Two legends collided ⚡ on the Paris Olympic courts as Rafael Nadal fell to Novak Djokovic in their 60th career showdown – a match that might’ve written the final chapter in tennis’ greatest modern rivalry. Djokovic dominated early, sealing a 6-1, 6-4 victory that avenged his 2008 Beijing Olympics loss to the Spaniard. 🏆
At 38 and 37 respectively, this Olympic clash felt like watching sports history unfold in real time. Could this be their last dance? Fans worldwide are already calling it “the end of an era.” 😢💫
Meanwhile, Spain’s new-gen star Carlos Alcaraz kept the flag flying 🇪🇸, cruising into the last 16 with a 6-1, 7-6 win. On the women’s side, world No.1 Iga Świątek blasted past France’s Diane Parry, setting up a sizzling third-round match against China’s Wang Xiyu – who dismantled Russia’s Diana Shnaider 6-3, 6-1. 🚀
Chinese fans celebrated another win as Zheng Qinwen powered through to face America’s Emma Navarro next. With rising stars and iconic veterans, these Olympics prove tennis remains 🔥 at every level!
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Nadal fell to Djkokovic in their 60th meeting at Paris Olympics
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