PARIS — Novak Djokovic beat Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(3), 7-6(2) in the men’s singles Olympic final at Roland Garros in Paris on Sunday.
The No 1 seed prevailed over the No 2 seed in an epic of intensity and tactical fortitude, ultimately decided by Djokovic’s adaptability behind serve.
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He played two completely flawless tiebreaks, which have become a calling card of his game through 24 Grand Slam singles titles and now, finally, one Olympic gold medal, at the age of 37.
Alcaraz earns a silver medal at his first Olympics, with the 21-year-old likely to play many more
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