The end in Paris - Novak Djokovic wrote the pages of tennis history for the umpteenth time, defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the Olympic Games 2:0 (7:6, 7:6) and winning the gold medal!
Djokovic reached the first gold medal at the Games in his career and the only major trophy he lacked to complete his collection.
He won everything that can be won and confirmed that he is the best of all time!
After bronze in Beijing, and fourth place in London and Tokyo and early elimination in Rio, Novak Djokovic started the season with only one goal - to win a gold medal in Paris.
And he reached it with a fantastic game in the final - this was the best tennis match this season, Đoković and Alkaras played perfect tennis, and in the end, after two tie-breaks, the Serbian tennis player celebrated.
The first set was phenomenal - Novak did not serve first serve at the start, but by the end of the match the percentage was a good 69 percent.
Djokovic did not use the first break point in the second game. And then, in the fourth game, Djokovic had 0:40 and three break points. It seemed that he would succeed in taking away the rival's serve, but Alkaras got away.
In the fifth game, the Serbian tennis player had to save break points for the first time in the match. Then, in the ninth, Alkaras had a chance to take away the rival's serve, but in those moments Djokovic served the first serve, so the first set went to a tie-break in which Djokovic took the lead.
Novak opened the second set furiously. He won the first two service games without losing a point, but missed a break point at the start.
It was the only break point for both tennis players in the second set. The winner was decided by a tie-break in which Novak Djokovic scored a point.
The bronze medal was won by Lorenzo Muzeti, who defeated Felix Ože-Alijasim in the match for third place.
Easy service game for Djokovic - 6:6.
We go to the tie-break again.
Alkaras secured a tie-break, leading 6:5.
The easiest service game of the match for the Spaniard, without losing a point.
Djokovic easily equalizes - 5:5.
Karlos Alkaras leads 5:4.
The Spaniard had 40:0, then Djokovic equalized (40:40), and then, after a long exchange, Alkaras won a great point, then the game.
Djokovic serves to stay in the second set.
Djokovic comes to tie the game - 4:4.
The first game in the second set was on Djokovic's serve, which was uncertain, it was played on the difference, and Novak reached the tie with a good serve.
Lead Alkaras 4:3.
Djokovic won the first point in this game, and then the Spaniard was more confident, reaching a new lead.
Another game is over - Đoković has certainly reached the tie (3:3).
Alkaras leads 3:2, he kept his advantage, even though Djokovic threatened at one point.
Safe, great game for Djokovic - 2:2.
Djokovic without losing a point in the second set on the service game.
Djokovic missed the opportunity to break.
Novak had 30:40, but Alkaras saved the break point with a diagonal forehand, then took the lead - 2:1.
Safe first service game in the second set for Đoković.
Without losing a point, Novak comes to 1:1.
The first game in the second set is over, Alkaras leads 1:0.
Alkaras had 40:0, Đoković equalized, but could not break.
End of the phenomenal first set - Novak Djokovic leads 1:0!
An excellent tie-break by the Serbian tennis player, Đoković outwitted Alkaras, won 7:3 and reached the first set!
Karlos Alkaras won - 6:6.
Djokovic had a set point, but the Spaniard had a good first serve, so he took the set to a tiebreak.
Djokovic leads 6:5, another game in which the Serbian tennis player served well.
Good first serve by Alkaras - the Spaniard equalized (5:5).
It was uncertain in this game, but Alkaras was calm and stayed in the first set.
Fantastic tennis in Paris, fantastic final!
Djokovic saved five break points and took the lead 5:4.
Alkaras had 0:30, then 30:40, and then the game went to the difference - Alkaras played phenomenally, attacking brilliantly, but Đoković reached a new lead with good serves.
Alkaras plays to stay in the set.
Alkaras easily won his service game, tied the game without losing a point - 4:4.
Djokovic's safe service game.
The Serbian tennis player gave Alkras a point with a double service fault and easily reached 4:3.
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