Serbian Novak Djokovic (2e (world champion) qualified on Friday at Roland-Garros for the final of the Olympic tournament thanks to his victory in two sets against the Italian Lorenzo Musetti (16e world) 6-4, 6-2.
On Sunday he will face the Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz (3) for the gold medal, which he has made one of his major objectives at the age of 37.e world champion), who recently beat him in the final at Wimbledon.
Djokovic had said he was “worried about the condition” of his right knee, operated on in June, after feeling “sharp pain” on Thursday during his quarter-final victory against Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas (11).e world) 6-3, 7-6 (7/3).
On a nearly full central court, he did not seem to suffer excessively against Musetti, whom he had pushed aside at the same stage at Wimbledon.
More solid in decisive moments, he lay on the ground in relief after reaching the Olympic final for the first time in five appearances.
PHOTO VIOLETA SANTOS MOURA, REUTERS
Novak Djokovic fell to the ground after his victory.
The record holder for the number of Grand Slam titles (24), the Serb won bronze at the Beijing Games in 2008 after being knocked out in the semi-final by Rafael Nadal.