Serbia Triumphs Over US, Advances to Water Polo Finals in Paris Olympics

Nikola Dedovic scored four times as Serbia defeated the US 10-6 in the semi-finals of the men’s water polo tournament at the Paris Olympics. Serbia aims for its third consecutive gold. The US team, hindered by key suspensions, faces the bronze medal match next.

Nikola Dedovic's four-goal performance propelled Serbia to a 10-6 victory over the United States in the men's water polo semi-finals at the Paris Olympics, halting the Americans' unexpected run.

Serbia, aiming to become the third men's team to clinch three consecutive Olympic golds, demonstrated their prowess alongside captain Nikola Jaksic's three goals and Radoslav Filipovic's 10 saves.

The US team, hindered by Johnny Hooper's suspension and missed chances, will compete in the bronze-medal match on Sunday.

(With inputs from agencies.)