The veteran Serbian beat Alcaraz in straight sets at Roland-Garros.
Novak Djokovic beat Carlos Alcarez in straight sets in Paris 7-6 . The 37-year-old’s only previous Olympics medal came way back in 2008, when he clinched bronze in Beijing. Three years ago in Tokyo, Djokovic suffered defeat in the bronze medal match, just as he had done at London 2012. While Djokovic beat Alcaraz in straight sets, in what was a repeat of the 2024 Wimbledon final, the Spaniard did not make it easy for the veteran Serbian, twice taking his rival to a tie break.
com/Eflk8Ky4sc— Dejo August 4, 2024 Moments later, the seven-time Wimbledon champion was pictured enjoying a touching moment with his daughter, Tara, as he joined his loved ones in the crowd inside Court Philippe Chatrier. During the match, Tara was seen holding a sign which read, ‘Dad is the best’. ‘It was an incredible battle, incredible fight.
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