Paris 2024: Djokovic and Alcaraz set for epic Olympics rematch

Paris 2024: Djokovic and Alcaraz set for epic Olympics rematch

Hassan Abdulsalam 19:03 - 03.08.2024

The two tennis giants will face each other again after their exciting Wimbledon final clash earlier this year.

Tennis fans are in for a treat as Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are set to clash once again in the final of the Men's Singles Tennis event at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

The two tennis titans will face off on Sunday, August 4, in a rematch of their thrilling Wimbledon final earlier this year.

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Alcaraz aims to build on Wimbledon Victory

Alcaraz, who emerged victorious at Wimbledon, is determined to continue his upward trajectory in the world of tennis.

Carlos Alcaraz kisses Coupe des Mousquetaires after Sunday's French Open success (Imago/ZUMA Press Wire)

The young Spaniard expressed his ambition to establish himself among the sport's greats.

"It’s a great start to my career, but I have to keep going. I have to keep building my path. At the end of my career, I want to sit at the same table as the big guys. That’s my main goal. That’s my dream right now," Alcaraz stated.

Carlos Alcaraz after defeating Lorenzo Musetti at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami (Imago/MediaPunch)

Djokovic seeks first Olympics Gold

On the other side of the net, Djokovic is eager to secure his first Olympic gold medal. The Serbian star overcame Lorenzo Musetti to reach the final, a feat he described as a significant achievement.

Novak Djokovic || Imago

"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 source of pride, honour, and happiness and that’s why I celebrated the way I did," Djokovic said.

Djokovic has encountered mixed fortunes at previous Olympics, finishing fourth in London 2012 and Tokyo 2020, while suffering a shock first-round exit in Rio de Janeiro in 2016.

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