GREAT NEWS: Novak Djokovic donates enormous Olympic gold medal money in a very generous gesture.
Following his gold medal victory over Carlos Alcaraz in Paris, Novak Djokovic is expected to give his Olympic prize money to charitable causes. The Serbian clinched the Golden Slam after defeating his Spanish opponent in straight sets.
Djokovic has won an unbelievable 24 Grand Slam titles in his remarkable career, and he advanced to the Olympics final without losing a single set.
The 37-year-old was second favourite to win the main event after being crushed by Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final last month. However, he put on a spectacular performance on the Roland Garros court to win the match 7-6, 7-6.
According to Serbian source Kurir, Djokovic got £172,000 after his country’s government set aside the money for all gold medalists. But instead of pocketing the money, he plans to give it to ‘those who need it the most’.
Djokovic, who received an apology from Eurosport earlier this week after the television channel mistakenly displayed a Croatia flag next to his name on screen, took to Instagram following the Olympics final to pay tribute to Alcaraz.
“A quick shout-out to @carlitosalcarazz. Another spectacular finale, my friend. The veteran wrote: “El classico.” Congratulations to you and your squad on a fantastic Olympics.
“Given your age, enthusiasm, and the way you play, you probably have another 20 Olympics ahead of you. Your gold will arrive. “Until the next time, amigo.”
Alcaraz, gracious in defeat, responded by writing: “Thank you, titan!” “Can’t wait for the next one.”
Djokovic has also won 10 Australian Open crowns and seven Wimbledon trophies, as well as four US Open championships and three French Open wins. And he was overcome with emotion as he was interviewed about his Olympic success.
“Everything I felt in that moment when I won surpassed everything I thought or hoped that it would,” he told me.
“Being on that court, hoisting the Serbian flag, singing the Serbian anthem, and wearing the gold around my neck, I don’t think anything beats that in terms of professional sports. It is without a doubt the most significant sporting achievement I have had.”
When asked if he had competed in tennis, the ace replied: “Yes, it’s complete because I fulfilled all of the achievements with this gold medal, but no, because I enjoy this sport. I don’t play just to win tournaments.
“I don’t know about the future; I just want to be in the now to rejoice. It was a long trip, many years of fantasizing about clutching the gold medal. So now it’s all about happiness, joy, and celebration.
