With his triumph at the 2024 Olympics, Novak Djokovic has achieved the “Golden Slam”. Congratulations also come from Rafael Nadal – but not from Roger Federer.
Rafael Nadal (l.) congratulates Novak Djokovic on his Olympic gold on social media. – keystone
the essentials in brief
- Novak Djokovic wins the Olympic final against Carlos Alcaraz 7:6 and 7:6.
- The Serb thus secures the last missing piece of the puzzle in his exceptional career.
- Rival Rafael Nadal congratulates – Roger Federer has not yet commented.
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Novak Djokovic made tennis history once again on Sunday! The 37-year-old won the thrilling final at the 2024 Olympics against Carlos Alcaraz 7:6, 7:6, thus achieving the “Golden Slam”.
The following statements from the Serb after the match illustrate how much this victory means to him: “This is the greatest success of my career.” And he continued: “This was the most difficult obstacle I had to overcome.”
Novak Djokovic is overcome by emotions after his Olympic victory. – SRF
By achieving the “Golden Slam,” Djokovic joins an elite circle. To date, only Steffi Graf, Andre Agassi, Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal have triumphed in all four Grand Slam tournaments and in the Olympic singles.
The latter is happy about his rival’s triumph – and congratulates him in his Instagram story. “Congratulations, Novak, for completing the Golden Slam and achieving what you wanted. Well done!” writes Nadal.
The Spaniard lost in the second round of the 2024 Olympics against the same Djokovic.
Rafael Nadal congratulates Novak Djokovic on his victory at the 2024 Olympics. – Instagram/@rafaelnadal
In addition to Nadal, numerous other active and former tennis stars congratulated him on social media. Footballer Neymar also wrote in his Instagram story: “Legend.”
Someone who hasn’t spoken out yet is Roger Federer. There is no comment on either his Instagram or X profile. The maestro is usually quick to congratulate his former competitors on milestones.
Djokovic leaves future open
With Olympic gold, Djokovic has secured the last missing piece of the puzzle in his exceptional career.
Novak Djokovic celebrates Olympic gold. The Serb has thus achieved the “Golden Slam” and added the last missing piece of the puzzle to his exceptional career. 
Rival Rafael Nadal writes in his Instagram story: “Congratulations.” 
Roger Federer has not yet commented. 
Djokovic says about his future: “Now I want to celebrate and enjoy the moment.”
However, the 24-time Grand Slam champion is still leaving his future open. “Some of my family members have made a few hints as to whether that was it. I don’t know,” said the Serb on ARD. “Now I just want to celebrate and enjoy the moment.”
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