Who would have thought it was over a month ago. Carlos Alcaraz, fighting for the Roland Garros title, and Novak Djokovic withdrawing from the quarterfinal round to undergo surgery for a meniscal tear in his right knee in Paris. Before a day had passed, he placed himself in the hands of a renowned French surgeon (Antoine Gerometta), who “did a great job. I dedicate it to him,” said the 37-year-old Serbian.
His goal by going to the operating room so quickly is not to save the Olympic Games in Paris, which will be played on clay courts at Roland Garros. No, Djokovic’s ambition and his resilience against physical changes have passed another test. Look at Wimbledon. What for most is an entelechy, for him is a challenge he wants to face.
And it is where it always is, in a Wimbledon final. Seven-time champion, he will compete for the tenth. He gets his revenge on Carlos Alcaraz, who will dethrone him in 2023, meeting the Spaniard this Sunday at 3pm. He put the Italian rookie at bay without too much trouble Lorenzo Musetti, 22 years old and number 25, which he beat 6-4, 7-6 (2) and 6-4 in 2h.48′.
The knee pad on his right leg reminds us of his injury, as well as some mobility difficulties. He has not shown his best version, although he has had enough to win his five games (missing six due to the withdrawal of Alex de Minaur in quarters) without major problems.
He has 24 Grand Slams, tied with the Australian Margaret Court. She wants her 25th, equaling her record eight Wimbledon titles. Roger Federer. Although he had to face a more complete and experienced Alcaraz than when he defeated him.
The Spaniard respects his status as a legend, but “I believe in myself, that I will win Wimbledon.” The arguments point in its favor, although in ‘Nole’ no one trusts it, it grows into a chaos of complications.
This is the sixth meeting between Djokovic and Alcaraz, with the Serbian 3-2, who won the final in Cincinnati and the semi-finals of the ATP Finals in Turin after losing at Wimbledon.
Source: La Verdad
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