Apart from Djokovic, do you know the only 2 other players to have completed the golden grand slam in their careers?

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Novak Djokovic has indeed just achieved the remarkable feat of completing the Career Golden Slam by winning the Olympic gold medal in singles tennis at the Paris 2024 Games.

This historic accomplishment adds to his already illustrious career and cements his place among tennis legends. Let’s revisit the exclusive club of men who have achieved the Career Golden Slam in tennis.

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The elite Group of Career Golden Slam Winners

Andre Agassi

Andre Agassi was the first man to complete the Career Golden Slam. His journey to this achievement spanned over a decade:

  • 1992: Wimbledon
  • 1994: US Open
  • 1995: Australian Open
  • 1996: Olympic Gold Medal (Atlanta)
  • 1999: French Open

Rafael Nadal

Spain’s Rafael Nadal was the second man to achieve the Career Golden Slam:

  • 2005: French Open
  • 2008: Wimbledon
  • 2008: Olympic Gold Medal (Beijing)
  • 2009: Australian Open
  • 2010: US Open
Nadal achieved the golden grand slam in 2010.
Nadal achieved the golden grand slam in 2010.

Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic has now joined this elite group as the third man to complete the Career Golden Slam:

  • 2008: Australian Open (first of 10 titles)
  • 2011: Wimbledon (first of 7 titles)
  • 2011: US Open (first of 4 titles)
  • 2016: French Open (first of 3 titles)
  • 2024: Olympic Gold Medal (Paris)

Djokovic’s olympic triumph

At the age of 37, Djokovic finally captured the elusive Olympic gold medal in singles tennis at the 2024 Paris Olympics. This victory was particularly emotional for the Serbian champion, as it represented the last major achievement missing from his incredible career. Djokovic’s path to Olympic gold was not easy. In a thrilling final against Carlos Alcaraz, he emerged victorious with a hard-fought 7-6, 7-6 win on the clay courts of Roland-Garros. The significance of this moment was evident as Djokovic was overcome with emotion, falling to his knees and shedding tears of joy upon securing match point.

The Significance of the Golden Slam

The Career Golden Slam is an extraordinarily rare achievement in tennis. It requires a player to win all four Grand Slam tournaments (Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open) and an Olympic gold medal in singles tennis during their career. With his victory in Paris, Djokovic has now joined the ranks of Agassi and Nadal as the only men to accomplish this feat.

Djokovic’s Legacy

This Olympic gold medal adds to Djokovic’s already impressive tally of 24 Grand Slam titles, further solidifying his status as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. His Career Golden Slam is a testament to his versatility, longevity, and mental fortitude, having excelled on all surfaces and in both Grand Slam and Olympic competitions.

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Novak Djokovic’s Olympic gold medal in Paris 2024 marks a historic moment in tennis. By completing the Career Golden Slam, he has achieved a level of success that only two other men in history have reached. This accomplishment not only cements his legacy but also provides a fitting capstone to an extraordinary career that has redefined excellence in the sport of tennis.

Guillaume Aigron
Guillaume Aigron
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