Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Alexander Vukic, Preview, Predictions and Live Stream Details

Publish date: 2024-07-14

Defending Champion Carlos Alcaraz made a positive start to his Wimbledon title defence, coming through a tricky contest in straight sets. He is looking good to make another strong run at the tournament and the odds are in his favor to repeat his performance from last year.

However, he will have to tackle the tricky Alexander Vukic next in his bid to win the title for the second year running. Vukic had a troublesome start to the year but has managed to regroup himself and find stability heading into the grass Major.

Carlos Alcaraz vs. Alexander Vukic: Match Details

Carlos Alcaraz vs. Alexander Vukic: Match Preview

Carlos Alcaraz arrived at Wimbledon after a disappointing time at the Queen’s Club Championships, where he failed to defend his title after losing to Jack Draper in the second round. That said, it will not trouble the youngster as he can always take confidence from his title wins at the Indian Wells Masters and the French Open.

The 21-year-old took the tennis community by surprise in Paris, winning his third Grand Slam title not long after returning from a forearm injury that forced him to miss the Monte-Carlo Masters and the Italian Open.

Last year, Alcaraz showed grit to emerge victorious at SW19. He continued that form by beating Estonian qualifier Mark Lajal 7-6(3), 7-5, 6-2 in the opening round on Monday (July 1).

On the other hand, Alexander Vukic will be hoping to spoil the Spaniard’s title defense. He has shown good form recently, notably at the Libema Open (lost to Tallon Griekspoor in the quarterfinals) and in Eastbourne (lost to eventual champion Taylor Fritz in the semifinals). This has seen him climb 12 places to World No. 69 ahead of Wimbledon.

The Australian’s start to the season was not bright, as he won only two matches will March. He was forced to play on the ATP Challenger circuit in his search for good results. He managed to register good results in Phoenix and Hassan and moved back to the ATP tour.

Vukic, whose win-loss record for the year is 11-16, got his Wimbledon campaign underway with a 6-7(9), 6-4, 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(8) defeat of Mallorca Open runner-up Sebastian Ofner.

Carlos Alcaraz vs. Alexander Vukic: Match Prediction

This will be the first meeting between Alcaraz and Vukic on the ATP tour. The latter faces a tough task as the Spaniard has reached the quarterfinals at every Grand Slam he has competed in since last year.

Vukic’s best Grand Slam run came at Wimbledon last year when reached the second round, where he lost to Quentin Halys. While he can be a tricky opponent on his day, he is not expected to trouble the World No. 3.

Match Prediction: Carlos Alcaraz to win in three sets.

Carlos Alcaraz vs. Alexander Vukic: Live Stream Details

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