Tennis, Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic motivated to create history as Carlos Alcaraz aims to defend title
A win for Djokovic will see him win a 25th Grand Slam singles title, more than any other player in the history of the sport.
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Novak Djokovic says the prospect of creating tennis history will provide the “fuel” he needs to defeat Carlos Alcaraz and clinch an eighth Wimbledon title and record 25th Grand Slam on Sunday.
Just five weeks after undergoing surgery on his right knee, 37-year-old Djokovic can become the oldest Wimbledon champion of the modern era and avenge his heartbreaking five-set loss to the Spaniard in last year’s final.
“I’m aware of what’s on the line. Any Grand Slam that I play, there’s always history now on the line,” said Djokovic.
“I will try to use that as a fuel to play my best tennis.”
On what promises to be an emotional day, the final will be played out in front of Catherine, Princess of Wales, who will be making just her second public appearance following her cancer diagnosis earlier this year.
UK media reported that she will also present the trophy to the champion.
Djokovic will be playing in his 10th Wimbledon final and 37th at the 75 majors in which he has played.
A 25th Grand Slam title would be an all-time record for men and women, snapping the mark of 24 he shares with Margaret Court.
“It serves as a great motivation, but at the same time it’s also a lot of pressure and expectations,”...
