Novak Djokovic is ready to battle against Carlos Alcaraz for historic Wimbledon glory. Even if the Serb has achieved a lot on the court since his triumph last year, a lot has changed, as he has not won a title so far in 2024. This has caused an unexpected turn of events, with Djokovic sort of an underdog and Alcaraz being favored by recent victory predictors, leading Djokovic’s ardent fan base to respond in kind to this surprise prediction.

The recent buzz on X centers around a win predictor that gives Carlos Alcaraz a 61% chance of defeating Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final. Given Djokovic’s wealth of experience and prior triumphs on the biggest stage, many are taken aback by the substantial edge bestowed upon the youthful Spaniard.

The post was captioned, “The win predictor is giving Alcaraz a 61% chance to win the final vs. Djokovic.” Although the 37-year-old tennis player leads their head-to-head record 3-2, he has recently encountered difficulties playing against elite players, having lost his past two Tour matches against top-5 players.

As he attempts to tie Roger Federer’s record of eight men’s Wimbledon victories and earn a record 25th Grand Slam singles victory, he is poised to make history. Less than four weeks before the competition began, the 37-year-old Serbian had knee surgery, but he has shown incredible tenacity and willpower in recovery.

Subsequently, Djokovic is currently tied with Australian Margaret Court for the most singles majors won in tennis history; a victory would solidify his status as one of the game’s greatest players even more. The 24-time Grand Slam champion believes “history will be on the line” in this year’s Wimbledon final.

However, while the 37-year-old tennis player is ready to give his 100% and turn the tables with this victory, the prediction has left many speechless. A lot of Djokovic fans shared their reactions, expressing disbelief and rallying behind their champion as he prepares for one of the most anticipated matches of the year.

Novak Djokovic fans cast him as an underdog before the Wimbledon final

Many fans of 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic have voiced their opposition to the win predictor favoring Carlos Alcaraz, expressing strong beliefs in the Serb’s abilities to turn the tide. One passionate supporter commented, “No way it’s this. In my mind it’s like 49-51. Novak is going out with an ‘I’d rather die than lose’ mentality.”

On the other hand, Djokovic is known for his intense emotional outbursts and ferocious competitiveness, which are often reflected in his triumphant post-match celebrations. Talking about that, another fan mentioned how with this victory, not only will the Serb break his victory drought, but at the same time, he will “come up with his nastiest celebration yet.” 

One fan wrote, “Yeah, this is going be bad for Alcaraz.” emphasizing Djokovic’s well-known determination. In addition, at the same time, they were also quite confident about how their player is going to give a tough time to the young Spaniard, leaving him with no victory in this Wimbledon final.

Subsequently, a Nole fan highlighted how we have full confidence that things will change at this year’s Wimbledon for the better, “Djokovic simply cannot lose today, Masterclass incoming.” His unmatched consistency and ability to perform at his best during crucial matches make him a formidable opponent, adding fire to the finals.

Throughout his career, Djokovic has encountered many skeptics and opponents, but he has continuously disproved them by upholding his status as the best player in the game, as seen by his multiple comeback victories and commanding performances in important competitions. Lastly, a fan commented a heartfelt wish on behalf of every Djokovic fan out there, “I hope Nole is gonna prove them all wrong.” 

Djokovic’s ability to consistently dominate on grass courts, coupled with his history of peaking in high-stakes matches, has the potential to completely transform the game. Nevertheless, what are your thoughts on the upcoming Wimbledon final? Do let us know in the comment section below.