Boris Becker has discussed the challenging job that Carlos Alcaraz has if he faces Novak Djokovic in the 2023 Wimbledon Championships final.
Alcaraz and Djokovic’s highly anticipated matchup looms on the horizon as both players get closer to the grasscourt Grand final. The four-time defending champion Djokovic advanced to the semifinals by defeating Andrey Rublev 4-6, 6-1, 6-4, 6-3. On Friday, July 14, the Serb will face Jannik Sinner in a replay of their quarterfinal encounter from the previous year. On the other side, Carlos Alcaraz defeated Holger Rune 7-63 6-4 6-4 to challenge Daniil Medvedev in the semifinal.
In a social media Q&A, Boris Becker was questioned about the likelihood that Alcaraz would overcome Djokovic. While the Spaniard could beat any opponent, the German tennis star retorted, beating Djokovic in the Wimbledon final would be his biggest test to date.
Becker commented: “Alcaraz could beat anybody at any time but beating Djokovic in the Wimbledon final will be his toughest match.”
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz clashed recently in the French Open semifinal. However, the Spanish sensation had to surrender to cramps caused by tension. That may or may not happen again in a hypothetical Wimbledon final between Cartlitos and Novak.
Alcaraz in Wimbledon, ranking, and results in 2023
WWWWWWWWWW Currently the world no.1, Carlos owns a composed 45-4 record in 2023. Carlos is now having a run in Wimbledon where he ousted the world no.542 Jeremy Chardy 6-0 6-2 7-5, the world no.84 Alexandre Muller 6-4 7-62 6-3, the world no.28 Nicolas Jarry 6-3 6-76 6-3 7-5, the world no.38 Matteo Berrettini 3-6 6-3 6-3 6-3 and the world no.6 Holger Rune 7-63 6-4 6-4.
Carlos Alcaraz will fight against the world no.3 Daniil Medvedev in the semifinal on Friday at 5:00 pm on Centre Court. The head to head is 1-1.
The Spaniard conquered 5 titles in 2023 in Buenos Aires, Indian Wells, Barcelona, Madrid and London. Carlos reached the final in Rio de Janeiro (Rio Open).
The Spaniard won 11 titles in his career: 3 on hard courts, 7 on clay courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Alcaraz is scheduled to compete next in Toronto (National Bank Open). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 7th of August.
Djokovic in Wimbledon, ranking, and results in 2023
WWLWWWWWWW Ranked no.2, the Serbian has a composed 32-4 match record in 2023. Djokovic is now playing in Wimbledon where he toppled the world no.68 Pedro Cachin 6-3 6-3 7-64, the world no.70 Jordan Thompson 6-3 7-64 7-5, the world no.88 Stan Wawrinka 6-3 6-1 7-65, the world no.18 Hubert Hurkacz 7-66 7-66 5-7 6-4 and the world no.7 Andrey Rublev 4-6 6-1 6-4 6-3.
Novak Djokovic will compete against the world no.8 Jannik Sinner in the semifinal on Friday at 1:30 pm on Centre Court. Their current head to head is 2-0 for Djokovic.
The Serbian clinched 3 titles in 2023 in Adelaide, Australian Open and French Open.
Djokovic won 94 titles in his career: 50 on hard courts, 19 on clay courts, 17 on indoor courts and 8 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Djokovic has scheduled to compete next in Toronto (National Bank Open). He will start from the main draw that will commence on the 7th of August.
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic faced off just on 2 occasions. Their record is 1-1. Before, the last time they locked horns, Novak Djokovic won 6-3 5-7 6-1 6-1 in the semifinal in Paris (French Open) on the 9th of June 2023.
You can see them in action in the following highlights.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjbWqtnAbxY
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic |
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