Czech Republic's Katerina Siniakova and Tomas Machac won the mixed doubles tennis gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics, defeating China's Wang Xinyu and Zhang Zhizhen with a score of 6-2, 5-7, 10-8. This victory marks Siniakova's second Olympic gold, adding to her previous women's doubles title from Tokyo 2020. The couple has been the subject of speculation regarding their relationship, having recently been rumored to have split but maintaining a playful ambiguity about their status in interviews. Machac expressed bittersweet feelings about winning against his close friend Zhang, emphasizing the importance of both personal and professional ties. Despite the drama, both athletes celebrated their hard-fought victory. The Czech duo's win leaves China still seeking its second Olympic tennis gold medal, with Zheng Qinwen competing in the women's singles final soon after.