Carlos Alcaraz confidently declared he’d win Olympic gold after his semi-final match, but Novak Djokovic has other plans.
On Sunday, August 4th, the men’s singles final at the 2024 Paris Olympics will see Djokovic face off against Alcaraz for the seventh time. Their head-to-head record stands even at three matches each.
Their last encounter is still fresh: Alcaraz crushed Djokovic in the Wimbledon final a few weeks ago, leaving many fans wondering if Djokovic can ever beat him again.
Alcaraz’s confidence hasn’t wavered; he believes he’s unstoppable. Meanwhile, Djokovic has been solid in Paris but hasn’t quite matched Alcaraz’s form. Fans might think this sets up an exciting showdown.
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Carlos Alcaraz | 21 | 68,791 | 25 - 5 |
Final Showdown:
Djokovic acknowledged that Alcaraz is the favorite for Sunday’s match due to his recent performances. “I don’t consider myself a favourite on Sunday because Alcaraz has proven [he is] the best player in the world at the moment. He won Roland Garros, he won Wimbledon, beat me in the finals quite comfortable there, reached the finals [here] without dropping a set,” said Djokovic.
Despite this admission, Djokovic feels more confident now than he did at Wimbledon. He believes he’s moving better and hitting stronger shots. “But it’s Olympics; it’s really anybody’s game I think,” he added.
This thrilling matchup promises to be legendary no matter who wins. What do you think?
