Spains's Carlos Alcaraz and Serbia's Novak Djokovic will face off in a highly anticipated Wimbledon final after both players secure convincing wins in the semi-finals. Alcaraz defeated Russia's Daniil Medvedev 6-7(1), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4, while Djokovic overcame Italian Lorenzo Musetti 6-4, 7-6(2), 6-4. This will be a repeat of the 2014 and 2015 Wimbledon finals where Djokovic came out victorious. The match is expected to be a thrilling one, especially after last year's epic clash between these two players which saw Alcaraz winning in five sets.
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz and Serbia's Novak Djokovic will face off in a highly anticipated Wimbledon final on Sunday after both players secured convincing wins in the semi-finals on Friday.
Alcaraz, the world No. 6, defeated Russia's Daniil Medvedev, the world No. 1, 6-7(1), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 in a grueling match that lasted over three hours. Djokovic, the world No. 3, overcame Italian Lorenzo Musetti 6-4, 7-6(2), 6-4 in a more straightforward match that lasted just two hours and 31 minutes.
This will be a repeat of the 2014 and 2015 Wimbledon finals where Djokovic came out victorious. In 2014, he won in straight sets, while in 2015, he survived a five-set thriller.
The match is expected to be a thrilling one, especially after last year's epic clash between these two players at the US Open, which Alcaraz won in five sets.
1. What is the head-to-head record between Alcaraz and Djokovic?
Alcaraz and Djokovic have met twice before, with each player winning once. Alcaraz won their first encounter at the Madrid Open in 2022, while Djokovic won their second meeting at the Italian Open in 2022.
2. What is the prize money for the winner of Wimbledon?
The winner of Wimbledon will receive £2 million, while the runner-up will receive £1 million.
3. When is the Wimbledon final?
The Wimbledon final will be played on Sunday, July 10, at 14:00 BST.
4. What is the weather forecast for the Wimbledon final?
The weather forecast for the Wimbledon final is mostly sunny with a high of 24 degrees Celsius.
5. Where can I watch the Wimbledon final?
The Wimbledon final will be broadcast live on BBC One in the UK and on ESPN in the US.
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