.Jul 28, 2024, 09:46 AM ETLESS THAN TWO hours after his dreadful loss in the Wimbledon ultimate, Novak Djokovic was actually already laser-focused on the rest of the season.Djokovic, 37, had actually just been actually defeated through Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4 ), his aspirations for a record-breaking 25th significant title delayed. But it was actually clear he was actually making an effort to carry on as rapidly as he could possibly when he spoke to press reporters at his news conference eventually that mid-day." Well, the Olympic Gamings and US Open are actually the two significant objectives for the rest of the year for me actually," Djokovic mentioned. "I am actually hoping I may be at my ideal [for] those 2 events. That's all I may point out at this moment." Publisher's Picks2 RelatedDjokovic's response need to hardly happen as a surprise considering his practically exceptional career which he's the speaking up for champion at the United States Open. However he has certainly never very had the exact same excellence at the Olympics. He enters his 5th Gamings along with only one award-- a single people bronze in 2008. Thus right now, pair of weeks after his frustrating finish at Wimbledon, Djokovic is actually back in Paris wherefore may be his final Video games, along with his eyes bented on the the main thing that has actually outruned him throughout his famous profession: Olympic gold.Djokovic opened up dip into Roland Garros on Sunday along with a prodding 6-0, 6-1 success over Matthew Ebden. He will certainly next play familiar enemy Rafael Nadal in the 2nd shot in chances of getting one step better to his goal." [It's therefore unique to be] part of the earliest sporting activities celebration in the past of sporting activity," Djokovic told the International Tennis Alliance in May. "Certainly winning a gold award or even gaining any kind of medal for my country is an excellent want as well as wish. It is just one of [my] best top priorities and also goals for [this] period, there is clear regarding that." THERE is actually BIT ELSE Djokovic hasn't achieved in tennis.Since transforming specialist in 2003, Djokovic has actually gained the Australian Open 10 times (the best through any type of player in the Open period), as well as is a seven-time Wimbledon champion, four-time United States Open champ and also three-time French Open champ. He is tied along with Margaret Courthouse for the very most significant single people titles in the sport's record, as well as he has the best outdoors era.Djokovic has won 98 job singles titles (as well as one in multiplies) as well as has kept the world No. 1 ranking for a bundled 428 full weeks-- an additional record. Djokovic even led Serbia to its own very first and also only Davis Cup title in Belgrade in 2010, one thing that he eventually phoned "the very best emotion I ever had in my lifestyle as a ping pong player." However while he is actually consistently spoken about the amount of it implies to him to be capable to exemplify his nation and also just how much he delights in the encounter of the Olympic Gamings, he's merely certainly never managed to equate his regular authority to sporting activity's largest stage.Djokovic succeeded the bronze in 2008-- his lone Olympic medal. AP Photo/Elise AmendolaDuring his Olympic launching in 2008 in Beijing, Djokovic was actually the No. 3 seed, behind Roger Federer and Nadal. Playing in a best-of-three-sets style-- a marked variation than the best-of-five-sets used through males in Grand Slams-- Djokovic spun through the draw till Nadal, the eventual gold medalist, defeated him in the semifinals 6-4, 1-6, 6-4. In the bronze medal fit, Djokovic surpassed James Blake 6-3, 7-6 (4 ). Djokovic, that had actually won his very first significant title previously that time in Melbourne, could not hide his exhilaration after the suit." [I am actually] incredibly pleased. I suggest, to win any kind of medal in the Olympics is a huge achievement for any type of sportsmen I assume," Djokovic said. "Very few of the professional athletes obtain a possibility to win a medal. But for me, this bronze, which I succeeded listed below, sparkles like a gold considering that I think I have actually participated in fair ping pong all event." Djokovic likewise played increases along with Nenad Zimonjic, yet both dropped in the initial round.In 2012, Djokovic, after that a five-time Bang champ, was actually named Serbia's flag-bearer for the opening service. He explained it as "an out-of-body adventure" and a "big delight as well as duty and respect." The competition was actually kept at Wimbledon, where he had actually succeeded the title the year before, however Djokovic lost to resulting gold champion Andy Murray in the semifinals. In the bronze-medal match he was up to Juan Martin del Potro in direct sets. Djokovic shed once again in the first round of increases, this moment with Viktor Troicki.Djokovic's reduction in the semifinals at the 2021 Olympics was especially discouraging, since he had actually won all three significant titles kept that year. RUNGROJ YONGRIT/EPA-EFE/ShutterstockFour years eventually the tough court in Rio, Djokovic was actually the front runner (as well as currently a 12-time primary champ) but he was stunned by Del Potro in the first round. Djokovic as well as Zimonjic lost in the 2nd sphere of doubles.But no loss stung more challenging than in 2021. Completing in the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Video games, Djokovic showed up after winning all three of the year's Bangs. He was on a quest to join merely Steffi Graf in 1988 as the only ping pong players in record to achieve the "Golden Slam"-- all four significant titles as well as an Olympic songs gold in the exact same season.But in the semifinals-- yet again-- Djokovic had his aspirations beat through resulting gold champion Alexander Zverev. He had actually effortlessly taken the very first collection 6-1 yet then gained merely four activities in the last pair of sets. Things got even much worse in the bronze award fit against Pablo Carreno Busta as Djokovic battled to control his emotional states, and also abused his racket on a number of events. He dropped the match 6-4, 6-7 (6 ), 6-3, and afterwards withdrew from the mixed multiplies bronze-medal match (with Nina Stojanovic), slated to begin later that same day, presenting a remaining shoulder injury. He had actually played 7 fits in four days all over draws as well as it appeared it had all reached him." I played under medications, amazing pain as well as exhaustion," Djokovic said.He never was able to receive his period fully back on course and also dropped in the ultimate of the United States Open weeks later on to Daniil Medvedev, combating his adjusted goal of the schedule Conquest." [It] was also [an] emotionally quite requiring time period for me in the last five, six months," Djokovic pointed out after the loss. "Slams and Olympics ... Every little thing was actually coming together for me listed here as well as sort of accumulating all the emotions that I've been through. Sadly I failed to create it in the last measure." DJOKOVIC NOW Comes Back To the Olympics in a drastically various setting than he remained in 3 years back. Not only has he yet to win a Bang this time, however he's yet to win a label of any kind. It's his worst start to a time considering that 2006. While he mentioned he has no programs to resign, he understands opportunity is running out. He will definitely be 41 when the 2028 Olympics begin.And returning to Roland Garros, the site of the French Open and the Olympic competitors, can likewise show demanding. He harmed his knee during the course of the French Open in June as well as was actually pushed to withdraw before his quarterfinal suit. He undertook surgical treatment for a torn median curve in his ideal leg on June 5, in the beginning leaving his condition for Wimbledon in doubt.Djokovic dropped to Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon in the last previously this month, and also in 2023. AP Photo/Kirsty WigglesworthMany hypothesized he will pass up the grass-court tournament to concentrate on his rehabilitation, as well as continue training on clay in front of the Olympics. But Djokovic got to the All England Club a week just before the major draw began. After numerous productive as well as pain-free strategies, he participated in as well as went over throughout his operate, presenting few indicators of soreness or even obstructed action." If someone told me I will play [in the] Wimbledon last three, four weeks back, I would certainly take it without a doubt," he said.Djokovic as well as his peers have had to rapidly readjust to the red clay-based after devoting recent month on yard. The surface areas couldn't be actually a lot more various-- the clay is dramatically slower than the grass-- and the method players carry on the courthouse is actually also. It will certainly be actually difficult for even those without any bodily ailments or even accidents. Possibly in part because of this, Djokovic is going to only be playing in songs at these Games.But while Djokovic appeared worn out and somewhat dejected after the Wimbledon last, he was certainly not hindered." Permit's find just how physically and emotionally I'm going to really feel. With any luck I may find the right tennis since I'm going to need all I possess and more to head to the final of the Olympic Video games.".