Champion Carlos Alcaraz and seven-time winner Novak Djokovic are to duel again in a mouth-watering Wimbledon final rematch after consummate Centre Court triumphs. Alcaraz overcame another sluggish start to blast past an outclassed Daniil Medvedev in the opening semi-final, losing the first set for the third time in the Championships on Friday, only to move up several gears to race to victory 6-7 6-3 6-4 6-4.
Alcaraz and Djokovic set up blockbuster final. Then Djokovic took centre stage to earn a crack at avenging last year’s five-set loss in a classic final as he defeated Lorenzo Musetti in immaculate fashion 6-4 7-6 6-4. Once again, Djokovic celebrated by playing an imaginary violin with his racquet. It was supposed to be for his daughter in the stands, who’s learning to play the instrument, but more boos from the crowd suggested some fans felt it was aimed at their support of Musetti.