Carlos Alcaraz finished runner-up at last year's Olympic Games in Paris despite trying everything to claim the gold medal for his country! Novak Djokovic prevailed over Alcaraz in a thrilling final, winning the elusive gold medal at 37.
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The encounter captivated the tennis world, and Carlos had to accept the silver medal following a 7-6, 7-6 defeat in two hours and 52 minutes. They pushed each other to the limits, and the more experienced player took charge in both tie breaks to complete the game of tennis.
Alcaraz experienced the biggest heartbreak of his career, feeling like he let down his country and the Spanish people! Carlos set the Olympic Games gold medal as one of his main goals for the season, and he felt crushed after the duel, especially in the opening 15 minutes.
Two great rivals pushed each other to the limits for nearly three hours. It was one of the best title matches of the previous two decades, with the crowd on Court Philippe-Chatrier sitting on the edge of their seats from start to finish.
Djokovic survived eightbreak points in the opening set. He clinched the set in the tie break and gathered a boost. The 37-year-old served well in the second set and fired up his forehand in the tie break to topple the favorite and claim the most desired trophy of his career.
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"Losing the Olympic Games final was a difficult moment. I wanted to win the gold medal for an entire season, and I felt I needed to do it. It's hard to explain that. I thought I let my country and people down by not taking home the gold as they expected that from me.
That's why I reacted like that and let my feelings appear. I sensed I had to show how I felt," Carlos Alcaraz said.
