Djokovic Advances to Paris Olympics Quarterfinals

Novak Djokovic secured a spot in the Paris Olympics singles quarterfinals with a 7-5, 6-3 victory over Dominik Koepfer. The gold medal remains the missing prize in Djokovic's esteemed career. The Serbian aims to clinch this accolade during matches played at Roland Garros.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Paris | Updated: 31-07-2024 17:47 IST | Created: 31-07-2024 17:47 IST
Djokovic Advances to Paris Olympics Quarterfinals
Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic secured his position in the Paris Olympics singles quarterfinals on Wednesday, overcoming a challenging start to defeat Germany's Dominik Koepfer 7-5, 6-3. This marks Djokovic's fourth journey to the quarterfinals at the Summer Games.

Djokovic, a 37-year-old tennis icon with an unparalleled record of 24 Grand Slam victories, has set his sights on the Olympic gold medal, the final missing accomplishment of his illustrious career. Having previously won a bronze in Beijing 2008, Djokovic has proclaimed this year's Olympics as his top priority.

The matches, held at Roland Garros, add a familiar setting for Djokovic, who has secured three French Open titles here. Up next, he faces Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece, who recently defeated Sebastian Baez of Argentina. With unwavering determination, Djokovic aims to add this coveted gold to his list of achievements.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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