In a display of tennis mastery that defied his 37 years, Novak Djokovic secured his place in the Wimbledon men’s singles final with a straight-sets victory over Lorenzo Musetti on Friday, July 12. The match, which ended 6-4, 7-6(7/2), 6-4, was a showcase of high-quality tennis that belied the scoreline and left spectators in awe. Despite the loss, 25th-ranked Musetti impressed with his tenacious play, often pushing Djokovic to his limits.
The Italian’s powerful forehands and strategic slicing kept the Serbian champion racing from edge to edge, front to back for every point. Musetti’s performance was so impressive that at times he looked nearly invincible, making the straight-sets loss seem almost unjust. Djokovic, however, demonstrated why he’s a 24-time Grand Slam champion.
His impeccable defence, superior net play, and ability to hit winners from seemingly impossible angles proved decisive. The Serbian’s uncanny ability to read Musetti’s shots, particularly his slices, left the Italian visibly frustrated and often talking to himself in agony. The second set was particularly gripping, with Musetti forcing a tiebreak.
However, Djokovic’s experience shone through as he clinched it 7-2 in dominant fashion. This pivotal moment seemed to deflate Musetti, though he refused to give up. Up close with @DjokerNole as he secured his place in the final 🤩 #Wimbledon pic.
twitter.com/dkST5xw7Sj — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 12, 2024 The final set saw Musetti fighting to .
