Novak Djokovic of Serbia has advanced to the semi-finals of the men’s singles tennis competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics after a decisive victory over Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas. Djokovic, the top seed in the tournament, secured his place in the last four with a straight-sets win, defeating Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-6 in their quarter-final clash.
The match, held at the Paris Arena, showcased Djokovic’s exceptional form and experience. In the first set, Djokovic demonstrated his dominance early on, breaking Tsitsipas’s serve to take a 4-2 lead before closing out the set 6-3. The second set proved more challenging, as Tsitsipas fought back with determination, pushing the set to a tie-break after both players held their serves. Djokovic’s resilience and precision in the tie-break ultimately secured him the set 7-6 and the match.
This victory propels Djokovic into the semi-finals, where he will face Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti. Djokovic’s path to the semi-finals has been marked by consistent high-level performance, and his win over Tsitsipas further solidifies his position as a strong contender for the gold medal. The upcoming semi-final against Musetti is expected to be a thrilling encounter as Djokovic continues his quest for Olympic glory.
