The 37-year-old Serbian champion triumphed over Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling final showdown at Roland Garros, completing his career Golden Slam.
The match, held on the iconic Court Philippe Chatrier, captivated the audience as Djokovic emerged victorious with a hard-fought 7-6(3) 7-6(2) scoreline.
This victory marked the end of Djokovic’s Olympic heartbreak, having previously fallen short in Beijing, London, Rio de Janeiro, and Tokyo.
In a remarkable display of skill and determination, Djokovic achieved a historic milestone by securing victory over Alcaraz. With this triumph, Djokovic joined an elite group of only four other players who have won all four Grand Slam singles titles and an Olympic gold medal.
The match was characterized by an unrelenting intensity, with both players refusing to yield an inch. The opening set alone stretched on for an astonishing one hour and 33 minutes, as Djokovic and Alcaraz engaged in a mesmerizing battle for supremacy, producing a sequence of captivating games that left spectators in awe.
It was Alcaraz who eventually faltered in the first set tiebreak, and when the second set also required a tiebreak to determine the winner, Djokovic once again demonstrated his exceptional prowess.
Djokovic let out a triumphant roar, his eyes fixed on the sky above. After a brief handshake with Alcaraz, he dropped to his knees in the middle of the court, overwhelmed with emotion. He then climbed into the stands, where his family and team engulfed him in a joyous celebration.
Alcaraz, the 21-year-old rising star, was visibly distraught as the match concluded. Despite his remarkable achievements this year, claiming both the French Open and Wimbledon titles, the Olympic gold medal eluded him. Tears streamed down his face, a poignant display of the disappointment he felt in that moment.
