Novak Djokovic wins gold

Novak Djokovic achieved a monumental milestone by winning his first Olympic gold medal at the age of 37, defeating Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling final at Roland Garros with scores of 7-6(3) 7-6(2). This victory not only completed his career Golden Slam but also marked him as the oldest Olympic singles champion since tennis returned to the Games in 1988. Despite recent knee surgery and a disappointing performance at Wimbledon, Djokovic displayed remarkable resilience and skill, delivering one of the finest performances of his career. Emotional after the win, he stated this was 'probably the biggest sporting success' of his life, surpassing even the pride of carrying his country's flag at the 2012 Olympics. Alcaraz, although defeated, showcased his impressive talent and remains a formidable competitor at just 21 years old. Djokovic's gold medal triumph came after nearly a decade of striving for Olympic success, having previously won a bronze in 2008 and reaching multiple semifinals.