The pursuit of Olympic gold seemed to have drained Novak Djokovic, as he crashed out of the US Open in a shock third-round defeat to Australian Alexei Popyrin. This comes just weeks after his biggest career achievement at the Olympics, where he beat rival Carlos Alcaraz in the finale. However, both Djokovic and Alcaraz now hold unwanted records at the US Open, with Djokovic suffering his earliest exit from the tournament since 2006 and Alcaraz following suit with a stunning straight-sets defeat by world number 74 Botic van de Zandschulp.
Tennis star Novak Djokovic's quest for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title was cut short at the US Open after a four-set defeat to Australian Alexei Popyrin. The shocking loss marks Djokovic's earliest exit at the tournament in 18 years and leaves him without a Grand Slam title for the first time since 2017. This year has been a series of disappointments for the 37-year-old, with younger players like Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz surpassing him and taking his titles and world number one ranking.
In a stunning upset, Dutch player Botic van de Zandschulp defeats World No. #3 Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets at the US Open 2024. This was a major break in Alcaraz's 15-match Grand Slam win streak this year and eliminated the pre-tournament favorite and 2022 champion. Zandschulp, ranked World No. #74, becomes the first Dutchman to defeat a Top #3 player since 1996, preventing Alcaraz from potentially joining Rod Laver and Rafael Nadal in winning the French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open in the same season.
Spanish tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz's dream of winning the French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open in the same season came to a crushing end as he was defeated in the second round of the US Open by Dutch player Botic van de Zandschulp, ranked 74th in the world. The 18-year-old, who was heavily favored to win the match, struggled to find his rhythm and was unable to mount a comeback against his opponent, who played an impressive game and secured a straight sets victory. This loss marked Alcaraz's earliest exit at a Grand Slam since Wimbledon.
At just 21 years old, Spanish tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz has achieved a remarkable feat - securing his 60th Grand Slam match win in just 70 matches. This places him second only to John McEnroe in the Open Era, and ahead of modern greats like Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic. Alcaraz's exceptional performance in major tournaments and rapid rise in the tennis world make him a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming US Open 2024 and beyond.
The final Grand Slam of the season is underway, and all eyes are on Coco Gauff to see if she can defend her title as the youngest American to win a Major since Serena Williams. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic is vying for his 25th Grand Slam title, which would surpass Margaret Court's record. The competition is fierce with top players like Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in the mix, and the Americans are hoping to break their Grand Slam drought with contenders like Francis Tiafoe and Jessica Pegula.
Suryakumar Yadav, the captain of India's T20I team, took to Instagram to congratulate tennis legend Novak Djokovic on winning the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 37-year-old Serbian defeated Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to become the oldest tennis player to win an Olympic gold medal. Suryakumar also praised Alcaraz for his efforts in the finals.
Former world number one tennis player Boris Becker has recently clarified that he never passed any comments about Novak Djokovic accepting Carlos Alcaraz’s superiority after the recently concluded Wimbledon 2024 final. Becker made this clarification after Roger Federer’s former coach Ivan Ljubicic claimed that the German had told him in private about the same. After facing immense criticism, Becker ultimately had to prove his innocence on social media, much to the relief of his fans.
In the highly anticipated men's tennis final at the Tokyo Olympics, Novak Djokovic will be facing off against 21-year-old rising star Carlos Alcaraz. Despite his impressive record and being the top seed, Djokovic knows he will have a tough match against the Spanish teenager, who has been on a remarkable run at the games. If Djokovic succeeds, he will not only claim his first Olympic gold medal, but also join the elite ranks of players to complete a Golden Slam - winning all four Grand Slam titles and an Olympic gold in a calendar year. Will he make history at the Tokyo Olympics? Stay tuned.
Novak Djokovic secured a spot in the Olympic final, where he will face off against rising star Carlos Alcaraz in a highly-anticipated showdown for the gold. This will be Djokovic's first appearance in an Olympic final and he is determined to add to his already impressive collection of 24 Grand Slams. Alcaraz, who became the youngest men's finalist in the Olympics since 1988, is riding high on momentum after defeating Djokovic at the Wimbledon final just three weeks ago. Tennis fans are eagerly anticipating the clash between these two talented players at Roland Garros on Sunday.