Wimbledon 2023 final live updates: Carlos Alcaraz aims to end Novak Djokovic’s center court reign in ‘ultimate showdown’

Alcaraz is aiming to become the third Spaniard to win the Wimbledon title after Nadal (2008, 2010) and Manuel Santana (1966). Overall, this is his second major since the 2022 US Open

1. Seven-time winner Djokovic is aiming to match Roger Federer’s (8) for the most Open Era titles at Wimbledon.

2. The reigning champion is also aiming for the Open Era record of most Slams by a player, male or female. She would later surpass Serena Williams for an unprecedented 24th major.

– Alcaraz defeated Djokovic 6-7, 7-6, 7-6 in the 2022 Madrid Open semifinals.

– Djokovic defeated Alcaraz 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 in the 2023 French Open quarterfinals.

“I think a lot of people don’t expect him to play as well (on grass) because his game is built, built and developed for clay. Of opponents on a given day. I see it as a great trait, a great quality. I see it as my biggest strength throughout my career, my I was able to constantly develop, adapt and adjust the game. Challenges, basically. That’s what he’s been doing so early in his career.”

“It gives you more motivation. I think it’s more special to play the final against our sports legend,” Alcaraz said of the match. “If I win, it would be amazing for me. Not only to win a Wimbledon title, but to do it against Novak would be super special.”

Alcaraz played only once, going 1–0 in a Slam final, where he defeated Casper Rudd to win the US Open title. Overall, he has an 11-3 record in tour-level finals, last losing at the Hamburg Open in July 2022.

The Serbian has a 7-1 record in finals, his only loss coming against Murray 10 years ago. Overall, he is 23-11 in Slam finals, second only to Nadal’s 22-8 in terms of winning percentage.

1. Djokovic has not lost on Center Court since Andy Murray defeated him in straight sets on July 7, 2013. He is currently on a 45 match hitting streak. It remains the longest streak at the iconic venue since its inception in 1922.
2. He has never lost at Wimbledon since 2017 and has a 34-match winning streak, the third-best in the tournament’s history.

The winner of Djokovic vs Alcaraz will receive a record payout of £2.35m, 11.2 per cent more than the Serbian earned in 2022. However, it is the third-lowest payout for a Slam winner behind the US Open ($2.6 million). , French Open ($2.51 million). The Australian Open is at the bottom of the list with a prize pool of $2.05 million.

The winner of Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz will not only win the Wimbledon trophy but also become the world number one in the ATP rankings.

Hello and welcome to live coverage of the Wimbledon 2023 men’s singles final between defending champion Novak Djokovic and world number one Carlos Alcaraz on Center Court. Stay tuned for more updates!