Carlos Alcaraz is eager to put the pressure on to Novak Djokovic, sprinting to the net and forcing the 24-time Grand Slam champion to go for a lob, but long it goes. Deuce again.

But not for long, another dance forwards, a backhand placed perfectly and that's a third break point for the Spaniard.

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Brilliant from Alcaraz, the Djokovic serve is out wide but a flash of a racquet and the ball whips past the Serb on to the line and away for a second break point.

But as soon as it's on the table, it's off again with a fine first serve forcing Alcaraz to return long. Deuce again. An eight-minute opening game already.

A sign of things to come?

Nick Kyrgios
Australian tennis player on BBC TV

Those are the types of shots from Alcaraz that you can't teach. His tennis IQ is so high.

Pat Cash
Former Wimbledon champion on BBC 5 Live and BBC Sounds

Alcaraz lives by the sword and dies by the sword on that forehand doesn't he?

A forehand driven at pace from the baseline zooms into the net from Alcaraz on break point and back to deuce we go.

Carlos Alcaraz told Novak Djokovic to serve first, and it surprised our pundits but is it going to pay off?

He's got a break point straight away after Djokovic, at full stretch, can only get his racquet to an Alcaraz blaster with the ball heading in the direction of the front row.

Watch the reception the Princess of Wales received from the Centre Court crowd.

Tim Henman
Former British number one on BBC TV

For me, this first set is going to be so interesting to see who is going to stamp their authority on proceedings.

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And away we go. Will we see the same sort of drama we saw last year? Let's hope so.

As you'd expect, there's not a seat to be had.

Emily Salley
BBC Sport at Wimbledon

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Carlos Alcaraz has been far from convincing at this year's Championships.

Yet, he somehow finds himself in a second straight Wimbledon final.

Former British number one Tim Henman said it's Alcaraz's "amazing ability" of "finding solutions and finding the way to be better than one person which is your opponent" that has gotten him so far.

"There is room for improvement and that is what makes him so special at the age of 21," Henman added

"The consistency of the performance - we know when Alcaraz is firing on all cylinders, but there are times when he loses concentration.

"He doesn’t always make the best choices, but he is learning all the time even though he lost the first set [in the semi-finals] there is no panic."

Nick Kyrgios
Australian tennis player on BBC TV

I think returning first lets you settle the nerves a little bit and if the other person is feeling a little bit tight then you might get some opportunities.

Pat Cash
Former Wimbledon champion on BBC 5 Live and BBC Sounds

That’s unusual for a grass court, Alcaraz choosing to receive. I never ever ever wanted to receive first. Ever.

Novak Djokovic will be serving first in this final.

Nick Kyrgios
Australian tennis player on BBC TV

I tried to rile Djokovic up every time. Against Novak you have to serve and volley. You have to serve well and keep the first serve percentage above 50.

Novak will try and crush and find good depth on the backhand exchange. That's how I think he'll get on top today.

Joe Rindl
BBC Sport at Wimbledon

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The Princess of Wales has plenty of star-studded company with her in the Royal Box today.

Also watching on are actors Tom Cruise and Benedict Cumberbatch, and tennis legends Andre Aggassi, Stefan Edberg, Chrissie Evert and Lleyton Hewitt.

Nick Kyrgios
Australian tennis player on BBC TV

This is arguably the biggest sporting event that we have. The crowd will play such a role in this. I think the first set is hugely important.

Emily Salley
BBC Sport at Wimbledon

There's a real last-minute hurry for fans to find their seats on Centre Court before play starts.

They don't want to miss a moment of this final.

We asked earlier on who you expect to win, with thumbs up being for Carlos Alcaraz (as he is listed first) and thumbs down for Novak Djokovic.

The majority of you say Alcaraz is going to retain his title. Let's see who is correct?

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Pat Cash
Former Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

This kid [Carlos Alcaraz] is unbelievably fast. He's able to get shots back and that's so frustrating for opponents. He's speed, he's power.

Annabel Croft
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds

You’ve got two guys who are pretty much the ultimate tennis players and the ultimate challenge for each other so where do you go for the weaknesses? Because they’re aren’t any.