.Jul 28, 2024, 09:46 AM ETLESS THAN 2 hours after his dreadful reduction in the Wimbledon ultimate, Novak Djokovic was actually presently laser-focused on the rest of the season.Djokovic, 37, had merely been beat through Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4 ), his dreams for a record-breaking 25th primary name delayed. However it was very clear he was attempting to proceed as swiftly as he might when he spoke to media reporters at his press conference later that mid-day." Well, the Olympic Gamings and US Open are both significant objectives for the remainder of the year for me actually," Djokovic mentioned. "I'm hoping I could be at my best [for] those two competitions. That is actually all I can say now." Editor's Picks2 RelatedDjokovic's answer ought to rarely happen as an unpleasant surprise considering his essentially unmatched career which he is actually the speaking up for champion at the US Open. Yet he possesses certainly never pretty had the very same results at the Olympics. He enters his fifth Gamings with just one medal-- a songs bronze in 2008. Thus now, 2 weeks after his frustrating surface at Wimbledon, Djokovic is actually back in Paris for what might be his last Games, with his eyes set on the a single thing that has actually avoided him throughout his historic job: Olympic gold.Djokovic opened up dip into Roland Garros on Saturday with a prodding 6-0, 6-1 success over Matthew Ebden. He will certainly next off participate in familiar enemy Rafael Nadal in the second shot in hopes of obtaining one step better to his desire." [It's thus exclusive to be] part of the earliest sports event in the record of sport," Djokovic informed the International Ping pong Federation in May. "Certainly winning a gold medal or even winning any award for my country is actually a wonderful dream and wish. It is one of [my] best concerns as well as objectives for [this] time, there is clear concerning that." THERE'S MINIMAL ELSE Djokovic have not accomplished in tennis.Since turning specialist in 2003, Djokovic has actually gained the Australian Open 10 opportunities (the absolute most through any kind of player in the Open age), as well as is a seven-time Wimbledon champ, four-time United States Open champion and also three-time French Open champ. He is matched along with Margaret Court for the most significant single people labels in the sport's background, and also he possesses the absolute most in the Open era.Djokovic has actually gained 98 job single people titles (and one in doubles) as well as has held the globe No. 1 ranking for a bundled 428 full weeks-- another history. Djokovic even led Serbia to its own 1st and just Davis Mug title in Belgrade in 2010, one thing that he eventually phoned "the most effective sensation I ever had in my life as a ping pong player." Yet while he's always mentioned just how much it indicates to him to become able to represent his country and how much he enjoys the experience of the Olympic Video games, he's simply certainly never been able to equate his common authority to sporting activity's largest stage.Djokovic won the bronze in 2008-- his sole Olympic award. AP Photo/Elise AmendolaDuring his Olympic debut 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 noticeable distinction than the best-of-five-sets made use of by guys in Grand Slams-- Djokovic rolled via the draw up until Nadal, the resulting gold champion, defeated him in the semifinals 6-4, 1-6, 6-4. In the bronze award fit, Djokovic outdoed James Blake 6-3, 7-6 (4 ). Djokovic, that had won his very first primary name earlier that season in Melbourne, could not conceal his enthusiasm after the suit." [I'm] extremely pleased. I imply, to succeed any sort of award in the Olympics is a substantial achievement for any type of athlete I think," Djokovic stated. "Few of the sportsmens get a possibility to gain an award. But for me, this bronze, which I succeeded listed here, shines like a gold since I presume I've played respectable tennis all event." Djokovic likewise participated in doubles together with Nenad Zimonjic, however both dropped in the 1st round.In 2012, Djokovic, after that a five-time Bang champion, was named Serbia's flag-bearer for the position service. He described it as "an out-of-body expertise" as well as a "huge satisfaction and accountability and also respect." The competitors was secured at Wimbledon, where he had actually succeeded the headline the year before, however Djokovic lost to eventual gold medalist Andy Murray in the semifinals. In the bronze-medal match he was up to Juan Martin del Potro in direct sets. Djokovic shed again in the first round of increases, this moment along with Viktor Troicki.Djokovic's loss in the semifinals at the 2021 Olympics was especially frustrating, due to the fact that he had gained all three significant headlines kept that year. RUNGROJ YONGRIT/EPA-EFE/ShutterstockFour years later the tough court in Rio, Djokovic was actually the front runner (as well as right now a 12-time primary champion) however he was actually stunned through Del Potro in the first round. Djokovic and Zimonjic lost in the second around of doubles.But no loss stung more challenging than in 2021. Competing in the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Video games, Djokovic showed up after winning all 3 of the year's Bangs. He got on a journey to participate in just Steffi Graf in 1988 as the only ping pong players in record to attain the "Golden Bang"-- all 4 major titles as well as an Olympic singles gold in the same season.But in the semifinals-- however again-- Djokovic had his aspirations slammed through possible gold champion Alexander Zverev. He had simply taken the very first collection 6-1 yet after that won simply 4 activities in the last pair of collections. Factors evened the score much worse in the bronze medal match against Pablo Carreno Busta as Djokovic struggled to manage his emotions, as well as abused his racket on several celebrations. He lost the match 6-4, 6-7 (6 ), 6-3, and after that withdrew coming from the combined increases bronze-medal fit (along with Nina Stojanovic), slated to begin later on that very same day, presenting a remaining shoulder personal injury. He had played seven fits in four days around draws as well as it appeared it had actually all caught up to him." I played under medicines, unbelievable ache and exhaustion," Djokovic said.He certainly never managed to acquire his period entirely back on the right track and lost in the last of the United States Open full weeks later to Daniil Medvedev, foiling his fine-tuned objective of the calendar Conquest." [It] was additionally [an] mentally extremely requiring period for me in the last five, six months," Djokovic pointed out after the loss. "Slams and also Olympics ... Everything was actually integrating for me listed here and also type of gathering all the feelings that I've been through. However I really did not make it in the ultimate step." DJOKOVIC NOW Comes Back To the Olympics in a significantly different placement than he remained in 3 years back. Not simply possesses he yet to win a Bang this season, however he is actually as yet to gain a headline of any kind. It's his worst start to a time since 2006. While he mentioned he has no plannings to resign, he knows time is ending. He will definitely be 41 when the 2028 Olympics begin.And returning to Roland Garros, the website of the French Open and the Olympic competitors, might also prove daunting. He injured his leg throughout the French Open in June and was forced to remove before his quarterfinal match. He undertook surgical operation for a torn median curve in his ideal leg on June 5, initially leaving his status for Wimbledon in doubt.Djokovic lost to Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon in the last previously this month, and in 2023. AP Photo/Kirsty WigglesworthMany guessed he would pass up the grass-court tournament to pay attention to his recovery, and also continue instruction on clay ahead of the Olympics. But Djokovic reached the All of England Nightclub a week prior to the primary draw began. After numerous successful and also pain-free practices, he participated in as well as was impressive throughout his run, showing handful of signs of soreness or interfered with movement." If someone informed me I would play [in the] Wimbledon final three, 4 weeks ago, I would certainly take it for certain," he said.Djokovic and his peers have actually needed to promptly adjust to the red clay-based after devoting the past month on yard. The surface areas could not be actually a lot more different-- the clay is dramatically slower than the turf-- and the method gamers go on the courtroom is actually too. It is going to be actually difficult for also those without any bodily disorders or injuries. Possibly partially because of this, Djokovic will simply be actually playing in singles at these Games.But while Djokovic appeared weary as well as a little dejected after the Wimbledon last, he was actually certainly not discouraged." Let's see exactly how actually and also mentally I am actually visiting experience. Ideally I can discover the right tennis since I'm heading to need all I have as well as more to head to the last of the Olympic Gamings.".