Novak Djokovic wins his first Olympic gold, defeating Carlos Alcaraz at Paris 2024. This victory completes his career 'Golden Slam,' making him the fifth player to achieve this feat. The emotional win was marked by a thrilling match and a significant personal achievement for the Serbian tennis star.
Novak Djokovic triumphed over Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling match to win his first Olympic gold at the Paris 2024 Games, completing the career 'Golden Slam.' The 37-year-old Serbian, already a holder of 24 Grand Slam titles, clinched the victory with a 7-6 (7-3), 7-6 (7-2) win, marking his best performance of the year. The match played in front of a packed crowd, saw Djokovic overcome a tough challenge from Alcaraz, who is the current French Open and Wimbledon champion.
Djokovic's victory was sealed with a forehand winner, leading to an emotional celebration as he fell to his knees and burst into tears. He then celebrated with his family, displaying a Serbian flag. This win makes Djokovic the fifth player to achieve a 'Golden Slam,' joining the ranks of Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams, Andre Agassi, and Steffi Graf. Alcaraz, despite his loss, made a commendable Olympic debut, earning a silver medal. Italy's Lorenzo Musetti won the bronze.
This Olympic gold holds significant meaning for Djokovic, who has always regarded the Olympics as the pinnacle of sport and has faced emotional highs and lows in his previous four Games. His journey to this victory was marked by overcoming knee surgery and a challenging season, making this achievement even more poignant.
