Novak Djokovic beats Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets to book mouthwatering Wimbledon final rematch with Carlos Alcaraz

NOVAK DJOKOVIC powered into a 10th Wimbledon final where he will face Carlos Alcaraz again.

The Serbian, 37, took care of Italian Lorenzo Musetti 6-4 7-6 6-4 in a contest that lasted more than two-and-a-half hours on Centre Court.

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It means for the second year running Wimbledon will be treated to an explosive men’s singles showdown between Djokovic and defending champion Alcaraz.

A real treat to end what has been an otherwise poor Championships, blighted by long days of heavy rain.

At least Djokovic did not have continuous issues with the crowd – four days after his GOOODNIGHT outburst at those he felt were baiting him during his last-16 win.

Djokovic was unhappy last Monday with a section of fans who were chanting RUUUNNNEE in favour of Danish opponent Holger Rune, which he claimed was simply a disguised way to boo him.

One punter did shout out GOOODNIGHT in game eight of the second set and there were a few calls for No25 seed Musetti in the closing points.

But other than that, it was a sedate, respectful atmosphere in this second semi-final and Djokovic did not react much.

There was one technical issue in game five of the third set when Djokovic’s challenge to overturn an out call was not shown on the big screens as Hawkeye went down.

If Djokovic gains revenge over Spaniard Alcaraz on Sunday afternoon then it will represent an eighth title, equalling the mark set by Roger Federer in 2017.

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Belgrade-born Djokovic is bidding to become the oldest man in the Open Era to win the Wimbledon title.

And the first player in the Open Era to win multiple Wimbledon titles after turning 35.

Djokovic, involved in his 37th Grand Slam final, gushed: “I have said it many times, Wimbledon has always been a childhood tournament and childhood dream to play in it and win it.

“I’ve said this story many times. I was a seven-year-old boy in Serbia, watching the bombs fly over my head, and dreaming of being in the most important court in the world.

“Constructing a Wimbledon trophy out of any material I had in the room and watching myself in the mirror, telling myself I would be a Wimbledon champion one day.

“The visualisation part was very, very strong. But there wasn’t enough to make it.

“I had a tremendous support from my family members. My wife has been with me for many, many years. Now my children have been on this incredible journey.

“I try not to take it for granted, every single time I find myself on this unique court. I really try to enjoy it.

“During the match, it’s business time, try to do your work, try to outplay your opponent. I’m very, very satisfied and pleased to be in another final.

"I don’t want to stop here. Hopefully I will get my hands on that trophy on Sunday."

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