Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic secured his place in the semi-finals of the men’s singles event at the Paris Olympics, following a remarkable comeback against Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas. Djokovic’s quest for his first Olympic gold remains alive after a 6-3, 7-6 victory in the quarter-finals.
The match started with Djokovic comfortably winning the first set, capitalizing on his precise forehand shots to dominate Tsitsipas’ strong backhand game. However, the second set posed a greater challenge as Djokovic experienced discomfort in his right knee, requiring medical attention twice during the set. Despite trailing 3-0 and later 1-4, Djokovic’s resilience shone through as he saved three set points at 4-5 and eventually clinched the set 7-6.
Djokovic will face Italy’s 11th seed Lorenzo Musetti in the semi-finals. Musetti advanced by upsetting defending Olympic gold medalist Alexander Zverev with a 7-5, 7-5 win. Djokovic recently defeated Musetti in the Wimbledon semi-finals, adding another layer of intrigue to their upcoming clash.
Djokovic, who has previously won an Olympic bronze medal, is on track to potentially recreate the Wimbledon 2024 final if he advances and Carlos Alcaraz, who defeated Tommy Paul 6-3, 7-6(7), also wins his semi-final match. The prospect of a Djokovic-Alcaraz gold medal match looms as a thrilling possibility for tennis fans worldwide.
