Novak Djokovic wins "Golden Slam" after beating Carlos Alcaraz for Olympic men's singles title
Novak Djokovic has won his first Olympic gold medal by beating Carlos Alcaraz in the 2024 Games men's tennis singles final.
Under the blazing sun at the Phillipe-Chatrier court, a thrilling tennis encounter unfolded as the youngest and oldest men's singles Olympic finalists faced off. 21-year-old Carlos Alcaraz , the reigning French Open champion, challenged 37-year-old Novak Djokovic , seeking the elusive Olympic gold to complete his career Grand Slam. Just three weeks prior, Alcaraz had dominated Djokovic at Wimbledon, but now they battled on the Parisian clay for Olympic glory. This Olympics held extra significance, with emotional farewells from tennis greats Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal , and Djokovic aiming for his last chance at Olympic gold before turning 41 by the next games.
The match lived up to its hype, with both players displaying their exceptional skills. Despite injury concerns, Djokovic entered the final undefeated in sets, mirroring Alcaraz's streak. The first set remained tight, with Alcaraz recovering from a break point and fending off multiple challenges. However, in a display of champion prowess, Djokovic pulled away in the tiebreak to claim the first set.
The electric atmosphere intensified as the second set mirrored the first, with both players holding serve. However, Djokovic appeared in control, and Alcaraz began to make uncharacteristic errors. The crowd's cheers for Djokovic's winners only fueled the Serbian's momentum as they headed into another tiebreak. There, Djokovic's experience and precision shone through. He seized the early advantage with a breathtaking forehand cross-court winner, sending the crowd into a frenzy. From there, he dominated the tiebreak, securing the Olympic gold medal and completing the coveted career Golden Slam.
With this victory, Novak Djokovic, the 24-time Grand Slam champion, finally achieved Olympic glory on his fifth attempt. Joining an elite group of tennis legends, he solidified his claim as one of the greatest players of all time. As he proudly held the Serbian flag aloft, his emotions poured out, and the crowd celebrated the culmination of a remarkable career achievement. This Olympic triumph added another glorious chapter to Djokovic's illustrious tennis legacy.
The match lived up to its hype, with both players displaying their exceptional skills. Despite injury concerns, Djokovic entered the final undefeated in sets, mirroring Alcaraz's streak. The first set remained tight, with Alcaraz recovering from a break point and fending off multiple challenges. However, in a display of champion prowess, Djokovic pulled away in the tiebreak to claim the first set.
The electric atmosphere intensified as the second set mirrored the first, with both players holding serve. However, Djokovic appeared in control, and Alcaraz began to make uncharacteristic errors. The crowd's cheers for Djokovic's winners only fueled the Serbian's momentum as they headed into another tiebreak. There, Djokovic's experience and precision shone through. He seized the early advantage with a breathtaking forehand cross-court winner, sending the crowd into a frenzy. From there, he dominated the tiebreak, securing the Olympic gold medal and completing the coveted career Golden Slam.
With this victory, Novak Djokovic, the 24-time Grand Slam champion, finally achieved Olympic glory on his fifth attempt. Joining an elite group of tennis legends, he solidified his claim as one of the greatest players of all time. As he proudly held the Serbian flag aloft, his emotions poured out, and the crowd celebrated the culmination of a remarkable career achievement. This Olympic triumph added another glorious chapter to Djokovic's illustrious tennis legacy.