The Wimbledon’s men’s semi-finals have arrived, as Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz edge closer to a rematch of last year’s final – an instant classic.
Alcaraz triumphed over five intense sets last summer to collect his first trophy in SW19 and his second grand slam overall, and the 21-year-old has since claimed the French Open crown. Meanwhile, Djokovic bounced back by winning his fourth US Open title, and he can tie Roger Federer with a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon trophy if he goes the distance this week.
But standing in each man’s way are Lorenzo Musetti and Daniil Medvedev. Djokovic, 37, will play Italy’s Musetti, 22, who won a thrilling quarter-final against Taylor Fritz, after Djokovic received a walkover when Alex de Minaur sustained an injury. Therefore, today is Djokovic’s first time on court since he lashed out at fans for “booing” him in the fourth round.
Across the draw, Alcaraz will look to repeat his semi-final win against Medvedev from 12 months ago, when the Spaniard left the Russian, 28, outclassed and in awe.
Follow all the latest scores and match updates from Wimbledon below:
Wimbledon day 12 – latest scores and updates
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It’s men’s semi-final day at Wimbledon
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Carlos Alcaraz takes on Daniil Medvedev in repeat of last year’s semi-final
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FIRST SET! Medvedev wins tiebreak 7-1 to take the lead against Alcaraz
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Novak Djokovic then faces first-time grand slam semi-finalist Lorenzo Musetti
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Djokovic returns to Centre Court for first time since taking on section of fans
Wimbledon 2024: *Carlos Alcaraz 6-7 3-1 Daniil Medvedev – BREAK!
14:54 , Jamie Braidwood
Incredible defence from Alcaraz! Springing around the baseline, he reaches the Medvedev smash and forces another – which the Russian can’t keep in!
0-30. But Alcaraz nets on the forehand! Backhand winner from Alcaraz as Medvedev approached the net! Two break points: RUNNING forehand winner from Alcaraz!
WHOOSH! He breaks to lead the second set! That’s a moment to get everyone on their feet. A brilliant couple of games from the 21-year-old champion.
Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz 6-7 2-1 Daniil Medvedev*
14:49 , Jamie Braidwood
A couple of much better service games from Alcaraz to start the second set.
WHAT A POINT! Huge from Alcaraz, stretching Medvedev to his limits on the baseline. It was brilliant from both, but Alcaraz finds his way past with the forehand winner! He points to his ear. That’s a big moment.
Wimbledon 2024: *Carlos Alcaraz 6-7 1-1 Daniil Medvedev
14:46 , Jamie Braidwood
A rapid hold of serve from Medvedev to reply. With Alcaraz missing twice on the forehand. The defending champion was 15-15 on winners-unforced errors in the first set.
Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz 6-7 1-0 Daniil Medvedev*
14:42 , Jamie Braidwood
Medvedev has made a much better start already that last year, where he lost 6-3 6-3 6-3 to Alcaraz.
Alcaraz wins the opening game of the second set with a huge forehand strike and Medvedev goes long.
Meanwhile, Luka Modric is watching on from the players’ box.
Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz 6-7 Daniil Medvedev – SET!
14:37 , Jamie Braidwood
There’s one! Medvedev closes the net and finds the forehand winner! He leads 6-1 and has five set points!
Alcaraz nets on the second-serve return and Medvedev takes the set! Wow!
7-1 in the tiebreak.
Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz 6-6 Daniil Medvedev – Tiebreak
14:35 , Jamie Braidwood
Wow! After Alcaraz goes long, Medvedev attacks the Alcaraz serve and finds a clean winner down the line off the return! A 3-0 lead for the Russian!
Alcaraz digs out a great return, but how has Medvedev won that point! Brilliant scrambling from the giant fifth sed, as he finds the backhand that Alcaraz can’t return. 4-0.
Medvedev catches the line and Alcaraz nets! Five points in a row for Medvedev! Alcaraz gets on the board behind serve as he attacks on the forehand but Medvedev is two points away at the changeover.
Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz 6-6 Daniil Medvedev
14:33 , Jamie Braidwood
Oooh. Alcaraz with another loopy forehand that drifted wide, which brings up 15-30. Alcaraz finds his serve but Medvedev puts a limp backhand into the net. Alcaraz with the body serve and then the smash. Medvedev’s return is long on the second-serve.
It’s tiebreak time.
Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz 6-6 Daniil Medvedev
14:32 , Jamie Braidwood
Oooh. Alcaraz with another loopy forehand that drifted wide, which brings up 15-30. Alcaraz finds his serve but Medvedev puts a limp backhand into the net. Alcaraz with the body serve and then the smash. Medvedev’s return is long on the second-serve.
It’s tiebreak time.
Wimbledon 2024: *Carlos Alcaraz 5-6 Daniil Medvedev
14:28 , Jamie Braidwood
Medvedev holds to love and gets through to the tiebreak at least, with a game that included a volley that had so much back-spin that is bounced towards the net after landing on Alcaraz’s side. Alcaraz, of course, applauded it.
He will again have to hold to stay in the set.
Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz 5-5 Daniil Medvedev*
14:26 , Jamie Braidwood
Alcaraz finds himself looking at 0-30… but digs out of the hole as Medvedev puts a couple of shots long. The serve starts to click and Medvedev dumps a return into the bottom of the net. Alcaraz with the backhand down the line, Medvedev can’t return!
Three games in a row for Alcaraz and he strikes level in the set.
Wimbledon 2024: *Carlos Alcaraz 4-5 Daniil Medvedev
14:22 , Jamie Braidwood
Oooh. Medvedev gets a warning for unsportsmanlike conduct. I think that was from the final break point, when Alcaraz’s drop shot was ruled to have bounced twice.
Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz 4-5 Daniil Medvedev – BREAK!
14:20 , Jamie Braidwood
Nervy start from Medvedev as the backhand drifts long, then on the baseline rally Alcaraz finds his way past with a winner! Stunning return from Alcaraz, right onto the the baseline, and it’s three break points for Alcaraz!
Ace from Medvedev. Long on the second, Alcaraz pushes wide on the backhand! Still one break point to go: huge serve from Medvedev but Alcaraz gets the return back… there’s the drop shot, and Medvedev can’t reach it! Alcaraz breaks back!
Alcaraz still has to hold to stay in the set and he has only made 6/17 first serves so far…
Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz 3-5 Daniil Medvedev*
14:17 , Jamie Braidwood
Great reach from Alcaraz on the volley before the Spaniard finds his first ace to hold to love. Now Medvedev will have the chance to serve for the set.
Wimbledon 2024: *Carlos Alcaraz 2-5 Daniil Medvedev
14:13 , Jamie Braidwood
Alcaraz hits a stunner of a forehand winner down the line but the Spaniard is going from the sublime to the… average, and Medvedev takes charge behind serve to hold and strike ahead.
Alcaraz has made just five of 13 first serves so far. He has to hold next to stay in the first set.
Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz 2-4 Daniil Medvedev* – BREAK!
14:10 , Jamie Braidwood
Another untidy game from Alcaraz! Just after landing a lovely drop volley, Alcaraz puts another into the net to bring up two break points for Medvedev.
Alcaraz goes for the drop shot, Medvedev reaches it, Alcaraz hangs up the lob, Medvedev puts it away! Much better from the fifth seed! But Alcaraz is broken for the second time already!
Wimbledon 2024: *Carlos Alcaraz 2-3 Daniil Medvedev – BREAK!
14:03 , Jamie Braidwood
Alcaraz wins a stunning point at the start of the fifth game, scrambling to retrieve a Medvedev smash that sliced so low and wide. The Spaniard then goes to the drop-shot for the first time to get a look at two break points.
Medvedev saves the first as Alcaraz fires wide on the forehand. Medvedev sticks to the plan and stays patient, and Alcaraz misses again with the forehand crosscourt!
A double-fault on deuce gives Alcaraz another chance, but Medvedev finds the ace! Four break points saved now.
But a fifth is to come: Medvedev finds the big first serve and the second strike would beat almost anyone… but Alcaraz! He spins a volley into the net.
Another first serve from Medvedev, he has the chance to put the volley away but Alcaraz reaches it… Alcaraz stays alive and finds the lob, and Medvedev puts the smash wide!
Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz 1-3 Daniil Medvedev* – BREAK!
13:58 , Jamie Braidwood
Alcaraz described Medvedev as a “wall” before their semi-final rematch and this game shows why. Alcaraz steps up on his forehand, absolutely crushing the ball, but Medvedev stands firm. He draws three errors in a row from Alcaraz, and there will be three break points for the Russian.
Deep return from Medvedev, patience in the rally, and Alcaraz fires wide on the forehand! Medvedev breaks.
Wimbledon 2024: *Carlos Alcaraz 1-2 Daniil Medvedev
13:53 , Jamie Braidwood
A second double fault of the match from Medvedev early on, but he responds with a couple of big serves – including an ace on game point – to take the hold.
Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz 1-1 Daniil Medvedev*
13:52 , Jamie Braidwood
Alcaraz responds by holding to love with Medvedev, who has a reputation for being so solid from the baseline, putting a couple of backhands long. The Russian’s return position is usually so deep and it will be interesting to see how he adjusts it today, given how strong Alcaraz is at drop-shots.
Comfortable so far for Alcaraz.
Wimbledon 2024: Alfie Hewett forces deciding set
13:50 , Jamie Braidwood
Alfie Hewett hits back and forces Gustavo Fernandez into a deciding set in the wheelchair semi-finals on Court No 3. The Briton takes the set 6-4 after finding the break.
Wimbledon 2024: *Carlos Alcaraz 0-1 Daniil Medvedev
13:44 , Jamie Braidwood
Medvedev’s double fault on the second point of the game opens the door for Alcaraz and the Spaniard goes on the attack behind the forehand to get to 30-30.
Alcaraz’s return goes long against the second serve, and on game point Medvedev thinks he has the hold as he stands over a backhand at the net.
Somehow, though, Alcaraz finds the backhand pass down the line. Deuce. Another ripping backhand winner from Alcaraz, and he then places a forehand past Medvedev!
Break point: but Alcaraz fires long with Medvedev pushed behind the baseline! Medvedev, finally, gets away with the hold as he finds a couple of good serves and Alcaraz goes wide on the backhand.
Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz 0-0 Daniil Medvedev*
13:40 , Jamie Braidwood
Daniil Medvedev will serve first to start the semi-finals.
*denotes next server
Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz vs Daniil Medvedev
13:35 , Jamie Braidwood
Here we go! Medvedev leads Alcaraz out onto Centre Court ahead of the day’s first semi-final. These players met at this stage last year, with Alcaraz winning in straight-sets in a one-sided victory, but Medvedev got his revenge in the semi-finals of the US Open.
Alcaraz has won both matches since, in the ATP Finals and at Indian Wells this season, both in straight sets.
Barbie is at SW19 today!
13:26 , Kieran Jackson
Margot Robbie, with husband Tom Ackerley, are in attendance at Wimbledon!
Wimbledon men’s singles semi-finals:
13:21 , Kieran Jackson
After the drama of the women’s semi-finals yesterday, today it’s the turn of the men on Centre Court!
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz opens up against fifth seed Daniil Medvedev – in a repeat of last year’s semi-final – before seven-time winner Novak Djokovic faces first-time Grand Slam semi-finalist Lorenzo Musetti!
It’s less than 10 minutes now until Alcaraz and Medvedev enter the sunny Centre Court stage…
TODAY’S ORDER OF PLAY:
13:14 , Kieran Jackson
CENTRE COURT – 13:30 START
Daniil Medvedev [5] vs Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) [3] 1
Lorenzo Musetti (ITA) [25] vs Novak Djokovic (SRB) [2] 2
No.1 COURT – 13:00 START
Su-Wei Hsieh (TPE) / Elise Mertens (BEL) [1] vs Katerina Siniakova (CZE) / Taylor Townsend (USA) [4] 1
Caroline Dolehide (USA) / Desirae Krawczyk (USA) [7] vs Gabriela Dabrowski (CAN) / Erin Routliffe (NZL) [2] 2
Santiago Gonzalez (MEX) / Giuliana Olmos (MEX) vs Maximo Gonzalez (ARG) / Ulrikke Eikeri (NOR) 3
Meet Lorenzo Musetti, the humble Italian eyeing Wimbledon final after beating Taylor Fritz
13:03 , Kieran Jackson
Prior to his first Grand Slam quarter-final against Taylor Fritz on Wednesday at Wimbledon, Lorenzo Musetti was asked about the important topics at hand: his tattoos. The 22-year-old has three. The first is a heart with a tennis racket in the middle, the second is a ship’s anchor with “family” written on it and the third is a phrase shared with his coach: “Il meglio deve ancora venire.”
It translates: “The best is yet to come.”
Meet Lorenzo Musetti, the Italian eyeing Wimbledon final after beating Taylor Fritz
Wimbledon 2024: Hewett drops opening set
12:57 , Jamie Braidwood
Fernandez breaks to take the first set 6-4 against Hewett, who sends a backhand out of play on set point.
Hewett won in straight sets to return to the semi-finals but he will have to come from behind if he is to return to the final.
Wimbledon 2024: Alfie Hewett in action in wheelchair singles
12:47 , Jamie Braidwood
Alfie Hewett is in action early on Friday afternoon as the 26-year-old bids for a first Wimbledon singles title in the wheelchair event.
Hewett is facing the third seed Gustavo Fernandez in the semi-finals, with the Briton losing in the final in the last two years.
He battled a shoulder injury yesterday and will be back in action later on along with Gordon Reid in the wheelchair doubles.
It’s 5-4 to Fernandez on serve in the opening set.
Jasmine Paolini defeats crestfallen Donna Vekic in record-breaking Wimbledon semi-final
12:45 , Kieran Jackson
As a 57th and final unforced error sprung off Donna Vekic’s forehand and into the tramline, Jasmine Paolini ran towards her player box in complete and utter euphoria. This year’s breakthrough star on the tennis tour – that goes for men and women – has reached a second Grand Slam final in a matter of weeks. At the end of this titanic battle, she blew a kiss to her corner and then consoled her heartbroken opponent.
As the old adage goes, it felt cruel that somebody had to lose. Both Vekic and Paolini were contesting their first semi-final at Wimbledon and their desperation to reach Saturday’s showpiece was writ large throughout this absorbing battle of wills. In the end, only a first-to-10 final-set tie-break could separate them – and even then, there was barely a flip of a coin between them. Match of the tournament? Possibly so.
Jasmine Paolini defeats crestfallen Donna Vekic in Wimbledon semi-final
Queen shares behind-the-scenes video of royal trip to Wimbledon
12:30 , Kieran Jackson
Henry Patten wins British battle with Neal Skupski to reach men’s doubles final
12:14 , Kieran Jackson
Henry Patten won the battle of Britain against Neal Skupski in the men’s doubles to reach his first grand slam final at Wimbledon.
Patten had never previously gone beyond the third round at a major tournament but he and Finnish partner Harri Heliovaara have been on a giant-killing run at the All England Club.
That continued on Court One on Thursday as they defeated Skupski, who won the title last year with former partner Wesley Koolhof, and New Zealander Michael Venus 6-4 7-6 (1).
Patten, 28, said: “It feels pretty good. I am not sure it has quite set in. Even when Harri struck that return down the line, moments afterwards I don’t think it had hit us. Neither of us realised what had happened. It’s amazing.”
Henry Patten wins British battle with Neal Skupski to reach men’s doubles final
Wimbledon 2024
12:05 , Jack Rathborn
TODAY’S ORDER OF PLAY:
12:00 , Kieran Jackson
CENTRE COURT – 13:30 START
Daniil Medvedev [5] vs Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) [3] 1
Lorenzo Musetti (ITA) [25] vs Novak Djokovic (SRB) [2] 2
No.1 COURT – 13:00 START
Su-Wei Hsieh (TPE) / Elise Mertens (BEL) [1] vs Katerina Siniakova (CZE) / Taylor Townsend (USA) [4] 1
Caroline Dolehide (USA) / Desirae Krawczyk (USA) [7] vs Gabriela Dabrowski (CAN) / Erin Routliffe (NZL) [2] 2
Santiago Gonzalez (MEX) / Giuliana Olmos (MEX) vs Maximo Gonzalez (ARG) / Ulrikke Eikeri (NOR) 3
WATCH: Novak Djokovic blasts ‘disrespectful’ Wimbledon crowd after Holger Rune victory
11:45 , Kieran Jackson
Novak Djokovic accused the Wimbledon Centre Court crowd of “disrespect” following his third-round win against Holger Rune.
John McEnroe backs Novak Djokovic in spat with Wimbledon fans
11:30 , Kieran Jackson
John McEnroe believes Novak Djokovic had every right to take a swipe at the Centre Court crowd at Wimbledon.
Djokovic claimed some spectators disrespected him during his straight-sets win over Holger Rune on Monday night by repeatedly chanting the young Dane’s surname.
During a heated on-court interview, the seven-time champion said: “Well, to all the fans that had respect and stayed here tonight thank you very much from the bottom of my heart, I appreciate it.
“And to all those people that have chosen to disrespect the player, in this case me, have a gooooood night. Gooood night, gooood night. Very good night.”
Three-time champion McEnroe, who had his fair share of run-ins with crowds during his colourful career, revealed he would have told Djokovic “well done” for calling out the spectators.
John McEnroe backs Novak Djokovic in spat with Wimbledon fans
Wimbledon 2024: Donna Vekic heartbroken after semi-final defeat
11:14 , Kieran Jackson
“I mean, I thought I was going to die in the third set. I had so much pain in my arm, in my leg. It was not easy out there, but I will recover.
“My team tells me that I can be proud of myself. It’s tough right now. It’s really tough. For sure I will need to take couple of days to see everything.
“Yeah, I don’t know, it’s tough to be positive right now. It was so close. I had a lot of chances.”
How Novak Djokovic finally embraced the role of Wimbledon’s pantomime villain
11:00 , Jamie Braidwood
In the aftermath of last year’s Wimbledon final, it was tempting to wonder if Novak Djokovic’s defeat to Carlos Alcaraz signalled the start of a change. Bidding for a fifth Wimbledon title in a row, Djokovic was beaten in an epic five-set battle in his first defeat at the Championships since 2017.
As he contemplated the end of his dominance at the All England Club, Djokovic was gracious, his praise of the young Alcaraz glowing and genuine. After so many victories, it was a little startling to see such a fierce competitor embracing the rare taste of defeat like an old friend, reflecting an attitude of “win some, lose some” in front of the Centre Court crowd.
But rather than marking the shift towards a more mutually appreciative relationship, the opposite has occurred.
How Novak Djokovic finally embraced the role of Wimbledon’s pantomime villain
Wimbledon 2024: Lorenzo Musetti learning lessons ahead of Novak Djokovic clash
10:45 , Jamie Braidwood
Lorenzo Musetti on facing Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon:
“I played him many times in different stages, even big ones like of course two times in French Open. I beat him one time, then lost all the others.
“I have to say, with Nole, after the match I always finished with a lesson. Of course, the last match was really an intense match from both players and really stressful match.
“So what I have to say, against him you are probably more stressed because he’s probably the best player ever or one of the best players ever.
“You walk on court with a different mentality. But, I think if I play in a certain way, I could have my shot in the next round.”
Novak Djokovic meets Lorenzo Musetti again as he eyes another Wimbledon final
10:15 , Jamie Braidwood
The last time Novak Djokovic faced Lorenzo Musetti it took the 24-time grand slam champion until after 3am to get rid of him.
On Thursday Djokovic renews his battle with the Italian who went toe-to-toe with him at the French Open last month, with their five-set marathon providing the latest finish in Roland Garros history.
Wimbledon’s 11pm curfew means Djokovic, who suffered a torn meniscus in his following match in Paris which left his participation here hanging by a thread, will at least be spared another graveyard shift.
The seven-time champion received a bye into the last four after Alex De Minaur had to withdraw from their quarter-final through injury.
That gave Djokovic three free days to prepare for his record-equalling 13th Wimbledon semi-final, and also delayed another date with the Centre Court crowd he accused of disrespecting him by using fourth-round opponent Holger Rune’s surname as an “excuse to boo”.
But Djokovic could be in for another tough afternoon if the spectators decide yelling ‘Moooo-setti’ can wind the Serbian up as much as ‘Roooon’ did on Monday night.
Musetti, 22, who beat Taylor Fritz in five sets to reach his first grand slam semi-final, certainly has the sort of inventive game that will charm the Centre Court patrons.
Novak Djokovic meets Lorenzo Musetti again as he eyes another Wimbledon final
Jasmine Paolini has surprised herself by reaching back-to-back grand slam finals
10:00 , Jamie Braidwood
Jasmine Paolini admitted that if anyone had told her two months ago she would be in the Wimbledon final, she would think they were “crazy”.
Paolini, the 28-year-old seventh seed, won a Centre Court classic of a semi-final against Donna Vekic 2-6 6-4 7-6 (10/8) after a nerve-shredding match tie-break.
At two hours and 51 minutes it was the longest women’s semi-final in Wimbledon history, and at the end of it Paolini became the first Italian woman to reach the final, where she will face Barbora Krejcikova.
It is a remarkable run from a player who had not won a Tour-level match on grass until 15 days ago, in Eastbourne, and had lost in the first round in her only previous three visits to SW19.
“You are crazy, I would say, yes,” she said. “Yeah, I don’t have words. Just, yeah, you are crazy.
“Two grand slam finals in a row was crazy to believe, I think, no? I’m also surprising how at the moment, until now in this moment, I’m living this.
“I feel maybe Saturday I will be so nervous, I don’t know. But I feel also relaxed. I’m the same person. I’m doing the same things. Yeah, I don’t know. I’m surprised a little bit how I’m managing this.”
Jasmine Paolini has surprised herself by reaching back-to-back grand slam finals
Emotional Barbora Krejcikova makes Jana Novotna tribute after reaching final
09:45 , Jamie Braidwood
Barbora Krejcikova was inspired by the memory of her mentor Jana Novotna as she battled back to beat former champion Elena Rybakina and reach her first Wimbledon singles final.
Krejcikova, winner of the French Open in 2021 but never previously beyond the fourth round here, claimed a 3-6 6-3 6-4 victory on Centre Court to set up a surprise final against Jasmine Paolini.
She will now hope to follow in the footsteps of her fellow Czech Marketa Vondrousova, who became the first unseeded winner of the women’s singles here 12 months ago, while Rybakina’s defeat guarantees an eighth different champion in eight years.
Novotna famously cried on the shoulder of the Duchess of Kent after losing the 1993 final against Steffi Graf from a winning position before finally lifting the trophy five years later.
She took a teenage Krejcikova under her wing but died of cancer in 2017 aged only 49.
Krejcikova became emotional when taking about Novotna in her post-match interview, saying: “I’m thinking about Jana a lot. I have so many beautiful memories and, when I step on the court here, I’m just fighting for every single ball because that’s what I think she would want me to do.
“We talked about her matches here. It’s been some while so I can’t really tell you what it was about. But we definitely did. I hope she would be proud.”
Emotional Barbora Krejcikova makes Jana Novotna tribute after reaching final
Barbora Krejcikova stuns Elena Rybakina in strange but absorbing Wimbledon semi-final
09:15 , Alex Pattle on Centre Court
For a while, this was the calm after the storm. After Jasmine Paolini and Donna Vekic ran themselves into the ground in Wimbledon’s longest-ever women’s semi-final, Elena Rybakina looked poised to navigate hers with only the occasional hint of resistance. While Paolini needed two hours and 51 minutes to fight back, reduce Vekic to tears, and position herself on the cusp of glory, Rybakina seemed likely to need about 60 minutes to extinguish Barbora Krejcikova’s dream. And after the Centre Court crowd gorged itself on the melodrama of the first semi-final, it appeared content with watching this encore politely but sleepily.
But those were assumptions, and as this match wore on, it became clear that assuming was a dangerous game.
Barbora Krejcikova stuns Elena Rybakina in strange but absorbing Wimbledon semi-final
Wimbledon women’s final set
08:51 , Jamie Braidwood
It was an incredible day in the women’s semi-finals yesterday, as both matches went to three sets for the first time in 20 years. Jasmine Paolini will face Barbora Krejcikova in Saturday’s final, in a match that will produce a new Wimbledon champion and the eighth different winner in eight years.
When is Novak Djokovic playing Wimbledon semi-final against Lorenzo Musetti?
08:48 , Jamie Braidwood
Novak Djokovic takes on Lorenzo Musetti for a place in the Wimbledon final after receiving a walkover into the final four.
The seven-time Wimbledon champion was due to face Alex de Minaur in the quarter-finals but the Australian withdrew due to injury.
Djokovic hit out at fans “showing disrespect” following his win over Holger Rune on Monday so his return to Centre Court could be spicy.
Musetti, 22, will be playing his first grand slam semi-final after beating Taylor Fritz in five sets in the quarter-finals on Wednesday.
The Italian has played Djokovic six times, winning just once and was beaten from two sets to one in the French Open third round last month.
Djokovic is playing in a record-extending 49th grand slam final and the winner will take on either Carlos Alcaraz or Daniil Medvedev in Sunday’s final.
When is Novak Djokovic playing Wimbledon semi-final against Lorenzo Musetti?
When is Carlos Alcaraz playing Wimbledon semi-final against Daniil Medvedev?
08:46 , Jamie Braidwood
Carlos Alcaraz faces a Wimbledon semi-final rematch with Daniil Medvedev as the reigning champion continues his title defence.
The Spaniard defeated Medvedev in straight sets in last year’s semi-finals before going on to beat Novak Djokovic in an epic men’s final.
It was a one-sided contest as Alcaraz ruthlessly exploited Medvedev’s deep return position, but the fifth seed was impressive in beating Jannik Sinner in the quarter-finals.
Alcaraz, meanwhile, fought from a set down to beat Tommy Paul in the quarter-finals and played some scintillating shots as he won his 12th Wimbledon match in a row.
“He was a little bit on fire. You could see it by the score,” Medvedev said about his opponent. “That’s where it’s tough to play against him because you know whatever shot you hit, he can hit a winner.”
When is Carlos Alcaraz playing at Wimbledon against Daniil Medvedev?
Good morning
08:45 , Jamie Braidwood
It’s men’s semi-finals day at Wimbledon as Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic look to set up a rematch of last year’s final at the All England Club.
Alcaraz faces fifth seed Daniil Medvedev as the 21-year-old Spaniard continues his title defence. The reigning champion defeated Medvedev in straight-sets at this stage last year in a one-sided semi-final, but the Russian was in impressive form in stunning World No 1 Jannik Sinner in the previous round.
Djokovic received a walkover into the semi-finals after Alex de Minaur withdrew due to injury, with the seven-time champion taking on Lorenzo Musetti. Djokovic is through to his 13th Wimbledon semi-final and 49th grand slam final while Musetti will be taking part in his first. The 22-year-old Italian defeated Taylor Fritz in five sets in the quarter-finals.
Elsewhere, Britain’s Alfie Hewitt will aim to reach the men’s wheelchair singles final against third seed Gustavo Fernandez, with Hewitt then in action alongside Gordon Reid in the men’s wheelchair doubles semi-final against Dutch pair Tom Egberin and Maikel Scheffers.
