Toni Nadal, Rafael’s uncle, just called Novak Djokovic the greatest tennis player ever.
Last weekend at the Paris Olympics, 37-year-old Djokovic became the oldest tennis champion by beating Carlos Alcaraz in a close match with scores of 7-6, 7-6.
After many tries, Djokovic finally won the Olympic gold medal he had been missing from his collection .
Djokovic’s Historic Win:
In a match where neither player lost serve except in tie-breaks, Djokovic saved all eight break points. Rising to the occasion, he showed why he’s a former World No.1. Fans think this might be one of his most memorable victories.
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| rs Novak Djokovic | 37 | 8,360 | 18 - 6 |
With this win, Djokovic joined an elite group of five players who have achieved the Golden Slam—winning all four major titles and an Olympic gold. He also made history as Serbia’s first gold medalist in tennis.
Despite a tough season starting with injuries at the Australian Open and splitting with coach Goran Ivanisevic in March, Djokovic saved his best for last. After knee surgery forced him out of Roland Garros mid-tournament, he bounced back quickly to reach Wimbledon finals but lost to Alcaraz.
Knowing that these Olympics could be his last real chance for gold (though he plans to compete in LA 2028), Djokovic kept his focus sharp. He secured his first Top 10 win of the year and completed his career Grand Slam puzzle. Many fans and experts now call him the greatest ever.
Even Toni Nadal joined in praising him despite criticizing Novak’s Wimbledon tactics earlier. Toni acknowledged Alcaraz’s silver medal but reserved highest praise for Novak:
“The images of Carlos crying on court show frustration but it’s not a defeat,” Toni said. “Carlos fought hard till the end against the best player ever; his silver deserves our admiration.”
What do you think about this?
