'World watching' as Djokovic, Alcaraz clash for Wimbledon title
LONDON: Novak Djokovic says the "world of sport" will be watching when he faces Carlos Alcaraz in a Wimbledon final where history and a generational shift are at stake.
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Novak Djokovic will have his eyes set on equalling Roger Federer's record of eight Wimbledon titles when he takes on world no.1 Carlos Alcaraz in the final on Sunday. Having already won the Australian Open and French Open this year, victory on Sunday will put the 36-year-old just one major away (US Open) from completing the first men's calendar Grand Slam since 1969. On Friday, Djokovic defeated Itlay's Jannik Sinner 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) in the semi-final to reach his ninth Wimbledon final.
Carlos Alcaraz will seek help from psychologist to avoid cramping issues against Novak Djokovic in Wimbledon final
Carlos Alcaraz has said he will enlist the help of his psychologist in a bid to ensure there is no repeat of the cramping that hampered him during his loss to Novak Djokovic in semi-finals of the French Open. Alcaraz breezed past Daniil Medvedev to set up the Wimbledon final everyone had been craving against Djokovic. Ad It hands Alcaraz a chance to exact revenge for his defeat at Roland-Garros.
Exclusive: ‘Everybody knows Djokovic is the favourite’ – Carlos Alcaraz out to defy odds in Wimbledon final
Carlos Alcaraz has labelled Novak Djokovic the obvious favourite ahead of their hotly anticipated Wimbledon final at the All England Club. The Spaniard set up a showdown with the Serb after a stunning straight sets win over Daniil Medvedev in the semi-final but is well aware of the enormity of the task that awaits him as he bids for a second Grand Slam title. Ad “Everybody knows [Novak] Djokovic is the main favourite, myself as well,” Alcaraz told Mats Wilander.
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Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic Set For 'Feast' In Blockbuster Wimbledon Final
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic set up a potentially era-defining Wimbledon title showdown after cruising through their semi-finals on Friday with the Serb superstar promising a "feast" of tennis in the championship match. World number one and US Open winner Alcaraz, playing only his fourth grass-court tournament, defeated Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-3, 6-3. Djokovic, the reigning Australian Open and French Open champion, reached his ninth final at the All England Club and record 35th at the Grand Slams by seeing off Jannik Sinner 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7/4).
Ons Jabeur’s history-making efforts inspire Moroccan teen duo to dream big in tennis
A few days ago, Malak El Allami, a 16-year-old from Casablanca, became the first Moroccan girl to win a singles match at Wimbledon when she advanced to second round of the juniors draw.