The Wimbledon’s men’s semi-finals have arrived, as Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz edge closer to a rematch of last year’s final – an instant classic.
Alcaraz triumphed over five intense sets last summer to collect his first trophy in SW19 and his second grand slam overall, and the 21-year-old has since claimed the French Open crown. Meanwhile, Djokovic bounced back by winning his fourth US Open title, and he can tie Roger Federer with a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon trophy if he goes the distance this week.
But standing in each man’s way are Lorenzo Musetti and Daniil Medvedev. Djokovic, 37, will play Italy’s Musetti, 22, who won a thrilling quarter-final against Taylor Fritz, after Djokovic received a walkover when Alex de Minaur sustained an injury. Therefore, today is Djokovic’s first time on court since he lashed out at fans for “booing” him in the fourth round.
Across the draw, Alcaraz will look to repeat his semi-final win against Medvedev from 12 months ago, when the Spaniard left the Russian, 28, outclassed and in awe.
Follow all the latest scores and match updates from Wimbledon below:
Wimbledon women’s final set
It was an incredible day in the women’s semi-finals yesterday, as both matches went to three sets for the first time in 20 years. Jasmine Paolini will face Barbora Krejcikova in Saturday’s final, in a match that will produce a new Wimbledon champion and the eighth different winner in eight years.
Jamie Braidwood12 July 2024 08:51
When is Novak Djokovic playing Wimbledon semi-final against Lorenzo Musetti?
The Italian has played Djokovic six times, winning just once and was beaten from two sets to one in the French Open third round last month.
Djokovic is playing in a record-extending 49th grand slam final and the winner will take on either Carlos Alcaraz or Daniil Medvedev in Sunday’s final.
Jamie Braidwood12 July 2024 08:48
When is Carlos Alcaraz playing Wimbledon semi-final against Daniil Medvedev?
The Spaniard defeated Medvedev in straight sets in last year’s semi-finals before going on to beat Novak Djokovic in an epic men’s final.
It was a one-sided contest as Alcaraz ruthlessly exploited Medvedev’s deep return position, but the fifth seed was impressive in beating Jannik Sinner in the quarter-finals.
“He was a little bit on fire. You could see it by the score,” Medvedev said about his opponent. “That’s where it’s tough to play against him because you know whatever shot you hit, he can hit a winner.”
Jamie Braidwood12 July 2024 08:46
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Alcaraz faces fifth seed Daniil Medvedev as the 21-year-old Spaniard continues his title defence. The reigning champion defeated Medvedev in straight-sets at this stage last year in a one-sided semi-final, but the Russian was in impressive form in stunning World No 1 Jannik Sinner in the previous round.
Elsewhere, Britain’s Alfie Hewitt will aim to reach the men’s wheelchair singles final against third seed Gustavo Fernandez, with Hewitt then in action alongside Gordon Reid in the men’s wheelchair doubles semi-final against Dutch pair Tom Egberin and Maikel Scheffers.
Jamie Braidwood12 July 2024 08:45
