Rafa4LifeEver
G.O.A.T.
Alright here we go, its the rematch of their historic final from last year in 2023, when Alcaraz became the first man since Andy Murray in 2013 to have beaten the Serbian superstar in the Wimbledon final; claiming the title at the end of a tight five setter, 1-6 7-6 (6) 6-1 3-6 6-4.
However, since then, he's suffered a heartbreak in that epic Cincinnati final of 2023, losing to the serb 7-5 6-7 (7) 6-7 (4), and then an absolute demolition job by Novak in their latest match at the YEC SF, absolutely annihilating the Spaniard 6-3 6-2.
Their overall H2H is 3-2. So, after Alcaraz had won their first match in Madrid open 2022 SF, Djokovic has won 3 of their 4 matches, winning 5 sets with 2 breaks or more during that duration. So, its definitely not a matchup that Alcaraz particularly enjoys.
Compared to 2023, both have shown dips in their respective forms coming into this rematch; however, Alcaraz's dip is significantly more than that of Djokovic's.
Alcaraz has also had a considerably tougher draw than Djokovic's, way more difficult opponent in each round, and hence has 3 tough four setters and a five setter en route to the final. Djokovic on the other hand has had a virtually cakewalk of a draw, including a retirement in the QF as De Minaur pulled out due to injury. So, Alcaraz has incured way more court hours than Djokovic, hence the fatigue factor will come into play as well.
How do you think this match goes? Who wins and how many sets? Vote and discuss.
However, since then, he's suffered a heartbreak in that epic Cincinnati final of 2023, losing to the serb 7-5 6-7 (7) 6-7 (4), and then an absolute demolition job by Novak in their latest match at the YEC SF, absolutely annihilating the Spaniard 6-3 6-2.
Their overall H2H is 3-2. So, after Alcaraz had won their first match in Madrid open 2022 SF, Djokovic has won 3 of their 4 matches, winning 5 sets with 2 breaks or more during that duration. So, its definitely not a matchup that Alcaraz particularly enjoys.
Compared to 2023, both have shown dips in their respective forms coming into this rematch; however, Alcaraz's dip is significantly more than that of Djokovic's.
Alcaraz has also had a considerably tougher draw than Djokovic's, way more difficult opponent in each round, and hence has 3 tough four setters and a five setter en route to the final. Djokovic on the other hand has had a virtually cakewalk of a draw, including a retirement in the QF as De Minaur pulled out due to injury. So, Alcaraz has incured way more court hours than Djokovic, hence the fatigue factor will come into play as well.
How do you think this match goes? Who wins and how many sets? Vote and discuss.
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