Carlos Alcaraz (L), Novak Djokovic (R) pictured at the Paris Olympics; Andy Roddick and Coco Gauff (inset) Image Source: Getty “Can’t explain the effort I witnessed; GOAT”- Andy Roddick, Coco Gauff, others laud Novak Djokovic’s Paris…see more

Can’t explain the effort I witnessed; GOAT”- Andy Roddick, Coco Gauff, others laud Novak Djokovic’s Paris Olympics gold medal win against Alcaraz

The tennis community, including Coco Gauff, Andy Roddick, and Holger Rune, was amazed by Novak Djokovic’s spellbinding display against Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Serb showed immense grit to clinch his first gold medal at the Games after four failed attempts.

Less than a month after his straight-sets loss to Alcaraz in the final of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships, Djokovic turned the tables against the Spaniard in the Olympic gold medal match on Sunday, August 4. The match was loaded with intense rallies, with both players refusing to concede a single break throughout the contest

Novak Djokovic created eight breakpoint opportunities while Carlos Alcaraz managed six, but both were denied by their opponent each time. During tiebreaks, though, the Serb proved more clutch, crossing the finish line with a 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2) scoreline.

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closeDjokovic, a bronze medalist at Beijing 2008, thus clinched his first-ever gold after four unsuccessful Olympic appearances. He also completed his career Golden Slam with the win. The 37-year-old’s colleagues were impressed by his resilience and determination.
“The willpower. Cant explain the effort I just witnessed from Nole. GOAT. To get one last chance, tell everyone what your priority is, and the deliver against the current best. Emotional stuff. Lucky to see it. Props,” former World No. 1 Andy Roddick wrote on X.