Jun 27-Jul 10 London

Wimbledon 2022: Men’s preview

Novak Djokovic will seek a seventh Wimbledon crown but faces a sharp descent from the top of the world’s elite after the tournament was stripped of ranking points following its decision to ban players from Russia and Belarus


Djokovic’s ranking crisis compounded by missing Australian Open over visa row, and early 
exit at Roland Garros


PLAYERS TO WATCH

Novak Djokovic
Looking to extend 21-match winning streak at Wimbledon, despite setbacks

Rafael Nadal
Claimed 22nd Grand Slam at his beloved Roland Garros. Champion twice at Wimbledon

Carlos Alcaraz
Aiming to prove grass court pedigree. Stellar season with Masters titles in Miami and Madrid

Matteo Berrettini
Strong display to defend title at Queen’s – ruthless serve is major threat on grass


PLAYER RECORD		Djokovic	Nadal	Alcaraz Berrettini
2022 win-loss 		16-5 		30-3 	32-4 	18-6
2022 titles		1 		4 	4 	2
Career titles (total) 	87		92	5 	7
Grand Slams		20		22	0 	0

OLD GUARD: Eight-time champion Roger Federer is absent from Wimbledon for first time since 1998. Apart from Federer, no player other than Nadal, Djokovic or Andy Murray has secured victory on Centre Court since Lleyton Hewitt in 2002


Recent Wimbledon finals
2021 	N. Djokovic bt M. Berrettini 	
	Score: 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3
	
2019 	N. Djokovic bt R. Federer
	7-6, 1-6, 7-6, 4-6, 13-12	

2018 	N. Djokovic bt K. Anderson 
	6-2, 6-2, 7-6
 
2017	R. Federer bt M. Cilic 
	6-3, 6-1, 6-4


Source: ATP Picture: Getty Images
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