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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