Novak Djokovic Wins Olympic Gold, Completes Career Golden Slam
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Novak Djokovic has finally completed the career Golden Slam. He defeated Carlos Alcaraz 7-63 7-62 in a thrilling and competitive match that lasted for three hours and 39 minutes. This is Djokovic's first Olympic gold medal and it comes after three previous attempts where he won bronze in Beijing 2008 and London 2012, and finished fourth in Rio 2016.
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The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, with both players trading blows and showing incredible resilience. Alcaraz, who is 19 years old, played with maturity beyond his years and pushed Djokovic to the limit. However, Djokovic's experience and mental strength proved to be the difference in the end.
Djokovic is now the first man to complete the career Golden Slam, which means winning all four Grand Slams, the Olympic gold medal, and the ATP Finals. He is also the oldest player to win an Olympic gold medal in tennis.
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