Novac Djokovic to face Alcaraz for the first time in Wimbledon final
Novac Djokovic is one more win from an eighth Wimbledon men’s title and 24th major title – both record-equalling tallies.
Spanish top seed Alcaraz, 20, won 6-3 6-3 6-3 against Russian third seed Daniil Medvedev later on Friday.
Alcaraz outclassed Medvedev in the second semi-final, also played under the Centre Court roof later, to reach his first final at the All England Club.
By contrast, Djokovic has reached his ninth Wimbledon showpiece.
It will also be a record 35th Grand Slam final appearance after he surpassed the tally he previously shared with American Chris Evert.
Djokovic has not lost a completed match at Wimbledon since 2016 and has not been beaten on Centre Court since 2013.
According to BBCSPORTS, the contrast between Djokovic and Sinner in terms of experience was laid bare by the statistics before the match – and borne out in reality during it.
Sinner, 21, was playing his first Grand Slam semi-final, while Djokovic was contesting a 46th major semi-final – equalling Roger Federer’s all-time men’s record.
Djokovic, who turned 36 in May, was bidding to become the third oldest man in the Open era to reach the final. Sinner was aiming to become the youngest since 2007.
