Novak Djokovic is gearing up for a historic showdown against Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final, aiming for an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam title and his eighth Wimbledon crown. Despite recently undergoing knee surgery, the 37-year-old Djokovic remains undeterred, viewing the prospect of making history as a powerful motivator.

"I’m aware of what's on the line," Djokovic acknowledged. "Any Grand Slam that I play, there’s always history now on the line. I will try to use that as fuel to play my best tennis."

The final promises to be charged with emotion, attended by Catherine, Princess of Wales, who will present the trophy amidst her own battle with cancer. Djokovic, participating in his 10th Wimbledon final and 37th major final overall, has the chance to surpass Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam titles, a feat that underscores both the pressure and the motivation he faces.

"Every time I step out on the court now, even though I'm 37 and competing with the 21-year-olds, I still expect myself to win most of the matches, and people expect me to win 99 percent of the matches that I play," Djokovic said.

His journey to the Wimbledon final has been fraught with challenges. Djokovic hadn’t reached a final this season before Wimbledon and was still recovering from a knee surgery that had left his participation in doubt until just days before the tournament began.

Carlos Alcaraz, 16 years younger than Djokovic, is aiming to secure his second Wimbledon title and add to his 2022 US Open and recent French Open victories. Alcaraz disrupted Djokovic’s dominance at Wimbledon last year, ending his 34-match winning streak at the tournament.

Alcaraz's road to the final has been tumultuous, marked by comebacks from first-set losses, including his semi-final win against Daniil Medvedev. Despite the age difference and Djokovic’s knee concerns, Alcaraz is wary of underestimating his opponent.

"If he's in the final, it's because he's at a high level," Alcaraz remarked. "I don't see myself as a favorite. The winner will be the one who plays the best in the match and who deals better with the situations that arise."

Alcaraz also anticipates a monumental day for Spanish sports, with his Wimbledon final followed by Spain's national football team facing England in the Euro 2024 final.

"Being a Spaniard, yeah, it would be a perfect Sunday," he said.

As the tennis world watches, Djokovic and Alcaraz prepare for a match that could not only redefine careers but also cement legacies in the annals of the sport.