Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic to clash in blockbuster Wimbledon final | Tennis News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Setting the stage for a thrilling Wimbledon final, world number one Carlos Alcaraz secured a spot in the championship match against seven-time champion Novak Djokovic with a commanding victory over Daniil Medvedev on Friday.
Alcaraz displayed utter dominance in the semi-final, triumphing with a convincing scoreline of 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.
Now, on Sunday, he will strive to thwart Djokovic’s quest for a record-equalling eighth title at the All England Club and his 24th career major.

In his path to the final, Djokovic showcased his formidable skills by defeating Jannik Sinner with a score of 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7/4), securing his place in his ninth Wimbledon final.
The stage is set for a captivating clash between these two exceptional players.
“I believe I can beat Djokovic,” said Alcaraz, who lost to the Serb in the French Open semi-finals in June.
Alcaraz only won seven games when he suffered a straight sets loss to Medvedev at Wimbledon just two years ago.
Back then, however, he was 75 in the world while Medvedev was at number two in the rankings.

On Friday, serve dominated the opener until Alcaraz converted a break point for a 5-3 lead which he backed-up with a love service game.
Medvedev had his only break point snuffed out in the second game of the second set and US Open champion Alcaraz pounced again in the third on his way to a convincing lead.

Alcaraz was a break to the good for a 2-0 lead in the third set before four further successive breaks gave the finale a sloppy appearance.
The Spaniard, however, steadied himself, moving into his first Wimbledon final with a spectacular running forehand, his 27th winner of the match.

(With inputs from AFP)