We’re in for a rematch of final 12 months’s Wimbledon ultimate after Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic booked their spots in Sunday’s showpiece on the All England Membership.
First on centre courtroom was the Spaniard, who overcame a ropey begin to defeat Daniil Medvedev 6-7(1), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 of their rematch from final 12 months’s semi-final.
Novak Djokovic hadn’t performed since Monday when he took aside Holger Rune and he equally dispatched Lorenzo Musetti, coming by way of 6-4, 7-6(2), 6-4.
Under is a recap, match stats and highlights of each semi-finals.
Day Twelve Wimbledon 2024 Semi-Closing Outcomes
Winner
Loser
Scoreline
Carlos Alcaraz (3)
Daniil Medvedev (5)
6-7(1), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4
Novak Djokovic (1)
Lorenzo Musetti (25)
6-4, 7-6(2), 6-4
Alcaraz Advances with Masterful Medvedev Victory
Carlos Alcaraz is effectively poised to defend his Wimbledon crown after a decided victory over Daniil Medvedev on Friday.
The 21-year-old Spaniard overcame a shaky begin to safe a 6-7(1), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 win to ebook his spot in Sunday’s ultimate.
Alcaraz struggled within the opening set and managed to search out his rhythm and elevate his recreation to seal a two-hour, 55-minute triumph on Centre Court docket.
This win marks Alcaraz’s second consecutive Wimbledon semi-final victory over Medvedev. He’ll face Djokovic in a rematch of final 12 months’s ultimate, and the Channel Slam can also be a chance after his French Open win.
Within the semi-final match, Alcaraz began poorly. A lot of the speak was, albeit wrongly, about his low first-serve proportion being the rationale, but that statistic shouldn’t be correlated to profitable tennis matches.
As a substitute, his forehand gave him issues, particularly when he was pushed wider into that forehand nook.
Medvedev took benefit of the errors, and regardless of failing to serve out the set, he performed a convincing tiebreak to seize the primary set.
Nevertheless, regardless of the lead, I by no means felt like Medvedev was enjoying that effectively himself.
Sure, he was stable, nevertheless it was the truth that his recreation doesn’t fluctuate like Alcaraz’s can, so he’ll all the time mop up if you happen to leak too many errors.
Even after dropping the primary set, the match had the sensation that if Carlos may tidy up his recreation, he can be stronger in too many areas to lose. It’s only actually defence the place Medvedev is arguably stronger, nevertheless it’s arduous to win matches on grass like that towards robust offensive gamers.
And that’s the way it performed out. Within the second set, Alcaraz began to search out his vary, particularly on his working forehand, the place his footwork seemed sharper. He shortly levelled the match. From there, his confidence grew, and his all-court recreation got here to the fore as he performed with extra freedom.
I’m actually glad about my efficiency immediately. I began actually nervously. He was dominating the match, enjoying nice tennis together with his serve and his return recreation. It was troublesome for me however I attempted to push out the nerves initially of the second set. It was actually useful to be up 3-1 and after that I may play my very own recreation and benefit from the match a little bit bit extra. I attempted to hit nice photographs, I moved effectively, so on the whole I feel I performed a fairly good match. I attempted to do various things. I attempted to not play lengthy rallies and tried to go to the online as a lot as I may, and tried to not play his recreation. Clearly, there have been a couple of factors with actually lengthy rallies, however I attempted to play my very own recreation, not go previous 10 or 12 photographs within the factors. It was troublesome to interrupt the wall. Alcaraz on his win over Medvedev.
Robust, powerful match. Carlos performed effectively. I really feel just like the plan I got here up with was working not so dangerous. The match was a lot nearer than final 12 months, however he’s powerful to play. I felt like I used to be serving good, undoubtedly not worse than the opposite matches. Solely 5 aces. He appeared to the touch virtually each ball on the courtroom, working effectively. I made some good factors. I may have completed some, possibly on the internet, however I didn’t handle to do it. Medvedev on how he noticed the match.
Match Stats
Daniil Medvedev
Carlos Alcaraz
Aces
5
6
Double Faults
6
2
1st Serve Share
69%
57%
1st Serve Factors Received
66% (59/90)
73% (47/64)
2nd Serve Factors Received
54% (22/41)
61% (30/49)
Break Factors Saved
60% (9/15)
0% (0/3)
1st Return Factors Received
27% (17/64)
34% (31/90)
2nd Return Factors Received
39% (19/49)
46% (19/41)
Break Factors Transformed
100% (3/3)
40% (6/15)
Winners
31
55
Unforced Errors
24
37
Internet Factors Received
63% (35/56)
72% (38/53)
Max Factors In Row
8
7
Service Factors Received
62% (81/131)
68% (77/113)
Return Factors Received
32% (36/113)
38% (50/131)
Complete Factors Received
48% (117/244)
52% (127/244)
Max Video games In Row
2
3
Service Video games Received
70% (14/20)
86% (18/21)
Return Video games Received
14% (3/21)
30% (6/20)
Complete Video games Received
41% (17/41)
59% (24/41)
Highlights
Djokovic Dispatches Decided Musetti
Novak Djokovic is on the point of equalling Roger Federer’s eight Wimbledon titles, having defeated Lorenzo Musetti 6-4, 7-6(2), 6-4.
Djokovic showcased his trademark consistency but additionally his capability to take the ball early and transfer ahead to assist shorten factors. I used to be notably impressed with among the volleys he executed.
Whereas a relative weak spot a couple of years again, he’s improved immensely in that space. So, whereas he’s not a ‘pure,’ he’s bought some good really feel up there and received 77% (43/56) of internet factors over three units.
Djokovic took early management within the opening set, breaking twice earlier than establishing a lead. Within the second, Musetti, who’s had a extremely spectacular grasscourt season, pushed arduous, utilizing his slice backhand backed up by booming forehands to maintain it aggressive.
Nevertheless, Djokovic doesn’t wrestle with the slice ball as a lot as many different gamers. Maybe dealing with the Federer slice for nearly 15 years helped him become familiar with it. His knee additionally confirmed no points when getting tremendous low on the backhand and on worn grass courts; his motion seems to be sound.
From Musetti’s aspect, he should surprise how he performed so effectively however misplaced in straight units. In and amongst a few of his flashy photographs, there have been possibilities to get again into it when he received 6 factors in a row from 4-5 0-40. A break there might need modified the complexion of the match, however Djokovic stored his composure, and even when down 0-30 and strain constructing, he was unflappable.
There was loads of doubt. Coming to London about eight days earlier than the event began I didn’t know whether or not I might play the event or not. I used to be maintaining every part open till the day of the draw. I performed a few practise units with prime gamers and an exhibition match which proved to me I used to be in a ok state to be not simply a part of Wimbledon however to go deep. I mentioned earlier than the event that if I didn’t assume I had an opportunity of going deep within the event, I most likely wouldn’t be enjoying. The mentality is there, ever current and I’m simply more than happy and grateful to all of the workforce members for serving to me. Djokokvic deciding to play Wimbledon.
Match Stats
Lorenzo Musetti
Novak Djokovic
Aces
2
6
Double Faults
1
4
1st Serve Share
74%
67%
1st Serve Factors Received
61% (50/82)
75% (52/69)
2nd Serve Factors Received
41% (12/29)
44% (15/34)
Break Factors Saved
69% (9/13)
50% (2/4)
1st Return Factors Received
25% (17/69)
39% (32/82)
2nd Return Factors Received
56% (19/34)
59% (17/29)
Break Factors Transformed
50% (2/4)
31% (4/13)
Winners
34
34
Unforced Errors
22
31
Internet Factors Received
61% (14/23)
77% (43/56)
Max Factors In Row
7
7
Service Factors Received
56% (62/111)
65% (67/103)
Return Factors Received
35% (36/103)
44% (49/111)
Complete Factors Received
46% (98/214)
54% (116/214)
Max Video games In Row
2
3
Service Video games Received
75% (12/16)
88% (14/16)
Return Video games Received
13% (2/16)
25% (4/16)
Complete Video games Received
44% (14/32)
56% (18/32)
Highlights
Wimbledon 2024 Closing
Carlos Alcaraz (3) vs Novak Djokovic (2)
