Wimbledon day 14: Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic face off again

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz takes on seven-time winner Novak Djokovic in a mouthwatering rematch of last year’s Wimbledon final.

Spaniard Alcaraz dethroned Djokovic 12 months ago to deny Djokovic a record-equalling eighth singles title at the All England Club.

This time Djokovic can equal Roger Federer’s SW19 mark and surpass Margaret Court’s tally of 24 grand slam singles titles with victory on Centre Court.

Elsewhere, Alfie Hewett will aim to complete the career Grand Slam by winning on home soil and Britain also have interest in the girls’ doubles final.

Here, the PA news agency looks ahead to day 14 at Wimbledon.

Alcaraz’s success last year was a memorable Wimbledon final, with the young pretender toppling the long-reigning champion in five thrilling sets.

The 21-year-old is now looking to match a feat only Djokovic, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Bjorn Borg and Rod Laver have done in the men’s Open era by winning the French Open and Wimbledon in the same year.

“I try not to think about that I’m the defending champion,” Alcaraz said.

“I just go into every match thinking that obviously I have chances to lose. Every match, it’s a war. The opponent, they are going to put his best tennis to beat you.

“I am thinking that I have to play my best tennis if I want to keep going.”

Defeat last year ultimately cost Djokovic his first calendar Grand Slam and his form this time around is not what it was then.

The 37-year-old had not even reached a final in 2024 but he ended that streak just 37 days after having knee surgery.

“This year hasn’t been that successful for me. It’s probably the weakest results the first six months I’ve had in many years,” he added.

“At Wimbledon, historically, there have been seasons where I wasn’t