Novak Djokovic defeated Carlos Alcaraz in thrilling style to say the long-awaited Olympic title and full the “Golden Slam” of his profession.
Djokovic gained 24 males’s Grand Slam championships and swept all championships within the tennis world, ultimately successful the Olympic gold medal on the fifth Olympic Video games.
The 37-year-old Serbian produced his greatest efficiency of the 12 months in entrance of a packed crowd in Paris, defeating French Open and Wimbledon champion Alcaraz 7-6 (7-3) 7-6 (7-2).
He sealed the title with a forehand winner, then turned to his boxers – arms stretched out in disbelief – earlier than throwing his racket to the ground after a grueling match that lasted lower than three hours superior.
After hugging Spanish participant Alcaraz, Djokovic instantly burst into tears and fell to his knees in the course of the courtroom.
He then unfurled the Serbian flag and climbed into the stands to have a good time together with his household and assist group.
Djokovic is the fifth particular person to win the singles “Golden Slam” (all 4 Grand Slams and the Olympic Video games) after Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams, Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf. champion) participant.
“The second I gained, all the pieces I felt was past something I may have imagined or hoped for,” Djokovic stated.
“Being on the pitch with the Serbian flag raised, singing the Serbian nationwide anthem and sporting a gold medal round your neck, I believe nothing can evaluate by way of skilled sports activities.
“It is undoubtedly the best sporting achievement I’ve ever had.”
The 21-year-old Alcaraz was additionally in tears after the sport however will go on to win a silver medal in his Olympic debut.
Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti defeated Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime on Friday to win the singles bronze medal.
