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Paris Olympics: Djokovic Brushes Past Australia’s Ebden In The Hunt For Maiden Gold Medal

Novak Djokovic: World No.2 Novak Djokovic began the hunt for his maiden gold medal on a strong note as he defeated Australia's Matthew Ebden 6-0, 6-1 in the opening game. Though this is the Serbian’s fifth appearance at the Games, Djokovic has never bettered the bronze medal that he won on his debut at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

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By IANS News July 27, 2024 • 20:42 PM
Paris Olympics: Djokovic brushes past Australia’s Ebden in the hunt for maiden gold medal
Paris Olympics: Djokovic brushes past Australia’s Ebden in the hunt for maiden gold medal (Image Source: IANS)

Novak Djokovic: World No.2 Novak Djokovic began the hunt for his maiden gold medal on a strong note as he defeated Australia's Matthew Ebden 6-0, 6-1 in the opening game. Though this is the Serbian’s fifth appearance at the Games, Djokovic has never bettered the bronze medal that he won on his debut at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

It only took 54 minutes for the 24-time Grand Slam winner to defeat Ebden, who was playing his first singles game in two years.

Djokovic was originally set to enter the tournament as the No.2 seed but due to the late withdrawal by World No.1 Jannik Sinner, was handed the number one seeding.

It only took 54 minutes for the 24-time Grand Slam winner to defeat Ebden, who was playing his first singles game in two years.

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