Ever since Novak Djokovic clinched his 24th Grand Slam at the 2023 US Open, he’s been hailed as the greatest tennis player ever.
Fans of the Big Three have always debated who is the GOAT, especially since Djokovic hadn’t won an Olympic gold like Federer and Nadal.
On August 4th, 2024, under a bright sun on Philippe Chatrier court , Djokovic finally proved his point by winning Olympic gold. This was the same court where he once couldn’t walk after a tough match in June.
Oldest Olympic Singles Champion
At 37 years and 73 days old, Djokovic became the oldest singles champion in Olympic history since tennis returned to the Games in 1988. No player over 30 had ever won gold in singles before.
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| rs Novak Djokovic | 37 | 8,360 | 18 - 6 |
Fifth Player To Win “Golden Slam”
Djokovic joined an elite group by winning each of the four Grand Slams plus an Olympic gold medal. He stands out as the oldest to achieve this feat at age 37. Fans might think this makes him even more remarkable.
Even with a torn meniscus and facing younger opponents like Alcaraz, he triumphed during one of his toughest seasons ever. It was a season that started without any trophies until this monumental win.
Serbia’s First Tennis Gold Medal
Since Serbia became independent in 2008, Djokovic had only managed to win a bronze medal for his country. By reaching the final at Paris Olympics, he secured Serbia’s first-ever tennis gold medal.
First Man To Win Olympics Gold Without Dropping A Set (singles)
Djokovic didn’t lose a single set throughout the tournament in Paris. In intense moments like against Tsitsipas and Alcaraz, he saved crucial points and dominated tie-breaks to secure victory. While he’s never done this at a Grand Slam, he achieved it at the Olympics.
Most “Big Titles” Of Any ATP Player
The ATP tracks players with most big titles including Grand Slams and Olympics. Before Paris Olympics, Djokovic already led with 71 big titles including 24 Grand Slams. After winning his first Olympic gold medal, he extended his lead to 72 big titles—more than Nadal or Federer ever achieved.
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