Djokovic is one of the most iconic tennis players of all time. He has won multiple competitions and titles during his career. However, his last performance at the Olympics in 2024, has officially crowned him as the GOAT of tennis. Read on to learn exactly why his gold-winning performance was so important for his career!
Djokovic wins rematch against Carlos Alcaraz
Djokovic won the final for the Olympic gold medal against Carlos Alcaraz, who is the youngest male tennis player to win an Olympic medal! This was an incredible performance since a month earlier Carlos had won the final against Djokovic at Wimbledon! The first set lasted over 90 minutes but was eventually won by Djokovic. The second and final set was also won by the Serbian tennis pro! After winning Novak Djokovic got emotional while he celebrated the important title he had just received!
Achieved The Career Golden Slam Title
With this gold medal, Novak Djokovic enters an elite group of tennis players who have achieved “The Golden Slam”. To get this title, the tennis player has to win all different Grand Slams and an Olympic gold medal in the singles category! With his victory against Carlos Alcaraz, and his previous performances, Djokovic now has achieved this title. Other tennis players who have obtained this title are Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams, Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf! So Djokovic becomes the 5th person to join this elite group.
Djokovic Has A Unique Record, Making Him The Goat Of Tennis!
When Novac won the Career Golden Slam title, he immediately won a different title as well! He became the first tennis player ever to have titles in all Grand Slams, the ATP Master 1000s, the ATP NITTO series and winning a golden medal at the Olympics! This makes him the best tennis player of all time!
