat a deficit of 3-5 during the 3rd set to hold serving and move to 5-4.

Djokovic took the win by scoring the fourth point of the match following Musetti made a backhand that was long.

In the days leading up for his match against Alcaraz, Djokovic said:

“Carlos Alcaraz is one of the winners of many Grand Slams … possibly when I retire around 15 years. We’re not kidding! “

He added: “He’s deservedly one of the most talented 21-year-old athletes that we’ve ever seen in tennis. ….He was the one who defeated myself at the Wimbledon Finals in the year 2000, with an exciting five-set. I’m expecting nothing other than that, huge fight on court. He’s as complete a player as you can imagine. It’s going to be my absolute best to beat him on this Sunday. “