Carlos Alcaraz wins third set against Novak Djokovic in Wimbledon final and leads two sets to one
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz won the third set of the Wimbledon final 6-1 against Novak Djokovic and leads two sets to one. Djokovic won the first set 6-1 and Alcaraz won the second 7-6 (6). Djokovic is bidding for his record-tying eighth Wimbledon singles championship and fifth in a row. Alcaraz is trying for his first trophy at the All England Club. Djokovic wants his 24th Grand Slam title. Alcaraz wants his second. There is plenty on the line when Djokovic and Alcaraz meet each other at Centre Court. There’s also this: Alcaraz is ranked No. 1, and Djokovic is ranked No. 2. In addition to the Wimbledon trophy, the winner will have the top ATP ranking. This is a rematch of the showdown between Alcaraz and Djokovic in the French Open semifinals last month.