Wimbledon 2024 is in full swing, and Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz, the defending champion, is starting his title defense against 38-year-old Italian Fabio Fognini, who is far from his best form. If Alcaraz gets past this, he faces a qualifier – either Oliver Tarvet or Leandro Riedi – which is also a relatively easy path.
But don’t be fooled – the real nightmare begins in the third round, where he could face Felix Auger-Aliassime or Jan-Lennard Struff. In the round of 16, Stefanos Tsitsipas or Andrey Rublev await, and in the quarterfinals, most likely Holger Rune. And that’s not all – Frances Tiafoe and Jiri Lehecka also have chances to reach the late stages.
On the other side of the draw, Alexander Zverev is the second favorite for the semifinals, while Fritz and Medvedev are lurking for their chance. And what about Novak Djokovic? He played a sparring match with Alcaraz on Wimbledon’s center court, adding fuel to the tennis drama. Djokovic will also play an exhibition match against Russian Karen Khachanov, raising the stakes even more.
Tennis expert Mats Wilander analyzed the situation ahead of the third Grand Slam of the season and it’s clear that Wimbledon this year is full of uncertainty and potential surprises. Will Alcaraz manage to defend his title, or will Djokovic or another favorite steal the show? One thing is certain – tennis drama is guaranteed!
If you love tennis, now is the time to warm up and get ready for the battle on grass. And if you don’t, well… maybe you’ll still be curious who ends up lifting the trophy. And hey, don’t be shy to share your thoughts – who’s your pick and why? Tennis has never been this exciting!
