Carlos Alcaraz vs. Novak Djokovic live score, updates, highlights from 2024 Wimbledon men’s singles final

By | July 14, 2024
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In a repeat of last year’s decider, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic are set to face off in the 2024 Wimbledon men’s singles final.

Alcaraz will be searching for his second consecutive triumph at the All England Club and a fourth major championship at 21 years of age.

Djokovic, on the other hand, will be aiming for a historic 25th major title, which would see him take the record for most grand slam singles titles won in history.

If the 2023 final is anything to go, this match could be an absolute classic.

MORE: Who won this year’s Wimbledon women’s singles final?

The Sporting News will follow all the action live below.

Wimbledon men’s singles final: Live score, result for Carlos Alcaraz vs. Novak Djokovic

  Set 1 Set 2 Set 3
Carlos Alcaraz 6 3  
Novak Djokovic* 2 2  

Carlos Alcaraz vs. Novak Djokovic live score updates and highlights from Wimbledon 2024 men’s singles final

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Carlos Alcaraz 6-2 3-2 *Novak Djokovic

The best game Djokovic has played in this match so far. Ended points quickly and had a nice variety of passing and drop shots.

*Carlos Alcaraz 6-2 3-1 Novak Djokovic

Alcaraz’s confidence is oozing out of every shot he makes. He hits Djokovic into the corners, forcing him to run before finishing the point off. He wraps up the game with a delectable drop shot.

Carlos Alcaraz 6-2 2-1 *Novak Djokovic

Alcaraz executes a perfectly placed backhand passing shot to begin the set before Djokovic commits another double fault to go down 15-30. A couple of heavy shots from Alcaraz see the game slip away from him, though. Crucial hold for Djokovic, who could’ve been in serious strife had he been broken again. 

*Carlos Alcaraz 6-2 2-0 Novak Djokovic

Alcaraz begins the game with a double fault, but it doesn’t phase him. He quickly races to a 40-15 lead, executing a thunderous forehand winner and a perfect drop shot. However, he drops the next point before double-faulting, bringing the game to deuce. Alcaraz consolidates his break though, partly thanks to an uncharacteristic erroneous cross-court shot from Djokovic.

Carlos Alcaraz 6-2 1-0 *Novak Djokovic

Another break for Alcaraz! Djokovic hits two shots long to fall to 0-30, but wins the next point. For the remainder of the game, however, the Spaniard takes control. His physical presence appears to be rattling Djokovic, who cannot get a grip on this final. Alcaraz now has a one-set lead and is up a break – a commanding position.

*Carlos Alcaraz 6-2 Novak Djokovic – ALCARAZ WINS THE FIRST SET

Alcaraz starts the game with one of his signature pacey forehand winners. Djokovic has a chance to bring it to 30-30 but finds the net as he attempts a forehand winner. The Serbian wins the next point but commits another unforced error on set point. This match is far from over, but it’s a significant advantage for Alcaraz.

Carlos Alcaraz 5-2 *Novak Djokovic

A nice confidence booster for Djokovic, winning to love. He makes some nice shots at the net and controls the rallies cleanly. Alcaraz will now serve for the set.

*Carlos Alcaraz 5-1 Novak Djokovic

Alcaraz is showing off his full range of skills, executing a perfect backhand volley after losing the first point. He hits a forehand into the net to make it 30-30 before failing to get enough juice on a drop shot, bringing up break point for Djokovic. A big serve from Alcaraz sends it to deuce before he cooly wraps the game up to take a 5-1 lead.

Carlos Alcaraz 4-1 *Novak Djokovic

Double break for Alcaraz! Djokovic struggles with his opponent’s speed of play and unpredictability, falling to 0-30 quickly. He pulls out two strong serves and wins the next two points but proceeds to double fault at break point. An impressive early lead for Alcaraz.

*Carlos Alcaraz 3-1 Novak Djokovic

Alcaraz makes his first drop shot of the match and to great effect. He then delivers a steaming pair of aces to go up 40-0. The 21-year-old wraps up the game efficiently, with Djokovic committing another unforced error.

Carlos Alcaraz 2-1 *Novak Djokovic

An important hold for Djokovic, who is now off and running in this final. Let’s see if he can begin to slow the match down and control more points.

*Carlos Alcaraz 2-0 Novak Djokovic

Djokovic executes a stinging winner to open the second game but Alcaraz keeps his composure to consolidate his break. A far quicker game, although still a high-quality one. Should be a top afternoon.

Carlos Alcaraz 1-0 *Novak Djokovic

Wow. A 14-minute game and a break of serve to open the final!

Alcaraz has multiple break point opportunities, but Djokovic finds a first serve on nearly all of them. However, the Serbian makes a poor error at the net to bring up a fifth break point for his opponent. The Spaniard then holds his nerve in the rally, leading to a Djokovic unforced error. Advantage Alcaraz.

2:05 pm: Following the coin toss, Djokovic will serve first. Play is set to begin shortly.

2:00 pm: The players are making their way through the famous corridors of the All England Club.

1:50 pm: Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios believes Alcaraz’s forehand could be the difference today. “He [Alcaraz] has got arguably the best forehand on tour,” the Australian said on BBC‘s broadcast. Kyrgios also predicts Djokovic will attempt to initiate as many backhand-to-backhand rallies as possible.

1:30 pm: In last year’s final, Djokovic came out firing, winning the first set 6-1. In fact, he has only dropped one of his opening sets this tournament, while Alcaraz has dropped two. We may see another quick start from the Serbian veteran today, but that’s unlikely to phase his young opponent, who loves a long slog.

1:00 pm: We’re about an hour away from the start of this afternoon’s final. The temperature is expected to hover around 21c for the duration of the match, with partly cloudy conditions forecast.

12:30 pm: A quick refresher on both players’ respective journeys to the final:

Carlos Alcaraz

  • R1 – def. Mark Lajal 7-6 7-5 6-2
  • R2 – def. Aleksandar Vukic 7-6 6-2 6-2
  • R3 – def. Frances Tiafoe 5-7 6-2 4-6 7-6 6-2
  • R4 – def. Ugo Humbert 6-3 6-4 1-6 7-5
  • QF – def. Tommy Paul 5-7 6-4 6-2 6-2
  • SF – def. Daniil Medvedev 6-7 6-3 6-4 6-4

Novak Djokovic

  • R1 – def. Vit Kopriva 6-1 6-2 6-2
  • R2 – def. Jacob Fearnley 6-3 6-4 5-7 7-5
  • R3 – def. Alexei Popyrin 4-6 6-3 6-4 7-6
  • R4 – def. Holger Rune 6-3 6-4 6-2
  • QF – def. Alex de Minaur via walkover
  • SF – def. Lorenzo Musetti 6-4 7-6 6-4

12:00 pm: Hello and welcome to The Sporting News‘ live coverage of this afternoon’s Wimbledon men’s singles final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic.

Alcaraz won their 2023 grass-court battle in a five-set epic, although Djokovic holds a 3-2 advantage across their head-to-head history. 

What time does the Wimbledon men’s singles final start?

This year’s decider is set to begin at 2:00 pm local time on Sunday, July 14.

As the first match of the day on Centre Court, it should start on time.

Region Start time
UK (BST) 2 p.m.
US (ET) 9 a.m.
Canada (ET) 9 a.m.
Australia (AEST) 11 p.m.
India (IST) 6:30 p.m.

Where to watch Wimbledon 2024 men’s singles final: TV channel, live stream

Here’s how to watch the Wimbledon men’s singles final from select major regions across the globe:

Region TV Streaming
USA ESPN, ESPN2, Tennis Channel, Fubo, ESPN+, TCPlus
Canada TSN, RDS, ESPN International TSN Direct
UK BBC One, BBC Two BBC iPlayer
Australia Channel Nine 9Now, Stan Sport
India Hotstar Disney+

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