Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz set for era-defining clash after easing through semi-finals
- Djokovic cruises past Jannik Sinner in three sets before Alcaraz does same against Daniil Medvedev
- Djokovic is seeking a 24th major singles championship overall, with world No 1 standing in his way
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic set up a potentially era-defining Wimbledon title showdown after cruising through their Centre Court semi-finals on Friday.
World number one and US Open winner Alcaraz, playing only his fourth grass-court tournament, defeated Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.
Djokovic, the reigning Australian Open and French Open champion, reached his ninth final at the All England Club, and record 35th at the grand slams, by seeing off Jannik Sinner 6-3, 6-4, 7-6.
On Sunday, the 36-year-old world No 2 will attempt to equal Roger Federer’s mark of eight Wimbledon titles and Margaret Court’s all-time record of 24 majors.
Djokovic defeated Alcaraz in the French Open semi-finals in June with the Spaniard admitting the stress of facing the Serb had caused severe body cramps that hampered his performance.
“I believe I can beat Djokovic,” said 20-year-old Alcaraz, who was still three months shy of his fifth birthday when Djokovic won his first major title in Australia in 2008.
“Everyone knows the legend he is. I will fight. I will believe in myself. There’s no time to be afraid, no time to be tired.”
