In a very close tennis match, experience has prevailed over the drive of youth. Djokovic played his trump card against an Alcaraz who has played a great role. Novak Djokovic won the first two sets, both in tie breaks.
The 37-year-old Serbian had only one title on his record to complete after the 24 Grand Slams he has won in his career. Alcaraz has been a worthy rivalbut he has gone behind the Serbian who has used experience and changes in rhythm and rhythm to be able to surprise the Murcian.
The match He finished 7-6 and 7-6 in 2 hours and 50 minutesin favor of Novak Djokovic who gets the long-awaited gold medal while Alcaraz after a year of victories as Roland Garros or the Wimbledon He came with a lot of games in his legs.
However, it is quite a feat to have come second in a few Olympic Gamesat only 21 years old and still much to come. Congratulations to Carlos Alcaraz for his participation and his performance and for contributing that silver medal for Spanish honors.
Djokovic was very clear in his speech upon winning: “These are my fifth Olympic Games, and I had never made it past the semi-finals. That’s why he had certain thoughts against Musetti, but once here, he was less nervous because he thought he would still get a medal. Of course, gold,” declared the Serbian champion.
“I gave myself body and soul for my first Olympic gold, I also sacrificed my family. “I am happy above all for my Serbia,” Djokovic added through tears after winning.
