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Carlos Alcaraz to Face Novak Djokovic in Wimbledon 2024 Final for Historic Showdown
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz of Spain is set to clash with legendary Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the highly anticipated men’s singles final at the prestigious All England Club in London on Sunday.
The Wimbledon 2024 final, featuring Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic, is scheduled to commence at 11:00 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) and will be broadcast live.
Currently ranked third in the world, Carlos Alcaraz has the opportunity to secure his fourth Grand Slam title and create history by clinching back-to-back Wimbledon titles, following his recent victory at the French Open.
In an impressive performance in the Wimbledon semi-finals, Alcaraz staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the fifth seed Daniil Medvedev in four sets, showcasing his resilience and determination on Centre Court.
A victory for Alcaraz on Sunday would make him the first Spanish player in the Open Era to achieve consecutive Wimbledon singles titles, having emerged victorious against Djokovic in last year’s final.
On the path to the final, Alcaraz faced tough challenges, including dropping the first set against the 12th seed Tommy Paul in the quarter-finals and being pushed to five sets by Frances Tiafoe in the third round.
World No. 2, Novak Djokovic, a seasoned campaigner at Wimbledon, is poised to compete in his 10th Grand Slam final at the historic All England Club, bolstering his formidable legacy in the sport.
Djokovic’s journey to the final included a walkover in the quarter-finals due to an injury to Alex de Minaur, followed by a straight-sets victory over Lorenzo Musetti in the semis.
With an eighth Wimbledon title within reach, Djokovic aims to equal the record set by Roger Federer and claim his 25th career Grand Slam title, surpassing the legendary Margaret Court.
The matchup between Alcaraz and Djokovic promises to be riveting, with the head-to-head record currently favoring the Serbian 3-2, setting the stage for a gripping showdown reminiscent of their epic 2023 Wimbledon final.
Viewers in Australia can catch the live action of the Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic Wimbledon 2024 men’s singles final on Nine Network and Stan Sport at 11:00 PM AEST.