Spaniard Alcaras, who beat Medvedev, will meet Serbian champion Novak Djokovic in the final match at Wimbledon, the third of the four major tennis tournaments, and Djokovic reached it for the ninth time in his rich career, after Friday’s victory over young Italian Yannick Siner in three clean sets 6-3 6-4 and 7-6 (7-4).
Young Spaniard Carlos Alcaras, ranked first in the world, set a fiery date in the final of the English Wimbledon Championship, the third of the four Grand Slams, with the seven-time defending world champion Novak Djokovic, the second in the world, after defeating Russian Daniel Medvedev III in three clean sets 6-3, 6-3, 6 on Friday. -3.
The 20-year-old is seeking to win his second title in major tournaments, after Flushing Meadows 2022. But Djokovic, who is looking to equalize the record by winning his 24th major title, will not be an easy opponent after reaching the ninth final at Wimbledon after also winning in three sets against the Italian. the guy.
Djokovic’s ‘cool’ style
On the other hand, Djokovic (36 years), who achieved a record by reaching the 35th final in the Grand Slams, presented a combative style of play and remarkable mental steadfastness, in his quest to equal the record and win his eighth title at Wimbledon, when he meets Sunday Alcaras. If crowned, Noli will equal the record held by retired Swiss Roger Federer.
By reaching the 35th final in his career, the Serbian, ranked second in the world, surpassed the American Chris Evert, but if he is crowned on Sunday, he will be on the throne of the most crowned in major tournaments, equaling the number of Australian Margaret Court (24 titles).
The son of the capital, Belgrade, was crowned this year with the major championships of Australia and France, in an attempt also to win the four major titles in one year, knowing that the other fourth championship is hosted by New York in August at Flushing Meadows.
Sinner (21 years), the eighth seed, was close to eliminating Djokovic in the quarter-finals of last year, but the latter overturned his delay by two sets, but this time, Djokovic caught the match from beginning to end.
distraction of the opponent
Djokovic won the first set easily, and after taking the lead in the second, he entered into a discussion with British referee Richard Hague, who settled a point from his score due to obstructing the opponent in the fourth game, considering that he issued a sound that distracted the Italian’s focus before the latter returned the ball.
Djokovic expressed his anger, telling the referee: “What are you doing?” Haig warned the Serb again moments later, for taking too long to hit serve, and Djokovic nodded. But he regained his balance, scoring the second set with great success.
And after saving two decisive balls in the third, Djokovic responded to the crowd supporting Sinner by launching a cynical crying movement, and the veteran player had the last laugh, with his third decisiveness through a tie-break.
He said after his victory: “The semi-finals are always intense. Maybe the result does not reflect the reality of the field. It was very close. He (Sener) has proven that he is among the most outstanding players of the new generation and among the best in the world.”
Regarding the referee stripping him of a point, Djokovic added, “The scream almost changed the course of the match. I felt angry after this decision, but I managed to control myself. It may be the first time it happens to me. I don’t usually shout for a long time. The echo may be from the roof of the court.”
Regarding his continued steadfastness in the stadiums, he added: “I feel that the 36 is the new 26. I feel motivated. This sport has given me a lot to me and my family. I will return the favor and play as much as I can.”
2023-07-14 18:33:45
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