Zverev Crushes Djokovic's Golden Slam Hopes in Tokyo
Djokovic Suffers Semifinal Defeat to Germany's Rising Star
Tokyo, Japan, July 31st, 2021
Novak Djokovic's dreams of achieving a rare Golden Slam were shattered on Saturday after he was defeated by Germany's Alexander Zverev in the semifinals of the men's singles tennis tournament at the Tokyo Olympics. The match, which lasted over three hours, ended with Zverev securing a 1-6, 6-3, 6-1 victory over the world number one.
Zverev, who earlier in the tournament had upset another top seed in Daniil Medvedev, played with determination and aggression throughout the match. Despite losing the first set easily, he managed to turn the tables in the second and third sets, ultimately overpowering Djokovic with his powerful serve and impressive groundstrokes.
Djokovic, who had been aiming to become the first man to win all four Grand Slams and an Olympic gold medal in the same calendar year, expressed his disappointment after the match. However, he praised Zverev for his performance and wished him luck in the final.
Zverev's victory sets up a thrilling gold medal match against Karen Khachanov of the Russian Olympic Committee, who defeated Spain's Pablo Carreño Busta in the other semifinal. The final is scheduled for Sunday, August 1st, and is sure to be a closely contested affair.
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