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After defeating Nadal, Djokovic goes on to win his first Olympic Gold

Novak Djokovic has finally captured an Olympic gold medal for his home country of Serbia — the only accolade that was missing in his illustrious career.

Djokovic defeated Carlos Alcaraz (7-6 (7-3), 7-6 (7-2)) to avenge his loss at Wimbledon a few weeks earlier and become the oldest men’s tennis champion in Olympics history, at age 37. He showcased his resilience throughout the match, saving eight break points in an epic first set, and winning both sets in a tie-breaker.

The victory further cements Djokovic’s legacy as the game’s greatest of all time, boasting 24 Grand Slam titles and now an Olympic gold medal.