Summary

  1. 'An enormous honour'published at 14:01 British Summer Time 14 July

    Alcaraz v Djokovic

    Tim Henman
    Former British number one on BBC TV

    The Princess of Wales has been an enormous tennis fan for so many years and as our patron, it's an enormous honour for us to have her here.

  2. 'I'm really glad that I'm living my dream'published at 14:00 British Summer Time 14 July

    Alcaraz v Djokovic

    Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz speaking before the Wimbledon final: "I'm not thinking about taking the crown. I'm just a guy who loves playing tennis. I'm really glad that I'm living my dream. It's been a really difficult couple of months. I had a great feeling after the French Open but then I came over to the grass and I didn't start so well."

    On Rafael Nadal: "That spirit that he has on court to never give up. I look up to him and try to take things from his game. It would be great to be next to his name."

    On Spain in Euros final: "I will play first so it will be difficult for me. I've been supporting them and it's nice to have messages from them."

  3. Postpublished at 14:00 British Summer Time 14 July

    Alcaraz v Djokovic

    Emily Salley
    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    Catherine, the Princess of Wales, has arrived to the warmest of receptions on Centre Court.

    Centre Court
  4. Princess of Wales takes seat in Royal Boxpublished at 13:57 British Summer Time 14 July

    Alcaraz v Djokovic

    The Princess of Wales has just taken her seat on Centre Court, receiving a warm reception and a standing ovation from the crowd.

    She is here with her daughter Princess Charlotte and sister Pippa.

    This is Catherine's second public appearance following her cancer diagnosis and abdominal surgery earlier this year.

    She has been a patron of the All-England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club for the past eight years and will present either Carlos Alcaraz or Novak Djokovic with the men's singles trophy.

    Catherine, Princess of WalesImage source, Getty Images
  5. 'How is he doing this?'published at 13:56 British Summer Time 14 July

    Alcaraz v Djokovic

    John McEnroe
    Three-time Wimbledon singles champion on BBC TV

    There was an argument early on that Djokovic wasn't a grass-court player. He's done things that even Nadal and Federer didn't do. Didn't he have surgery not long ago? How is he doing this?

  6. Similarities with Alcarazpublished at 13:53 British Summer Time 14 July

    Alcaraz v Djokovic

    More from Novak Djokovic ahead of the final: "One of his [Carlos Alcaraz] biggest traits is one of mine. He's been adapting to the tennis that comes across the net on any given day.

    "Every next Grand Slam final is history on the line. I'm thankful to be in that position again."

    Novak Djokovic fist pumpImage source, Getty Images
  7. 'I want to make more history'published at 13:52 British Summer Time 14 July

    Alcaraz v Djokovic

    Novak Djokovic speaking ahead of his 10th Wimbledon final: "Every match that I've played I'm expected to win 99% of the time so if I don't then it's seen as a failure. I've had to deal with that.

    "I understand what it takes and I am still putting in that effort. I still enjoy it and I despise it at times. I want to make more history."

  8. 'Alcaraz in four or five sets'published at 13:49 British Summer Time 14 July

    Alcaraz v Djokovic

    John McEnroe
    Three-time Wimbledon singles champion on BBC TV

    It's looking very promising for Alcaraz in four or five sets. I picked him before the tournament and he still hasn't played his best tennis.

  9. Centre Court looking splendidpublished at 13:45 British Summer Time 14 July

    As you'd expect Centre Court is looking in amazing condition inside and out ready for this one.

    One of the great sporting venues in the world.

    Centre CourtImage source, Michael Emons
  10. Princess of Wales arrives at Wimbledonpublished at 13:43 British Summer Time 14 July

    Catherine, the Princess of Wales, is attending today's Wimbledon final.

    It is her second public appearance following her cancer diagnosis and abdominal surgery earlier this year.

    Before taking her seat on Centre Court, she and daughter Princess Charlotte have met some of the British tennis players, including Emma Raducanu.

    Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte at Wimbledon
    Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte with tennis players
  11. A 16-year age differencepublished at 13:41 British Summer Time 14 July

    Alcaraz v Djokovic

    Emily Salley
    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    Novak Djokovic, at 37 years 53 days old could become the oldest man to win Wimbledon since the Open era began in 1968.

    Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz, at 21 years 70 days old, would be the youngest man to win at Wimbledon and Roland Garros in the same year.

  12. How they got to the finalpublished at 13:38 British Summer Time 14 July

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    These were the routes Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic took to reach the final.

    Djokovic has not been taken five sets at this tournament yet and did not have to play his quarter-final as Alex de Minaur withdrew because of a hip injury.

    Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic's routes to the Wimbledon final
  13. 'Novak has served well'published at 13:36 British Summer Time 14 July

    Alcaraz v Djokovic

    Pat Cash
    Former Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

    Novak has served really well and volleyed well. He's trying to shorten the points up. He doesn't want to get into long rallies with these young guys and he's doing it really well.

  14. Postpublished at 13:31 British Summer Time 14 July

    Alcaraz v Djokovic

    And there is currently a band in the corner of Centre Court entertaining those fans that have decided to take their seats already.

  15. The band is back togetherpublished at 13:27 British Summer Time 14 July

    Joe Rindl
    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    Those following yesterday may remember our chat about the Wimbledon band.

    Well I'm very pleased to say they were back this morning by the south east corner of Centre Court.

    Today's tune of choice - the BBC Wimbledon theme Light and Tuneful by Keith Mansfield.

    Doo doo, doo doo doo doo, doo doo dooooooooo.

    Wimbledon band
  16. What a finalpublished at 13:25 British Summer Time 14 July

    It's the men's final most people will have wanted to see. We start at 14:00 BST.

    Not long to go now.

    Order of playImage source, Michael Emons
  17. Quick votepublished at 13:21 British Summer Time 14 July

    Who will win? Thumbs up for Alcaraz, thumbs down for Djokovic

    Right, let's get an indication of how you are feeling?

    Who is going to win today?

    We have a thumbs up and thumbs system going on here, so thumbs up to this entry if you think Carlos Alcaraz is going to win (he is listed first so gets the first option) and thumbs down if you think Novak Djokovic is going to win.

    Go!

  18. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 13:18 British Summer Time 14 July

    #bbctennis on X (formerly Twitter), via WhatsApp on 03301 231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)

    You've heard Nick Kyrgios' view but what are yours?

    What is going to happen today? Tell us what you expect to see via the means listed above.

  19. 'Novak in five sets'published at 13:16 British Summer Time 14 July

    Alcaraz v Djokovic

    Nick Kyrgios
    Australian tennis player on BBC TV

    I don't think Alcaraz really understands what he has achieved at just 21. He's always smiling and playing these outrageous shots.

    I've picked Novak in five sets, that's my prediction.

  20. Postpublished at 13:12 British Summer Time 14 July

    Alcaraz v Djokovic

    Emily Salley
    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    We had a new first-time champion for the seventh year in a row in the women's singles yesterday, with Barbora Krejcikova adding her name to an esteemed list.

    But today, we're going to be seeing a familiar name back on the men's singles champion's board.

    Will Novak Djokovic appear in white writing for an eighth time? Or will it be back-to-back titles for Carlos Alcaraz?

    Wimbledon men's singles honours board