Novak Djokovic’s dreams of a historic Golden Slam are OVER in Tokyo after world No 1 suffers stunning semi-final defeat by Germany’s Alexander Zverev in three sets… as his long wait for a first Olympics gold medal goes on
Novak Djokovic’s dreams of a Golden Slam are over after a shock defeat by Alexander Zverev in the Olympic semi-finals.
The world No 1 was looking to become the first man in history to win all four grand slam titles and Olympic singles gold in the same year but Zverev fought back brilliantly after losing the first set to win 1-6 6-3 6-1.
It is the third time Djokovic has lost in the semi-finals at the Olympics, with his only medal a bronze in Beijing in 2008.
Novak Djokovic has been eliminated in the semi-finals in Tokyo by Germany’s Alexander Zverev
Zverev will take on Karen Khachanov of the Russian Olympic Committee for the gold medal, and he was in tears on the court afterwards.
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Djokovic cut a furious figure as the world No 1 went on to lose the decider in stunning fashion
Zverev fought back brilliantly to win the second set and then routed Djokovic to reach the final
After stunning Djokovic, the emotional victor Zverev had then broke down in tears on the court
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