Djokovic Dominates Ebden Sets Up Nadal Clash

Novak Djokovic Eyes Historic Triumph at Paris Olympics

Djokovic Dominates Ebden, Sets Up Nadal Clash

Novak Djokovic, the Serbian tennis legend, kicked off his fifth Olympic Games with a resounding 6-0 6-1 victory over Matthew Ebden on Court Philippe-Chatrier on Saturday. The 24-time Major champion displayed his trademark precision and power, leaving his Australian opponent with little room to maneuver.

Djokovic Triumphs Over Nadal, Reaches Quarterfinals

Novak Djokovic overcame a brief wobble in the second set to beat 14-times French Open champion Rafael Nadal 6-1 6-4 at the Paris Olympics, securing a spot in the quarterfinals. Djokovic's serve was in top form, and his relentless baseline play proved too much for the Spanish great.

Djokovic's victory was particularly notable given his past struggles against Nadal on clay. The Serbian star had lost to Nadal in the Roland Garros final twice before, in 2020 and 2021.

Djokovic's Olympic Goal

There is a notable absence among Novak Djokovic's 98 career singles titles, but the Serbian star is hoping to change that over the coming weeks. Djokovic is aiming to become the first tennis player to complete the "Golden Slam," which involves winning all four Grand Slams and an Olympic gold medal in the same year.

With his victory over Nadal, Djokovic has taken a significant step towards realizing this historic achievement. Only one man has ever won the Golden Slam in tennis, Steffi Graf, who accomplished the feat in 1988.