Paris Olympics 2024 Tennis: Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz preview, stats and odds of final match

Tennis fans are set to be treated to another epic encounter as a young sensation Carlos Alcaraz takes on one of the greatest of all time, Novak Djokovic, in the men's singles final at the 2024 Paris Olympics. While Alcaraz reached the final in his maiden Olympic campaign, Djokovic finally cracked the test on his fifth attempt.

The 21-year-old Spaniard defeated all his opponents in straight sets en route to his gold medal match. He thrashed Canada’s Felix Augur Aliassime 6-1, 6-1 in the semi-final. On the e other hand, Djokovic has also been flawless so far in the tournament. The Serbian defeated his arch-rival Rafael Nadal earlier in the second round, and overcame Italy's Lorenzo Musetti 6-4, 6-2 to enter the final.

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Match details

Fixture:  Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz

Date: August 4, 2024

Tournament: Paris Olympics 2024

Round: Final

Venue: Stade Roland Garros, Paris, France

Category: Olympics Men’s singles

Surface: Clay

Live Telecast: India – Jio Cinema, Sports18

Djokovic vs Alcaraz Head-to-Head

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic faced each other six times and have shared three wins each. Their recent meeting was a few weeks ago in the Wimbledon final where Alcaraz defeated the Serbian to clinch his fourth Grand Slam title. The Spaniard put up a dominant show with a straight-set win.

Djokovic vs Alcaraz odds

Djokovic vs Alcaraz prediction

The upcoming battle is between superstars from two generations. Alcaraz, who defeated Djokovic in their recent head-to-head at Wimbledon final, is currently on a 12-match winning streak. He was dominant throughout the series and was impressive against Augur Aliassime in the semi-final. He didn’t face a single break point.

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Meanwhile, things haven't been smooth for Djokovic either. He was constantly challenged by Musetti in the previous round. This will probably be the Serbian's last appearance at the Olympics and he will be desperate to add the only missing gold to his overflowing trophy cabinet. The veteran is expected to be at his best on Sunday. 

Winner prediction: Novak Djokovic