.Jul 28, 2024, 09:46 AM ETLESS THAN TWO hrs after his devastating loss in the Wimbledon last, Novak Djokovic was actually already laser-focused on the remainder of the season.Djokovic, 37, had actually only been actually defeated by Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4 ), his dreams for a record-breaking 25th major title postponed. But it was very clear he was attempting to carry on as promptly as he can when he talked to press reporters at his news conference later on that afternoon." Well, the Olympic Games as well as US Open are the 2 large goals for the remainder of the year for me definitely," Djokovic mentioned. "I am actually wishing I may be at my ideal [for] those two tournaments. That is actually all I may claim immediately." Editor's Picks2 RelatedDjokovic's answer need to hardly come as a surprise considering his essentially unmatched profession and that he's the standing up for champ at the US Open. However he possesses never rather possessed the exact same success at the Olympics. He enters his 5th Games with merely one medal-- a songs bronze in 2008. Thus right now, two weeks after his disappointing coating at Wimbledon, Djokovic is back in Paris of what could be his last Gamings, along with his eyes bented on the one point that has actually avoided him throughout his historical profession: Olympic gold.Djokovic opened dip into Roland Garros on Saturday along with a prodding 6-0, 6-1 triumph over Matthew Ebden. He will next off participate in acquainted foe Rafael Nadal in the 2nd round in hopes of receiving one action more detailed to his dream." [It is actually therefore exclusive to become] part of the earliest sports event in the history of sport," Djokovic told the International Ping pong Alliance in May. "Naturally winning a gold award or winning any sort of award for my country is actually an excellent wish as well as want. It is one of [my] ultimate priorities and objectives for [this] time, there is actually obvious concerning that." THERE is actually LITTLE ELSE Djokovic hasn't accomplished in tennis.Since turning professional in 2003, Djokovic has actually gained the Australian Open 10 opportunities (one of the most through any type of player in the Open time), and also is actually a seven-time Wimbledon champion, four-time US Open champ and also three-time French Open champ. He is matched with Margaret Courtroom for the most primary single people headlines in the sport's past history, and he has one of the most in the Open era.Djokovic has actually gained 98 profession songs headlines (and one in increases) as well as has actually stored the globe No. 1 position for a bundled 428 full weeks-- an additional record. Djokovic even led Serbia to its 1st as well as simply Davis Cup label in Belgrade in 2010, one thing that he later on contacted "the very best feeling I ever invited my life as a ping pong player." However while he is actually regularly mentioned just how much it means to him to be capable to embody his nation and just how much he takes pleasure in the take in of the Olympic Video games, he's just never had the ability to translate his regular prominence to sport's greatest stage.Djokovic gained the bronze in 2008-- his single Olympic award. AP Photo/Elise AmendolaDuring his Olympic launching in 2008 in Beijing, Djokovic was the No. 3 seed, responsible for Roger Federer as well as Nadal. Playing in a best-of-three-sets style-- a significant variation than the best-of-five-sets used through guys in Grand Slams-- Djokovic rolled with the draw until Nadal, the ultimate gold champion, defeated him in the semifinals 6-4, 1-6, 6-4. In the bronze award fit, Djokovic bested James Blake 6-3, 7-6 (4 ). Djokovic, that had actually won his first significant title earlier that period in Melbourne, couldn't hide his pleasure after the complement." [I'm] incredibly satisfied. I mean, to win any award in the Olympics is actually a big success for any kind of professional athlete I presume," Djokovic claimed. "Not many of the professional athletes receive a possibility to succeed an award. However, for me, this bronze, which I succeeded below, beams like a gold because I believe I have actually played pretty good ping pong all tournament." Djokovic also played multiplies alongside Nenad Zimonjic, yet the pair dropped in the 1st round.In 2012, Djokovic, then a five-time Bang champion, was actually called Serbia's flag-bearer for the position event. He illustrated it as "an out-of-body knowledge" and also a "substantial pleasure as well as obligation and also tribute." The competitors was secured at Wimbledon, where he had actually gained the title the year before, however Djokovic lost to ultimate gold medalist Andy Murray in the semifinals. In the bronze-medal suit he was up to Juan Martin del Potro in straight sets. Djokovic lost once more in the first round of increases, this time around with Viktor Troicki.Djokovic's reduction in the semifinals at the 2021 Olympics was particularly frustrating, because he had actually won all three major titles kept that year. RUNGROJ YONGRIT/EPA-EFE/ShutterstockFour years eventually the challenging court in Rio, Djokovic was the top seed (and also now a 12-time primary champion) however he was stunned by Del Potro in the first round. Djokovic as well as Zimonjic dropped in the second sphere of doubles.But no loss stung tougher than in 2021. Completing in the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Games, Djokovic showed up after gaining all 3 of the year's Slams. He was on a quest to participate in merely Steffi Graf in 1988 as the only ping pong gamers in past to attain the "Golden Bang"-- all 4 primary headlines and also an Olympic single people gold in the very same season.But in the semifinals-- yet once more-- Djokovic had his desires slammed through possible gold champion Alexander Zverev. He had actually conveniently taken the very first set 6-1 yet then gained simply four games in the last 2 sets. Factors got back at worse in the bronze medal fit against Pablo Carreno Busta as Djokovic battled to manage his emotional states, and misused his racket on multiple affairs. He dropped the suit 6-4, 6-7 (6 ), 6-3, and then removed coming from the blended increases bronze-medal fit (along with Nina Stojanovic), slated to begin later that exact same day, pointing out a nigh side shoulder injury. He had played 7 suits in four times around draws as well as it appeared it had actually all reached him." I participated in under medications, unbelievable pain and also tiredness," Djokovic said.He certainly never was able to get his season fully back on course and also shed in the last of the US Open weeks eventually to Daniil Medvedev, combating his adjusted objective of the calendar Grand Slam." [It] was actually additionally [an] psychologically extremely asking for time period for me in the final 5, 6 months," Djokovic mentioned after the loss. "Slams and also Olympics ... Every thing was actually collaborating for me right here as well as type of collecting all the emotions that I have actually been actually via. Regrettably I didn't make it in the ultimate action." DJOKOVIC NOW Comes Back To the Olympics in a radically various placement than he remained in 3 years earlier. Certainly not only possesses he yet to win a Slam this time, yet he's as yet to gain a label of any kind. It's his worst start to a season considering that 2006. While he mentioned he has no plannings to resign, he knows opportunity is actually going out. He will be 41 when the 2028 Olympics begin.And returning to Roland Garros, the web site of the French Open as well as the Olympic competition, might additionally verify tough. He harmed his leg during the French Open in June and was pushed to take out before his quarterfinal match. He underwent surgery for a torn medial lens in his right knee on June 5, at first leaving his condition for Wimbledon in doubt.Djokovic lost to Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon in the last previously this month, as well as in 2023. AP Photo/Kirsty WigglesworthMany hypothesized he would certainly neglect the grass-court competition to concentrate on his recovery, and also continue instruction on clay in front of the Olympics. But Djokovic arrived at the All England Club a week prior to the principal draw started. After several successful as well as pain-free strategies, he participated in and also went over throughout his operate, showing handful of indications of discomfort or even hindered action." If an individual told me I will play [in the] Wimbledon final 3, four weeks back, I will take it for certain," he said.Djokovic and also his peers have needed to promptly alter to the reddish clay after investing recent month on yard. The areas couldn't be a lot more various-- the clay-based is significantly slower than the grass-- and the way players move on the court is actually as well. It will be difficult for even those without bodily ailments or accidents. Perhaps partly as a result of this, Djokovic is going to just be actually playing in singles at these Games.But while Djokovic appeared worn out and also a little dejected after the Wimbledon last, he was not hindered." Allow's find how literally and also mentally I am actually going to feel. With any luck I can discover the appropriate ping pong given that I am actually heading to require all I possess and additional to go to the final of the Olympic Gamings.".