.Jul 28, 2024, 09:46 AM ETLESS THAN pair of hrs after his terrible loss in the Wimbledon ultimate, Novak Djokovic was already laser-focused on the remainder of the season.Djokovic, 37, had simply been defeated by Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4 ), his desires for a record-breaking 25th primary title delayed. However it was actually very clear he was trying to carry on as swiftly as he might when he talked with media reporters at his news conference later that afternoon." Well, the Olympic Games as well as United States Open are the two large objectives for the rest of the year for me actually," Djokovic mentioned. "I am actually hoping I can be at my ideal [for] those two events. That is actually all I can mention at the moment." Publisher's Picks2 RelatedDjokovic's answer need to rarely happen as a shock considering his essentially exceptional profession and that he's the speaking up for champion at the United States Open. But he possesses never very possessed the same effectiveness at the Olympics. He enters his fifth Gamings with merely one award-- a songs bronze in 2008. Thus now, 2 weeks after his frustrating finish at Wimbledon, Djokovic is back in Paris for what may be his final Video games, with his eyes set on the one point that has actually thwarted him throughout his historic career: Olympic gold.Djokovic opened up dip into Roland Garros on Saturday with a convincing 6-0, 6-1 success over Matthew Ebden. He will next off play acquainted opponent Rafael Nadal in the second shot in chances of acquiring one measure more detailed to his aspiration." [It is actually so unique to become] aspect of the oldest sports event in the history of sport," Djokovic told the International Tennis Alliance in May. "Naturally winning a gold award or even succeeding any sort of medal for my nation is actually a great wish as well as dream. It is among [my] ultimate concerns as well as objectives for [this] season, there is actually obvious concerning that." THERE is actually MINIMAL ELSE Djokovic have not attained in tennis.Since switching qualified in 2003, Djokovic has actually succeeded the Australian Open 10 opportunities (one of the most through any kind of player in the Open time), and also is a seven-time Wimbledon champ, four-time United States Open champion as well as three-time French Open champ. He is matched with Margaret Courtroom for the very most significant songs headlines in the sporting activity's history, and also he possesses the most outdoors era.Djokovic has actually succeeded 98 job singles headlines (as well as one in doubles) as well as has actually kept the planet No. 1 position for a consolidated 428 weeks-- an additional track record. Djokovic also led Serbia to its 1st as well as merely Davis Mug headline in Belgrade in 2010, one thing that he later on contacted "the very best emotion I ever before had in my lifestyle as a ping pong gamer." However while he is actually constantly discussed how much it means to him to become able to exemplify his nation as well as just how much he enjoys the take in of the Olympic Video games, he is actually merely never had the ability to equate his common authority to sporting activity's most significant stage.Djokovic succeeded the bronze in 2008-- his single Olympic award. AP Photo/Elise AmendolaDuring his Olympic debut in 2008 in Beijing, Djokovic was the No. 3 seed, responsible for Roger Federer and Nadal. Playing in a best-of-three-sets style-- a noticeable distinction than the best-of-five-sets utilized by men in Grand Slams-- Djokovic spun through the draw till Nadal, the eventual gold champion, defeated him in the semifinals 6-4, 1-6, 6-4. In the bronze medal suit, Djokovic outdoed James Blake 6-3, 7-6 (4 ). Djokovic, who had won his first major title previously that time in Melbourne, could not hide his pleasure after the suit." [I am actually] extremely pleased. I mean, to win any award in the Olympics is a significant accomplishment for any athlete I believe," Djokovic stated. "Very few of the sportsmens obtain a chance to win a medal. But also for me, this bronze, which I won right here, shines like a gold since I assume I have actually participated in pretty good tennis all event." Djokovic also participated in doubles alongside Nenad Zimonjic, however the pair shed in the initial round.In 2012, Djokovic, after that a five-time Slam champion, was actually named Serbia's flag-bearer for the position ceremony. He explained it as "an out-of-body knowledge" as well as a "massive enjoyment as well as task and tribute." The competition was actually held at Wimbledon, where he had won the label the year prior to, yet Djokovic dropped to ultimate gold champion Andy Murray in the semifinals. In the bronze-medal match he was up to Juan Martin del Potro in direct collections. Djokovic lost once again in the first round of doubles, this moment with Viktor Troicki.Djokovic's loss in the semifinals at the 2021 Olympics was actually especially frustrating, given that he had actually succeeded all three primary labels held that year. RUNGROJ YONGRIT/EPA-EFE/ShutterstockFour years in the future the hard court of law in Rio, Djokovic was the front runner (and also now a 12-time significant champion) but he was actually stunned through Del Potro in the preliminary. Djokovic as well as Zimonjic lost in the second sphere of doubles.But no loss stung harder than in 2021. Competing in the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Video games, Djokovic showed up after succeeding all 3 of the year's Bangs. He performed a journey to participate in simply Steffi Graf in 1988 as the only tennis gamers in history to achieve the "Golden Bang"-- all 4 major titles and also an Olympic songs gold in the very same season.But in the semifinals-- however again-- Djokovic had his goals shattered through resulting gold medalist Alexander Zverev. He had actually quickly taken the first collection 6-1 but after that gained just 4 video games in the last pair of collections. Traits got back at much worse in the bronze award suit against Pablo Carreno Busta as Djokovic had a hard time to regulate his emotions, and also abused his racket on multiple celebrations. He lost the fit 6-4, 6-7 (6 ), 6-3, and after that withdrew coming from the combined increases bronze-medal fit (with Nina Stojanovic), slated to begin later that exact same day, mentioning a remaining shoulder trauma. He had actually participated in seven suits in 4 times all over attracts and also it appeared it had actually all caught up to him." I played under medications, unbelievable ache and fatigue," Djokovic said.He never had the capacity to obtain his time completely back on track and also dropped in the last of the United States Open weeks eventually to Daniil Medvedev, obstructing his altered target of the calendar Grand Slam." [It] was likewise [an] emotionally quite demanding duration for me in the final five, 6 months," Djokovic mentioned after the reduction. "Bangs and also Olympics ... Every little thing was actually coming together for me below and kind of gathering all the feelings that I have actually been actually via. Regrettably I didn't create it in the ultimate measure." DJOKOVIC NOW Comes Back To the Olympics in a radically different posture than he remained in 3 years ago. Certainly not just possesses he yet to win a Bang this season, however he is actually as yet to win a label of any kind. It's his worst begin to a time since 2006. While he said he has no strategies to resign, he understands time is actually ending. He will be actually 41 when the 2028 Olympics begin.And returning to Roland Garros, the internet site of the French Open as well as the Olympic competition, could possibly also verify tough. He injured his leg during the French Open in June and also was pushed to take out ahead of his quarterfinal suit. He undertook surgical procedure for a torn median lens in his right leg on June 5, originally leaving his standing for Wimbledon in doubt.Djokovic shed to Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon in the last previously this month, as well as in 2023. AP Photo/Kirsty WigglesworthMany speculated he would leave out the grass-court event to focus on his rehabilitation, as well as proceed training on clay before the Olympics. But Djokovic arrived at the All England Nightclub a full week before the major draw started. After a number of prosperous as well as pain-free strategies, he played as well as went over throughout his operate, revealing couple of signs of discomfort or interfered with action." If a person told me I would certainly participate in [in the] Wimbledon ultimate three, 4 weeks ago, I will take it for certain," he said.Djokovic and his peers have must promptly alter to the red clay-based after devoting the past month on grass. The surface areas couldn't be more different-- the clay is dramatically slower than the lawn-- and the way gamers move on the court is at the same time. It will certainly be tricky for even those without any bodily health problems or personal injuries. Possibly partly due to this, Djokovic is going to simply be playing in singles at these Games.But while Djokovic appeared exhausted and also slightly dejected after the Wimbledon ultimate, he was not hindered." Permit's see exactly how literally and mentally I am actually going to really feel. Ideally I may locate the ideal tennis due to the fact that I'm going to need to have all I possess as well as more to visit the ultimate of the Olympic Gamings.".