Watch: Tokyo 2020 Olympics — Novak Djokovic smashes racket during bronze medal match
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Novak Djokovic could not conceal his frustration as he fell to defeat by Pablo Carreno Busta in the men’s singles bronze-medal match at Tokyo 2020.
Despite all the excitement and expectation around him perhaps attempting a Golden Slam this season, world number one Novak Djokovic was left without a medal following the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
After losing to Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals, the Serb was beaten by Spain's Carreno Busta 6-4, 7-6, 6-3 in the bronze medal match.
During the game, Djokovic was spotted banging his racket against the net and throwing it into the stands.
@DjokerNole acaba de hacer esto y saben qué le hicieron?
— Alejandro Romero (@aljorp18) July 31, 2021
Nada. Absolutamente nada. Ni siquiera una advertencia. pic.twitter.com/o7PxUvxFaS
The footage of the event has gone viral on the internet, with many people expressing their displeasure with the renowned Serb's on-court behaviour.
#TokyoOlympics2020 pic.twitter.com/rtg394SZ8q
— Sportzhustle_Squad (@sportzhustle) July 31, 2021
The 34-year-sole old's Olympic medal came in the men's singles event in Beijing in 2008, but his incredible success this season – which included victories at the first three Grand Slams of the year – put him on track for gold in Tokyo and maybe another US Open title.
Wow!
— Olympics (@Olympics) July 31, 2021
An amazing performance from Pablo Carreno Busta sees him defeat Novak Djokovic and win the #bronze medal!#StrongerTogether | #Tokyo2020 | @ITFTennis | #Tennis pic.twitter.com/f429sxcMHK
If Djokovic had won each of those awards in a row, he would have completed an incredible Golden Slam, but that goal is now firmly out of reach.
For Djokovic and his followers who were expecting a gold medal, this is a sad setback.
(With inputs from agencies)