.Jul 28, 2024, 09:46 AM ETLESS THAN TWO hours after his terrible reduction in the Wimbledon last, Novak Djokovic was actually actually laser-focused on the remainder of the season.Djokovic, 37, had only been beat by Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4 ), his goals for a record-breaking 25th primary title delayed. But it was crystal clear he was making an effort to go on as quickly as he can when he talked to media reporters at his news conference eventually that afternoon." Well, the Olympic Gamings and United States Open are actually the 2 significant objectives for the rest of the year for me truly," Djokovic pointed out. "I'm hoping I could be at my best [for] those pair of tournaments. That is actually all I can mention right now." Publisher's Picks2 RelatedDjokovic's solution need to hardly come as a surprise considering his basically unmatched occupation and also he's the defending champ at the US Open. But he possesses certainly never rather possessed the same effectiveness at the Olympics. He enters his fifth Gamings with merely one medal-- a single people bronze in 2008. Therefore now, two weeks after his frustrating finish at Wimbledon, Djokovic is back in Paris of what may be his final Games, with his eyes set on the something that has eluded him throughout his historic profession: Olympic gold.Djokovic opened up dip into Roland Garros on Sunday along with a prodding 6-0, 6-1 victory over Matthew Ebden. He will next play familiar foe Rafael Nadal in the second round in hopes of acquiring one step closer to his desire." [It's so unique to become] portion of the oldest sports occasion in the record of sporting activity," Djokovic told the International Tennis Alliance in May. "Certainly winning a gold award or even gaining any sort of award for my country is actually an excellent want as well as yearning. It is one of [my] biggest concerns and goals for [this] time, there is clear regarding that." THERE is actually MINIMAL ELSE Djokovic hasn't accomplished in tennis.Since turning professional in 2003, Djokovic has won the Australian Open 10 times (the best through any gamer outdoors age), as well as is actually a seven-time Wimbledon champ, four-time US Open champ and three-time French Open champion. He is tied along with Margaret Court for the very most significant single people titles in the sport's history, and also he has one of the most in the Open era.Djokovic has actually succeeded 98 profession singles labels (and one in increases) and also has kept the planet No. 1 position for a bundled 428 weeks-- another track record. Djokovic also led Serbia to its own 1st and also simply Davis Cup headline in Belgrade in 2010, one thing that he later contacted "the greatest emotion I ever had in my life as a tennis player." But while he's regularly discussed just how much it suggests to him to become capable to represent his country and also how much he enjoys the encounter of the Olympic Games, he is actually simply never had the capacity to translate his typical dominance to sporting activity's biggest stage.Djokovic won the bronze in 2008-- his solitary 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 marked difference than the best-of-five-sets utilized through men in Grand Slams-- Djokovic spun via the draw up until Nadal, the resulting gold medalist, defeated him in the semifinals 6-4, 1-6, 6-4. In the bronze medal fit, Djokovic beat James Blake 6-3, 7-6 (4 ). Djokovic, who had actually gained his very first primary title previously that time in Melbourne, couldn't conceal his pleasure after the complement." [I'm] incredibly pleased. I imply, to gain any award in the Olympics is a huge accomplishment for any sort of professional athlete I think," Djokovic stated. "Few of the athletes receive a chance to succeed an award. But for me, this bronze, which I won below, sparkles like a gold since I think I've participated in fair tennis all event." Djokovic additionally participated in doubles together with Nenad Zimonjic, yet the pair dropped in the 1st round.In 2012, Djokovic, at that point a five-time Bang champ, was called Serbia's flag-bearer for the position service. He described it as "an out-of-body experience" and also a "big satisfaction and also accountability and also honor." The competitors was held at Wimbledon, where he had actually won the headline the year just before, however Djokovic dropped to ultimate gold champion Andy Murray in the semifinals. In the bronze-medal suit he was up to Juan Martin del Potro in direct collections. Djokovic dropped once more in the preliminary of multiplies, this time around with Viktor Troicki.Djokovic's reduction in the semifinals at the 2021 Olympics was actually especially aggravating, given that he had actually succeeded all three major labels had that year. RUNGROJ YONGRIT/EPA-EFE/ShutterstockFour years in the future the tough court in Rio, Djokovic was actually the front runner (and also currently a 12-time major champ) yet he was stunned through Del Potro in the preliminary. Djokovic and also Zimonjic lost in the second around of doubles.But no loss hurt more challenging than in 2021. Completing in the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Games, Djokovic got there after succeeding all three of the year's Bangs. He was on a journey to join only Steffi Graf in 1988 as the only tennis players in background to accomplish the "Golden Slam"-- all 4 major labels and an Olympic single people gold in the very same season.But in the semifinals-- yet once again-- Djokovic had his dreams dashed by resulting gold medalist Alexander Zverev. He had actually conveniently taken the initial collection 6-1 but then succeeded just 4 activities in the final 2 sets. Points got back at much worse in the bronze medal complement against Pablo Carreno Busta as Djokovic struggled to manage his emotional states, as well as misused his racket on a number of celebrations. He shed the match 6-4, 6-7 (6 ), 6-3, and after that withdrew from the mixed increases bronze-medal complement (with Nina Stojanovic), slated to begin later that same time, presenting a remaining shoulder accident. He had played seven matches in four days around attracts and also it seemed it had actually all reached him." I participated in under medicines, astounding ache and also exhaustion," Djokovic said.He never ever had the ability to get his season fully back on the right track and also shed in the final of the United States Open weeks eventually to Daniil Medvedev, obstructing his adjusted objective of the calendar Conquest." [It] was additionally [an] emotionally very asking for duration for me in the final five, 6 months," Djokovic stated after the reduction. "Bangs as well as Olympics ... Every little thing was actually coming together for me right here and sort of building up all the feelings that I have actually been through. Sadly I failed to create it in the ultimate measure." DJOKOVIC NOW Goes Back To the Olympics in a significantly various posture than he remained in three years back. Not merely has he as yet to win a Bang this time, but he is actually yet to win a label of any kind. It's his worst start to a season given that 2006. While he stated he possesses no programs to retire, he knows opportunity is ending. He will certainly be actually 41 when the 2028 Olympics begin.And returning to Roland Garros, the site of the French Open as well as the Olympic competitors, might additionally confirm challenging. He wounded his knee during the course of the French Open in June and also was actually pushed to take out ahead of his quarterfinal match. He undertook surgical treatment for a torn medial curve in his right knee on June 5, at first leaving his status for Wimbledon in doubt.Djokovic dropped to Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon in the last earlier this month, and in 2023. AP Photo/Kirsty WigglesworthMany supposed he would skip the grass-court tournament to focus on his rehabilitation, as well as continue instruction on clay-based in front of the Olympics. Yet Djokovic came to the All England Nightclub a full week prior to the major draw started. After several prosperous as well as pain-free methods, he played and also was impressive throughout his operate, revealing handful of signs of pain or even obstructed activity." If a person informed me I would certainly play [in the] Wimbledon last three, 4 full weeks earlier, I will take it for certain," he said.Djokovic as well as his peers have actually needed to quickly adjust to the red clay-based after devoting recent month on grass. The areas could not be actually more various-- the clay is actually significantly slower than the lawn-- and the method gamers carry on the courtroom is actually at the same time. It will definitely be actually tricky for even those with no bodily disorders or injuries. Perhaps partly because of this, Djokovic will just be playing in single people at these Games.But while Djokovic seemed to be exhausted and a little dejected after the Wimbledon last, he was certainly not hindered." Allow's see just how physically and psychologically I am actually heading to feel. Ideally I can easily locate the best tennis considering that I'm heading to need to have all I possess and more to visit the last of the Olympic Video games.".