WATCH: Novak Djokovic receives hero's welcome in Serbia with 1000s of fans chanting his name as he proudly shows off Paris Olympics gold medal

Novak Djokovic received a huge roar from the Serbians on his homecoming after clinching the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Serb defeated Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets in a thrilling two-hour and 51-minute match to achieve his dream.

The Serb's Olympic dream was in jeopardy after he sustained a medial meniscus tear in his right knee at the French Open. However, he underwent surgery and came back better than before, reaching the final of Wimbledon where he lost to Alcaraz in straight sets.

The 37-year-old was off to a flier at the Games this year, decimating Matthew Ebden 6-0, 6-1 in the opening round. He then defeated his longtime rival Rafael Nadal following which he defeated Dominik Koepfer and Stefanos Tsitsipas to reach the final 4. After some trouble in the second set of the semifinal, the Serb ousted Lorenzo Musseti to reach his maiden Olympic final.

The 24-time Major champion defeated Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(3), 7-6(2) to become the oldest man to win the gold medal in singles and clinch the career Golden Slam (Winning all the Majors and the Olympic gold at least once).

Djokovic was recently given a hero's welcome in front of his fans in Serbia. After a huge announcement by the anchor, he walked out at Belgrade's Old Palace with thousands of fans chanting 'Nole.' He kissed his gold medal and raised it as the fans continued cheering him on.

The Serb also posted some highlights from his 'golden' homecoming on X (formerly Twitter), where he can be seen appearing in front of the crowd as they continue to cheer him on. The World No. 2 can also be seen celebrating with fellow Olympic medalists, including Nikola Jokic, and also singing the Serbian National Anthem alongside his compatriots.

"A golden homecoming. KOD KUĆE JE NAJLEPŠE 🇷🇸❤️🥇," the 37-year-old wrote.

"I could never give up on the dream of winning gold... people of Serbia have never given up on me" - Novak Djokovic penned a heartfelt note after his Paris Olympics triumph

Novak Djokovic (Image Source: Getty)

Novak Djokovic penned a heartfelt note on X (formerly Twitter) where he thanked the Serbians for never giving up on him and told them that the medal belonged to all of them as well. He called representing Serbia the greatest honor and thanked his countrymen again for their unbridled support.

"I could never give up on the dream of winning this gold medal, just as the people of Serbia have never given up on me. Together, we believed in the impossible. While I may be the one holding this medal, I want every Serbian to know that it belongs to all of us."

"Representing our nation is the greatest honor in the world. This medal, these moments, this life—none of it would have been possible without your unwavering support. This is because of you. This is for you."

"Hvala vam❤️ Love, Nole."

Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Cincinnati Masters where he was the defending champion and is slated to play at the 2024 US Open next.