On the iconic clay courts of Paris, Novak Djokovic produced a masterclass against his emerging Spanish rival Carlos Alcaraz to claim a famous Olympic victory; one that would forever cement the Serbian’s enduring legacy in the sport as the first player to win every major title available.

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray faced each other 36 times throughout their tennis careers, mostly in finals and often at the business end of a grand slam. But at this year’s Australian Open, their decades-long rivalry has taken an unexpected turn.

MELBOURNE, Australia -- And then there was one: The Big Three is down to just Novak Djokovic, who stands alone from a golden generation of men’s tennis now that Rafael Nadal has joined Roger Federer in retirement.