Novak Djokovic has earned tennis immortality by clinching a gold medal for Serbia at the Paris Olympics. Not only that, the superstar’s triumph has overwhelmed him with a plethora of emotions. The Serb’s realization of his longtime ambitions did not come easy. His golden glory came bearing ‘Blood, Sweat, and Tears’. Quite literally. Now, he wishes others from his country will be able to bring home similar glory. 

The gold medal contest of the quadrennial event saw the former World No. 1 outfox Spanish talent Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets, 7-6(3), 7-6(2). Moreover, Djokovic had overcome a concerning knee injury to bring laurels to his country. Subsequently, his conquest prompted him to execute a commendable move for Serbia, a gesture that will forever be inscribed in the nation’s sporting history!

Following his Olympic victory, the Serb was awarded a colossal 200,000 euro prize money from his government. This money was specifically dedicated to players who managed to clinch a gold for Serbia. According to the Serbian daily Kurir, the 24-time Grand Slam champion has pledged his Olympic prize money to those who wish to bring laurels to Serbia. Nole wishes to use his allotted funds for humanitarian purposes.

The 37-year-old also posted a heartfelt message on his official Instagram handle. He addressed his Paris victory with an emotional note, tributing the forces behind him that led him to the elusive gold. “I could never give up on the dream of winning this gold medal, just as the people of Serbia never gave up on me. Together, we believed in the impossible. Although I am the one who holds this medal, I want every Serb to know that it belongs to all of us.”

He further dedicated the medal to his country, stating, “This medal, these moments, this life—none of it would have been possible without your unwavering support. This is because of you. This is for you.”

While celebrations are underway for Nole, things aren’t looking good for his rival Alcaraz. Disappointed with how he concluded his dream run at the multi-sport, the Serb reserved a few words for the World No. 3.

Novak Djokovic sincerely addresses Carlos Alcaraz’s heartbreaking Olympic loss

Alcaraz was unable to contain his tears after losing in the summit clash of the Summer Olympics. He was devastated about not bringing glory to his country. Moreover, the Spaniard expressed letting down the ‘Spanish people’ in his remarks. “I feel that I let the Spanish people down. I feel they were waiting for the gold medal.” However, his comments did not go unnoticed by Djokovic.

After bagging the historic gold, Nole reached out to the Spaniard in hopes of empathizing with his loss. The former World No. 1 took to X in hopes of reassuring Alcaraz that he shouldn’t fret because he’ll get plenty of chances to claim the podium’s top spot in the future. “Another epic final. El clasico. Congratulations to you and your team for an excellent Olympics. Considering your age, your energy and the way you play, you probably have 20 more Olympics ahead of you. Your gold will come. Until next time, amigo.”

Both Alcaraz and Djokovic are resting after engaging in a draining Olympic campaign. The duo will not be participating at the Canadian Open, which houses the performance of the top ATP players. However, their non-attendance will likely result in their attendance at the upcoming Cincinnati Open, where Nole will defend his title.