Carlos Alcaraz was in tears after losing the gold medal match to Novak Djokovic at the Olympics. Djokovic triumphed 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2) in a thrilling final held in Paris, securing his first Olympic gold medal.
This victory adds to his illustrious career, which includes a record 24 Grand Slam titles and the most weeks spent at No. 1 in the rankings by any player.
The match was a tense and brilliant display of tennis, with both players showcasing their exceptional skills. The first set alone extended to 93 minutes, during which Djokovic and Alcaraz saved a combined 12 break points.
At 37, Djokovic became the oldest man to win the singles gold medal since 1908, preventing the 21-year-old Alcaraz from becoming the youngest gold medalist in history.
The emotional weight of the loss was evident as Alcaraz struggled to contain his tears during a post-match interview, highlighting the intense personal significance of the contest.
The emotional weight of the loss was evident as Alcaraz struggled to contain his tears during a post-match interview, highlighting the intense personal significance of the contest.
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