It is an intriguing showdown between the two bright young things who have won the last five grand slams between them.

The Serbian is through to an Olympic final for the first time after beating Lorenzo Musetti.

Nadal waved a lingering goodbye to all sides of Court Philippe Chatrier after the 6-2 6-4 defeat.

The defending champion won 5-7 6-4 6-2 6-2 to set up a repeat of last year’s semi-final with Daniil Medvedev.

Wimbledon’s singles competitions have reached the quarter-final stage.

The two-time major winner dropped just four games against American Wolf.

Defending champion Alcaraz came from a set down to book a final berth against Daniil Medvedev.