Wimbledon 2024 Final - [2] Novak Djokovic (SRB) v/s [3] Carlos Alcaraz Garfia (SPN)

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Did you ever, like ever in your tennis following life picked Djokovic to win any match? xD

The last round my friend!

 

[Juice4080]

The Grand Daddy of Them All

The 2 best players in the world on Centre Court in a rematch from last year.

I was confident Novak was gonna come back for Wimbledon when no one else was.

Novak came bad for one reason and that's to avenge his loss to Carlos and he will do just that and do it in dominating fashion

Shorty is going down #25 Incoming

 

[ojo rojo]

 

[FernandoBiH]

The last round my friend!

Which supporter would you be when Djoker retires?

 

[tudwell]

Going Carlos in 5. He'll have his dips, no doubt, but I think he'll turn it on enough to see it through in the end.

 

[nolefam_2024]

Nole isn't too.

Nole is son of God which is close

 

[zuluzazu]

I think Djokovic will have his USO 2016 moment again. Cruising through the draw against absolute bums only to be taken aback by the first real tennis player he faces. Atleast I hope this is the case.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Murray is hyped on Henman Hill.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Which supporter would you be when Djoker retires?

I will be fairly neutral. I actually like Meddy and Zverev the best after Djokovic. I do like alcaraz too and watching him play too. We will see what happens going forward if I get a new favourite.

 

[nolefam_2024]

I think Djokovic will have his USO 2016 moment again. Cruising through the draw against absolute bums only to be taken aback by the first real tennis player he faces. Atleast I hope this is the case.

This guy is talking falsehoods

Just beware of dishonest people

 

[FernandoBiH]

Nole is son of God which is close

Srđan is facist.

 

[zuluzazu]

This guy is talking falsehoods

Just beware of dishonest people

LOL name one good player Novak faced.

 

[nolefam_2024]

Srđan is facist.

Half the leaders in the world are fascist

So what

 

[Rogibear]

Nole is son of God which is close

Lol indeed 24 majors is as close to God as you can get tbf

 

[TheAssassin]

Hola Carlitos. It's been a while.

Last year ya took something that was meant for the stunning geriatric. It's time to correct that.

However due to possessing the stunning factor yourself, here is an alternative. Your country wins the Euros later in the day, vale?

Honestly hard to call this. I do think though Djokovic will maintain the sharpness for longer than last year if he finds the right spot. And that should make it an amazing final...

 

[nolefam_2024]

LOL name one good player Novak faced.

I don't want to respond to you

Just at you

 

[Tano]

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. However, after Alcaraz had won their first match in Madrid open 2022 SF, Djokovic has won 3 of their 4 matches afterwards, 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.

Alcaraz will be the youngest champion in history to win the famous 'Channel Slam'.

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

I think Djokovic will have his USO 2016 moment again. Cruising through the draw against absolute bums only to be taken aback by the first real tennis player he faces. Atleast I hope this is the case.

Carlos isn't Wawrinka.

 

[Tano]

Match is still ongoing…

NID match.

 

[Rogibear]

He'll also be the youngest to achieve the career slam. Book it.

 

[tudwell]

I think Djokovic will have his USO 2016 moment again. Cruising through the draw against absolute bums only to be taken aback by the first real tennis player he faces. Atleast I hope this is the case.

Yes, Carlos needs to prevent the horror of Novak winning this De Minaur open. Good must triumph over evil.

 

[nolefam_2024]

Djokovic played the least amount this year


Raz keeps losing first set as well

Djokovic is far fresher and more focused that 0-30 hold in second set was amazing

 

[Tano]

Carlos isn't Wawrinka.

No, he is much better than the Swiss.

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

No, he is much better than the Swiss.

No he isn't

 

[nolefam_2024]

No, he is much better than the Swiss.

Wawrinka serves better

Although I admit Wawrinka is also taller

 

[King_ Zeglan12]

Going to be pretty tight first set ,Alcaraz takes it 6-4 or 7-5 and then it's beatdown city in the next two sets

 

[nolefam_2024]

Going to be pretty tight first set ,Alcaraz takes it 6-4 or 7-5 and then it's beatdown city in the next two sets

Alcaraz has lost first set many times already

He isn't taking first tomorrow

 

[Federev]

Djokovic getting to 6th straight Wimbledon finals in a row is an incredible achievement! Unfortunately no chance here against the supremely talented and physically specimen in alcaraz! Alcaraz in 3 comfortable sets! He will defend his title.

You are protecting your heart as a Novak fan.

You can’t possibly mean this purely intellectually.

 

[Tano]

No he isn't

He is, and when he wins his 4th Major title at only 21 years old, he will silence many, especially those who childishly continue to make fun of his height.

 

[nolefam_2024]

He is and when he wins his 4th Major title at only 21 years old he will silence many, especially those who childishly continue to make fun of his height.

It's not childish

 

[Tano]

Wawrinka serves better

Although I admit Wawrinka is also taller

Alcaraz goes for all the records.

 

[Tano]

It's not childish

It is.

 

[Federev]

Maybe we should wait for the SF to be over?

YOU FOOL!!

FOOOOOOOLLL!!!!!

 

[Kralingen]

Yes, Carlos needs to prevent the horror of Novak winning this De Minaur open. Good must triumph over evil.

trust me it already did

 

[Federev]

He is and when he wins his 4th Major title at only 21 years old he will silence many, especially those who childishly continue to make fun of his height.

I love his littleness.

He’s my favorite active player.

He is CARLITOS!!!! Lit: “little Carl”

 

[Tano]

I love his littleness.

He’s my favorite active player.

He is CARLITOS!!!! Lit: “little Carl”

This looks like a school playground.

 

[Cortana]

Djokovic will murder his WTA serve.

 

[manley0702]

You're crazy if you think Djokovic doesn't win at least a set.

You're probably right, but crazier things have happened. I don't find it implausible that Carlos wins in straights because:

1. While Djokovic is one of the most clutch players on tour, we can't deny the fact that he can play some bad slam finals:

a. 2013 Wimbledon final against Murray losing in straight sets
b. 2013 USO final against Nadal
c. 2015 French against Wawrinka
d. 2016 USO against Wawrinka
e. 2021 USO against Medvedev

2. Djokovic of 2024 isn't Djokovic of 2023. Sure, he's played a great tournament against inferior competition, but he was absolutely dominant last year and hasn't even won a title this year. I agree that Carlos is playing worse than 2023 too, but comparatively, Carlos is closer to his 2023 form than Djokovic is.

Djokovic is winning this time. When it comes to avenging loses, Djokovic is the best at it. Last year was a fluke win for Alcaraz and this time he won't be able to repeat it.

#25 is coming at Wimbledon. Idemo!

Last year might have been a fluke, but Djokovic isn't the same player as he was last year.

 

[NYTennisfan]

Yep. I think alcaraz is saving his best till last. He will destroy Djokovic on Sunday. Alcaraz will stretch Novak in the long rallies and show his age more. I’m pleased Novak got to the final but he has not much chance here. Alcaraz knows how to win now.

I'm as big an Alcaraz fan as any but no way in hell is any destroying happening on Sunday. This will be another long grind and hopefully yet another classic in this great rivalry.

 

[Thundergod]

I'm hoping Alcaraz in 4 or 5 and I'm guess Alcaraz in 5, but I wouldn't be surprised if Djokovic wins. It's been pretty hard to gauge both of their levels this tourney imo.

 

[TheGoldenEra1990’s]

Djoker straight sets. 7-6, 7-5, 6-4. He hasn’t had much court time which is a huge plus for him at his age

 

[Tano]

Djoker straight sets. 7-6, 7-5, 6-4

Alcaraz in 4 sets, with 'breadstick' included.

 

[TheSlicer]

Djoker straight sets. 7-6, 7-5, 6-4. He hasn’t had much court time which is a huge plus for him at his age

He is facing Alcaraz, not sinner

 

[TheGoldenEra1990’s]

You're probably right, but crazier things have happened. I don't find it implausible that Carlos wins in straights because:

1. While Djokovic is one of the most clutch players on tour, we can't deny the fact that he can play some bad slam finals:

a. 2013 Wimbledon final against Murray losing in straight sets
b. 2013 USO final against Nadal
c. 2015 French against Wawrinka
d. 2016 USO against Wawrinka
e. 2021 USO against Medvedev

2. Djokovic of 2024 isn't Djokovic of 2023. Sure, he's played a great tournament against inferior competition, but he was absolutely dominant last year and hasn't even won a title this year. I agree that Carlos is playing worse than 2023 too, but comparatively, Carlos is closer to his 2023 form than Djokovic is.



Last year might have been a fluke, but Djokovic isn't the same player as he was last year.

Alcaraz hasn’t exactly played any grass court legends either this tournament and he’s still dropping sets

 

[TheSlicer]

Alcaraz hasn’t exactly played any grass court legends either this tournament and he’s still dropping sets

He just has beat the Guy Who beat the best grass player right?

 

[Nadal15thslam]

Novak had just said that Alcaraz will win a lot more slams when I retire in 15 years…

And Alcaraz said in front of the crowd that Sunday is going to be a good day for the spanish people

 

[Tano]

And Alcaraz said in front of the crowd that Sunday is going to be a good day for the spanish people

Djokovic knows the great threat that Alcaraz represents for him in a GS final.
The only one on the current tour who can beat him in the decisive match of a Major tournament.

 

[FernandoBiH]

Djokovic knows the great threat that Alcaraz represents for him in a GS final.
The only one on the current tour who can beat him in the decisive match of a Major tournament.

True.

 

[Federev]

This looks like a school playground.

It is sports. So it can’t be that serious.

 

[manley0702]

Alcaraz hasn’t exactly played any grass court legends either this tournament and he’s still dropping sets

There aren't any grass court legends (outside of Djokovic) in this draw, but there's no denying he's played a far tougher draw.