Djokovic Loses to Zverev at Olympics, Ending Golden Slam Bid

Alexander Zverev (L) of Germany, speaks with Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, after defeating Djokovic in the semifinal round of the men's tennis competition at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, on July 30, 2021. Patrick Semansky/AP Photo

TOKYO—With his Golden Slam bid over for at least another three years, Novak Djokovic rested his head on Alexander Zverev’s shoulder as his German opponent and friend consoled him.

“I told him that he’s the greatest of all time,” Zverev said. “I know that he was chasing history.”