.Jul 28, 2024, 09:46 AM ETLESS THAN pair of hrs after his destructive loss in the Wimbledon ultimate, Novak Djokovic was actually already laser-focused on the rest of the season.Djokovic, 37, had actually only been beat through Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4 ), his dreams for a record-breaking 25th significant name held off. But it was very clear he was making an effort to go on as promptly as he could possibly when he talked with media reporters at his press conference later that mid-day." Well, the Olympic Video Games and US Open are actually the 2 large goals for the rest of the year for me truly," Djokovic said. "I'm hoping I can be at my greatest [for] those pair of tournaments. That is actually all I may mention now." Publisher's Picks2 RelatedDjokovic's response ought to hardly come as an unpleasant surprise considering his essentially unrivaled career and also he is actually the defending champ at the United States Open. Yet he possesses never ever rather had the exact same excellence at the Olympics. He enters his fifth Video games with only one award-- a singles bronze in 2008. Thus today, 2 full weeks after his unsatisfying coating at Wimbledon, Djokovic is actually back in Paris wherefore might be his last Video games, with his eyes set on the one point that has actually shunned him throughout his historic career: Olympic gold.Djokovic opened up play at Roland Garros on Saturday along with an effective 6-0, 6-1 victory over Matthew Ebden. He is going to next participate in knowledgeable foe Rafael Nadal in the second round in chances of obtaining one action more detailed to his dream." [It's thus unique to be] portion of the earliest sports event in the record of sporting activity," Djokovic told the International Ping pong Federation in May. "Certainly winning a gold award or even winning any sort of award for my nation is an excellent wish as well as dream. It is one of [my] biggest priorities as well as objectives for [this] time, there is actually no secret regarding that." THERE'S LITTLE ELSE Djokovic hasn't obtained in tennis.Since switching professional in 2003, Djokovic has gained the Australian Open 10 opportunities (the best through any type of player outdoors era), and also is actually a seven-time Wimbledon champion, four-time US Open champ and three-time French Open champ. He is matched with Margaret Court for the most significant songs titles in the sport's past history, as well as he has the best in the Open era.Djokovic has won 98 job songs headlines (and one in multiplies) and also has stored the planet No. 1 ranking for a bundled 428 weeks-- one more track record. Djokovic even led Serbia to its first and also simply Davis Mug headline in Belgrade in 2010, something that he later on contacted "the most ideal sensation I ever invited my life as a ping pong gamer." However while he is actually consistently referred to just how much it implies to him to become capable to represent his nation and how much he appreciates the experience of the Olympic Video games, he's just never had the ability to convert his regular supremacy to sport's biggest stage.Djokovic gained the bronze in 2008-- his sole Olympic award. AP Photo/Elise AmendolaDuring his Olympic debut in 2008 in Beijing, Djokovic was actually the No. 3 seed, behind Roger Federer and Nadal. Playing in a best-of-three-sets format-- a marked difference than the best-of-five-sets made use of through guys in Grand Slams-- Djokovic rolled via the draw up until Nadal, the ultimate gold champion, defeated him in the semifinals 6-4, 1-6, 6-4. In the bronze medal fit, Djokovic bested James Blake 6-3, 7-6 (4 ). Djokovic, that had gained his initial primary name previously that time in Melbourne, couldn't conceal his excitement after the match." [I'm] extremely pleased. I imply, to win any kind of award in the Olympics is actually a substantial accomplishment for any type of athlete I presume," Djokovic claimed. "Few of the athletes acquire a possibility to gain an award. However, for me, this bronze, which I succeeded here, shines like a gold due to the fact that I think I have actually played pretty good tennis all competition." Djokovic also participated in doubles alongside Nenad Zimonjic, yet both dropped in the 1st round.In 2012, Djokovic, at that point a five-time Slam champ, was named Serbia's flag-bearer for the position event. He explained it as "an out-of-body adventure" and also a "big delight and also accountability and also respect." The competition was actually held at Wimbledon, where he had actually gained the headline the year before, but Djokovic dropped to possible gold champion Andy Murray in the semifinals. In the bronze-medal match he was up to Juan Martin del Potro in straight collections. Djokovic dropped once again in the first round of increases, this time around along with Viktor Troicki.Djokovic's loss in the semifinals at the 2021 Olympics was actually specifically discouraging, due to the fact that he had actually won all 3 major headlines held that year. RUNGROJ YONGRIT/EPA-EFE/ShutterstockFour years in the future the difficult court of law in Rio, Djokovic was actually the front runner (and also now a 12-time major champ) but 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. Competing in the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Games, Djokovic got here after succeeding all 3 of the year's Bangs. He performed a journey to sign up with only Steffi Graf in 1988 as the only tennis gamers in past to accomplish the "Golden Slam"-- all four primary labels and also an Olympic songs gold in the very same season.But in the semifinals-- yet once again-- Djokovic had his desires slammed by resulting gold medalist Alexander Zverev. He had actually effortlessly taken the first set 6-1 however at that point succeeded just four activities in the last 2 collections. Traits got back at much worse in the bronze medal fit versus Pablo Carreno Busta as Djokovic had a hard time to manage his emotions, as well as abused his racket on various celebrations. He shed the suit 6-4, 6-7 (6 ), 6-3, and after that removed coming from the mixed multiplies bronze-medal fit (with Nina Stojanovic), slated to begin later on that same time, presenting a left shoulder injury. He had participated in seven matches in four times throughout attracts and also it appeared it had all caught up to him." I played under medications, unbelievable discomfort and also tiredness," Djokovic said.He certainly never had the capacity to obtain his season totally back on course as well as lost in the last of the United States Open full weeks eventually to Daniil Medvedev, preventing his altered target of the calendar Conquest." [It] was additionally [an] mentally incredibly requiring period for me in the final 5, 6 months," Djokovic mentioned after the loss. "Bangs and also Olympics ... Everything was actually converging for me listed below as well as kind of collecting all the emotional states that I have actually been with. Unfortunately I failed to make it in the last action." DJOKOVIC NOW Goes Back To the Olympics in a radically various position than he was in three years ago. Not just has he yet to gain a Bang this period, yet he is actually yet to win a title of any kind. It's his worst beginning to a season due to the fact that 2006. While he claimed he has no strategies to retire, he understands opportunity is actually going out. He will certainly be actually 41 when the 2028 Olympics begin.And returning to Roland Garros, the site of the French Open and the Olympic competition, could likewise show challenging. He hurt his knee throughout the French Open in June as well as was actually pushed to withdraw in advance of his quarterfinal match. He went through surgery for a torn median crescent in his best 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, as well as in 2023. AP Photo/Kirsty WigglesworthMany supposed he would certainly skip the grass-court competition to focus on his recovery, and proceed instruction on clay-based before the Olympics. However Djokovic came to the All England Nightclub a week just before the main draw began. After numerous effective as well as pain-free techniques, he played as well as went over throughout his run, presenting handful of indications of discomfort or even hampered motion." If somebody told me I will participate in [in the] Wimbledon final 3, 4 weeks ago, I will take it for certain," he said.Djokovic and also his peers have actually must quickly adjust to the red clay after investing the past month on yard. The areas could not be actually even more different-- the clay-based is actually considerably slower than the yard-- and the method players move on the courtroom is as well. It is going to be actually challenging for even those without physical health problems or injuries. Possibly partially due to this, Djokovic is going to only be actually playing in singles at these Games.But while Djokovic seemed to be exhausted and slightly dejected after the Wimbledon last, he was certainly not hindered." Permit's view how physically and also psychologically I am actually heading to really feel. Hopefully I may discover the correct tennis due to the fact that I am actually visiting need all I have as well as more to go to the final of the Olympic Games.".