Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Highlights, Men’s Singles Final Paris Olympics 2024: Djokovic Beats Alcaraz, Clinches Gold Medal

Djokovic vs Alcaraz Final LIVE: Goodbye

Thank you for being with us throughout the final. The men’s singles final ends, but Olympics 2024 action continues. Head on over to our main live coverage of the Olympics.

That’s a wrap. Goodbye!

Djokovic vs Alcaraz Final LIVE: Thanks for joining us!

A historic day in the tennis world. The two titans of the modern game. But cometh the hour to win a first Olympic gold, Novak Djokovic told everyone that he isn’t ready yet to pass the torch. Carlos Alcaraz will get many more moment under the sun. But at 37, Novak Djokovic completes tennis. 

Novak Djokovic is the Paris Olympics 2024 tennis men’s singles gold medal-winner.

Djokovic vs Alcaraz Final LIVE: Career Golden Slam

Novak Djokovic has become only the fifth singles player to win a Career Golden Slam, i.e., winning the four Grand Slams and the Olympic singles gold. He joins an elite list alongside Steffi Graf, Andre Agassi, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams.

Djokovic vs Alcaraz Final LIVE: Novak’s emotion

Here are images of Novak Djokovic after his historic Olympic gold:

Novak Djokovic becomes the oldest player in history to win an Olympic Gold Medal in singles.

37 years of age.

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— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) August 4, 2024

Djokovic vs Alcaraz Final LIVE: The trophy cabinet

So, here’s Novak Djokovic’s trophy-laden cabinet.

Australian Open: 10

French Open: 3

Wimbledon: 7
US Open: 4

*NEW* Olympic Gold: 1

Djokovic vs Alcaraz Final LIVE: Commiserations to Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz is only 21. He will get this opportunity again, no doubt. The Spaniard has the world at his feet. He may only be going home with silver, but he was a worthy competitor to the great Novak.

Djokovic vs Alcaraz Final LIVE: Djokovic in tears

The Serbian great is emotional. His trophy cabinet is complete. And his claim to be the tennis GOAT is stronger than ever.

Djokovic vs Alcaraz Final LIVE: What a game

Carlos Alcaraz gave it everything. He did not even drop a game the entire match. But in the crucial tiebreakers, it was Djokovic who kept his nerve. 

Silver for Spain, Gold for Serbia. 

Djokovic vs Alcaraz Final LIVE: NOVAK DJOKOVIC: OLYMPIC GOLD!

The wait is over! Novak Djokovic wins Olympic gold for the first time in his career!

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic beats Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(3), 7-6(2).

Djokovic vs Alcaraz Final LIVE: 2nd set tiebreaker

Djokovic 6-2 Alcaraz

Victory in sight! Olympic gold in sight for Novak Djokovic!

Djokovic vs Alcaraz Final LIVE: 2nd set tiebreaker

Djokovic 5-2 Alcaraz

Djokovic vs Alcaraz Final LIVE: 2nd set tiebreaker

Djokovic 4-2 Alcaraz

Djokovic vs Alcaraz Final LIVE: 2nd set tiebreaker

Djokovic 3-2 Alcaraz

Djokovic wins a point on Alcaraz’s serve.

Djokovic vs Alcaraz Final LIVE: 2nd set tiebreaker

Djokovic 2-2 Alcaraz

Djokovic vs Alcaraz Final LIVE: 2nd set tiebreaker

Djokovic 2-1 Alcaraz

Huge point for Alcaraz, he gets a point off Djokovic’s serve.

Djokovic vs Alcaraz Final LIVE: 2nd set tiebreaker

Djokovic 2-0 Alcaraz

Djokovic vs Alcaraz Final LIVE: 2nd set tiebreaker

Djokovic 1-0 Alcaraz

Alcaraz’s serve is immediately broken as Djokovic wins the first point.

Djokovic vs Alcaraz Final LIVE: Second tiebreaker

The second set is going to the tiebreaker. This is make or break. Alcaraz must win to keep his Olympic gold hopes alive.

Djokovic vs Alcaraz Final LIVE: Not the best start for Alcaraz

Alcaraz sends his first return of the game crashing into the net. That’s not the start he would’ve been hoping for, as he aims to break.

Djokovic then outsmarts Alcaraz, coming towards the net. 30-0 to the Serb.

Djokovic vs Alcaraz Final LIVE: Still no break

Incredible how we are yet to have a break in this match. 23 games in a row, but each time, the players have held serve.

We even had Alcaraz have five break points once, but even then, Djokovic held his nerve to win the game.

Let’s see if Alcaraz can get the first decisive break now!

Djokovic vs Alcaraz Final LIVE: 6-5 to Alcaraz in the second set

Alcaraz has done his bit with his service. He wins his sixth game of the second set, and assures himself a tiebreaker at the bare minimum.

If he can break Djokovic now, he wins the set outright, and takes it to the deciding set.

Djokovic vs Alcaraz Final LIVE: 5-5 in the second set

We are getting closer and closer to a second tiebreaker in the Paris Olympics 2024 tennis men’s singles final. Djokovic seals the game to make it 5-5.

Djokovic vs Alcaraz Final LIVE: 5-4 to Alcaraz in the second set

Right then, Djokovic must hold serve to prevent Alcaraz from equalling the tie. Alcaraz will be giving everything in the next game, as this is a golden opportunity to draw level.

Djokovic vs Alcaraz Final LIVE: Alcaraz takes advantage

Djokovic gave it his all for that point, but Alcaraz bit the bullet by bringing the point to the net. Djokovic is unable to react on time, and Alcaraz takes one step towards preventing a fatal break.

Djokovic vs Alcaraz Final LIVE: Djokovic pulls it to deuce

This could be game-changing! From 40-0 up, Alcaraz has not been able to seal the game. Djokovic brings it to deuce, and the crowd chants “Novak, Novak”.

Djokovic vs Alcaraz Final LIVE: Game Djokovic, 4-4

Djokovic maintains his composure in the crunch situation, winning the game and holding serve. 4-4 now in the potentially decisive second set.

Djokovic vs Alcaraz Final LIVE: Going to deuce

Djokovic’s shot is called out. The game goes to deuce, and a chance for Alcaraz to get a break.

Djokovic vs Alcaraz Final LIVE: 30-30

Alcaraz is aiming for the break. He levels the game at 30-30. 

Djokovic vs Alcaraz Final LIVE: Alcaraz hold serve, maintains 2nd set lead

Carlos Alcaraz continues to hold his serve, and has now taken a 4-3 lead in the second set. Neither player yet to drop a game in this match, and we could well be staring at another decisive tiebreaker.

Novak to serve now.

Djokovic vs Alcaraz Final LIVE: Huge chance goes begging for Novak

Djokovic misses an easy return to achieve three break points. Alcaraz then wins the next point, making it 30-15.

Djokovic vs Alcaraz Final LIVE: Djokovic makes it 3-3

The Serb takes the game 3-3. Four straight points for Djokovic after losing the first. All-square in the second set again. Both players yet to drop a game on their serve.

Djokovic vs Alcaraz Final LIVE: Superb from Alcaraz

Djokovic’s slow lob made it a difficult dash for Alcaraz to reach it. But the Spaniard does, and then returns beyond Novak. 15-0 lead for him on Djokovic’s serve.

Djokovic vs Alcaraz Final LIVE: Alcaraz wins the game, 3-2

Alcaraz wins the game to make it 3-2 in his favour in the second set.

Djokovic vs Alcaraz Final LIVE: We’re going to deuce

Neck-and-neck in this game. It seemed like Alcaraz had fought back and would take the game, but never count out Novak. He keeps his hopes for a break alive.

Djokovic vs Alcaraz Final LIVE: Supreme from Novak

Power and precision from Novak Djokovic in his returns from the baseline. He leads 30-15 on Alcaraz’s serve, and is edging closer to a break.

Djokovic vs Alcaraz Final LIVE: Djokovic takes game, 2-2

Once again, Novak Djokovic proves to be indomitable in his serve in the second set. He brings the set score back to two games each.

Djokovic vs Alcaraz Final LIVE: Alcaraz takes the game, 2-1

The Spaniard with a roar as he clinches the game. 2-1 lead in the second set.

Neither player has broken the other’s serve so far in the whole match.

Djokovic vs Alcaraz Final LIVE: Alcaraz takes it to deuce

A smashing return by Alcaraz to take the game to deuce. The Spaniard cannot be counted out yet!

Djokovic vs Alcaraz Final LIVE: Nervous Alcaraz?

A double fault for Alcaraz, and it allows Djokovic back to 30-30 in the third game of the second set. The Spaniard is known to be cool under pressure, but even he must be feeling it with an Olympic gold on the line.

Alcaraz loses the next point, handing break point to Djokovic.