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Paris Olympics 2024: Djokovic Outclasses Alcaraz On Chatrier To Win First Gold Medal - In Pics

Novak Djokovic delivered a clay masterclass, his best performance of the season to outclass the in-form Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(3), 7-6(2) to win his first Olympic gold medal. The 37-year-old Serb came through a pair of tie-breaks as well as a 94-minute first set to complete the victory against his rival to become an Olympic champion just eight weeks after undergoing a surgery on his right leg.

| Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez

Serbia's Novak Djokovic shows his gold medal after defeating Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in the men's singles tennis final at the Roland Garros stadium during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Djokovic has won his first Olympic gold medal by beating Alcaraz 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2) in the 2024 Games men's tennis singles final.

Gold medalist Novak Djokovic, center, silver medalist Carlos Alcaraz, left, and bronze medalist Lorenzo Musetti
Gold medalist Novak Djokovic, center, silver medalist Carlos Alcaraz, left, and bronze medalist Lorenzo Musetti | Photo: AP/Louise Delmotte

Serbia's Novak Djokovic , center, gold medalist, Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, left, silver medalist, and Italian bronze medalist Lorenzo Musetti pose on the podium after the men's singles tennis final at the Roland Garros stadium during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.

Carlos Alcaraz waves while wearing his silver medal after losing to Novak Djokovic
Carlos Alcaraz waves while wearing his silver medal after losing to Novak Djokovic | Photo: AP/Louise Delmotte

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz waves while wearing his silver medal after losing to Serbia's Novak Djokovic in the men's singles tennis final at the Roland Garros stadium during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic embraces his daughter Tara after defeating Spain's Carlos Alcaraz
Serbia's Novak Djokovic embraces his daughter Tara after defeating Spain's Carlos Alcaraz | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez

Serbia's Novak Djokovic embraces his daughter Tara after defeating Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in the men's singles tennis final at the Roland Garros stadium during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts after winning Paris Olympics Tennis gold
Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts after winning Paris Olympics Tennis gold | Photo: AP/Andy Wong

Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts after defeating Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in the men's singles tennis final at the Roland Garros stadium during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.

Novak Djokovic returns the ball Carlos Alcaraz
Novak Djokovic returns the ball Carlos Alcaraz | Photo: AP/Andy Wong

Serbia's Novak Djokovic returns the ball Spain's Carlos Alcaraz during the men's singles tennis final at the Roland Garros stadium during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.

Carlos Alcaraz backhands to Serbia's Novak Djokovic
Carlos Alcaraz backhands to Serbia's Novak Djokovic | Photo: AP/Louise Delmotte

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz backhands to Serbia's Novak Djokovic during the men's singles tennis final at the Roland Garros stadium during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.

Novak Djokovic palys against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz
Novak Djokovic palys against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez

Serbia's Novak Djokovic returns the ball to Spain's Carlos Alcaraz during the men's singles tennis final at the Roland Garros stadium during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.

Carlos Alcaraz runs to return the ball to Novak Djokovic
Carlos Alcaraz runs to return the ball to Novak Djokovic | Photo: AP/Andy Wong

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz runs to return the ball to Serbia's Novak Djokovic during the men's singles tennis final at the Roland Garros stadium during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.

 Carlos Alcaraz serves to Serbia's Novak Djokovic
Carlos Alcaraz serves to Serbia's Novak Djokovic | Photo: AP/Louise Delmotte

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz serves to Serbia's Novak Djokovic during the men's singles tennis final at the Roland Garros stadium during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.

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