Novak Djokovic secured his first Olympic gold medal on Sunday, defeating Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (7/2) in a thrilling final at Roland Garros. This victory marks Djokovic as the fifth player to achieve a career Golden Slam, joining the ranks of Andre Agassi, Rafael Nadal, Steffi Graf, and Serena Williams. At 37, Djokovic is also the oldest Olympic singles champion since tennis’s return to the Olympics in 1988.
The Serbian star’s win denied Alcaraz a chance to add Olympic gold to his French Open and Wimbledon titles. An emotional Djokovic celebrated with the Serbian flag and shared a heartfelt moment with his family.
The match saw both players serve well, with neither dropping a serve throughout. Djokovic saved multiple break points and triumphed in both tie-breaks, showcasing his resilience. Alcaraz, although battling fiercely, could not overcome the veteran’s experience.
In other results, Lorenzo Musetti earned Italy its first men’s tennis medal in a century by winning bronze against Felix Auger-Aliassime. Russian athletes are set to compete for their first gold in the women’s doubles, with restrictions in place following the geopolitical situation.
