Novak Djokovic etched his name in tennis history on Day 9 of the Paris Games 2024, completing his career Golden Slam with a thrilling 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2) victory over Carlos Alcaraz in the men’s singles final. Djokovic’s triumph at Roland-Garros marked a historic milestone, making him the first male player to win all four Grand Slams and an Olympic gold medal in the Open Era.
Beyond Djokovic’s tennis masterclass, the Paris Games witnessed a remarkable performance from the Indian hockey team. Facing Great Britain in the quarterfinals, India displayed unwavering determination and resilience. Veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh stood tall, making crucial saves to help India secure a 4-2 shootout victory and advance to the semifinals. Head coach Craig Fulton hailed the team’s performance as a statement of intent.
India’s Olympic badminton dreams suffered a setback when Lakshya Sen lost to defending champion Viktor Axelsen in the men’s singles semifinals. Despite the 20-22, 14-21 defeat, Sen remains in contention for a bronze medal, facing Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia in the playoff.
The Indian table tennis team will face Romania in the women’s round of 16 clash at the Summer Games.
