We’re in for a rematch of final yr’s Wimbledon ultimate after Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic booked their spots in Sunday’s showpiece on the All England Membership.
First on centre court docket was the Spaniard, who overcame a ropey begin to defeat Daniil Medvedev 6-7(1), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 of their rematch from final yr’s semi-final.
Novak Djokovic hadn’t performed since Monday when he took aside Holger Rune. He equally dispatched Lorenzo Musetti, coming by means of 6-4, 7-6(2), 6-4.
Beneath is a recap, match stats and highlights of each semi-finals.
Day Twelve Wimbledon 2024 Semi-Closing Outcomes
| Winner | Loser | Scoreline |
|---|---|---|
| Carlos Alcaraz (3) | Daniil Medvedev (5) | 6-7(1), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 |
| Novak Djokovic (1) | Lorenzo Musetti (25) | 6-4, 7-6(2), 6-4 |
Alcaraz Advances with Masterful Medvedev Victory
Carlos Alcaraz is effectively poised to defend his Wimbledon crown after a decided victory over Daniil Medvedev on Friday.
The 21-year-old Spaniard overcame a shaky begin to safe a 6-7(1), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 win to e book his spot in Sunday’s ultimate.
Alcaraz struggled within the opening set and managed to search out his rhythm and elevate his sport to seal a two-hour, 55-minute triumph on Centre Court docket.
This win marks Alcaraz’s second consecutive Wimbledon semi-final victory over Medvedev. He’ll face Djokovic in a rematch of final yr’s ultimate, and the Channel Slam can be a risk after his French Open win.
Within the semi-final match, Alcaraz began poorly. A lot of the discuss was, albeit wrongly, about his low first-serve proportion being the rationale, but that statistic isn’t correlated to successful tennis matches.
As an alternative, his forehand gave him issues, particularly when he was pushed wider into that forehand nook.
Medvedev took benefit of the errors, and regardless of failing to serve out the set, he performed a convincing tiebreak to seize the primary set.
Nonetheless, regardless of the lead, I by no means felt like Medvedev was taking part in that effectively himself.
Sure, he was stable, however it was the truth that his sport doesn’t fluctuate like Alcaraz’s can, so he’ll all the time mop up should you leak too many errors.
Even after dropping the primary set, the match had the sensation that if Carlos might tidy up his sport, he could be stronger in too many areas to lose. It’s only actually defence the place Medvedev is arguably stronger, however it’s onerous to win matches on grass like that towards robust offensive gamers.
And that’s the way it performed out. Within the second set, Alcaraz began to search out his vary, particularly on his working forehand, the place his footwork appeared sharper. He rapidly levelled the match. From there, his confidence grew, and his all-court sport got here to the fore as he performed with extra freedom.
I’m actually comfortable about my efficiency at present. I began actually nervously. He was dominating the match, taking part in nice tennis along with his serve and his return sport. It was troublesome for me however I attempted to push out the nerves at first of the second set. It was actually useful to be up 3-1 and after that I might play my very own sport and benefit from the match somewhat bit extra. I attempted to hit nice photographs, I moved effectively, so basically I believe I performed a reasonably good match. I attempted to do various things. I attempted to not play lengthy rallies and tried to go to the online as a lot as I might, and tried to not play his sport. Clearly, there have been a couple of factors with actually lengthy rallies, however I attempted to play my very own sport, not go previous 10 or 12 photographs within the factors. It was troublesome to interrupt the wall. Alcaraz on his win over Medvedev.
“Powerful, powerful match. Carlos performed effectively. I really feel just like the plan I got here up with was working not so unhealthy. The match was a lot nearer than final yr, however he’s powerful to play. I felt like I used to be serving good, undoubtedly not worse than the opposite matches. Solely 5 aces. He appeared to the touch nearly each ball on the court docket, working effectively. I made some good factors. I might have completed some, possibly on the internet, however I didn’t handle to do it. Medvedev on how he noticed the match.
Match Stats
| Daniil Medvedev | Carlos Alcaraz | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 5 | 6 |
| Double Faults | 6 | 2 |
| 1st Serve Share | 69% | 57% |
| 1st Serve Factors Gained | 66% (59/90) | 73% (47/64) |
| 2nd Serve Factors Gained | 54% (22/41) | 61% (30/49) |
| Break Factors Saved | 60% (9/15) | 0% (0/3) |
| 1st Return Factors Gained | 27% (17/64) | 34% (31/90) |
| 2nd Return Factors Gained | 39% (19/49) | 46% (19/41) |
| Break Factors Transformed | 100% (3/3) | 40% (6/15) |
| Winners | 31 | 55 |
| Unforced Errors | 24 | 37 |
| Web Factors Gained | 63% (35/56) | 72% (38/53) |
| Max Factors In Row | 8 | 7 |
| Service Factors Gained | 62% (81/131) | 68% (77/113) |
| Return Factors Gained | 32% (36/113) | 38% (50/131) |
| Whole Factors Gained | 48% (117/244) | 52% (127/244) |
| Max Video games In Row | 2 | 3 |
| Service Video games Gained | 70% (14/20) | 86% (18/21) |
| Return Video games Gained | 14% (3/21) | 30% (6/20) |
| Whole Video games Gained | 41% (17/41) | 59% (24/41) |
Highlights
Djokovic Dispatches Decided Musetti
Novak Djokovic is getting ready to equalling Roger Federer’s eight Wimbledon titles, having defeated Lorenzo Musetti 6-4, 7-6(2), 6-4.
Djokovic showcased his trademark consistency and skill to take the ball early and transfer ahead to assist shorten factors. I used to be significantly impressed with a few of the volleys he executed.
Whereas a relative weak spot a couple of years again, he’s improved immensely in that space. So, whereas he’s not a ‘pure,’ he’s obtained some good really feel up there and gained 77% (43/56) of internet factors over three units.
Djokovic took early management within the opening set, breaking twice earlier than establishing a lead. Within the second, Musetti, who’s had a extremely spectacular grasscourt season, pushed onerous, utilizing his slice backhand backed up by booming forehands to maintain it aggressive.
Nonetheless, Djokovic doesn’t battle with the slice ball as a lot as many different gamers. Maybe dealing with the Federer slice for nearly 15 years helped him become familiar with it. His knee additionally confirmed no points when getting tremendous low on the backhand and on worn grass courts; his motion appears to be like completely sound.
From Musetti’s aspect, he should marvel how he performed so effectively however misplaced in straight units. In and amongst a few of his flashy photographs, there have been some possibilities to get again into it, however Djokovic performed an excellent composed match, and even when down 0-30 and stress constructing, he was unflappable.
There was loads of doubt. Coming to London about eight days earlier than the event began I didn’t know whether or not I might play the event or not. I used to be holding the whole lot open till the day of the draw. I performed a few practise units with high gamers and an exhibition match which proved to me I used to be in a ok state to be not simply a part of Wimbledon however to go deep. I mentioned earlier than the event that if I didn’t assume I had an opportunity of going deep within the event, I in all probability wouldn’t be taking part in. The mentality is there, ever current and I’m simply more than happy and grateful to all of the staff members for serving to me. Djokokvic deciding to play Wimbledon.
Match Stats
| Lorenzo Musetti | Novak Djokovic | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 2 | 6 |
| Double Faults | 1 | 4 |
| 1st Serve Share | 74% | 67% |
| 1st Serve Factors Gained | 61% (50/82) | 75% (52/69) |
| 2nd Serve Factors Gained | 41% (12/29) | 44% (15/34) |
| Break Factors Saved | 69% (9/13) | 50% (2/4) |
| 1st Return Factors Gained | 25% (17/69) | 39% (32/82) |
| 2nd Return Factors Gained | 56% (19/34) | 59% (17/29) |
| Break Factors Transformed | 50% (2/4) | 31% (4/13) |
| Winners | 34 | 34 |
| Unforced Errors | 22 | 31 |
| Web Factors Gained | 61% (14/23) | 77% (43/56) |
| Max Factors In Row | 7 | 7 |
| Service Factors Gained | 56% (62/111) | 65% (67/103) |
| Return Factors Gained | 35% (36/103) | 44% (49/111) |
| Whole Factors Gained | 46% (98/214) | 54% (116/214) |
| Max Video games In Row | 2 | 3 |
| Service Video games Gained | 75% (12/16) | 88% (14/16) |
| Return Video games Gained | 13% (2/16) | 25% (4/16) |
| Whole Video games Gained | 44% (14/32) | 56% (18/32) |
Highlights
Wimbledon 2024 Closing
- Carlos Alcaraz (3) vs Novak Djokovic (2)