Tennis star Novak Djokovic recently won big at the 2024 Olympics in Paris when he finished with a gold medal. Along with a lot of personalities who have reacted to his victory, Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic sent one message out too for the Serbian Olympian for getting the big win.
Djokovic finally achieved his long-awaited dream of winning an Olympic gold medal in Paris 2024. After multiple attempts, the 37-year-old Serbian tennis legend defeated young Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz in a tight two-set match, 7-6(3), 7-6(2), to clinch his first-ever Olympic singles title.
Djokovic’s triumph not only solidified his legacy as one of the greatest tennis players of all time but also made him the fifth player, alongside Steffi Graf, Andre Agassi, Rafael Nadal, and Serena Williams, to complete the prestigious Career Golden Slam. The match was a battle of contrasting generations, with the seasoned Djokovic’s experience and composure proving too much for the 21-year-old Alcaraz, who became the youngest Olympic silver medalist in tennis.
The victory was particularly significant for Djokovic, who had fallen short of Olympic glory in the past. With this elusive gold medal now in his trophy cabinet, the Serb has cemented his status as one of the true icons of the sport, adding another remarkable achievement to his illustrious career.
Djokovic’s victory at the Olympics is definitely a big one for the Serbian star. Apart from Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James and Denver Nuggets’ Russell Westbrook, Doncic is also among the NBA players who greeted the tennis champion on his official X account.
Doncic continued his ascent as a NBA superstar, leading the Dallas to another successful season . The All-Star guard averaged an impressive stat line of 33.9 points, 9.2 rebounds, 9.8 assists, and 1.4 steals per game, while shooting 48.7% from the field and 38.2% from three-point range during the previous campaign. However, he failed to win the big one when the Mavs fell to Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics in the Finals.
Without a doubt, Djokovic’s Olympic victory has elevated him to a whole new level when it comes to the best tennis players in the history of the sport. Add the validation from famous athletes, including Doncic, and there’s no reason to celebrate the Serbian’s ascent to the upper echelon of tennis legends.
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