‘Hopeful’ Carlos Alcaraz vows to bring Gold for Spain ‘one day’ after heartbreaking defeat against Novak Djokovic at Paris Olympics

Novak Djokovic, on his part, was overwhelmed with excitement after claiming singles gold at the Paris Olympics.

‘Hopeful’ Carlos Alcaraz vows to bring Gold for Spain ‘one day’ after heartbreaking defeat against Novak Djokovic at Paris Olympics

Carlos Alcaraz shows his silver medal from the Paris Olympics (Via Imago)

Carlos Alcaraz suffered his first important event heartbreak after losing to Novak Djokovic in the singles at the Paris Olympics this Sunday. Despite the loss, the 21-year-old is proud of winning the silver medal for his country.

Alcaraz was in superb form ahead of the Summer Games. The Spaniard had won the French Open in June and defended his Wimbledon Championship last month. He was the favorite to win gold in the men’s singles of the Olympics and produced excellent displays winning all his matches without dropping a set.

Against a very clinical Djokovic, the youngster was Spain’s hope for a gold medal in tennis. Despite playing well and forcing two tiebreaks against the Serbian, he lost 7-6(3), 7-6(2) in his maiden Olympics. Djokovic shed tears of joy after the victory, while Alcaraz cried uncontrollably as the sense of defeat sank in.

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Alcaraz revealed after the match that he has to be proud of winning the silver medal after his loss to Djokovic, but he will win gold for Spain one day.

Honestly, I always want to win. That’s for sure. Taking a silver medal, I have to be really really proud. I’m building a really great career, I guess. I hope it’s gonna keep going. As I said, I’m proud to be in this position and to bring a medal to Spain. I’m pretty sure my moment will come. I will bring the gold medal to Spain one day. I’m gonna wait for that moment and work for that moment. Right now I have to enjoy lifting the silver. It’s pretty amazing as well.
Carlos Alcaraz said during his on-court interview.

Alcaraz will have more chances to go for the gold in the next few editions of the Olympic Games. The Spaniard will now turn his attention to the summer hard-court season, including the US Open, which kickstarts on August 26.

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Novak Djokovic overwhelmed with excitement after claiming singles gold at the Paris Olympics

Novak Djokovic can finally breathe a sigh of relief after claiming his maiden gold medal at the Paris Olympics. The Serbian ace had been desperately craving the long-awaited medal and has said it in several interviews this year.

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Novak Djokovic (via Imago)

Djoker looked more hungry for the Olympic medal as he put his season-poor form and knee injury behind to win and switched to beast mode against Carlos Alcaraz in the final. He revealed he is proud and happy about the victory.

I don’t know. I’m overwhelmed with everything I’m feeling right now. Feeling different emotions. Too proud. Too happy. Thrilled with the possibility to win a gold for the first time in my career for my country.
Novak Djokovic said after the match.

In addition, Djokovic became the oldest player at 37 years, 2 months, and 12 days to reach the Olympic singles final earlier, and is now the oldest to win the gold medal. He has now joined the elite list of players who have completed the Career Golden Slam.

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