Paris 2024: Djokovic joins select group of five, beats Alcaraz to gold in Paris

Djokovic prevailed over his Wimbledon conqueror in two sets that went into tie-breaks in almost three hours

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Before Sunday, only five players had achieved this feat: Steffi Graf in 1988, Andre Agassi in 1999, Rafael Nadal in 2010, and Serena Williams in 2012. The 24-time Grand Slam winner secured his first Olympic gold after winning a bronze at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Whether you turn to Premium Times for daily updates, in-depth investigations into pressing national issues, or entertaining trending stories, we value your readership.

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