World primary Carlos Alcaraz is constructing for a Wimbledon showdown with Novak Djokovic – and clearly has his eyes on the 23-time Grand Slam winner.
Alcaraz, 20, is the highest seed on the All England Membership, and is but to drop a set forward of his third spherical match with Chile’s Nicolas Jarry.
The Spanish younger gun eased previous Alexandre Muller of France 6-4, 7-6, 6-3 within the second spherical – however his 41 unforced errors will probably be a trigger for concern.
Within the lead as much as his match in opposition to Muller, Alcaraz was noticed intently watching Djokovic on the apply courts.
With the Serbian, 36, seeded two, the pair are on a possible collision course for the ultimate come July 17.
Carlos Alcarez watches on (proper) as Novak Djokovic fine-tunes his recreation at Wimbledon
Their profession face to face report stands at 1-1, with Djokovic beating the rising star at Roland Garros earlier this yr within the semis earlier than going onto win the French Open.
Alcaraz – the youngest ever world no.1 – gained their first assembly in 2022 on the Madrid Open, with each matches on clay.
Extremely, Alcaraz is enjoying in solely his fourth event on grass, however is enhancing every outing.
He additionally gained lately at Queen’s, a conventional heat up event in London forward of Wimbledon, beating Aussie Alex de Minaur within the last.
‘I am actually, actually comfortable,’ Alcaraz stated courtside after outclassing Muller. ‘It is very important begin the event properly, to have nice emotions.
‘I am enjoying at a superb degree, getting higher each match. Taking part in right here at Wimbledon is one thing particular.’
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World no.1 Carlos Alcaraz of Spain eased previous Alexandre Muller to maneuver into the third spherical at Wimbledon
A promoter’s dream at Wimbledon can be Alcarez in opposition to Novak Djokovic, who’s the defending champion and seven-time winner
Followers at Wimbledon are additionally sensing a altering of the guard.
Alcaraz is the primary Wimbledon high seed since 2003 not named Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Andy Murray or Djokovic.
Aussie tennis followers can also recall the no.1 seed 20 years in the past – Lleyton Hewitt, who gained the event in 2002.
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