2024-08-03 08:51:25
The name Novak Djokovic is associated with two generations of tennis. From Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray to Carlos Alcaraz. Djokovic is fighting the banner of the Nadal-Federers era on the stage of youngsters like Alcaraz. The Djokovic-Alcaraz epic is waiting to be staged once again in the gold medal fight at the Paris Olympics.
Djokovic holds the record for most 24 Grand Slam wins in tennis history. The name has already been placed in the list of the best of all time. But the Serbian star could not win any gold at the Olympics! Even the lucky silver did not come. Never played in the final. The bronze medal won at the 2008 Games was the highest achievement of his Olympic career.
‘Joker’ has come to Paris with the aim of covering up the past failures. Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti won the semi-final 6-4, 6-2 to reach the final. But the final fight will not be easy for him. Where he is staying as an opponent Alcaraz. The Spanish youngster defeated France’s Felix Aury-Aliassime 6-1, 6-1.
Djokovic’s fight against Alcaraz has never been pleasant. The Serbian star has lost two consecutive Wimbledon finals against the Spanish star. This time also that fear is peeking. This ‘Joker’ famous star is not making any effort to consider Alcaraz as a favorite.
But Djokovic was delighted to win silver in the final, saying, ‘The way (Alcaraz) is playing, he is definitely the favorite. But whatever happened on Saturday, what happened, is huge. I am definitely proud and happy now. It’s a huge success.’
Meanwhile, Alakaraj also talked about the final. Just a few days ago, he beat Djokovic at Wimbledon. However, he does not think the fight to win the gold is easy, ‘It is always difficult to face Novak. Be it in the final or the first round.’