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Alexander Zverev crushes Novak Djokovic dream of a Golden Slam in Tokyo


Novak Djokovic will not claim Olympic gold in Tokyo, falling in the semi-finals and ending the push for the elusive Golden Slam. 

The world number one has been ousted from the men’s singles after falling victim to a surging Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals.

Djokovic came flying out of the gates to open the match, claiming the opening set 6-1, and he got himself into a dominant position in the second as well.

However, the world number one then suffered an uncharacteristic collapse in form midway through the second resulting in him losing seven games in a row.

That put Zverev on the verge of victory, and he kept his nerve to close out a 1-6, 6-3, 6-1 win.

Zverev in fact won 10 of the last 11 games of the match from 3-2 down in the second set.

The German will now face Karen Khachanov for gold, while Djokovic will play Pablo Carreno Busta for Bronze.

Djokovic is still in with the chance of a medal in the mixed doubles also alongside Nina Stojanovic.


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