Wimbledon: Carlos Alcaraz storms back to defeat Daniil Medvedev and reach another final

Carlos Alcaraz is on track to win his second Wimbledon title in a row after coming from behind to beat Daniil Medvedev. He may have to play against Novak Djokovic on Sunday.

In a rematch of the 2023 semi-final, Alcaraz, the third-ranked player, was losing 5-2 in the first set on Centre Court. Medvedev ended up winning the set in a tie-break.

The Spanish player had difficulty with his serve during the competition, but eventually improved his accuracy to even the score. He then performed exceptionally well during crucial points in the third and fourth sets, leading to his 6-7 (1-7) 6-3 6-4 6-4 win in less than three hours.

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Ever since the ATP rankings came out in 1973, Carlos Alcaraz has made history by becoming the youngest player to secure victories against ATP top five players on grass, clay, and hard court in back-to-back seasons (2023-24).

Alcaraz, at 21 years and 68 days old, has achieved the feat of being the second youngest player in the Open Era to make it to the men's singles final at both Wimbledon and Roland Garros in the same season. The only player younger than him to accomplish this was Rafael Nadal, who did it at 20 years and 34 days in 2006.

Can Spain Win On Sunday?

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During his post-match interview, Alcaraz received some playful boos from the crowd when he mentioned the upcoming Euro 2024 final between England and Spain.

The defending champion, Alcaraz, confidently stated that it would also be a positive day for the Spanish people when asked about his upcoming final.

Jeers were heard, but Alcaraz responded with a smile. "I'm not predicting a win for Spain, but I do think it will be an enjoyable day," he said.

Of course, Sunday's match is going to be tough. I can't wait to find out who my opponent will be.

I don't feel like a beginner anymore. I am aware of how I will feel leading up to the final. I have been in this situation before, and I am determined not to repeat the mistakes I made last year. I will strive to improve and continue to do the things that I know are right.

I was extremely anxious when the match began. Daniil was completely in control, playing exceptional tennis. It was a tough situation for me.

"I focused on staying calm and confident in the second set, which helped me take a 3-1 lead. From there, I was able to play my game and I believe I performed well overall by the end of the match."

Medvedev Warned For Unsportsmanlike Behavior

Medvedev appeared to be lucky to avoid being disqualified in the first set.

Following Eva Asderaki's ruling that Medvedev did not reach an Alcaraz drop shot before it hit the ground twice, causing a break in his serve, the 21-year-old player expressed his frustration with what seemed to be a disrespectful outburst towards the umpire.

Asderaki stood up from her seat and had a conversation with the referee and supervisor, which was not something that typically happens. In the end, she decided to only give Medvedev a warning for displaying unsportsmanlike behavior.

Medvedev altered his strategies by adopting a more offensive stance and frequently advancing towards the net during the match.

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Even though he didn't always win, his attempts made Alcaraz doubt his skills. Alcaraz struggled with his groundstrokes, frequently making mistakes on routine shots.

Many players had the chance to score a point against Medvedev during the fourth game. Alcaraz quickly responded by scoring a point, but then lost his serve again, this time due to a mistake with his favorite drop shot.

Medvedev was in control of the match, serving to win the set at 5-3. However, he made a mistake that could result in a significant fine.

However, it was the Russian player who controlled the tie-break, taking the first five points and sealing the deal with a speedy 121 miles-per-hour second serve.

Alcaraz found his fire in the third game of the second set with a phenomenal rally that helped him hold serve. He then gestured to his ear, urging the crowd to cheer even louder.

The third seed was charging towards his side of the court, where he was up against Luka Modric from Real Madrid. With a powerful forehand pass that flew across the court, he was able to secure the break and take the lead at 3-1.

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Medvedev's online activities were becoming more risky and happening less often. The 28-year-old was focused on trying to handle the constant pressure from others.

Alcaraz had tapped into his magical skills, impressing the audience with his powerful groundstrokes and skillful drop shots that left Medvedev struggling to keep up.

He quickly took the lead in the third set and, when he didn't agree with Asderaki's decision, he just shook his finger at her.

Alcaraz had some surprisingly relaxed moments during the match, such as his funny reaction when he missed an overhead shot and let Medvedev break back in the fourth set with a careless game.

However, there were only a few mistakes, and he secured the win in two hours and 55 minutes when Medvedev's last forehand went out.

Alcaraz has a perfect record of 3 wins in major finals and will face either Novak Djokovic, a 24-time major champion, or Lorenzo Mussetti on Sunday.

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