Novak Djokovic achieved a career Golden Slam with a stunning victory over Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling Olympic men’s singles final at Roland Garros on Sunday.
| Achievement | Count |
|---|---|
| Australian Open 🇦🇺 | 10 |
| Roland-Garros 🇫🇷 | 3 |
| Wimbledon 🇬🇧 | 7 |
| US Open 🇺🇸 | 4 |
| ATP Finals 🏆 | 7 |
| Year-End No.1s 🤝 | 8 |
| Career Golden Masters ✌️ | 2 |
| Davis Cup 🇷🇸 | 1 |
| Weeks at No.1 (most ever) ☝️ | 428 |
| Olympics Gold Medal 🥇 | 1 |
Djokovic Overcomes Alcaraz to Claim Gold Medal After experiencing heartbreak in Beijing, London, Rio de Janeiro, and Tokyo, Novak Djokovic finally captured the elusive Olympic gold medal with a triumphant 7-6(3), 7-6(2) victory over Carlos Alcaraz. The match, held before a captivated crowd on Court Philippe Chatrier, showcased Djokovic’s remarkable determination.
As the top seed, Djokovic delivered an exceptional performance to deny Alcaraz and achieve a historic milestone, becoming only the fifth player to win all four Grand Slam titles and the Olympic gold medal. The match was a relentless battle, with the first set alone stretching to one hour and 33 minutes as both players engaged in a series of mesmerizing, high-stakes exchanges.
Novak Djokovic clinched the men’s singles gold medal at the Olympics, making history as the oldest gold medalist in Olympic tennis since 1988 at 37 years old.
In a gripping final, Djokovic edged out Carlos Alcaraz with a 7-6(3), 7-6(2) victory. The match saw Djokovic seize control in the tiebreaks, with Alcaraz faltering first. Djokovic showcased his remarkable skill, racing to a 6-2 lead in the second set’s tiebreak before sealing the win with a spectacular forehand winner.
After the match, Djokovic celebrated with a powerful roar to the sky. He consoled Alcaraz at the net, then fell to his knees and wept on the court, overwhelmed by emotion. He later climbed into the stands to celebrate with his family, friends, and team.
While Djokovic savored his victory, becoming the oldest player to win Olympic singles since tennis was reinstated in the Games in 1988, a devastated Alcaraz struggled to contain his disappointment. The 21-year-old had hoped to add the gold medal to his French Open and Wimbledon titles from earlier in the year.
Djokovic, who had previously faced setbacks in three Olympic singles semi-finals, knew this was likely his last chance to complete his career Grand Slam and Olympic collection. Overcoming his Wimbledon defeat to Alcaraz just a month earlier, Djokovic became the first man to win the Olympic singles title without dropping a set.
“It was an incredible fight, and I had to play my best tennis,” Djokovic told Eurosport, his voice choked with emotion, as Serbian fans cheered in the stands. “It was fitting that both sets ended in tiebreaks. I poured my heart and soul into winning this gold.”
