Carlos Alcaraz deal with the sadness of the semifinals at Wimbledon 2024, where Russian will be measured Daniel Medvedev for the second year in a row. It also has morale boosted after defeat in the quarterfinals against American Tommy Paul (5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-2)where he once again showed his mental strength and great play.
before, He defeated French left-hander Ugo Humbert in the round of 16 (6-3, 6-4, 1-6, 7-5), Therefore, he intends to continue to advance in the defense of the title. In third round the American has also been surpassed Frances Tiafoe (5-7, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6, 6-2). The young Spanish tennis player will have a new stone in his path the All England Tennis Club, where the 5th seed in the tournament will be measured.
In his two previous rounds, old ‘Carlitos’ asserted his favoritism. He had to wear his overalls in the first round, where he defeated the Estonian Mark Lajal 7-6, 7-5, 6-2. In the second he suffered in the first set against the Australian Aleksandar Vukic, whom he defeated 7-6, 6-2, 6-2.
Against Tiafoe He had to go to the limit, but once again he showed his fighting spirit. Against Humbert He had a pronounced ‘slump’ in the third set, but from which he again managed to come out. Against Tommy Paul is 5-7 and 0-2 downbut he again showed the maturity that made him champion here last season.
Hard and rocky will be measured Daniel Medvedevwho played a good game to win the ‘marathon’ in the quarterfinals against world number 1, Jannik Sinner. The Russian won 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 2-6, 6-3 to return in the semi-finals. So, this will be the second consecutive edition where two tennis players measure their strength in the penultimate round of the tournament.
last season’Carlitos won the triple 6-3 against Medvedev, but this season will be another story. The Murcian, in any case, arrived with morale through the roof after achieving the great achievement of winning Roland Garros, the one that was his third Grand Slam in his career. The young Spanish tennis player hopes to continue his best version in this grass tournament, where he defends the champion title.
Alcaraz is currently ranked third in the ATP rankings and with 8,130 points, with a total of 14 titles and a record of 29 wins and six losses. Now he is looking to establish himself as one of the best on grass and win again at Wimbledon, where he lost last season to Novak Djokovic in five sets.
It is measured in a Daniil Medvedev occupying the number five position in the ATP ranking, at 28 years old. He is a rival who, due to style, makes life difficult for ‘Carlitos’, as can be seen in the face between them. The rivalry was in favor of Alcaraz by 4-2, but the Russian in the last Grand Slam match (at the 2023 US Open).
Alcaraz He won the last two games, at Nitto Finals 2023 and this season in the final of the Indian Wells Masters 1000 (7-6, 6-1). Now it will be the second game in a row in the semifinals of Wimbledon 2024 (Medvedev won the 2021 edition also, third game at La Catedral).
When is Alcaraz – Medvedev played at Wimbledon 2024?
The match will be held here Friday, July 12, at 2:30 p.m.
Where will Alcaraz – Medvedev be seen at Wimbledon 2024?
The meeting will be visible of Movistar Plus+ (M7), Movistar + Wimbledon UHD (444) and Movistar Plus Deportes (63), platform channels Movistar Plus, that broadcast Wimbledon exclusive in Spain. You can follow all information about Carlos Alcaraz’s match is live on the Mundo Deportivo website.
Source: La Verdad
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