Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Highlights, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Djokovic beats Alcaraz to win maiden gold medal

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Alcaraz serves. Holds to love. Some quick holds here from either players, but the opening set is yet to witness a break of serve.

Djokovic 4-4 *Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Djokovic serves. And now a straightforward service game from the Serb as well, as he holds to 15.

Djokovic* 4-3 Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Alcaraz serves. A comfortable hold from Alcaraz. Holds to 15.

Djokovic 3-3 *Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Djokovic serves. The Serb goes for the serve-and-volley technique on the deuce side. Alcaraz fails to get the return back in play. Looks for the drop shot on the next point, but the ball just wasn't at the right height to go for it. Magical stuff from Alcaraz! Sprints at a tremendous pace to return the drop shot and Djokovic is left in disbelief after the return catches the corner of the sideline. And then Alcaraz gets his first break point. And an outstanding serve down the T from the 37-year-old to save the break point. Alcaraz, however, gets to another break point after Djokovic errs on the forehand return. Is the knee troubling him? Djokovic goes for the serve-and-volley, this time on the Ad side, and saves another BP. Some raw muscle power and accuracy from Alcaraz and he gets a third BP. And he is unlucky for the third time. Djokovic has found those serve at the key moments in the match so far. Now Djokovic gets to advantage and HOLDS.

Djokovic* 3-2 Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Alcaraz serves. The longest rally of the match so far goes in favour of Djokovic after he reads the play well and responds cleverly to the Alcaraz drop shot. Then, a stunning return to Alcaraz's first serve. The Spaniard has a grin on his face. Three break points for the Serb. Alcaraz saves one with an inside-out forehand following a wide serve. He saves another with a body serve, followed by a rocket of a backhand return. And a third one as well! Alcaraz takes the pace off the second serve and Djokovic errs on the return. The Serb is not happy as he shouts at his box. And this is followed by boos from the crowd. Alcaraz then gets to advantage. But Djokovic is not out of the game yet as he forces a second deuce. Plenty of Serbian fans at the venue today. Ace to get to advantage. AND HE HOLDS!

Djokovic 2-2 *Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Djokovic serves. Stunning return on Djokovic's second serve from Alcaraz and the Serb errs on the forehand. What defense from Alcaraz! Was sent from side to side, before Djokovic errs on the overhead return. Misses the baseline as Alcaraz goes 30-0 up. Djokovic bounces back to win the next three points as he gets the hold

Djokovic* 2-1 Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Alcaraz serves. Djokovic has been striking cleanly from the back of the net. Draws an error from Alcaraz on the first point, but the Spaniard settles with an inside-out forehand on return to his serve. He then serves one wide and completes the point with a forehand return into the open court. Djokovic responds with a bazooka of a forehand as Alcaraz charges towards the net. 30-all. Incredible second serve from Alcaraz and he goes 40-30 up. However, his first service game gets stretched as Djokovic forces a deuce following a backhand error from Alcaraz. Djokovic then earned an early break. Alcaraz saves the break point with a stunning drop shot that left Djokovic scrambling. Alcaraz looks for a cheeky return to another drop shot from the Serb, but it hits the net. However, he saves yet another break point with a stunning backhand return. HOLDS!

Djokovic 1-1 *Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: It was a comfortable start for Djokovic, who became the top seed in the draw after Italy's Jannik Sinner withdrew before the start of the tournament. However, there was a little bit of magic from Alcaraz at the net in response to a drop shot from Djokovic. Lot of support for Djokovic on Court Philippe Chatrier after Alcaraz got yet another point. Holds to 30.

Djokovic* 1-0 Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: The much-anticipated gold-medal clash gets underway. It's a best of three match. Djokovic to serve

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Done with the handshakes and photographs. Umpire explains the rules yet again. It's toss time. Djokovic to serve first

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Djokovic and Alcaraz make their way into Court Philippe Chatrier amid a rapturous welcome from the crowd.

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: On Jio Cinema, experts have had their say in the blockbuster clash. Former Olympian Parupalli Kashyap made it very clear that he is will be supporting Djokovic, while former hockey team captain Viren Wilfred Rasquinha picked Alcaraz. Former India no. 1 tennis player Somdev Devvarman, who seemed rather reluctant in picking sides, eventually admitted that he would be backing the Serb, albeit only for this match.

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: The Spanish duo of Busca and Sara have won the women's doubles bronze medal after beating Muhcova and Noskova of Czech 6-2, 6-2.

The final will be played later in the evening between Italy's Errani and Paolini against AIN's Andreeva and Shnaider

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: The Serb sends a stern reminder to the Spaniard of their only face-off at the Roland Garros, in the semifinals of the French Open last year. Djokovic won in four sets after Alcaraz suffered from cramps. He said: “Although we played once [here], I beat him in the semis, I lost to him in the final of Wimbledon quite comfortably. Different surface… I feel like I’m playing and moving better than I did at Wimbledon, so hopefully I’ll come out and play my best tennis and in a way, I have nothing to lose as I’ve already secured a medal, so I’m going to go for it.”

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: After reaching his first final in five attempts, en route to which he beat two-time Olympic medallist Rafael Nadal, Djokovic said: “This is a big deal. Just to secure a higher medal for the first time for my country, whatever happens on Sunday, is a huge, obviously pride and honor and happiness — and that’s why I celebrated the way I did. I still need to celebrate, because it’s a big success, of course.”

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Only one title has eluded the Serbian legend in his illustrious career. Ever since he completed the Career Golden Masters in 2018, the only missing title from his cabinet remains the Olympic gold. With Paris 2024 slated to be his final appearance at the Games, will it finally be the moment for the 24-time Grand Slam winner?

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Alcaraz reached the final after cruising past Felix Auger-Aliassime in the semis on his debut Olympics appearance. Following the win, he said: "It’s going to be a really special moment for me, in my life, in my career. So I’m going to try and enjoy this moment, because it’s going to be really difficult."

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: The Spanish pair of Busca and Sara won the opening set 6-2 after breaking twice against Muchova and Noskova of Czech. They stand a set away from winning a 14th medal for Spain in tennis in the Games history

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Djokovic had reached his first final in 2024 at the Wimbledon, hope to avenge his loss in 2023 against Alcaraz in the final. The Spaniard, who won the French Open in June and did not make a decent start to his grass court season, stunned the Serb yet again, this time in straight sets to successfully defend his crown and lift his fourth career Grand Slam.

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: The two rivals have faced each other six times on the ATP tour with both winning three matches each. However, Alcaraz leads 2-1 in finals, both of which came at Wimbledon. The two also share a win each from their only two meetings on clay.

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: The women's doubles bronze medal face-off between Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova of Czech and Spain's Cristina Busca and Sara Tormo Sorribes is underway at the Philippe Chatrier. The Spaniards have broken early to take a 2-0 lead.

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Three matches have been scheduled on the main court of Stade Roland Garros. Here are the matches in order…

Women's doubles bronze medal match: Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova of Czech vs Spain's Cristina Busca and Sara Tormo Sorribes.

Men's singles final: Novak Djokovic of Serbia vs Spain's Carlos Alcaraz

Women's doubles gold medal match: Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini of Italy vs AIN's Meera Andreeva and Shnaider.

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Spain won 13 medals in tennis in Olympics history. Nadal remains the only player to have won in the singles category, male or female. Alcaraz hopes to join his idol in the elusive list on Sunday.

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Novak Djokovic made his debut at the Games in 2008 Beijing, where he claimed the bronze medal after beating James Blake in a third-place face-off. In 2012, in London, he was beaten by eventual gold medallist Andy Murray in the semis and incurred an unfortunate round-one exit in 2016 against Juan Martin del Potro. In Tokyo, he went out in the semi-finals of both singles and doubles. Paris 2024, hence will be his final chance to get his hands on the long eluded gold medal

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live score, Paris Olympics 2024 final: Alcaraz, like Djokovic, is yet to drop a set, as he continues his fabulous run over the last few weeks, which includes a win in Wimbledon as well

RESULTS:

beat Hady Habib 6-3, 6-1

beat Tallon Griekspoor 6-1, 7-6

beat Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-2

beat Tommy Paul 6-3, 7-6

beat Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-1, 6-1