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Paris 2024: Novak Djokovic wins elusive Olympic gold

Novak Djokovic emerged victorious in the men’s tennis singles at the Paris Olympics 2024, clinching the gold medal on Sunday. 

The 37-year-old Serbian defeated Carlos Alcaraz with scores of 7-6 (7-3), 7-6 (7-2) in a gripping final at the Philippe-Chatrier court.

This win makes Djokovic the oldest Olympic tennis champion, while Alcaraz, who had the chance of becoming the youngest Olympic tennis winner, fell short. 

With this historic achievement, Novak has become only the third male player, alongside Rafael Nadal and Andre Agassi, to complete a Career Golden Slam.

More to follow.

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