- Seven-time champion beats 25th seed 6-4, 7-6 (2), 6-4
- Djokovic: ‘Hopefully I’ll get my hands on the trophy’
When Novak Djokovic revealed that he had undergone knee surgery on 5 June after sustaining a meniscus tear at Roland Garros, most of the players heading to Wimbledon probably breathed a sigh of relief; here, surely, was a chance for them to make a big run without worrying about meeting the seven-time champion. When they saw him turn up for practice with a brace on his right knee, perhaps they thought, good on him, he’s giving it a go but will not be competitive so soon after an operation. They – and everyone else – should have known better.
Just five weeks after his injury, and at the age of 37, Djokovic is into a 10th Wimbledon final and a record 37th grand slam final. His 6-4, 7-6 (2), 6-4 win over a valiant, Lorenzo Musetti of Italy sets up a repeat of last year’s final with Carlos Alcaraz, a chance for revenge, an opportunity to equal Roger Federer with an eighth Wimbledon win and to move clear on his own at the top of the all-time major list male or female – with 25. The numbers are simply staggering.
Written by Simon Cambers at Wimbledon
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/jul/12/novak-djokovic-sees-off-musetti-to-set-up-wimbledon-final-with-alcaraz under the title “Novak Djokovic sees off Musetti to set up Wimbledon final with Alcaraz”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
