Entre otras cosas, es el primer jugador en haber ganado los cuatro Grand Slams, el oro olímpico, las Finales ATP y los nueve eventos Masters 1000 en su carrera.
Novak Djokovic secured a thrilling 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2) victory over Carlos Alcaraz in the highly anticipated gold medal match at the Paris Olympics on Sunday afternoon. This win not only adds to Djokovic’s illustrious career but also marks several significant milestones. Here are ten remarkable achievements stemming from his latest triumph:
First Olympic Gold Medal: After previously winning a bronze medal in Beijing in 2008, this is Djokovic’s first gold. It’s a remarkable feat, as he finally reached the Olympic final and delivered a performance worthy of the top honor.
Career Golden Slam: Djokovic becomes the third man to complete the Career Golden Slam, joining the ranks of Andre Agassi and Rafael Nadal. Agassi achieved this after winning the French Open in 1999, while Nadal completed the feat after winning the US Open in 2010.Fifth Player to Achieve the Golden Slam: Djokovic is now the fifth player, male or female, to complete the Golden Slam in their career. He joins Agassi and Nadal, as well as women’s legends Steffi Graf and Serena Williams, who also clinched Olympic gold alongside their Grand Slam victories.
Oldest Olympic Gold Medalist in Singles: At 37 years old, Djokovic becomes the oldest player to win an Olympic gold medal in singles since tennis returned to the Olympics in 1988, surpassing Serena Williams, who was 30 when she won in London.
Unbeaten in Olympic Singles: He is the first man to win the Olympic singles gold without losing a set since tennis returned to the Olympics. Throughout the tournament, Djokovic faced three tie-breaks and won them all, demonstrating his dominance.
Second Player with All Major Titles and Olympic Gold: Djokovic has now joined Agassi as the only player to win all four Grand Slams, the ATP Finals, and an Olympic gold medal.
The Ultimate Achievement: By winning the gold medal, Djokovic becomes the first player to hold all four Grand Slam titles, the ATP Finals, Olympic gold, and all nine Masters 1000 events. His remarkable resume includes multiple titles across all surfaces.
Nineteenth Consecutive Year with a Tour Title: This victory marks the nineteenth consecutive year in which Djokovic has won at least one title on the Tour, a testament to his longevity and consistent excellence.
20th Title on Clay: With his gold medal victory, Djokovic secured his 20th career title on clay. He has excelled on various surfaces, winning over 70 titles on hard courts and eight on grass.Career Title No. 99: Djokovic’s gold medal is his 99th career title, putting him on the brink of becoming the third man in Open Era history to reach 100 titles, joining legends Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer.
With this monumental victory at the Paris Olympics, Novak Djokovic has added yet another layer to his already storied career, solidifying his legacy as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. As he looks ahead, fans eagerly await what more he will achieve in the future.