Novak Djokovic can have the final name of his profession in just a few hours to attempt to win the Olympic gold medal and full the Profession Golden Slam. Paris Olympics – particularly the Philippe Chatrier of the Roland Garros Stadium – would be the dream backdrop for the stellar problem between the Serbian champion and the younger Carlos Alcaraz, ruler of this a part of the season. A problem that guarantees sparks and that, in a single sense or one other, will rewrite the historical past of tennis.
On the press convention he took half in after the victory in two units within the semifinal in opposition to Lorenzo Musetti, the Serbian famous person analyzed his subsequent match with nice lucidity and admitted that Alcaraz would be the favourite for every little thing he has achieved in current weeks. Djokovic has in fact reiterated that he’ll give his all to win the gold medal on the Paris 2024 Olympic Video games.
“I do not contemplate myself the favourite on Sunday, as a result of Alcaraz has confirmed that he’s the very best participant on the earth proper now. He received Roland Garros and Wimbledon, the place he beat me within the ultimate fairly clearly. He reached the ultimate right here in Paris with out dropping a set. I imply, I did it too, however I believe the best way he’s enjoying, he’s positively the favourite. However it’s the Olympics, I believe it is a problem for everybody.
We’ve not performed one another on clay for some time, I believe the one time we performed right here was the semi-final final yr at Roland Garros. I really feel like a special participant than I used to be at Wimbledon, the best way I transfer, the best way I hit the ball. To not take something away from his victory within the Wimbledon ultimate, he was dominating and deservedly received, however I really feel extra assured in myself and my probabilities within the ultimate,” defined the Serb.
This dream is lengthy lived and fought for. I wished to compete within the finals of Olympic video games for such a very long time. Representing my nation at a worldwide occasion is a large privilege and honor that I cherish. Serbia can have a medal on Sunday!!! Ideeeemooooo 🥳🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸 pic.twitter.com/GLywjKPNNd
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) August 2, 2024
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Novak Djokovic – Laureus World Sportsman of the 12 months – will compete for a gold medal on the Olympics#Olympics | #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/YqqZKCeNwF
— Laureus (@LaureusSport) August 2, 2024
