Paris Olympics—Paris, France
Djokovic Wins 2024 Olympic Gold Medal; Defeats Alcaraz
Top seed Novak Djokovic won the Olympic Gold Medal on Sunday in Paris, France, defeating No. 2 seed Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(3), 7-6(2).
Needing nearly three hours to prevail, Djokovic used all of his experience and guile to offset his Spanish opponent.
Striking 17 winners, Djokovic hit his forehand cross-court to great effect to wrap up the match in straight sets.
Losing to Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final last month, Djokovic now owns every single major title in men’s tennis.
The 37-year-old has won every Grand Slam at least three times, every Masters 1000 event, the ATP Finals, Davis Cup title and now the Olympic Gold Medal.
Alcaraz, who was looking to win the Gold Medal in his first Olympic Games, didn’t lose a set entering the final. The 21-year-old leaves Paris with a Silver Medal and will next see action at the Cincinnati Open in Mason, Ohio.
Djokovic’s Career Highlights:
– 24 Career Grand Slams
– Most weeks at No. 1
– Most Masters 1000 titles
– 99 Career titles
– Olympic Gold Medal
Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti will take home the Bronze Medal after defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime on Saturday.
China’s Qinwen Zheng claimed the Olympic Gold Medal over Croatia’s Donna Vekic. World No. 1 Iga Swiatek won Bronze Medal by defeating Anna Karolina Schmiedlova.
Mubadala Citi DC Open—DC, U.S.A.
Spaniard Paula Badosa captured her fourth career title on Sunday in Washington, D.C., defeating Marie Bouzkova 6-1, 4-6, 6-4.
Badosa, who will move up to No. 40 in the world when the latest rankings are released, needed two hours and 24 minutes to oust her Czech opponent.
Striking five aces and winning 78 percent of her first serve points, Badosa broke serve on five occasions.
The 26-year-old will next see action at the National Bank Open in Toronto, Canada.
Bouzkova, who is currently ranked No. 36 on the computer, was looking to win her second career title. The 26-year-old ousted top seed Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals.
Later in the day, the men’s final featured Sebastian Korda defeating Italian Cobolli 4-6, 6-2, 6-0.
Needing one hour and 34 minutes to prevail, Korda used his silky-smooth game to offset his motivated opponent.
Striking seven aces and winning 83 percent of his first serve points, Korda broke the serve of his opponent on five occasions.
Korda now owns two career titles.
Cobolli, who was playing in his first career final, defeated top seed Ben Shelton in the semifinals.
The 22-year-old will be ranked No. 33 in the world on Monday. Korda will move up to No. 18 in the world with his victory.
American men now have 4 players in the top 18 in the world. Taylor Fritz at No. 12, Tommy Paul at No. 13 and Ben Shelton at No. 14. Frances Tiafoe completes the American top 30 at No. 26 this week.
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