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The Serbian flag was seen waiving all around the court Phillipe Chatrier as soon as Novak Djokovic landed the final blow against Carlos Alcaraz. The intense match gave fans a complete pack of action, making them stick to their seats until the last minute. However, besides the fans and crowd, a similar level of excitement was seen among the renowned members of the tennis community.

Novak Djokovic won his first Olympic gold medal in men’s tennis singles on Sunday by beating Carlos Alcaraz. The Serb emerged victorious with a final scoreline of 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2). This enormous win added another element of glory to his heavy portfolio of 24 Grand Slam titles. Soon after he added his name to the list of the few players with a golden slam, famous entities from all across the globe came forward to express their excitement on social media platforms.

Martina Navratilova, the living legend in women’s tennis, was surprised to see how the Serb managed to secure this victory despite the odds being against him. Unbelievable effort from @DjokerNole to win the Olympics now- at his age and a knee surgery to boot- truly phenomenal!!! He fully deserves the gold,”  she wrote, highlighting the uneasiness that Nole was feeling because of his injured knee.

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Renowned American actor Matthew McConaughey also joined the party, proving his real fandom for the Serb. GOAT wins GOLD. congratulations @DjokerNole,” he wrote, proudly presenting the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) crown to his favorite athlete. 

The excitement levels bounced to a different level as Andy Roddick, who usually seems giving statements against Nole, also bent his knee to the Serb’s dominance. “The willpower. Cant explain the effort I just witnessed from Nole. GOAT. To get one last chance, tell everyone what your priority is, and the deliver against the current best. Emotional stuff. Lucky to see it. Props,” he wrote, tending to connect with the emotional vibes in the arena.

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Novak Djokovic was striving through a title drought throughout this season. Despite being on top of the rankings, he couldn’t manage to secure even a single title this year, even after making it to the finals at Wimbledon. However, his take on the Paris Olympics seemed to be unique, as the dominance fans saw was fueled by a feeling of patriotism. “Novak….. His love for the game and his country is unprecedented. The strength of his mind is incomparable. His GOAT status is cemented. So happy for him…@DjokerNole @Olympics,” Chris Evert wrote, reflecting a similar feeling. However, members of the tennis community weren’t the only ones who made highlights by extending their support for the Serb.

Novak Djokovic receives unwavering support from his adorable family

The comments and praise from the tennis community as well as the fans from all around the world were at one side compared to the enormous support from Novak Djokovic’s family. His wife Jelena was seen waving the Serbian flag alongside Stefan and Tara, jumping off their seats to make sure they didn’t lose sight of their dad.

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Along with the cheers, Tara was also seen holding a board in her hands that said, “My daddy is the best 🥹❤.” This came out to be clearly justified as Novak Djokovic, besides taking time for her off the courts, also made sure to point at her with the new “Violin” celebration after securing each of his victories.

“That was for Tara. My daughter has been playing violin for some time already, six months, and we agreed that I would celebrate that way,” he said in an interview during his Wimbledon campaign. As the Serb is now guaranteed the first-ever Olympic gold medal of his career, it is not just a win for him but for his family, coaches, and everyone who supported him throughout this long journey.