.Jul 28, 2024, 09:46 AM ETLESS THAN pair of hrs after his disastrous reduction in the Wimbledon last, Novak Djokovic was actually currently laser-focused on the remainder of the season.Djokovic, 37, had simply been actually beat through Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4 ), his dreams for a record-breaking 25th major name delayed. However it was crystal clear he was making an effort to proceed as quickly as he might when he talked with media reporters at his press conference eventually that afternoon." Well, the Olympic Games and United States Open are actually the 2 huge goals for the rest of the year for me truly," Djokovic stated. "I am actually hoping I can be at my greatest [for] those two competitions. That's all I can easily mention right now." Editor's Picks2 RelatedDjokovic's answer must hardly happen as an unpleasant surprise considering his virtually unparalleled job which he is actually the defending champion at the United States Open. Yet he has certainly never very had the exact same success at the Olympics. He enters his fifth Video games along with just one medal-- a songs bronze in 2008. Therefore right now, 2 weeks after his unsatisfying appearance at Wimbledon, Djokovic is actually back in Paris of what may be his last Games, along with his eyes set on the a single thing that has actually outruned him throughout his historical career: Olympic gold.Djokovic opened dip into Roland Garros on Sunday with an effective 6-0, 6-1 victory over Matthew Ebden. He will next participate in acquainted adversary Rafael Nadal in the second shot in chances of getting one step more detailed to his desire." [It's so unique to become] aspect of the earliest sports activity in the record of sporting activity," Djokovic informed the International Tennis Federation in May. "Of course winning a gold medal or even gaining any award for my nation is a wonderful dream and also longing. It is among [my] greatest concerns and goals for [this] time, there is no secret regarding that." THERE'S MINIMAL ELSE Djokovic have not obtained in tennis.Since switching professional in 2003, Djokovic has actually gained the Australian Open 10 opportunities (one of the most by any player outdoors age), and also is a seven-time Wimbledon champ, four-time US Open champion and also three-time French Open champ. He is actually matched along with Margaret Courthouse for the very most major singles titles in the sport's history, as well as he possesses the best in the Open era.Djokovic has actually won 98 career songs headlines (and one in multiplies) and has held the world No. 1 ranking for a mixed 428 weeks-- an additional history. Djokovic even led Serbia to its own very first and also merely Davis Mug label in Belgrade in 2010, something that he later contacted "the best sensation I ever before invited my life as a tennis gamer." Yet while he is actually regularly discussed the amount of it indicates to him to be capable to represent his country and just how much he delights in the experience of the Olympic Video games, he's simply never ever managed to translate his regular dominance to sport's biggest stage.Djokovic gained the bronze in 2008-- his solitary Olympic award. AP Photo/Elise AmendolaDuring his Olympic launching in 2008 in Beijing, Djokovic was actually the No. 3 seed, behind Roger Federer as well as Nadal. Playing in a best-of-three-sets style-- a significant difference than the best-of-five-sets utilized through guys in Grand Slams-- Djokovic rolled through the draw till Nadal, the possible gold champion, defeated him in the semifinals 6-4, 1-6, 6-4. In the bronze medal complement, Djokovic beat James Blake 6-3, 7-6 (4 ). Djokovic, that had actually won his first primary title previously that period in Melbourne, couldn't conceal his exhilaration after the match." [I'm] incredibly delighted. I mean, to gain any kind of award in the Olympics is a substantial achievement for any sort of athlete I presume," Djokovic claimed. "Few of the athletes acquire a chance to succeed an award. However, for me, this bronze, which I won below, shines like a gold considering that I believe I have actually participated in fair ping pong all event." Djokovic also participated in doubles along with Nenad Zimonjic, yet the pair lost in the 1st round.In 2012, Djokovic, at that point a five-time Slam champion, was actually named Serbia's flag-bearer for the opening event. He illustrated it as "an out-of-body experience" and also a "big satisfaction and also task as well as respect." The competitors was held at Wimbledon, where he had succeeded the headline the year just before, but Djokovic shed to resulting gold medalist Andy Murray in the semifinals. In the bronze-medal match he fell to Juan Martin del Potro in straight collections. Djokovic shed again in the preliminary of increases, this time with Viktor Troicki.Djokovic's loss in the semifinals at the 2021 Olympics was actually particularly irritating, because he had won all three primary labels held that year. RUNGROJ YONGRIT/EPA-EFE/ShutterstockFour years later on the tough court of law in Rio, Djokovic was actually the front runner (and also right now a 12-time primary champ) yet he was stunned by Del Potro in the preliminary. Djokovic and Zimonjic shed in the 2nd around of doubles.But no loss stung more difficult than in 2021. Completing in the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Games, Djokovic arrived after gaining all 3 of the year's Slams. He was on a mission to join simply Steffi Graf in 1988 as the only ping pong players in record to obtain the "Golden Bang"-- all four significant titles as well as an Olympic singles gold in the very same season.But in the semifinals-- however once more-- Djokovic had his dreams beat by ultimate gold medalist Alexander Zverev. He had conveniently taken the first collection 6-1 however then won merely four activities in the last two sets. Points got back at worse in the bronze award complement against Pablo Carreno Busta as Djokovic strained to manage his emotional states, and also misused his racket on numerous celebrations. He shed the suit 6-4, 6-7 (6 ), 6-3, and then took out coming from the mixed multiplies bronze-medal complement (along with Nina Stojanovic), slated to begin eventually that same day, presenting a remaining shoulder personal injury. He had actually played seven fits in 4 days all over draws and it appeared it had actually all caught up to him." I participated in under medicines, incredible pain and also tiredness," Djokovic said.He never ever had the capacity to get his period entirely back on course and also lost in the last of the United States Open weeks later to Daniil Medvedev, thwarting his adjusted goal of the calendar Grand Slam." [It] was additionally [an] psychologically really asking for time period for me in the final 5, six months," Djokovic said after the loss. "Bangs and Olympics ... Every thing was converging for me right here and kind of collecting all the emotional states that I've been through. Sadly I really did not create it in the ultimate measure." DJOKOVIC NOW Goes Back To the Olympics in a significantly various setting than he resided in 3 years ago. Certainly not merely possesses he as yet to win a Slam this season, however he's yet to succeed a headline of any type of kind. It's his worst start to a period due to the fact that 2006. While he claimed he has no plannings to resign, he understands time is actually running out. He will definitely be actually 41 when the 2028 Olympics begin.And coming back to Roland Garros, the web site of the French Open as well as the Olympic competition, could also confirm challenging. He wounded his knee during the French Open in June and was forced to remove ahead of his quarterfinal suit. He undertook surgical treatment for a torn median meniscus in his ideal leg on June 5, initially leaving his standing for Wimbledon in doubt.Djokovic dropped to Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon in the last previously this month, and in 2023. AP Photo/Kirsty WigglesworthMany speculated he would certainly skip the grass-court event to concentrate on his rehabilitation, and carry on instruction on clay-based in front of the Olympics. However Djokovic arrived at the All of England Nightclub a week prior to the principal draw began. After numerous successful as well as pain-free strategies, he played as well as was impressive throughout his run, presenting few indicators of distress or even hindered activity." If a person told me I will participate in [in the] Wimbledon final 3, four weeks ago, I will take it without a doubt," he said.Djokovic and his peers have actually had to rapidly adjust to the red clay-based after devoting the past month on yard. The surfaces could not be actually more different-- the clay-based is actually substantially slower than the yard-- and also the means gamers proceed the court is also. It will certainly be tricky for also those without physical health problems or injuries. Perhaps partially due to this, Djokovic will simply be actually playing in songs at these Games.But while Djokovic seemed exhausted and somewhat dejected after the Wimbledon ultimate, he was actually certainly not deterred." Allow's see how actually and mentally I'm heading to experience. Perhaps I can easily find the best tennis given that I am actually visiting need all I possess and also additional to go to the final of the Olympic Video games.".