.Jul 28, 2024, 09:46 AM ETLESS THAN TWO hrs after his damaging reduction in the Wimbledon ultimate, Novak Djokovic was actually actually laser-focused on the rest of the season.Djokovic, 37, had just been actually defeated by Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4 ), his aspirations for a record-breaking 25th primary title held off. However it was actually very clear he was making an effort to move on as swiftly as he could possibly when he talked to reporters at his press conference eventually that afternoon." Well, the Olympic Gamings and also US Open are the two big goals for the remainder of the year for me really," Djokovic stated. "I'm wishing I could be at my finest [for] those 2 events. That's all I may claim right now." Editor's Picks2 RelatedDjokovic's solution must barely happen as a surprise considering his virtually unmatched job and that he's the speaking up for champ at the United States Open. But he possesses certainly never very had the exact same results at the Olympics. He enters his 5th Games along with only one award-- a singles bronze in 2008. Therefore today, pair of full weeks after his disappointing coating at Wimbledon, Djokovic is actually back in Paris of what may be his final Games, along with his eyes bented on the a single thing that has shunned him throughout his historical job: Olympic gold.Djokovic opened dip into Roland Garros on Saturday along with a persuading 6-0, 6-1 success over Matthew Ebden. He will next participate in knowledgeable enemy Rafael Nadal in the second round in chances of getting one measure more detailed to his goal." [It is actually so exclusive to become] part of the oldest sports occasion in the background of sporting activity," Djokovic informed the International Tennis Federation in May. "Obviously winning a gold award or succeeding any type of medal for my country is actually a terrific want as well as dream. It is among [my] ultimate concerns as well as goals for [this] time, there is actually no secret concerning that." THERE'S MINIMAL ELSE Djokovic hasn't accomplished in tennis.Since switching professional in 2003, Djokovic has actually won the Australian Open 10 times (one of the most by any player outdoors era), and is actually a seven-time Wimbledon champion, four-time United States Open champion as well as three-time French Open champion. He is actually matched with Margaret Courtroom for the most significant songs titles in the sport's history, and he has the best in the Open era.Djokovic has actually won 98 career single people headlines (as well as one in doubles) and has stored the world No. 1 rank for a consolidated 428 weeks-- yet another record. Djokovic also led Serbia to its own 1st as well as simply Davis Cup label in Belgrade in 2010, something that he eventually phoned "the best sensation I ever before invited my lifestyle as a tennis gamer." Yet while he's constantly referred to the amount of it implies to him to become able to exemplify his nation and how much he delights in the experience of the Olympic Games, he's merely certainly never been able to translate his typical dominance to sport's most significant stage.Djokovic gained the bronze in 2008-- his solitary Olympic medal. AP Photo/Elise AmendolaDuring his Olympic debut in 2008 in Beijing, Djokovic was the No. 3 seed, behind Roger Federer and Nadal. Playing in a best-of-three-sets layout-- a significant variation than the best-of-five-sets used through men in Grand Slams-- Djokovic rolled by means of the draw until Nadal, the resulting gold medalist, defeated him in the semifinals 6-4, 1-6, 6-4. In the bronze award fit, Djokovic exceeded James Blake 6-3, 7-6 (4 ). Djokovic, that had won his initial major name previously that season in Melbourne, couldn't hide his enjoyment after the complement." [I am actually] incredibly delighted. I indicate, to gain any kind of medal in the Olympics is a large accomplishment for any professional athlete I think," Djokovic mentioned. "Very few of the sportsmens receive a chance to succeed an award. But also for me, this bronze, which I gained right here, radiates like a gold considering that I think I have actually played pretty good tennis all event." Djokovic likewise participated in multiplies alongside Nenad Zimonjic, but both lost in the first round.In 2012, Djokovic, then a five-time Bang champ, was named Serbia's flag-bearer for the position event. He described it as "an out-of-body experience" and a "substantial pleasure and also responsibility and respect." The competitors was held at Wimbledon, where he had actually succeeded the headline the year prior to, yet Djokovic lost to eventual gold champion Andy Murray in the semifinals. In the bronze-medal match he fell to Juan Martin del Potro in straight sets. Djokovic shed once again in the preliminary of increases, this time along with Viktor Troicki.Djokovic's loss in the semifinals at the 2021 Olympics was actually particularly irritating, considering that he had succeeded all three primary labels held that year. RUNGROJ YONGRIT/EPA-EFE/ShutterstockFour years in the future the challenging court of law in Rio, Djokovic was the front runner (and right now a 12-time significant champ) however he was actually stunned through Del Potro in the preliminary. Djokovic and also Zimonjic dropped in the 2nd around of doubles.But no reduction hurt tougher than in 2021. Contending in the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Video games, Djokovic got there after gaining all three of the year's Slams. He got on a journey to participate in merely Steffi Graf in 1988 as the only tennis gamers in past to accomplish the "Golden Bang"-- all four major titles as well as an Olympic single people gold in the exact same season.But in the semifinals-- however again-- Djokovic had his aspirations dashed through eventual gold champion Alexander Zverev. He had actually quickly taken the 1st collection 6-1 but at that point gained simply 4 games in the final two sets. Factors got even much worse in the bronze medal complement versus Pablo Carreno Busta as Djokovic had a hard time to handle his feelings, as well as abused his racket on various events. He lost the fit 6-4, 6-7 (6 ), 6-3, and after that took out from the mixed multiplies bronze-medal complement (along with Nina Stojanovic), slated to begin later on that same time, citing a left side shoulder personal injury. He had actually participated in seven matches in four times throughout pulls and it seemed it had actually all reached him." I played under medications, astounding discomfort as well as fatigue," Djokovic said.He never managed to receive his time entirely back on the right track and also shed in the last of the US Open weeks eventually to Daniil Medvedev, combating his modified objective of the schedule Grand Slam." [It] was actually additionally [an] emotionally very demanding time frame for me in the last five, six months," Djokovic stated after the loss. "Bangs and also Olympics ... Whatever was actually integrating for me listed below as well as type of gathering all the feelings that I've been through. Sadly I failed to create it in the last step." DJOKOVIC NOW Goes Back To the Olympics in a radically various placement than he was in 3 years ago. Certainly not only possesses he as yet to gain a Bang this season, but he's yet to win a label of any sort of kind. It's his worst beginning to a period given that 2006. While he stated he has no programs to retire, he understands opportunity is ending. He will definitely be 41 when the 2028 Olympics begin.And going back to Roland Garros, the internet site of the French Open and also the Olympic competition, could also show difficult. He harmed his knee throughout the French Open in June as well as was pushed to remove in advance of his quarterfinal match. He undertook surgical treatment for a torn median curve in his right knee on June 5, initially leaving his status for Wimbledon in doubt.Djokovic dropped to Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon in the last earlier this month, and also in 2023. AP Photo/Kirsty WigglesworthMany guessed he would certainly leave out the grass-court event to pay attention to his recovery, and carry on training on clay-based in advance of the Olympics. Yet Djokovic reached the All of England Nightclub a week prior to the main draw started. After several successful and pain-free methods, he played as well as went over throughout his run, presenting couple of indicators of discomfort or interfered with motion." If a person informed me I would certainly play [in the] Wimbledon ultimate 3, four full weeks ago, I would certainly take it for sure," he said.Djokovic as well as his peers have actually must rapidly alter to the red clay after devoting the past month on grass. The surfaces could not be even more different-- the clay is dramatically slower than the grass-- as well as the way gamers go on the court is actually also. It is going to be actually challenging for also those with no bodily conditions or even personal injuries. Maybe in part due to this, Djokovic is going to just be playing in songs at these Games.But while Djokovic appeared weary and somewhat dejected after the Wimbledon ultimate, he was certainly not discouraged." Permit's observe exactly how actually and also psychologically I am actually visiting feel. Perhaps I may discover the correct tennis given that I am actually going to need all I possess and additional to visit the ultimate of the Olympic Gamings.".