Carlos Alcaraz defeated Daniil Medvedev in Friday’s first men’s semifinal at Wimbledon, 6-7, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4. It’s the second straight year that Alcaraz has knocked Medvedev out in the semifinals at the All-England Club.
Alcaraz will now go for his second consecutive Wimbledon singles title on Sunday against No. 3 seed Novak Djokovic or No. 25 seed Lorenzo Musetti, who will face off in the second semifinal.
Sunday could be a big day for the country of Spain as Alcaraz goes for another major title and the men’s soccer team faces England in the Euro 2024 final.
In the second matchup of the day, Djokovic can move closer to an all-time record of 25 singles Grand Slam titles with a win over first-time major semifinalist, Musetti, who’s breaking into the end of a big tournament for the first time.
Alcaraz and Djokovic met in the 2023 Wimbledon singles final, a classic, five-set match that saw Alcaraz conquer the grass courts in London and take home his first Wimbledon title.
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No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz def. No. 5 Daniil Medvedev (6-7, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4) No. 25 Lorenzo Musetti vs. No. 3 Novak Djokovic
Time: 8:30 a.m. ET Date: July 12 Location: Centre Court, All-England Club | London Channel: ESPN Stream: FuboTV, ESPN+
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Musetti takes the first game of the set off a specular rally, forcing the ball into the corner. Musetti has been running and is forcing Djokovic to run too, which might affect how they play later in the game — but it sure makes for some entertaining tennis.
Djokovic 6 0
Musetti 4 1
Despite Musetti’s earlier edge, Djokovic starts the set strong — and seemingly a little annoyed by the rising confidence of the 22-year-old Italian. Djokovic moves easily through the next points, forcing a net error from Musetti to win the game and take the set.
Djokovic 6
Musetti 4
Djokovic started this game strong, but Musetti creeps up to take the win and keep the set going. The young Italian stay strong through another rally and battles back against Djokovic’s lead.
Djokovic 5
Musetti 4
Musetti staves off Djokovic for the next game.
Djokovic 5
Musetti 3
Djokovic takes the next. Musetti is putting up a good fight, but it looks like Djokovic will be taking the first set.
Djokovic 5
Musetti 2
Djokovic is finally gaining some control, taking the next two games. He won the sixth game with relatively easily, but finishing with a stellar rally between him and Musetti.
Djokovic 4
Musetti 2
Djokovic takes the next game, but Musetti comes back to take the next, forcing an error out of Djokovic to take the final point. These two are unexpectedly well-matched, but we’ll see how play changes as the match continues.
Djokovic 2
Musetti 2
A notable part of this matchup is the difference in experience. Djokovic, the world No. 2, has seven Wimbledon titles under his belt and is playing in his 13th Wimbledone semifinal. Musetti, meanwhile is playing in his first Grand Slam semifinal.
Age is another factor: Djokovic is 37, while Musetti is 22.
Djokovic plays well on grass, and can use that to his advantage here. Musetti, though, has endurance on his side: He outlasted Taylor Fritz in the quarterfinal to get to this point.
Musetti takes the next game. This one looks like it might be a long one, if the two can keep it up.
Djokovic 1
Musetti 1
The stands are a little empty, but things are already off to a competitive start. Djokovic takes the first game after some good back-and-forth with Musetti.
Djokovic 1
Musetti 0
Novak Djokovic takes on Lorenzo Musetti
We’re off for the second semifinal of the day, with 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic taking on young Italian Lorenzo Musetti.
Alcaraz is 5-0 vs. top 5 players in 2024.
Today was his 17th career top 5 win. Only 9 losses.
Carlos Alcaraz has too much touch & all-court prowess for Daniil Medvedev. Rallies to win 6-7 (1) 6-3 6-4 6-4 & return to the #Wimbledon final where he will defend his title & aim for his first French Open/Wimbledon double.
— Christopher Clarey 🇺🇸 🇫🇷 🇪🇸 (@christophclarey) July 12, 2024
That’s it. For the second straight year Carlos Alcaraz has knocked out Daniil Medvedev in the Wimbledon semifinals. He will now face the winner of Novak Djokovic-Lorenzo Musetti in Sunday’s final.
Medvedev 7 3 4 4
Alcaraz 6 6 6 6
Medvedev holds and stays in the match. Alcaraz will now serve to close it out.
Medvedev 7 3 4 4
Alcaraz 6 6 6 5
Alcaraz has just been too much since the first set. He takes the eighth game with a excellent return and is on the verge of advancing to the final.
Medvedev 7 3 4 3
Alcaraz 6 6 6 5
Alcaraz breaks Medvedev again and he will serve to move to within a game of winning this match.
Medvedev 7 3 4 3
Alcaraz 6 6 6 4
Medvedev returns Alcaraz’s serve into the net and we are level in the fourth set.
