The podium is complete in men's singles tennis at the 2024 Paris Olympics

GOLD: Novak Djokovic of Serbia

SILVER: Carlos Alcaraz of Spain

BRONZE: Lorenzo Musetti of Italy

“We played almost three hours for two sets. It was an incredible battle, an incredible fight. Honestly, when the last shot was hit past him [Alcaraz], that was the only moment I actually thought I could win the match. He kept on coming back and asking me to play my best tennis. I don’t know what to say, I am still in shock. I put my heart, my soul, my body, everything on the line to win Olympic gold at age 37. I finally did it.”

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: With win, Djokovic becomes the oldest gold medalist in the Olympic Tennis Event since 1988 at 37-years-old!

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Novak Djokovic has completed tennis with his incredible win against Alcaraz in the Olympics final.

10 x Australian Open

3 x Roland-Garros

7 x Wimbledon

4 x US Open

7 x ATP Finals

8 x year-end No.1s

2 x Career Golden Masters✌️

1 x Davis Cup

428 weeks at No.1 (most ever)☝️

1 x Olympics Gold Medal

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Djokovic becomes the 5th player in history to complete a CAREER GOLDEN SLAM. And he bursts into tears. Then c arries the Serbian flag, climbs up the stairs and hugs his family and coaches.

Alcaraz also in tears after losing the final. He claims the silver medal

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Djokovic gets another point on his serve to go 4-2 on serve. He stands 3 points away from the GOLD MEDAL. Alcaraz's forehand return rams the net and he trails further, 2-5. Djokovic 2 POINTS AWAY. Now 1 point. And he DOES IT! DJOKOVIC IS A GOLD MEDAL WINNER!

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Alcaraz serves and Djokovic draws first blood to go 1-0 up. Bit of disturbance from the crowd as Djokovic gears up to serve. There could not be any better sign. This is Djokovic's day. He is all set to claim the gold medal today. Alcaraz, however, pulls one back on the Serb's serve to trail 1-2. Wide serve + inside-out forehand and Alcaraz gets another point. A champion's response. 2-all. DJOKOVIC! ABSOLUTE CLASS FROM THE SERB! The crowd is out of their chairs. 3-2 for Djokovic

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Djokovic serves. Well, he is not happy after Alcaraz protested about where his 1st serve landed. Djokovic reckoned it was on the line and argued with the umpire as well. The Serb bounces back to hold to love. TIE-BREAK IT IS, again!

Djokovic* 7-6(3), 6-6 Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Alcaraz holds to love and still stands a game away from taking the second set and forcing a decider

Djokovic 7-6(3), 5-6 *Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: That's a big statement from the former American tennis player as Djokovic holds to 30 in the 10th game of the second set.

Djokovic* 7-6(3), 5-5 Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Alcaraz serves. The Spaniard looked frustrated in the previous game, but he starts off this service game with a smile as he wins a stunning opening point. Djokovic, however, quickly bounces back to force a deuce. The Spaniard then leaves Djokovic gasping for breath with a mix of corner-to-corner shots and drops shots, before he completes the point with a volley down the line. Advantage for Alcaraz. HOLDS!

Djokovic 7-6(3), 4-5 *Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Djokovic serves. Alcaraz looked set to get his first break in the match, but the Serb holds serve to keep the pressure on the Spaniard, who looked frustrated after back-to-back errors in the game.

Djokovic* 7-6(3), 4-4 Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Alcaraz serves. Djokovic squanders a massive change to go 30-up after sending the volley over the sideline. He knows it as well. Alcaraz capitalises to go 30-15 up. And then holds to 15 quickly.

Djokovic 7-6(3), 3-3 *Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Djokovic serves. A half-hearted return execution from Alcaraz at the net after setting himself up for the volley and Djokovic holds to 15

Djokovic* 7-6(3), 3-2 Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Alcaraz serves. Even as he looks to struggle against Djokovic in this set, there is still a bit of magic left in him. And that response to a Djokovic volley was one. Puts his arm aloft to soak in the appreciation from the crowd. He then engages in a 14-shot rally and ends it with a down-the-line forehand return. 40-30 up. Djokovic forces a deuce, but Alcaraz gets to advantage with a huge first serve. And then holds with another great serve.

Djokovic 7-6(3), 2-2 *Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Djokovic serves. Holds to love.

Djokovic* 7-6(3), 2-2 Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Alcaraz serves. The Spaniard looks spent. First a double fault and then an unforced error on the forehand. Break point for Djokovic. Well, well...that inside-out forehand on the next point from Alcaraz forces a deuce. Gets to advantage on the next point and then holds. Huge hold for the 21-year-old.

Djokovic 7-6(3), 1-2 *Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Djokovic serves. Holds to love. Quick service game from the Serb.

Djokovic* 7-6(3), 1-1 Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Alcaraz serves. He forces a deuce and then gets to advantage point in the opening game of the 2nd set. But Djokovic reprieves with a run around forehand down the line, which caught the baseline by the barest of margins. Alcaraz gets an advantage a second time following an overhead return. And then holds

Djokovic 7-6(3), 0-1 *Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Alcaraz serves and he levels the score to 3-3. Djokovic then takes a 4-3 lead after a perfect return on Alcaraz's serve. Mini break it is. A backhand error from Alcaraz and Djokovic goes 5-3 up. A moment of frustration from Alcaraz as Djokovic goes 6-3 up in the tie-break. 3 set points for the Serb. AND HE DOES IT! DJOKOVIC TAKES THE BREAK. He now stands a set away from taking the only title that has eluded him.

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Djokovic serves, and he makes an impressive start to take a 1-0 lead. Alcaraz also gets a point on his serve. With serve+1, using the backhand return, Alcaraz goes 2-1 up on his serve. The tie-break remains on serve as Djokovic gets two points as well. He leads 3-2

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Alcaraz serves. Djokovic gets to break point after Alcaraz errs at the nets. Misreads Djokovic's backhand and the return rams the net. SET POINT for Djokovic. And Alcaraz saves. Serve+1 works to wonder. Deuce. A crisp backhand return to the wide corner leaves Djokovic struggling on his return and he sends the ball over the baseline. Advantage for Alcaraz. HOLDS

Djokovic 6-6 *Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Djokovic serves. Holds to 30. He stands a game away from taking the 1st set. Can he be the first player to get the break of serve today?

Djokovic* 6-5 Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Alcaraz serves. The match has crossed the hour mark already and we are yet to witness a break of serve. Alcaraz holds to 30.

Djokovic 5-5 *Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Djokovic serves. Double fault from Djokovic, a second in this match, and Alcaraz goes 30-0 up. But Djokovic responds with a wide-serve and forehand return to finish the point. Alcaraz then pushed for a breakpoint but lacked accuracy against the drop shot, and he was left disappointed. WHAT JUST HAPPENED THERE? Alcaraz showed great defensive skills, but just when Djokovic looked to close the game, his forehand return rammed against the top of the net and went over the sideline. He is left frustrated. But then there is a bit of smile on Djokovic's face. Alcaraz was just everywhere, but Djokovic escaped with a simple overhead finish. Deuce. Alcaraz gets to break point, but Djokovic saves, but to find the Spaniard on a third BP in the game on the next point. Djokovic goes for the serve-and-volley, but Alcaraz errs on the backhand return in pursuit of a passing shot. Alcaraz then gets to a 4th BP on successfully executing a drop shot after Djokovic's return rammed the top of the net and ballooned to the other side of the court. The Serb saves again. But Alcaraz is just not giving up. 5th BP for the youngster. Djokovic gets out of it yet again. And there is a ROAR from the 37-year-old. He gets the crowd behind him as well. Incredible serve down the T and he gets to advantage. HOW LONG WILL THIS GAME CONTINUE? Alcaraz forces a deuce now. Djokovic gets to advantage yet again. FINALLY HOLDS!

Djokovic* 5-4 Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Alcaraz serves. Holds to love. Some quick holds here from either players, but the opening set is yet to witness a break of serve.

Djokovic 4-4 *Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Djokovic serves. And now a straightforward service game from the Serb as well, as he holds to 15.

Djokovic* 4-3 Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Alcaraz serves. A comfortable hold from Alcaraz. Holds to 15.

Djokovic 3-3 *Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Djokovic serves. The Serb goes for the serve-and-volley technique on the deuce side. Alcaraz fails to get the return back in play. Looks for the drop shot on the next point, but the ball just wasn't at the right height to go for it. Magical stuff from Alcaraz! Sprints at a tremendous pace to return the drop shot and Djokovic is left in disbelief after the return catches the corner of the sideline. And then Alcaraz gets his first break point. And an outstanding serve down the T from the 37-year-old to save the break point. Alcaraz, however, gets to another break point after Djokovic errs on the forehand return. Is the knee troubling him? Djokovic goes for the serve-and-volley, this time on the Ad side, and saves another BP. Some raw muscle power and accuracy from Alcaraz and he gets a third BP. And he is unlucky for the third time. Djokovic has found those serve at the key moments in the match so far. Now Djokovic gets to advantage and HOLDS.

Djokovic* 3-2 Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Alcaraz serves. The longest rally of the match so far goes in favour of Djokovic after he reads the play well and responds cleverly to the Alcaraz drop shot. Then, a stunning return to Alcaraz's first serve. The Spaniard has a grin on his face. Three break points for the Serb. Alcaraz saves one with an inside-out forehand following a wide serve. He saves another with a body serve, followed by a rocket of a backhand return. And a third one as well! Alcaraz takes the pace off the second serve and Djokovic errs on the return. The Serb is not happy as he shouts at his box. And this is followed by boos from the crowd. Alcaraz then gets to advantage. But Djokovic is not out of the game yet as he forces a second deuce. Plenty of Serbian fans at the venue today. Ace to get to advantage. AND HE HOLDS!

Djokovic 2-2 *Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Djokovic serves. Stunning return on Djokovic's second serve from Alcaraz and the Serb errs on the forehand. What defense from Alcaraz! Was sent from side to side, before Djokovic errs on the overhead return. Misses the baseline as Alcaraz goes 30-0 up. Djokovic bounces back to win the next three points as he gets the hold

Djokovic* 2-1 Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Alcaraz serves. Djokovic has been striking cleanly from the back of the net. Draws an error from Alcaraz on the first point, but the Spaniard settles with an inside-out forehand on return to his serve. He then serves one wide and completes the point with a forehand return into the open court. Djokovic responds with a bazooka of a forehand as Alcaraz charges towards the net. 30-all. Incredible second serve from Alcaraz and he goes 40-30 up. However, his first service game gets stretched as Djokovic forces a deuce following a backhand error from Alcaraz. Djokovic then earned an early break. Alcaraz saves the break point with a stunning drop shot that left Djokovic scrambling. Alcaraz looks for a cheeky return to another drop shot from the Serb, but it hits the net. However, he saves yet another break point with a stunning backhand return. HOLDS!

Djokovic 1-1 *Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: It was a comfortable start for Djokovic, who became the top seed in the draw after Italy's Jannik Sinner withdrew before the start of the tournament. However, there was a little bit of magic from Alcaraz at the net in response to a drop shot from Djokovic. Lot of support for Djokovic on Court Philippe Chatrier after Alcaraz got yet another point. Holds to 30.

Djokovic* 1-0 Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: The much-anticipated gold-medal clash gets underway. It's a best of three match. Djokovic to serve

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Done with the handshakes and photographs. Umpire explains the rules yet again. It's toss time. Djokovic to serve first

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Djokovic and Alcaraz make their way into Court Philippe Chatrier amid a rapturous welcome from the crowd.

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: On Jio Cinema, experts have had their say in the blockbuster clash. Former Olympian Parupalli Kashyap made it very clear that he is will be supporting Djokovic, while former hockey team captain Viren Wilfred Rasquinha picked Alcaraz. Former India no. 1 tennis player Somdev Devvarman, who seemed rather reluctant in picking sides, eventually admitted that he would be backing the Serb, albeit only for this match.

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: The Spanish duo of Busca and Sara have won the women's doubles bronze medal after beating Muhcova and Noskova of Czech 6-2, 6-2.

The final will be played later in the evening between Italy's Errani and Paolini against AIN's Andreeva and Shnaider

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: The Serb sends a stern reminder to the Spaniard of their only face-off at the Roland Garros, in the semifinals of the French Open last year. Djokovic won in four sets after Alcaraz suffered from cramps. He said: “Although we played once [here], I beat him in the semis, I lost to him in the final of Wimbledon quite comfortably. Different surface… I feel like I’m playing and moving better than I did at Wimbledon, so hopefully I’ll come out and play my best tennis and in a way, I have nothing to lose as I’ve already secured a medal, so I’m going to go for it.”

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: After reaching his first final in five attempts, en route to which he beat two-time Olympic medallist Rafael Nadal, Djokovic said: “This is a big deal. Just to secure a higher medal for the first time for my country, whatever happens on Sunday, is a huge, obviously pride and honor and happiness — and that’s why I celebrated the way I did. I still need to celebrate, because it’s a big success, of course.”

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Only one title has eluded the Serbian legend in his illustrious career. Ever since he completed the Career Golden Masters in 2018, the only missing title from his cabinet remains the Olympic gold. With Paris 2024 slated to be his final appearance at the Games, will it finally be the moment for the 24-time Grand Slam winner?

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Alcaraz reached the final after cruising past Felix Auger-Aliassime in the semis on his debut Olympics appearance. Following the win, he said: "It’s going to be a really special moment for me, in my life, in my career. So I’m going to try and enjoy this moment, because it’s going to be really difficult."

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: The Spanish pair of Busca and Sara won the opening set 6-2 after breaking twice against Muchova and Noskova of Czech. They stand a set away from winning a 14th medal for Spain in tennis in the Games history

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Djokovic had reached his first final in 2024 at the Wimbledon, hope to avenge his loss in 2023 against Alcaraz in the final. The Spaniard, who won the French Open in June and did not make a decent start to his grass court season, stunned the Serb yet again, this time in straight sets to successfully defend his crown and lift his fourth career Grand Slam.

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: The two rivals have faced each other six times on the ATP tour with both winning three matches each. However, Alcaraz leads 2-1 in finals, both of which came at Wimbledon. The two also share a win each from their only two meetings on clay.

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: The women's doubles bronze medal face-off between Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova of Czech and Spain's Cristina Busca and Sara Tormo Sorribes is underway at the Philippe Chatrier. The Spaniards have broken early to take a 2-0 lead.

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Three matches have been scheduled on the main court of Stade Roland Garros. Here are the matches in order…

Women's doubles bronze medal match: Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova of Czech vs Spain's Cristina Busca and Sara Tormo Sorribes.

Men's singles final: Novak Djokovic of Serbia vs Spain's Carlos Alcaraz

Women's doubles gold medal match: Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini of Italy vs AIN's Meera Andreeva and Shnaider.

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Spain won 13 medals in tennis in Olympics history. Nadal remains the only player to have won in the singles category, male or female. Alcaraz hopes to join his idol in the elusive list on Sunday.

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Novak Djokovic made his debut at the Games in 2008 Beijing, where he claimed the bronze medal after beating James Blake in a third-place face-off. In 2012, in London, he was beaten by eventual gold medallist Andy Murray in the semis and incurred an unfortunate round-one exit in 2016 against Juan Martin del Potro. In Tokyo, he went out in the semi-finals of both singles and doubles. Paris 2024, hence will be his final chance to get his hands on the long eluded gold medal

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Alcaraz, like Djokovic, is yet to drop a set, as he continues his fabulous run over the last few weeks, which includes a win in Wimbledon as well

RESULTS:

beat Hady Habib 6-3, 6-1

beat Tallon Griekspoor 6-1, 7-6

beat Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-2

beat Tommy Paul 6-3, 7-6

beat Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-1, 6-1

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: The Serbian, who is yet to lift a trophy in the 2024 season, where he reached just one final on the ATP tour, capped off a sensational run to the final.

RESULTS:

beat Matthew Ebden 6-0, 6-1

beat Rafael Nadal 6-1, 6-4

beat Dominik Koepfer 7-5, 6-3

beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-6

beat Lorenzo Musetti 6-4, 6-2

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Live streaming of the 2024 Paris Olympics men's singles final between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will be on JioCinema. And, it will be telecast live on the Sports18 Network channels in India.

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