Hours earlier than dealing with one another within the blockbuster Wimbledon closing, world primary Carlos Alcaraz mentioned that it will be extra particular to play in opposition to seven-time champion Novak Djokovic.
A day earlier, Djokovic defeated Italian Jannik Sinner 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) and reached his ninth Wimbledon closing. He reached file 35th on the Grand Slams, organising a possible blockbuster championship showdown with Alcaraz. Alternatively, Alcaraz dominated the semi-final 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.
Speaking to journalists forward of the ultimate, Alcaraz mentioned, “I feel it’s extra particular to play in opposition to a legend from our sport. If I win, it will be superb for me — not solely to win a Wimbledon title however to do it in opposition to Novak it will be tremendous particular.”
“Novak has no weak point, so it’s going to be actually robust to search out the way in which to be a hazard for him,” AFP reported quoting him.
He maintained that it will most likely be the perfect second of his life. For Novak it’s yet another day, yet another second, mentioned Alcaraz.
“It’s an final showdown. Every thing comes down to 1 match. All eyes of the tennis and the sports activities world shall be directed on this closing. It’s most likely probably the most watched tennis match globally,” he added.
Djokovic, nonetheless, mentioned, “Kudos to him. Superb participant. Nice man additionally off the courtroom. He carries himself very, very properly. He respects the historical past of the game, respects everybody. No unhealthy phrases about him in any respect.”
The seven-time champion mentioned, “He’s in nice form. He’s very motivated. He’s younger. He’s hungry. I’m hungry, too, so let’s have a feast.”
“So it’s going to be robust simply since you play a man who barely loses right here,” he added.
Daniil Medvedev, defeated by Alcaraz within the semi-finals, on the problem of dealing with Djokovic at Wimbledon the place he’s on a 34-match successful run and has not misplaced on Centre Court docket since 2013.
“In case you assume how huge he’s, you battle.”
Jannik Sinner, defeated by Djokovic within the semi-finals. warning Alcaraz to dam out the Serb’s Grand Slam file.
“He’s the perfect 20-year-old I’ve ever seen in my life. He has every thing — unbelievable recreation, unbelievable athlete, nice character. He’s higher than Federer at that age, higher than all of them.”