With 24 Grand Slam titles under his belt, the Olympic gold medal is the cherry on top for Novak Djokovic. Recently, The Serbinator proudly flaunted his Olympic gold medal while walking on the court during Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day, where the silver medalist, Carlos Alcaraz, was also present. Could this be a snide jab from the 24 time slam champion?

Djokovic has previously expressed his gratitude towards Alcaraz, acknowledging the role he played in Djokovic’s journey to winning his maiden Olympic gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics. However, he recently turned the tables and made a pointed attack at his well-liked rival.

The Serb made a spectacular appearance on Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day by strutting onto the court with his Olympic gold medal proudly on show. The official Twitter handle of the US Open shared a video of the Serb walking in and wrote, “Novak Djokovic walks on court with his Olympic gold medal!” 

However, at the same time, his Olympic final opponent was also present at the occasion, who lost a big opportunity to win gold at the Paris Olympics. A few days ago, during a US Open warm-up event in New York, Djokovic and Alcaraz shared a playful moment.

The two shared a great sense of camaraderie after an all-star charity match between tennis great John McEnroe and Djokovic, who faced Alcaraz and Andre Agassi. When Djokovic was thinking back on their Olympic final in Paris, he couldn’t help but laugh at Alcaraz.

With a smile, he remarked, “I told Carlos at the net when we finished the final that I was very grateful to him for letting me win the gold. He’s probably going to have like three gold medals before he retires.” However, at the same time, Djokovic makes honest and direct admission at Alcaraz after the Paris Olympics showdown.

Djokovic honest and sarcastic admission at Carlos Alcaraz

As Djokovic basked in the excitement of the Arthur Ashe crowd during an exhibition match featuring Carlos Alcaraz, Andre Agassi, and John McEnroe, he took a moment to reflect on his historic Olympic gold. Speaking before the packed stadium, Djokovic expressed the deep significance of the achievement, saying, “Yes, I mean I have been waiting for that moment for basically my whole career.”

Further, Djokovic also praised Alcaraz with a touch of humor, recalling, “I told Carlos at the net when we finished the finals that I was very grateful to him for letting me win the gold.” Their humorous exchanges often add a unique dimension to their rivalry. Djokovic, known for his witty remarks, has frequently lightened the mood with playful comments about their matches.

The blend of fierce competition and light-heartedness between Alcaraz and Djokovic enriches their rivalry, making each encounter not just a battle for supremacy but also a display of mutual respect and camaraderie.