Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic: Wimbledon 2024 Men’s Singles Final Showdown

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will take on Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon 2024 men’s singles final on Sunday. The match will be held at the iconic Centre Court of the All England Club and is scheduled to start at 6:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).

Match Preview

This is Alcaraz’s second appearance in a Wimbledon final, while Djokovic is a seven-time champion at Centre Court. Djokovic aims to equal Roger Federer’s record of eight Wimbledon men’s singles titles.

Path to the Final

Alcaraz faced fourth-seeded Daniil Medvedev in the semi-final. Despite losing the first set, he made a strong comeback to win 6-7, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4. Second-seeded Djokovic defeated Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets 6-4, 7-6, 6-4 to reach the final.

Previous Encounters

Alcaraz and Djokovic played a marathon final at Wimbledon last year, lasting four hours and 42 minutes, with Alcaraz emerging victorious. Djokovic has won three of their five encounters, including a win at the French Open semi-final last year.

Records and Achievements

Alcaraz, ranked third in the ATP, recently won the French Open by defeating Alexander Zverev. Djokovic, ranked second, has 24 Grand Slam titles and aims to secure his 25th, surpassing Margaret Court’s record.