by Novak Djokovic takes on Carlos Alcaraz in the men’s singles final at Wimbledon as the world’s top two go head-to-head for the title on Center Court.
Djokovic is aiming to win his fifth consecutive Wimbledon crown, which would take him to a men’s record eight singles titles with Roger Federer in Serbia. Alcaraz is playing in his first Wimbledon final and the 20-year-old Spaniard faces the challenge of ending Djokovic’s dominant run at SW19, where he has won 34 straight matches and hasn’t lost at Center since 2013 Court.
World No. 1 Alcaraz will feel he has nothing to lose after reaching the Wimbledon final in what is only his fourth tournament on grass. Alcaraz will try to bring his creative shots and powerful forehand to the showpiece, but Djokovic has a clear advantage when it comes to experience in grand slam finals. Djokovic can also tie Margaret Court’s overall record with a 24th grand slam title after breaking the men’s record at the French Open last month.
The men’s final comes after Marketa Vondrousova triumphed over a heartbroken Ons Jabeur in straight sets to win the Wimbledon women’s title on Saturday, while Britain’s Neal Skupski claimed his first Grand Slam men’s doubles title with a memorable final victory with Dutch partner Wesley Koolhof.
Follow live updates and results from day 14 of Wimbledon below.
Wimbledon 2023 Latest Updates – Men’s Singles Final
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Novak Djokovic will face Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon men’s final from 2 p.m.
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Djokovic bids for eighth Wimbledon title as Alcaraz advances to first SW19 final
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Marketa Vondrousova defeats Ons Jabeur in 2023 Wimbledon Women’s Singles Final
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Alfie Hewett in wheelchair singles final after winning in doubles alongside Gordon Reid
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Henry Searle aims to become Britain’s first boys’ singles winner in 61 years
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GB’s Neal Skupski claimed his Wimbledon men’s doubles title with Dutch partner Wesley Koolhof
Wimbledon 2023: Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz final has all the ingredients for a classic
08:21 , Jamie Braidwood
What goes into making a classic Wimbledon final? Check out the illustrious roster of men’s singles champions at the All England Club and their signature triumphs are all defined by a historic closing moment, bolstered by the records at stake and enriched by an opponent of legendary stature on the other side of the net . On Sunday, Novak Djokovic will face Carlos Alcaraz in a Wimbledon final that has it all, a moment in time that could end up being a moment for the ages. “I think this is probably the best final we could have had,” agreed Djokovic.
The two best players in the world will meet in a showpiece that spans generations: Djokovic, aged 36, will bid to join Roger Federer in winning a men’s record eighth singles crown and 24th grand slam title. Alcaraz, aged 20, is through to his first Wimbledon final, a destination that exceeded the world’s No. 1’s wildest expectations a few weeks ago. It is the biggest age difference between two Grand Slam finalists in 48 years and the young Spaniard now faces the toughest challenge in tennis; Djokovic has won 34 straight matches at Wimbledon, has not lost in SW19 since 2017, and has not lost on Center Court since 2013.
Wimbledon Final Preview
The final between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz has the ingredients for a Wimbledon classic
Wimbledon 2023: Kate Middleton consoles heartbroken Ons Jabeur after final loss
08:12 , Jamie Braidwood
The Princess of Wales consoled her victory over Wimbledon women’s finalist Ons Jabeur on Center Court after the Tunisian tennis player lost to unseeded Czech Marketa Vondrousova in straight sets.
Jabeur cried as she lifted the Royal Family’s runner-up shield for the second year in a row, while Kate rubbed her arm to comfort her.
An emotional Jabeur said, “I will try to speak, because this is very hard. I think this is the most painful loss of my career. First of all I would like to congratulate Marketa and her team for this great tournament.
“I will not give up and come back stronger. Be [an] great tournament for me, I want to thank my team for always believing in me.
“One day we will make it, I promise you. Thanks guys for coming, thanks for cheering me on,” she continued. “I really appreciate your support, it’s been a tough journey, but that’s tennis. I promise to come back one day and win this tournament.”
Kate Middleton consoles heartbroken Ons Jabeur after Wimbledon loss
Wimbledon 2023: Marketa Vondrousova responds to ‘impossible’ title
08:09 , Jamie Braidwood
Marketa Vondrousova reveled in her “impossible” Wimbledon triumph as Ons Jabeur cried tears of despair at the most painful defeat of her career.
There have been a string of surprise slam winners in a period of change for the women’s game, but Wimbledon has been the exception so far, with Czech Vondrousova taking advantage of a nervous performance from Jabeur to secure a 6-4 6-4 win. claim.
The 24-year-old is the first unseeded player to win the women’s singles title here, and it’s all the more unlikely as she was in London last year as a tourist and with her left wrist in a cast.
“When I came back I didn’t know what would happen if I can play at that level again,” said Vondrousova, who had won just four tour-level matches on grass before arriving at Wimbledon.
“I think it was the most impossible grand slam for me to win, so I didn’t even think about it. When we came, I was like, ‘Try to win a few games’. Now that this has happened, it’s crazy.”
Wimbledon 2023: Marketa Vondrousova writes her own history after victory over heartbroken Ons Jabeur
08:08 , Jamie Braidwood
By Kieran Jackson on Center Court
Note to everyone: Sports fairy tales are rare. Don’t be fooled by Lionel Messi’s World Cup triumph in Qatar – that was an anomaly. Usually, when the pressure cooker is at its highest and the burden of history is barely a fingertip away, it can all get a little too much. And in the end it all turned out to be too much for Ons Jabeur on Saturday, with Marketa Vondrousova the women’s singles champion at Wimbledon 2023.
The world number 42 – the first unseeded woman to win women’s singles in her long history – had a bet with her coach that he would have the Wimble
don badge tattooed on his body if she won the title. Whether Jan Mertl will deeply regret that decision is a moot point. The 24-year-old Czech, who beat five seed in seven rounds, has put up one of the biggest upsets at the All England Club in the last two weeks. In the split second of victory, with a final volley on the open field, she glanced at her box before falling to the ground.
Vondrousova is writing her own history after Wimbledon victory over heartbroken Jabeur
Wimbledon 2023: what time in the final?
08:07 , Jamie Braidwood
The Wimbledon men’s final between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz kicks off at 2pm BST (9am ET) on Sunday, July 16.
How can I watch it?
Wimbledon will be shown on the BBC in the UK, with full coverage of the tournament available to view on BBC One, BBC Two and on the BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport website.
The men’s singles final will be broadcast on BBC One, with transmissions from 1pm.
Wimbledon 2023: What time is Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz?
08:07 , Jamie Braidwood
The Wimbledon men’s final between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz kicks off at 2pm BST (9am ET) on Sunday, July 16.
How can I watch it?
Wimbledon will be shown on the BBC in the UK, with full coverage of the tournament available to view on BBC One, BBC Two and on the BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport website.
The men’s singles final will be broadcast on BBC One, with transmissions from 1pm.
Wimbledon 2023: What’s Today’s TV Schedule?
08:06 , Jamie Braidwood
11am-1pm – Live coverage – BBC Two
11am-9pm – Live coverage from outdoor courts – BBC Red Button
13:00-18:35 – Live coverage – BBC One
1pm-9pm – Live coverage from Court One – BBC iPlayer
18:35-20:00 – Live coverage – BBC Two
19:00-21:30 – Live coverage – BBC One
22:00-23:00 – Today at Wimbledon – BBC Two
Good morning!
8:00 am , Jamie Braidwood
It’s the big one: Novak Djokovic will take on Carlos Alcaraz this afternoon in the Wimbledon men’s singles final, where the top two players will face each other for the title on Center Court.
Djokovic is trying to win his fifth consecutive Wimbledon audience, which would raise the Serbian level with Roger Federer having a men’s record eight singles titles. Alcaraz is playing in his first Wimbledon final and the 20-year-old Spaniard faces the challenge of ending Djokovic’s dominant run at SW19, where he has won 34 straight matches and hasn’t lost at Center since 2013 Court.
World No. 1 Alcaraz will feel he has nothing to lose after reaching the Wimbledon final in what is only his fourth tournament on grass. Alcaraz will try to bring his creative shots and powerful forehand to the showpiece, but Djokovic has a clear advantage when it comes to experience in grand slam finals. Djokovic can also tie Margaret Court’s overall record with a 24th grand slam title after breaking the men’s record at the French Open last month.
The men’s final comes after Marketa Vondrousova triumphed over a heartbroken Ons Jabeur in straight sets to win the Wimbledon women’s title on Saturday, while Britain’s Neal Skupski claimed his first Grand Slam men’s doubles title with a memorable final victory with Dutch partner Wesley Koolhof.
Follow live updates and results from Day 14 of Wimbledon in today’s live blog.
