Former world number one tennis player Boris Becker has recently clarified that he never passed any comments about Novak Djokovic accepting Carlos Alcaraz’s superiority after the recently concluded Wimbledon 2024 final. Becker made this clarification after Roger Federer’s former coach Ivan Ljubicic claimed that the German had told him in private about the same. After facing immense criticism, Becker ultimately had to prove his innocence on social media, much to the relief of his fans.
Novak Djokovic secured a spot in the Olympic final, where he will face off against rising star Carlos Alcaraz in a highly-anticipated showdown for the gold. This will be Djokovic's first appearance in an Olympic final and he is determined to add to his already impressive collection of 24 Grand Slams. Alcaraz, who became the youngest men's finalist in the Olympics since 1988, is riding high on momentum after defeating Djokovic at the Wimbledon final just three weeks ago. Tennis fans are eagerly anticipating the clash between these two talented players at Roland Garros on Sunday.
British tennis star Andy Murray has declared that he will retire after the 2024 Paris Olympics, making it his final tennis tournament. This comes after an emotional farewell at Wimbledon and his confirmation to participate in the doubles with his brother Jamie. With three major titles and a history of injury setbacks, this farewell marks an end to a remarkable career for Murray. Tennis fans can stay up-to-date with the live scores of ATP and WTA Tours on our page.
The Wimbledon men's singles final will feature a showdown between defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and second seed Novak Djokovic. While Alcaraz entered the tournament as the title favorite after his French Open win, few expected Djokovic to make it far after a recent knee injury. However, the 37-year-old has defied the odds and is seeking a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title, leaving fans eagerly anticipating another thrilling match between the two. Alcaraz has the chance to make history as well, as a successful defense would make him only the second player in the professional era to win his first four major finals.
As the Wimbledon 2024 Championships Finals approach, tennis fans can stay updated with all the action of the Men's and Women's Finals through live coverage on BBC. From wheelchair finals to the men's final between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz, Clare Balding will guide viewers through the matches on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Catch highlights on Today at Wimbledon on BBC Two and iPlayer with Qasa Alom's analysis of the day's events. Get your strawberries and cream ready for a thrilling weekend of Wimbledon matches.
Czech Republic's Barbora Krejcikova put up an incredible performance to recover from a shaky second set and beat Italy's Jasmine Paolini in the final to win her first-ever Wimbledon women's singles title. This is the second Grand Slam title for Krejcikova, who had won the French Open title earlier this year. With this win, she joins the likes of Martina Navratilova, Petra Kvitova, Jana Novotna, and Marketa Vondrousova as Czech players to win the prestigious Wimbledon title.
Italian tennis player Jasmine Paolini, who has had an unbelievable rise, will play for the coveted Wimbledon title on Saturday against Barbora Krejcikova. The 28-year-old defeated Donna Vekic in a gripping semi-final match that lasted for almost three hours. Paolini is not only the first Italian woman to reach Wimbledon's final, but she is also aiming to become the first Italian to win the Grand Slam title on grass. In the other semi-final, Czech player Krejcikova shocked everyone with her win over the 2022 champion.
With unwavering focus and composure, Carlos Alcaraz secured his spot in the Wimbledon finals after defeating Daniil Medvedev. However, his post-match interview stirred controversy as he expressed excitement for a potential Spanish double win at both Wimbledon and the Euros. Despite being booed by the crowd, Alcaraz defused the situation with a grin and a humble clarification. As he prepares to face the fierce counterpuncher, Medvedev, in the finals, all eyes are on Alcaraz to see if he can continue his impressive performance and secure the championship title.
21-year-old Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz is on the brink of securing his second successive Wimbledon title after defeating fifth seed Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals. He now faces a rematch against seven-time champion Novak Djokovic on Sunday, just hours before his home country Spain takes on England in the Euro 2024 final. Alcaraz, a proud Real Madrid fan, has been in contact with the Spanish players during the tournament and hopes to kick off a golden day for Spain by lifting the prestigious Wimbledon trophy.
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.