The first week of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games has come to an end with plenty of surprises, drama, tears, controversies, and, of course, some incredible displays of physical faculty and fine-tuning. Here are five takeaways from Day Seven at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

 Later in the day, 37-year-old Novak Djokovic beat Italian Lorenzo Musetti 6-4, 6-2 to extend his

redeem himself having lost the Wimbledon final to the young Spanish star in three sets in July.Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic also reaches his first Olympic final after beating Italy's Lorenzo Musetti 6-4, 6-2.

Novak Djokovic has for the first time qualified for a final in his fifth Olympic Games.

Each one was holding his serve until Djokovic was leading 5-4 and the Italian was serving.

Musetti began to make mistakes, lost five consecutive points on his serve and lost the first set 6-4.Novak

Djokovic of Serbia plays a backhand.

GETTY IMAGESIn the second set, Djokovic took advantage of his opponent's doubts.

Sir Andy Murray said he was retiring "on my terms" as his trophy-filled career came to an emotional end at the Paris Olympics on Thursday, closing another chapter on tennis's golden generation.

Murray had made his exit, he cheekily wrote on X: "Never even liked tennis anyway".Career-long rival Novak

Djokovic described Murray as "an incredible competitor"."

That would leave just 37-year-old Djokovic —winner of a record 24 Grand Slams —still active amongst the

Jannik Sinner, the 22-year-old Italian, succeeded Djokovic as Australian Open champion in January and

Carlos Alcaraz, 21, won the French Open and successfully defended his Wimbledon title, sweeping Djokovic

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz remain on course for men's singles gold following their latest victories

Djokovic advanced to the Paris Olympics semi-finals on Thursday, defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-

remains uncertain about his fitness as he continues his quest for a coveted gold medal.The top-seeded Djokovic

"I dug deep and found a way," Djokovic told an ATP reporter."

Day Six witnessed another array of astounding achievements with many who failed at Tokyo 2020 reaping the benefits of their hard work by winning golds in Paris. While athletes entertained and inspired, controversies new and old came to the fore. 

Having lost to his longtime rival Novak Djokovic in their 60th head-to-head clash on Monday, the Spaniard

Rafa Nadal's farewell to the world of tennis will not be the fairytale ending he might have been hoping for as the Spanish legend crashed out in the Men's Doubles alongside partner and Wimbledon winner Carlos Alcaraz.

Two days ago Rafael Nadal fell to his historic nemesis Novak Djokovic in what was the 60th match between

his future in tennis after the Olympics following a crushing straight-sets loss to long-time rival Novak

Djokovic at the Paris Games on Monday.

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz both advanced to the quarter-finals of the men’s singles at Paris 2024

Djokovic, the veteran, and Alcaraz, the rising star, continue their quest for Olympic glory as the tournament

Serbian Djokovic secured a spot in the Olympic singles quarter-finals for a record fourth time with a

If he defeats Stefanos Tsitsipas in the next round, Djokovic will reach his fourth Olympic singles semi-final.Djokovic

GETTY IMAGESThe moment Novak Djokovic became the first tennis player to reach 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗥 Olympic quarter-finals

Tsitsipas previously led Djokovic 2-0 in sets during the 2021 French Open final before losing in five

I don't expect anything less than a big fight and a tight match," Djokovic said ahead of Thursday's match

Day Five of the Paris 2024 Olympics witnessed a range of historic moments as decorated Olympic athletes were deified with dazzling displays of excellence and numerous debutants burst onto the scene exhibiting extraordinary surprise prowess.

farewell to some fans on Monda when the two-time Olympic gold medalist was defeated by his longtime rival Novak

Djokovic in the Paris 2024 singles competition.Djokovic's comprehensive victory over Nadal meant that

Coco Gauff was all smiles as she proudly hoisted the US flag high above her head during the Paris opening ceremony alongside LeBron James. However, it was the total opposite for the American star after she suffered a tough defeat in the women's singles on Tuesday.

Nadal, 38, who was eliminated from singles competition by Novak Djokovic on Monday, returned to the court

his future in tennis "after the Olympics" following a crushing straight-sets loss to long-time rival Novak

Djokovic at the Paris Games on Monday.

suffering for two years,” added Nadal, who described Monday’s loss as “tough.”Rafael Nadal, who lost to Novak

Djokovic, will decide on his future after the Olympics.

Playing against Novak, without creating damage to him and without having the legs of, 20 years ago is

“I’m very relieved,” said Djokovic after the second round win.

We're now three days into the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and further victories have shifted around an ever-fluctuating medal table. With success stories coming from a range of both adroit debutants and seasoned specialists Day Three witnessed just as many upsets, controversies, and dazzling displays of skill as Day Two of the Olympics. Here are five key takeaways from Day Three of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

a tennis legend as Rafael Nadal bid farewell to his fans following a humbling by his longtime rival Novak

Djokovic in the second round of the Paris 2024 singles competition.In their 60th head-to-head clash,

exited the Philippe Chatrier court after what was likely the last-ever competitive meeting between Djokovic

and Nadal.Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal on day three of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

The two-time Olympic gold medalist was defeated by his longtime rival Novak Djokovic, 6-1, 6-4, in the

In their 60th head-to-head clash, Djokovic showcased his top form, nearly steamrolling Nadal at Stade

Nadal had previously bested Djokovic in the 2008 Beijing semi-finals en route to his singles gold and

at Rio 2016.Spectators witnessed a rare second-round face-off between the two tennis legends, with Djokovic

Nadal finally held serve in the sixth game, but Djokovic quickly closed out the set.

“At 6-1, 4-0, I got a little bit too comfortable," Djokovic said.

Andy Roddick criticized Olympic tennis rules, urging for automated line-calling systems to replace human umpires. He highlighted how errors in officiating, like those affecting Alexander Zverev, can alter match outcomes. Roddick stressed that many umpires lack playing experience, leading to questionable decisions.

Djokovic also expressed his frustration with the rules on Sunday.

Also speaking at a press conference was former world number one Novak Djokovic, who will face Spanish

singles players who had plenty of time, who were substitutes, who could have been called to come," Djokovic

explained.Andy Roddick and Novak Djokovic agree in their criticism of the Olympic qualification rules

out of action for more than six months).The Olympic tennis program has come under fire, as No.1 seed Novak

On the second day of Paris 2024, Britain's Andy Murray and Dan Evans staged an extraordinary comeback in Olympic doubles tennis. Their remarkable performance will be remembered as one of the greatest comebacks in the sport's Olympic history, showcasing their determination and skill on the court.

the most important tennis players of recent years, sharing the top spot with the big three: Federer, Novak

Djokovic and Rafael Nadal at the top.For Evans, this will be his Olympic debut after he chose not to

The clash that everybody had been hoping for, between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, will take place

Djokovic defeated Australian Matthew Ebden 6-2, 6-3 on Saturday.It was the end of the road, however,

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Djokovic added, “It’s tough on Matthew because he hasn’t played a singles practice in two years, he’s