Alcaraz challenges the legend Djokovic today in an epic Wimbledon final

Two weeks of competition, six rounds to reach the position reserved for the privileged, the best. Wimbledon 2023, distributed from July 3 to 16, will close with the dream climax, the men’s final that everyone wants. Also the most logical reason Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic They have been playing in another league for the past few months.

Today at 3 pm, the leader of the new generation, 20 years old, will face the survivor of the ‘Big 3’, once retired. Roger Federer and with Rafael Nadal sick leave due to injury. will be measured in Novak Djokovic, at 36 years old, is taking advantage of the race to become the best in history in volume. The debate will continue with the other factors on the table, the so-called intangibles.

The Serbian is the man with the most Grand Slam titles, 23 after signing his treble at Roland Garros. This is a shot of the Australian’s absolute record of 24 Margaret Court. In the finals, the 35th (9th at Wimbledon), he already left the American Chris Evert, who added 34. He remained at 31 Roger Federer, he is 30 Rafael Nadal.

Alcaraza luxury rookie at Wimbledon as he has already won the 2022 US Open, will be up against a legend chasing an eighth title that would allow him to equal the record of Roger Federerfifth in a row in the Helvetian and Swedish manner Bjorn Börg.

The Spaniard played twelve games in three appearances at Wimbledon; The Serbian, who has fought 102 (92-10), has 34 consecutive undefeated records. He hasn’t conceded since the 2017 quarterfinals, when an elbow injury led to his withdrawal against the Czech. Thomas Berdychon center court he has not known defeat in ten years.

Alcaraz and Djokovic They will also decide who will emerge as number one of the All England Club, whether Carlitos will continue at the top of the ranking or give up the position, as happened at Roland Garros.

Alcaraz, 20 years and 55 days, will become the third youngest professional champion of the tournament, after the German. Boris Becker (18 years old) and the Swedish Bjorn Börg (20 and 27 days). Rafael Nadal He played in the first of his three straight finals with Federer, losing in 2006 at 20 years and 36 days. Djokovic will become the oldest Wimbledon champion at 36 years and 55 days. Federer He is 35 and 342 days into his 2017 feat.

A drunkenness of figures that underlined the incipient greatness of the tennis player from El Palmar and the mystery of a figure as well known as the player from Belgrade. The quality and importance that this appointment values. At first, it was exciting.

And who is the favorite? “I don’t want to sound arrogant, but of course I consider myself the favorite of the tournament,” Djokovic said a few days ago. “Everyone knows that the favorite is Djokovicbut, to be honest, I feel I can win the tournament, based on level and confidence,” he warned. Alcarazwho did not hesitate to land at Wimbledon declaring “I want to play the final here, and it would be better if it was against Novak.”

When the conflict is over, Djokovic He spoke about “a big challenge, the biggest challenge I can have right now: physical, mental, emotional. Carlos he is very motivated. He is young and hungry. I’m hungry too, so let’s feast,” he smiled.

“This will be the best moment of my life and the hardest challenge,” he said. Alcaraz, between the illusion of the rookie but also the ambition of the crack. “I play at a brutal level. I have no fear, but a great desire to play this match. And it is in good moments and against legends when you have to give the best version”, he pointed out.

Alcaraz was not happy taking the field on Sunday. “I go for it, I always believe that I can win, I believe in myself.”

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