Carlos Alcaraz He continues to make it clear that he has arrived to make great history in the world of tennis. At just 20 years old, Spanish is already his second Grand Slam final at this Wimbledon 2023, and how. And it is that the Murcian defeated Russian Daniil Medvedev (3rd in the world) in the semi-final., showing a truly dazzling level of robustness, consistency and personality. After all, we mustn’t overlook the fact that it was his first time on this occasion at La Catedral…
it was 6-3, 6-3 and 6-3 for Carlitos, after just one hour and 49 minutes of action in the Central Court. Thus, he earned the right to seek his second Grand Slam crown (he already won the 2022 US Open), and for that he should make history: beat nothing more and nothing less than novak djokovicwho also won his semi-final against Jannik Sinner in straight sets.
Write history? Yes, Alcaraz needs to clarify that: Nole has won the last four Wimbledons, has won 34 straight in the tournament and is going for his 24th Grand Slam, in addition to the 8th at La Catedral, which would allow him to tie Roger’s record Federer. Oh, as if that wasn’t enough, the winner of the final will be ranked No. 1 in the world.
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How was Carlos Alcaraz vs. Daniel Medvedev? Game results
| Player | Set 1 | Set 2 | set 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Alcaraz | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Daniel Medvedev | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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Third set, Alcaraz 6-3. Victory for Carlitos! The Spaniard once again takes the Russian’s serve off a dominating return (aided by a multi-complicated Medvedev to score the first) and then makes history in his first match and then, perhaps, the best point of the meeting.
Third set, Alcaraz 4-3. They both break! Carlitos reacts and creates many opportunities to return to take over the service of the Russian. The second of these lets her escape in an unusual way with an unthinkable mistake after conquering the spot. He has a third and Medvedev wins. The fourth one was well saved by the Russian in the net. And in this particular fifth with the same recipe of the whole match: return to pressing, shot approach and definition in the net. There Alcaraz could decide the match, but he gets into unnecessary trouble with a couple of errors and Medvedev is busted again.
Third set, Alcaraz 3-2. Take back Medvedev! Alcaraz quickly runs into trouble with his serve against a more aggressive opponent and ends up serving for the first time with a double fault.
Third set, Alcaraz 3-0. Break and new advantage for Carlitos! Relentless, the Spaniard takes Medvedev’s serve early in the set and seems to take away any sort of ability to respond. Truly superlative level of Murcian.
Second set, Alcaraz 6-3. Set for Carlitos! After holding his serve at 0 for the second consecutive turn, the Spaniard creates three options and makes a point on the third in the same pattern: absolute excellence with his return.
Second set, Alcaraz 4-3. The Spaniard continues without losing stability with his serve and holds.
Second set, Alcaraz 3-2. Good response from Medvedev, who manages to hold his serve to 0 and regains consciousness. In any case, Carlitos remains steadfast.
Second set, Alcaraz 2-1. Spanish bankruptcy! Carlitos faces the first break point after double-faulting, but gets out of trouble with an ace and a service winner. He then creates two chances by taking advantage of two unforced errors by the Russian, but makes a mistake and lets them slip. Of course, in the third he takes the serve: he creates the opportunity by stopping everything on the net and concrete with an excellent performance.
First set, Alcaraz 6-3. Set for Carlitos! The Spaniard created the first break chance of the match and made it concrete after a flawless game on his return. He then closes out the first set with authority with three consecutive winners.
First set, Alcaraz 4-3. Medvedev comes out with authority from 15-30 with his serve and Alcaraz holds without complications.
First set, Alcaraz 3-2. Follow the parity. Medvedev surprises with several flat lashes, but Carlitos counters with his variations and mobility.
First set, Alcaraz 2-1. The Spaniard works to break even, but ends up holding his serve again.
First set, Alcaraz 1-0. Carlitos starts strong, not losing points in his first turn.
Djokovic is the first runner-up. The Italian had forced a tiebreak of the third, but Nole closed it out with authority to settle in the set. Now yes, here comes Alcaraz and Medvedev.
Djokovic, one step away. The Serb leaves no doubt in his semi-final and wins the second set 6-4.
Indoor party. The circumstances of Alcaraz’s duel with Medvedev will not be the usual: it will be played under the roof of the Central as the rain is (once again) in London.
Wait, with Djokovic ahead. The first semi-final features the Serb, the tournament’s big contender, who wins the first set against Sinner 6-3.
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Daniil Medvedev will start immediately after the conclusion of the first semi-final of the event, between Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner.
Moment of the toughest match of the tournament so far for Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev: for the first time at this Wimbledon, both face a former Grand Slam champion.
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The past history between Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev
On the ATP circuit, Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev have met twice, with each team winning. The Spaniard was a straight sets winner in this year’s Indian Wells final, while the Russian prevailed in the 2021 Wimbledon second round, also in straight sets.
