When Carlos Alcaraz He lets out his nerves and reacts to the warning of serious trouble, being a competitive animal that destroys everything that stands in his way. At this Wimbledon, he always had the edge over his rival, but he never failed to show that he had the right tools to turn the game in his favor. He nearly eliminated Frances Tiafoe, struggled against Tommy Paul, but ended up winning.
There was also an apotheosis in the semifinal. It’s not the triple 6-3 of the last edition, but Alcaraz, 21 years old and world no. 6-7 (1-7), 6-3, 6-4 and 6-4 in 2h.55′.
He didn’t celebrate it too much. His work is not done yet. He did not come for the consolation prizes. The champion will defend his title in the final on Sunday, at 3:00 pm, meeting the seven-time Serbian winner again. Novak Djokovicwhich surpassed the rookie Italian Lorenzo Musetti 6-4, 7-6 (2) and 6-4.
The feat borders on Alcaraz, his journey has so much significance that even he cannot free himself from the tension of the moment. In his fourth Grand Slam final, and won the previous three (US Open 2022, Wimbledon 2023, Roland Garros 2024)seeks to become the ninth professional to win the All England Club grass crown from one year to the next, only the thirteenth tennis player of all time to chain Roland Garros and Wimbledon victories.
How not to feel nervous walking out of the ‘Cathedral’ with so much to cover. Not forgetting his youth, 21 years old. Everything went very fast with Alcaraz, who had one of his worst service times, just putting 38% in its many stages, when its average It was 65% and ended at 57%. But he recovered at 1-3, 2-4 and 4-5, ‘break’ down. With sparks he threatens a Medvedev who returns everything, who in the tiebreak is rewarded for his greater stability. A resounding 7-1.
Even the Muscovite risks disqualification in the ninth game. The Greek Chair Umpire Eva Asderaki-Moore He called for a double bounce when he returned the Murcian’s drop shot. It was the ‘break’, 5-5. And he insulted (‘fuck you, you piece of shit’) the referee, who consulted the tournament supervisors on what to do due to the seriousness of the insult. It was a warning, the least for Medvedev.
He suffered the most serious thing later. He’s almost reached his limit, while Alcaraz’s level is low for his possibilities. The student of Juan Carlos Ferrero He began to improve, and he immediately witnessed it on the track. There were a few hits that left fans in awe, where they were linked enough to be sure to turn on. In a flash, back: after 6-7, 6-3, 6-4.
Once the contest was changed, he did not fail at the auction. He prolonged the outcome more than necessary because he likes to decorate himself and Medvedev doesn’t give a damn. He constantly forces the rival to seal himself, no thanks to him. Even better, the Murcian will compete in his nineteenth professional final: he has won 14 of 18, 2 of 2 on grass.
In his fourth Grand Slam, he was equal Manolo Santana. In men’s tennis there is only one left to go Rafael Nadal who played 30.5 at Wimbledon.
He is 2-3 with Djokovic, executioner in Cincinnati and ATP Finals after being dethroned at Wimbledon, but the Spaniard arrives full of energy and the Balkan will face a definite test with the question of whether he can lift his tennis to Alcaraz’s . required after surgery from a meniscal tear in his right knee more than a month ago.
Aiming to match the record of 8 crowns Roger Federer at the All England Club, broke the balance of 24 Grand Slams with the Australian Margaret Court.
Source: La Verdad
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