WATCH: Carlos Alcaraz breaks down uncontrollably in tears after losing Olympic gold to Novak Djokovic at Paris 2024
Carlos Alcaraz, overwhelmed with emotion, broke down in tears after his defeat to Novak Djokovic in the gold medal match at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Alcaraz, aiming to become the youngest man to win Olympic gold in men’s singles, was one of the top contenders due to his recent victories at the French Open and…
Carlos Alcaraz, overwhelmed with emotion, broke down in tears after his defeat to Novak Djokovic in the gold medal match at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Alcaraz, aiming to become the youngest man to win Olympic gold in men’s singles, was one of the top contenders due to his recent victories at the French Open and Wimbledon. Both prestigious events were held at Roland Garros, where Alcaraz had clinched his third Grand Slam.
At just 21 years old, Alcaraz entered the Paris Olympics in stellar form. He began his campaign with a straightforward victory over Lebanon’s Hady Habib and continued his dominant run with wins against the Netherlands’ Tallon Griekspoor, Roman Safiullin, and a challenging two-set match against Tommy Paul. In the semifinals, Alcaraz defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime to secure his spot in the final without dropping a single set, becoming the youngest men’s singles finalist since 1904.
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In the gold medal match, Alcaraz faced 37-year-old Novak Djokovic. The two athletes delivered an intense battle lasting two hours and 51 minutes. Djokovic ultimately triumphed with a 7-6(3), 7-6(2) victory, securing his first Olympic gold and completing the Career Golden Slam in singles as the fifth player in history to do so.
After the match, a heartbroken Alcaraz was visibly emotional, struggling to hold back tears. Despite his disappointment, he earned a silver medal for his impressive performance throughout the tournament.
With the Olympics behind him, Alcaraz will now focus on the upcoming North American hardcourt swing, beginning with the 2024 Cincinnati Masters. Last year, he narrowly missed winning the trophy, losing to Djokovic in a thrilling final that lasted three hours and 49 minutes, the longest best-of-three-set final in ATP history. At Cincinnati, Alcaraz will compete alongside top players like Jannik Sinner, Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, and Daniil Medvedev.
Despite the heartbreak in Paris, Alcaraz remains a formidable force in tennis and will aim to continue his success in the upcoming tournaments.
