July 3-16 London

Wimbledon 2023: Men’s preview

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz claimed his first grass court title at Queen’s Club in only his third tournament on the surface, regaining the World No.1 ranking from Novak Djokovic. The pair are favourites to contest the final on Centre Court

HALL OF FAME: Djokovic (inset) could become third man after Roger Federer and Bjorn Borg to win five successive Wimbledon titles*

2022 bt Nick Kyrgios  4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6
2021 Matteo Berrettini 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3
2019 Roger Federer   7-6, 1-6, 7-6, 4-6, 13-12
2018 Kevin Anderson   6-2, 6-2, 7-6


PLAYERS TO WATCH

Carlos Alcaraz
Aiming to emulate compatriot Rafael Nadal, who won at both Queen’s Club and Wimbledon 2008

Novak Djokovic
Eighth Wimbledon victory would equal Margaret Court’s all-time record of 24 Grand Slams

Daniil Medvedev
Hoping to revive title-winning form after chastening early exits at Roland Garros and Halle

Holger Rune
Emerging talent at career-high No.6 after Masters finals in Monte-Carlo and Rome


PLAYER RECORD Alcaraz Djokovic Medvedev Rune
2023 win-loss   40-4   27-4   41-8     33-12
2023 titles        5     3      5         1
Career titles (total) 11 94     20        4
Grand Slams        1      23    1          0

Source: ATP Pictures: Getty Images *2020 tournament cancelled © GRAPHIC NEWS