It’s a dream final: Novak Djokovic will play against Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final on Sunday. An overview.
Novak Djokovic against Carlos Alcaraz. The record Grand Slam tournament winner (37) against the once youngest number one in tennis history (21). The number two against the number three in the world. In the Wimbledon final on Sunday (3 p.m./Prime) the encounter from last year is repeated. The most important questions and answers.
Which duels have there been between Djokovic and Alcaraz?
In the high-class Wimbledon final last year, Alcaraz won in five sets and ended Djokovic’s super series of 34 victories. The two have met five times in total, with Djokovic winning three times. The 2023 Wimbledon final is the only duel on grass so far. Djokovic won the other Grand Slam match on clay at the 2023 French Open. Alcaraz only lasted two sets in Paris, was physically very weak afterwards and ultimately had no chance.
What role does the Joker’s knee play?
The knee injury from the French Open had made it unlikely that Djokovic would compete in Wimbledon. It was a good five weeks ago that he underwent surgery. But the time was enough and the knee withstood the strain. It was “surreal” to be in the Wimbledon final for the tenth time, the Serb admitted. In a season that has been disappointing for him so far, he has reached his first final this year, just after the meniscus injury he suffered at the French Open.
What speaks for Djokovic?
The experience. It will be his 37th Grand Slam final – just one of the many records he holds. He has also improved from round to round. The Serbian tennis star saved his energy during the week because his quarter-final was cancelled due to Alex de Minaur’s injury.
His chances of expanding his Grand Slam collection are likely to become fewer in the future. His motivation is particularly high. With his eighth Wimbledon triumph, he can draw level with Roger Federer. With his 25th Grand Slam title, he can secure the all-time record ahead of Australian Margaret Court and also leave the women’s record holder behind him. “History is at stake,” said Djokovic.
What speaks for Alcaraz?
The Spaniard is still undefeated in his three Grand Slam finals. He seems to be made for the sport’s really big moments. Before his Wimbledon coup a year ago, he crowned himself US Open winner in 2022. At the French Open a month ago, he prevented Alexander Zverev from winning his first Grand Slam title.
At Wimbledon he always found a solution, even when things weren’t going well. “Carlos is different from many players. We all have our own preferences, one prefers to play defensively, one prefers to counterattack, one prefers to be super aggressive. He can do everything,” explained the defeated semi-finalist Daniil Medvedev.
What does Djokovic say?
“He is deservedly one of the greatest 21-year-olds we have ever seen in this sport. We will see a lot from him in the future, no question. He will win many more Grand Slams,” Djokovic praised his opponent. “But in the future, when I stop in about 15 years – I’m kidding, I’m kidding,” said the 37-year-old with a laugh.
What does Alcaraz say?
“I know what I have to do. I’m sure he knows what he has to do to beat me. It’s going to be a really interesting game,” said the 21-year-old. “But I’m ready to take on this challenge and I’m ready to do it well.”
What does the world ranking look like?
The world rankings remain unchanged at the top after Wimbledon, regardless of the outcome of the final. The Italian Jannik Sinner, who was knocked out in the quarterfinals due to injury, remains number one. Djokovic and Alcaraz are in second and third place ahead of Zverev from Hamburg in fourth place.
Source: Stern
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