Novak Djokovic, 37, has punched his ticket to his first-ever Olympic singles final after a decisive 6-4, 6-2 win over Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti at #Paris2024. The Serbian legend, battling a surgically repaired knee, silenced doubts with a dominant performance—even as he playfully clashed with umpires over time violations.
Next up? A blockbuster showdown with 21-year-old Spanish phenom Carlos Alcaraz, who blazed through his semifinal against Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime (6-1, 6-1). The gold-medal clash is a rematch of their Wimbledon final three weeks ago, adding *major* drama to the Olympic stage.
Djokovic, the oldest men’s singles finalist in Olympic history, called overcoming the 'mental hurdle' of past semifinal losses a career milestone. Alcaraz, now the youngest finalist, is chasing his first Olympic gold. Who’s your pick?
After the match, Djokovic collapsed onto the court in relief—a moment fans won’t forget. Sunday’s final promises fireworks!
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Djokovic beats Musetti to set up final against Alcaraz at Paris 2024
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