Carlos Alcaraz aims to defend his Wimbledon men’s singles title against seven-time champion Novak Djokovic. The tennis showdown follows their 2023 epic, where Alcaraz triumphed after nearly five hours. Both players have claimed a grand slam since, with Alcaraz winning his third major at the French Open, and Djokovic tying Margaret Court’s record of 24 slams. The final begins at 9 a.m. E.T. on Sunday, July 14, with ESPN providing coverage.
Djokovic enters fresher, having played less and received a walkover in the quarterfinals. Despite recent knee surgery, he appears to be in top form. Alcaraz has had a challenging Wimbledon, dropping sets in all but two matches. Nonetheless, his shot-making ability and remarkable grand slam final record position him as a formidable opponent.
A win for Alcaraz would make him the sixth player to achieve the ‘Channel Slam’ by winning both Roland-Garros and Wimbledon in the same season. It would also bring joy to Spain on a significant day, with their national football team facing England in the Euro 2024 final.
