Alcaraz Reaches Back-To-Back Wimbledon Finals After Beating Medvedev In Four Sets
One year after defeating Daniil Medvedev in the Wimbledon semi-final, Carlos Alcaraz repeated his victory, albeit with a slight change in the number of sets played. Both players showcased strong performances at Wimbledon, although Alcaraz wasn’t as sharp as he was last year. This perceived dip in form led many to believe that Medvedev had…
One year after defeating Daniil Medvedev in the Wimbledon semi-final, Carlos Alcaraz repeated his victory, albeit with a slight change in the number of sets played. Both players showcased strong performances at Wimbledon, although Alcaraz wasn’t as sharp as he was last year. This perceived dip in form led many to believe that Medvedev had a chance to cause an upset, especially since he had bested Alcaraz at last year’s US Open.
The match began with Medvedev taking an early break in the opening set as Alcaraz struggled initially. Despite dropping a few first sets throughout the week, Alcaraz consistently found ways to respond. He broke back during the set but ultimately lost it in a tie-break. The tie-break was marked by controversy when Medvedev, unhappy with a call, swore at the umpire, necessitating the supervisor’s intervention and nearly leading to his disqualification. Nevertheless, Medvedev won the tie-break 7-1, capitalizing on Alcaraz’s errors.
Alcaraz elevated his game in the second set, securing an early break and winning 6-3. He maintained his momentum in the third set, winning 6-4, despite Medvedev having some chances. Throughout the match, Alcaraz’s ability to consistently outplay Medvedev was evident, much like in their previous encounters. Medvedev’s struggle against Alcaraz often hinges on the Spaniard’s form; if Alcaraz avoids self-inflicted errors, he typically wins comfortably.
In the final set, Alcaraz took an early break but lost it soon after. However, he managed to break again later to clinch the match in four sets, 6-7(1), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4, thus securing his second consecutive Wimbledon final appearance.
**Carlos Alcaraz vs Daniil Medvedev Match Stats:**
– **Carlos Alcaraz** / **Daniil Medvedev**
– Aces: 6 / 5
– Double Faults: 2 / 6
– First Serve %: 57% / 69%
– Points Won After First Serve %: 73% (47/64) / 66% (59/90)
– Points Won After Second Serve %: 61% (30/49) / 54% (22/41)
– Break Point Conversion: 40% (6/15) / 100% (3/3)
– Winners: 55 / 31
– Unforced Errors: 37 / 24
