Novak Djokovic wins gold at Paris Olympics; Joins Elite Career Golden Slam Club

On August 4, Novak Djokovic scripted a historic milestone by securing the Olympic gold medal at the Paris Olympics, adding to his impressive tally of 24 Grand Slam titles. With this victory, Djokovic joins an exclusive group of players who have achieved the career Golden Slam. This elite club includes Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal, Andre Agassi, and Steffi Graf. (Image: AP)

In a gripping final, Djokovic defeated Carlos Alcaraz of Spain with scores of 7-6(3) and 7-6(2), clinching the men’s singles gold medal in Paris Olympics 2024. His performance in Paris was a testament to his exceptional skill and resilience, further solidifying his legendary status in the tennis world. (Image: AP)

Djokovic’s Historic Achievements: Djokovic's triumph at the Paris Olympics on August 4, 2024, added another significant achievement to his already stellar career. He now boasts 72 'Big Titles,' which include Grand Slam championships, Nitto ATP Finals titles, ATP Masters 1000 trophies, and Olympic singles gold medals. Over the years, Djokovic has surpassed other tennis legends such as Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal to become the leader of the modern-day 'Big Three.' Notably, Djokovic has secured at least one Big Title in 16 of the past 18 seasons. (Image: AP)

He is the only player to have won Olympic singles gold, a Grand Slam title, and all nine Masters 1000 events so far. Djokovic holds the standalone men's records for Grand Slam championships (24), Nitto ATP Finals titles (7), and Masters 1000 titles (40). (Image: AP)

What is a Golden Slam?: A Golden Slam is achieved in tennis by winning all four Grand Slam tournaments—Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open—and the Olympic gold medal. This rare feat requires exceptional skill, consistency, and adaptability across different surfaces and conditions. (Image: AP)

What is a career Golden Slam?: A career Golden Slam is accomplished when a player wins all four Grand Slam tournaments and an Olympic gold medal over the course of their career, though not necessarily in the same calendar year. This achievement highlights a player's success in the sport’s most prestigious events throughout various stages of their career. Here’s a list of tennis players who have achieved the career Golden Slam. (Image: Reuters)

Rafael Nadal: Nadal became the youngest player to achieve a Career Golden Slam in 2010 at the age of 24. Known for his dominance on clay, Nadal won his Olympic gold in singles at the 2008 Beijing Games. He announced that the 2024 Paris Olympics would be his final Olympic appearance, ending his Olympic career with one gold medal in singles (Beijing 2008) and one silver in doubles (Rio 2016). (Image: AP)

Serena Williams: Williams achieved her Career Golden Slam with her aggressive play and unparalleled mental toughness. Spanning two decades, her career includes 23 Grand Slam titles and four Olympic gold medals—one in singles (2012) and three in doubles (2000, 2008, 2012). (Image: AFP)

Andre Agassi: Agassi became the first male player to complete a Career Golden Slam in 1999, when he won his first French Open title. Renowned for his powerful groundstrokes and charismatic personality, Agassi has won 8 Grand Slam titles and an Olympic gold medal from the 1996 Atlanta Games. (Image: AFP)

Steffi Graf: Graf was the first player to achieve a Career Golden Slam, completing it in 1988 by winning all four Grand Slam titles and the Olympic gold medal in the same year. She finished her career with 22 Grand Slam titles and an Olympic gold medal from Seoul in 1988. (Image: AFP)