Djokovic, Alcaraz close in on showdown

By Agence France-Presse

Aug 02, 2024 12:09 am

PARIS — Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz overcame crushing humidity on Wednesday to stay on course for an Olympic final showdown as Rafael Nadal played possibly his final match at Roland Garros.

Djokovic, seeking a first Olympic title, defeated German left-hander Dominik Koepfer 7-5, 6-3, becoming the first man to reach four singles quarterfinals at the Games.

MUSIC TO EAR Serbia’s Novak Djokovic performs his violin celebration as he reacts to beating Germany’s Dominik Koepfer during their men’s singles third round tennis match on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Stadium during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on July 31, 2024. AFP PHOTO

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