The tennis world is buzzing as defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and seven-time Wimbledon winner Novak Djokovic gear up for a *high-stakes rematch* in Sunday's final! Their semifinal wins on Friday set the stage for what fans hope will be another historic showdown.
Alcaraz, 21, smashed through Daniil Medvedev's defenses (6-7, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4), proving his 2023 triumph was no fluke. Meanwhile, Djokovic delivered a clinical takedown of Italy's Lorenzo Musetti (6-4, 7-6, 6-4), flexing his grass-court mastery.
Djokovic joked about playing an air violin post-match ( no crowd drama this time!), but his message was clear: 'I want that trophy back.' The Serb praised Alcaraz as 'one of the greatest 21-year-olds ever' while slyly adding, 'he'll win many Slams… but not this one.'
With Djokovic eyeing a record 25th Grand Slam and Alcaraz defending his crown, this clash could be the tennis version of *Avengers: Endgame*. Will lightning strike twice? Tune in Sunday to find out!
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Alcaraz and Djokovic set up Wimbledon blockbuster final repeat
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