Djokovic Defeats Nadal in Olympic Second Round

Djokovic's Quest for Gold Continues

PARIS, France - Novak Djokovic continued his pursuit of an elusive Olympic gold medal on Monday with a dominating performance against his long-time rival, Rafael Nadal. In the second round of the 2024 Paris Olympics men's singles at Roland Garros, Djokovic displayed his superior form, triumphing with a score of 6-1, 6-4.

A Resounding Victory

The match marked the 60th meeting between the two tennis legends, and it may prove to be their last. Djokovic's victory extended his head-to-head record against Nadal to 30-28. The Serb dominated the first set, winning it in just 25 minutes. Nadal fought back in the second set, but Djokovic's unwavering intensity and strategic play proved too much to overcome.

With this victory, Djokovic advances to the third round, where he will face the winner of the match between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Andrey Rublev. Nadal's loss ends his Olympic journey and marks a significant chapter in the history of tennis rivalries.