.Jul 28, 2024, 09:46 AM ETLESS THAN pair of hrs after his damaging reduction in the Wimbledon final, Novak Djokovic was actually laser-focused on the rest of the season.Djokovic, 37, had merely been defeated by Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4 ), his aspirations for a record-breaking 25th major name postponed. But it was crystal clear he was attempting to go on as promptly as he might when he talked to press reporters at his press conference later that afternoon." Well, the Olympic Video Games and United States Open are both major goals for the remainder of the year for me definitely," Djokovic said. "I'm wishing I may be at my finest [for] those pair of events. That's all I can claim right now." Publisher's Picks2 RelatedDjokovic's solution ought to hardly come as a surprise considering his practically unequaled profession which he is actually the speaking up for champ at the US Open. However he possesses never quite had the very same success at the Olympics. He enters his 5th Video games with merely one medal-- a songs bronze in 2008. So right now, two full weeks after his disappointing coating at Wimbledon, Djokovic is actually back in Paris for what could be his last Games, along with his eyes set on the something that has avoided him throughout his historical career: Olympic gold.Djokovic opened up dip into Roland Garros on Sunday along with an effective 6-0, 6-1 victory over Matthew Ebden. He will next off play knowledgeable enemy Rafael Nadal in the 2nd round in hopes of acquiring one action nearer to his aspiration." [It is actually so unique to become] component of the earliest sports event in the history of sport," Djokovic informed the International Tennis Federation in May. "Obviously gaining a gold award or even winning any type of medal for my country is actually a terrific wish and longing. It is one of [my] ultimate priorities as well as objectives for [this] period, there is no secret about that." THERE is actually MINIMAL ELSE Djokovic have not accomplished in tennis.Since transforming professional in 2003, Djokovic has succeeded the Australian Open 10 opportunities (the absolute most through any gamer in the Open era), as well as is a seven-time Wimbledon champ, four-time US Open champion and also three-time French Open champ. He is actually matched with Margaret Courtroom for the most significant singles titles in the sporting activity's past, and he possesses one of the most in the Open era.Djokovic has actually succeeded 98 occupation singles labels (as well as one in multiplies) and has actually kept the planet No. 1 position for a bundled 428 full weeks-- one more track record. Djokovic also led Serbia to its own first and also only Davis Mug label in Belgrade in 2010, one thing that he later on contacted "the very best emotion I ever before invited my lifestyle as a ping pong player." However while he is actually always referred to the amount of it means to him to become capable to exemplify his country as well as how much he delights in the encounter of the Olympic Gamings, he is actually merely certainly never had the ability to equate his typical prominence to sporting activity's largest stage.Djokovic gained the bronze in 2008-- his only Olympic medal. AP Photo/Elise AmendolaDuring his Olympic launching in 2008 in Beijing, Djokovic was the No. 3 seed, behind Roger Federer and also Nadal. Playing in a best-of-three-sets style-- a noticeable variation than the best-of-five-sets used through men in Grand Slams-- Djokovic spun via the draw until Nadal, the eventual gold medalist, defeated him in the semifinals 6-4, 1-6, 6-4. In the bronze award match, Djokovic surpassed James Blake 6-3, 7-6 (4 ). Djokovic, that had actually gained his 1st primary title previously that season in Melbourne, couldn't hide his pleasure after the complement." [I'm] very pleased. I indicate, to succeed any sort of award in the Olympics is a large success for any type of athlete I think," Djokovic stated. "Not many of the sportsmens receive a chance to succeed an award. But for me, this bronze, which I gained below, shines like a gold because I presume I've participated in pretty good tennis all competition." Djokovic likewise participated in multiplies along with Nenad Zimonjic, but both shed in the first round.In 2012, Djokovic, then a five-time Bang champ, was actually named Serbia's flag-bearer for the opening event. He explained it as "an out-of-body expertise" and a "substantial pleasure and also responsibility and also respect." The competition was secured at Wimbledon, where he had gained the title the year just before, yet Djokovic shed to eventual gold champion Andy Murray in the semifinals. In the bronze-medal suit he fell to Juan Martin del Potro in straight collections. Djokovic dropped again in the preliminary of increases, this moment along with Viktor Troicki.Djokovic's reduction in the semifinals at the 2021 Olympics was actually specifically discouraging, since he had actually gained all three primary headlines held that year. RUNGROJ YONGRIT/EPA-EFE/ShutterstockFour years eventually the hard court in Rio, Djokovic was the front runner (and now a 12-time significant champ) yet he was actually stunned by Del Potro in the first round. Djokovic and Zimonjic dropped in the 2nd round of doubles.But no loss hurt more challenging than in 2021. Competing in the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Video games, Djokovic arrived after winning all three of the year's Bangs. He was on a quest to sign up with just Steffi Graf in 1988 as the only tennis gamers in history to achieve the "Golden Bang"-- all 4 significant labels and also an Olympic single people gold in the exact same season.But in the semifinals-- however once more-- Djokovic had his aspirations slammed through eventual gold champion Alexander Zverev. He had conveniently taken the 1st collection 6-1 yet after that gained only 4 activities in the ultimate 2 sets. Traits evened the score worse in the bronze medal match versus Pablo Carreno Busta as Djokovic strained to manage his emotions, and also misused his racket on several celebrations. He lost the fit 6-4, 6-7 (6 ), 6-3, and after that withdrew from the blended doubles bronze-medal match (along with Nina Stojanovic), slated to start eventually that same time, mentioning a remaining shoulder accident. He had actually played 7 suits in 4 days around attracts and it seemed it had actually all caught up to him." I played under medications, incredible ache and tiredness," Djokovic said.He never ever had the capacity to get his period completely back on track and lost in the ultimate of the United States Open weeks eventually to Daniil Medvedev, thwarting his adjusted objective of the schedule Grand Slam." [It] was additionally [an] emotionally really requiring duration for me in the final five, 6 months," Djokovic claimed after the reduction. "Slams and also Olympics ... Everything was actually integrating for me listed here as well as kind of accumulating all the emotional states that I have actually been with. Regrettably I didn't create it in the final step." DJOKOVIC NOW Comes Back To the Olympics in a significantly different placement than he was in 3 years earlier. Certainly not merely possesses he yet to win a Bang this season, however he is actually yet to succeed a headline of any kind. It's his worst beginning to a season since 2006. While he said he has no plannings to retire, he understands time is actually ending. He will definitely be 41 when the 2028 Olympics begin.And coming back to Roland Garros, the web site of the French Open and also the Olympic competition, can also prove daunting. He harmed his knee in the course of the French Open in June as well as was actually pushed to take out in front of his quarterfinal match. He undertook surgery for a torn median crescent in his correct knee on June 5, in the beginning leaving his status for Wimbledon in doubt.Djokovic lost to Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon in the final earlier this month, and in 2023. AP Photo/Kirsty WigglesworthMany supposed he would neglect the grass-court tournament to concentrate on his rehab, and also continue training on clay in front of the Olympics. But Djokovic arrived at the All of England Nightclub a week before the main draw started. After a number of prosperous and also pain-free methods, he participated in as well as was impressive throughout his operate, revealing handful of indicators of pain or even hindered motion." If somebody informed me I will play [in the] Wimbledon ultimate three, four full weeks earlier, I would certainly take it for certain," he said.Djokovic as well as his peers have must rapidly adjust to the reddish clay-based after devoting recent month on yard. The areas could not be actually much more different-- the clay is significantly slower than the turf-- and also the method players proceed the court is at the same time. It is going to be actually challenging for also those without bodily health problems or even personal injuries. Possibly partly as a result of this, Djokovic will merely be playing in songs at these Games.But while Djokovic appeared tired as well as slightly dejected after the Wimbledon final, he was actually not prevented." Permit's view how physically as well as emotionally I am actually going to experience. Hopefully I can easily discover the best ping pong given that I am actually visiting require all I have as well as more to go to the ultimate of the Olympic Games.".