Wimbledon 2024 was exactly 12 months after the 2023 edition. There have been many players who have raised their game so that they can play in the biggest Grand Slam Final of the year. Players like Jannik Sinner, Holgar Rune and Taylor Fritz have raised their standards. Before entering the tournament Novak Djokovic was not sure whether he would play at Wimbledon because of a knee injury. Carlos Alcaraz has had his game scouted in the past year. However exactly 12 months after that epic Final in 2023, it will be the same two men vying for the Wimbledon Championship.
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz has become the modern day great tennis rivalry. One is beloved in Carlos Alcaraz and fans see Rafael Nadal In him. And Novak Djokovic is the Darth Vader of Tennis. The journeys to get here have been challenging. Let’s look at their journeys and predict the match:
Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic arrived at Wimbledon 2024 with an 18-6 record. This means he won 18 Matches and lost 6. He has not yet won a Grand Slam in 2024. Novak Djokovic is made of a different character as he was not even 80% fit to play but he was better than everyone. He had his war through the Round of 16 where he faced number 15 Holgar Rune. This was supposed to be the first tough match for Novak but instead this was a masterclass by the Serb who won the match 6-3,6-4 and 6-2. After the match he had a legendary post match interview where he called out those who were disrespecting him. Alex De Minaur was unfortunately injured and this resulted in Novak Djokovic reaching the semi final. He took on Lorenzo Musetti and he beat him in a good match with the score being 6-4, 7-6 and 6-4.
Carlos Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz was having yet another incredible year as a tennis player. He has a record of 26-6 this year and he has won the French Open. He will be looking to win his second Wimbledon Title in a row. In the 3rd round he had his toughest match as he was made to go 5 sets. Francis Tiafoe of the USA was at his best. The score of the match was 5-7, 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 and 6-2. In the Round of 16, he faced Ugo Humbert and this was a 4 set match where Carlos Alcaraz won by 6-3,6-4,1-6 and 7-5. Carlos Alcaraz beat Tommy Paul in the Quarter Final. Then in the semi final he took on Daniil Medvedev and this was an epic match. It was 6-7, 6-3, 6-4 and 6-4. Carlos Alcaraz could have a memorable Sunday.
Head to Head
Novak Djokovic leads the Head to Head record in this great rivalry as he leads 3-2. Novak Djokovic won the semi final of the ATP Finals in 2023.
Match Prediction
This year it is Carlos Alcaraz who is the favorite to win the match. This is because firstly he is 100% fit and has no injury. He is almost 15 years younger and Novak Djokovic will feel the effects of the knee injury at some point. This will be yet another 5 setter and Carlos Alcaraz should win his second consecutive Wimbledon Championship.
