Kayak Cross, a new Olympic event featuring intense head-to-head races down whitewater courses, made its debut at the 2024 Paris Games. Jessica Fox led the Australian team by posting the second-fastest time in the women's time trial. Amir Rezanejad Hassanjani of the IOC Refugee Olympic Team narrowly missed advancing despite a strong start, placing third in his repechage race. Great Britain's Mallory Franklin and Kimberley Woods advanced to the elimination rounds in the women's kayak cross. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic triumphed in a thrilling tie-break against Carlos Alcaraz to win his match 7-6 (7-3), 6-6 (7-2).