It is finals weekend at Wimbledon, and a new Czech champion will be crowned on the women's side as Karolina Muchova faces Linda Noskova on Saturday afternoon. In the men's event, top seeds Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev will contest the final on Sunday.
Djokovic Hits Back at Reporter After Semi-Final Loss
Reigning champion Jannik Sinner dispatched Novak Djokovic in Friday's semi-final, winning 6-4 6-4 6-4 and hitting 40 winners. Djokovic, 39, confessed he could not have done much more against the dominant Italian, but when a reporter suggested he was less competitive last season, he interjected: “Wrong.”
Asked about his feelings on the match, Djokovic added: “I just said you're wrong. I don't agree with your opinion. I'm always competitive. Always give my best. Under the circumstances sometimes it looks from outside more, sometimes less. Only I know what I go through internally and what it takes to be able to still play at this level.”
Andre Agassi Apologises Live on BBC
Tennis legend Andre Agassi, who joined the BBC's punditry team for the conclusion of the tournament, apologised while discussing Djokovic's ear seeding—a form of acupuncture rooted in Chinese medicine. Presenter Clare Balding asked: “Tim [Henman] wasn't very interested in this when I put it to him earlier, but I'm going to ask you Andre about the little things on his ear, the ear seeding, acupressure points.”
Agassi joked that it could be promotional, saying: “Leave a little room that he's started this company or invested in this company, and now he's promoting it. If I'm being a little inappropriate, I'm sorry but the dude is shrewd on and off the court.”
Women's Final: Czech Showdown
The women's final on Saturday features two Czech players: Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova. Both have impressed throughout the tournament, and the match promises a compelling contest for the title.
Men's Final: Sinner vs Zverev
In the men's final on Sunday, Jannik Sinner, the world number one, takes on Alexander Zverev, the second seed. Sinner's dominant semi-final win over Djokovic showcased his power, hitting 40 winners in straight sets. Zverev advanced through the other half of the draw, setting up a clash between the top two seeds.
