Novak Djokovic reflects on Paris 2024 gold: "I've watched the video probably a million times"

Novak Djokovic has described his Paris 2024 Olympic gold medal as the crowning moment of his legendary tennis career.

The 24-time Grand Slam champion finally completed his career trophy cabinet by defeating Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets in the gold medal match, ending a 16-year wait for the coveted medal.

The emotional victory ended a long Olympic quest for the 38-year old Serbian, marked by near-misses and heartbreak.

“I’ve watched this video probably a million times,” Djokovic told Laureus after being shown a playback of the final moments of the match.

“This will remain the pinnacle of my career given the years I waited and worked for it. Heartbreaking losses in the last four Olympic Games I competed in prevented me from reaching this milestone. I will remember this moment forever.”

Djokovic’s run in Paris was nothing short of sensational. He didn’t drop a set throughout the tournament and avenged a painful Wimbledon final loss to Alcaraz just weeks earlier.

The Olympic gold was Djokovic’s only title of the 2024 season, and completed his career golden slam.

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