2024 Wimbledon Men's Semi-Final Preview: Alcaraz, Djokovic, Medvedev, and Musetti battle for final spots
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Day 12 of Wimbledon will
feature the men’s semifinal matches this Friday, July 12, as we determine the
two players who will advance to Sunday’s final. Three of the four semifinalists
from 2023 are present: Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, and Daniil Medvedev,
with Lorenzo Musetti being the only debutant at this stage.
Our preview looks ahead to
the current form of each semifinalist and their rivalries in the upcoming
matches. The matches are scheduled to be played on Centre Court starting at
13:30 local time.
Alcaraz and Medvedev set for Wimbledon semi-final clash
The defending champion has
not disappointed and has lived up to his pre-tournament favoritism. Alcaraz’s
success on grass courts is evident with a remarkable record of 22-3 (88%) and a
streak of 12 consecutive wins at Wimbledon.
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The third seed faced
difficulties against Frances Tiafoe, but ultimately won a 5-sets match in which his rival played some of the best tennis of his life. After
that, he had no major issues against Ugo Humbert (16th seed) and Tommy Paul
(12th seed), although he dropped a set to each.
A repeat of the French Open
semi-final clash against Jannik Sinner was expected, but Russian Daniil
Medvedev eliminated the Italian and set up a new encounter with Carlos Alcaraz.
The head-to-head record is led by the Spaniard at 4-2, with only one meeting
this year, in the final of Indian Wells, where Alcaraz won in straight sets.
The Spaniard also won the only time they played at Wimbledon, also in the
semi-finals, on his way to the 2023 title.
Despite being world No. 5,
Medvedev’s presence in the semi-finals is somewhat surprising given his recent
form, having lost prominence in tournaments to Alcaraz, Sinner, and Zverev.
This time, he eliminated No. 1 Sinner and once again put his name among the
four best in a Grand Slam in his ninth semi-final appearance.
Carlos Alcaraz won the title in 2023 Wimbledon.
Djokovic and Musetti ready for Wimbledon showdown
Novak Djokovic arrived at
SW19 amid doubts about his level after undergoing knee surgery just three weeks
ago. The Serbian had not been faring well on the Tour, without any titles, with
some surprising defeats, and the injury during the French Open that forced him
to undergo surgery.
However, the 24-time Grand
Slam champion has once again proven to be a firm contender for any title and
seeks to reach the 37th Grand Slam final of his career and the 10th at
Wimbledon.
So far, he has not struggled in any match, and his last encounter in
the fourth round against Holger Rune was a dominant victory that left him full
of confidence. Additionally, in the quarter-finals, he didn’t even have to take
the court after Alex De Minaur's forced withdrawal.
Lorenzo Musetti is the
surprise of the semi-finals, being the only player outside the top 5 remaining
in the competition. In the absence of world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, Musetti is
representing Italian tennis, with Jasmine Paolini also a finalist in the women’s
draw.
The 22-year-old comes off a remarkable five-set victory against Taylor
Fritz (No. 12) and will face the 7-time champion Novak Djokovic for the third
time this season (0-2) and the seventh time in his career (1-5). This is
Musetti’s first appearance in a Grand Slam semi-final, achieved in the midst of
a successful grass-court swing (12-2), which also saw him reach the final of
the ATP 500 Queen’s Club Championships.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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