Live updates from day nine of the Paris Olympics 2024: Djokovic faces Alcaraz, Rutter secures shooting silver, with highlights from golf and gymnastics events.

In a thrilling day of sports at the Paris Olympics, key events included Novak Djokovic winning the tie-break in the first set against Carlos Alcaraz in men’s tennis singles. Fariba Hashimi from Afghanistan made a bold move in women’s cycling road race, while Scottie Scheffler led the men’s golf. Kaylia Nemour of Algeria won gold in gymnastics, with Chile’s Francisca Crovetto Chadid achieving gold in women’s skeet shooting. China’s Qiu Qiyuan won silver in gymnastics, with Team GB’s Amber Jo Rutter taking silver in skeet shooting. Men’s table tennis saw China’s Fan Zhendong earn redemption with a gold medal. In women’s cycling, Olga Zabelinskaya of Uzbekistan impressed with a solo chase, while in skeet shooting, Vanesa Hocková of Slovakia had a strong performance. The day also saw Jon Rahm and Tommy Fleetwood neck and neck in men’s golf, and Danka Bartekova of Slovakia departing early in skeet shooting. In the women’s road race, a leading group emerged with six riders out front with a significant lead. Djokovic eventually won the first set against Alcaraz, and Liu Yang of China retained his title in men’s gymnastics, showcasing a thrilling day of competition at the Paris Olympics.

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