Defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz has secured his place in the final for the second consecutive year after a hard-fought victory over Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals. The 21-year-old Spaniard prevailed in a four-set match, winning 6-7(1), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 in a contest that lasted nearly three hours.Alcaraz demonstrated remarkable resilience, recovering from losing the first set to dominate the remainder of the match. His aggressive play and precise serving were key factors in overcoming Medvedev’s early advantage. The young champion’s performance was particularly impressive in the second and third sets, where he won 63% and 73% of points respectively.The match was not without controversy, as Medvedev received a code violation for unsportsmanlike conduct in the first set, reportedly for using profanity towards the umpire. Despite this early setback, Alcaraz maintained his composure and gradually took control of the match.With this victory, Alcaraz extends his winning streak at Wimbledon to 13 matches. He now stands on the brink of joining an elite group of players, including Boris Becker and Bjorn Borg, as the only men to win multiple Wimbledon championships before turning 22.Looking ahead to Sunday’s final, Alcaraz will face either Novak Djokovic or Lorenzo Musetti. The young Spaniard, who has a perfect 3-0 record in Grand Slam finals, expressed confidence in his ability to handle the pressure of the occasion. ‘I’m really happy with my game,’ Alcaraz said. ‘I was very nervous at the start, but I managed to calm down and play my own game. I know how to handle the situation before the final and will try to be even better than last year when I defeated Djokovic’.This match sets the stage for what promises to be an exciting Wimbledon final, as Alcaraz aims to defend his title and potentially claim his fourth Grand Slam championship.
Key points
- Carlos Alcaraz defeated Daniil Medvedev in four sets to reach the Wimbledon final.
- Alcaraz has extended his winning streak at Wimbledon to 13 matches.
- The young Spaniard is aiming for his fourth Grand Slam title and second consecutive Wimbledon championship.
- Alcaraz will face either Novak Djokovic or Lorenzo Musetti in the final.
