Carlos Alcaraz acknowledges Novak Djokovic’s achievement of completing his career Golden Slam, but he is determined to surpass him. Alcaraz recently defeated Djokovic in the Wimbledon final to secure his fourth Grand Slam title. However, the two faced off again in the Paris Olympics gold medal match at Roland Garros, where Djokovic emerged victorious in a closely contested match.
Both players displayed strong emotions after the match. Djokovic shed tears of joy as he became only the fifth player to achieve the career Golden Slam, while Alcaraz was disappointed that he couldn’t secure a gold medal for his country. Despite the loss, Alcaraz expressed pride in his performance and his determination to continue striving for success.
The exchange between the two players at the net was brief, but Djokovic offered words of encouragement to Alcaraz. He assured the young Spaniard that he will one day achieve gold and encouraged him to keep working towards his goals. Alcaraz understands and respects Djokovic’s moment of triumph and believes that he deserves to celebrate with his family.
This match marked the seventh meeting between Djokovic and Alcaraz, with Djokovic now leading their head-to-head record 4-3. While many drew comparisons to their recent Wimbledon encounter, Alcaraz felt that it resembled their battle in the 2023 Cincinnati Open final, where Djokovic emerged victorious after a grueling match lasting nearly four hours. These challenging matches only fuel Alcaraz’s determination to surpass Djokovic and become a better player.
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