.Jul 28, 2024, 09:46 AM ETLESS THAN pair of hours after his terrible loss in the Wimbledon last, Novak Djokovic was presently laser-focused on the remainder of the season.Djokovic, 37, had actually only been actually defeated through Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4 ), his desires for a record-breaking 25th primary name held off. However it was actually crystal clear he was attempting to go on as quickly as he could when he spoke to reporters at his press conference later on that mid-day." Well, the Olympic Games as well as US Open are the two major goals for the rest of the year for me truly," Djokovic mentioned. "I am actually hoping I can be at my best [for] those two events. That's all I may mention at this moment." Editor's Picks2 RelatedDjokovic's answer need to rarely come as an unpleasant surprise considering his basically unmatched job and that he's the defending champion at the United States Open. However he has certainly never quite had the very same success at the Olympics. He enters his fifth Video games along with only one award-- a singles bronze in 2008. Therefore right now, pair of weeks after his unsatisfying coating at Wimbledon, Djokovic is back in Paris of what may be his last Games, along with his eyes bented on the a single thing that has avoided him throughout his famous profession: Olympic gold.Djokovic opened dip into Roland Garros on Saturday with a prodding 6-0, 6-1 triumph over Matthew Ebden. He is going to next off participate in acquainted enemy Rafael Nadal in the second round in hopes of receiving one action nearer to his aspiration." [It is actually therefore exclusive to be] portion of the earliest sporting activities occasion in the record of sport," Djokovic said to the International Ping pong Alliance in May. "Obviously succeeding a gold award or winning any kind of medal for my country is actually a great want and also wish. It is among [my] greatest priorities as well as targets for [this] season, there is actually clear regarding that." THERE is actually LITTLE ELSE Djokovic hasn't accomplished in tennis.Since turning qualified in 2003, Djokovic has succeeded the Australian Open 10 opportunities (the absolute most through any type of player outdoors time), and also is a seven-time Wimbledon champ, four-time US Open champion as well as three-time French Open champion. He is actually matched with Margaret Courthouse for the very most primary single people titles in the sport's past, as well as he possesses the absolute most outdoors era.Djokovic has gained 98 job singles labels (and also one in doubles) and has actually kept the globe No. 1 rank for a bundled 428 weeks-- another record. Djokovic also led Serbia to its initial as well as only Davis Mug headline in Belgrade in 2010, something that he later called "the greatest feeling I ever before had in my lifestyle as a ping pong gamer." But while he's consistently mentioned how much it means to him to be capable to represent his nation as well as how much he delights in the take in of the Olympic Games, he is actually merely never ever had the capacity to convert his typical dominance to sport's greatest 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 style-- a marked distinction than the best-of-five-sets utilized through men in Grand Slams-- Djokovic rolled via the draw until Nadal, the resulting gold medalist, defeated him in the semifinals 6-4, 1-6, 6-4. In the bronze award complement, Djokovic outdoed James Blake 6-3, 7-6 (4 ). Djokovic, that had gained his very first major name previously that period in Melbourne, could not conceal his pleasure after the match." [I am actually] quite satisfied. I mean, to succeed any sort of award in the Olympics is a massive success for any kind of sportsmen I believe," Djokovic claimed. "Not many of the professional athletes acquire an opportunity to gain a medal. But for me, this bronze, which I gained below, radiates like a gold due to the fact that I presume I've played respectable ping pong all event." Djokovic additionally participated in doubles along with Nenad Zimonjic, however the pair dropped in the 1st round.In 2012, Djokovic, then a five-time Slam champion, was actually called Serbia's flag-bearer for the opening service. He defined it as "an out-of-body expertise" and a "massive satisfaction and accountability and tribute." The competition was kept at Wimbledon, where he had gained the title the year prior to, however Djokovic shed to possible gold champion Andy Murray in the semifinals. In the bronze-medal match he fell to Juan Martin del Potro in straight collections. Djokovic dropped once again in the first round of doubles, this time around along with Viktor Troicki.Djokovic's reduction in the semifinals at the 2021 Olympics was actually particularly discouraging, given that he had actually gained all three primary headlines had that year. RUNGROJ YONGRIT/EPA-EFE/ShutterstockFour years eventually the challenging court of law in Rio, Djokovic was the front runner (and now a 12-time significant champ) however he was actually stunned through Del Potro in the preliminary. Djokovic and Zimonjic lost in the 2nd sphere of doubles.But no reduction hurt more challenging than in 2021. Contending in the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Video games, Djokovic arrived after winning all three of the year's Bangs. He got on a mission to sign up with only Steffi Graf in 1988 as the only ping pong players in history to attain the "Golden Bang"-- all 4 significant titles and also an Olympic singles gold in the very same season.But in the semifinals-- yet once again-- Djokovic had his aspirations slammed through possible gold champion Alexander Zverev. He had effortlessly taken the 1st set 6-1 yet after that succeeded only 4 games in the last pair of sets. Points got even much worse in the bronze medal fit against Pablo Carreno Busta as Djokovic strained to handle his emotions, and also misused his racket on numerous occasions. He shed the match 6-4, 6-7 (6 ), 6-3, and afterwards removed coming from the blended increases bronze-medal fit (along with Nina Stojanovic), slated to begin eventually that same day, mentioning a remaining shoulder personal injury. He had actually played seven complements in 4 days all over attracts and it appeared it had actually all reached him." I participated in under medications, amazing discomfort and also fatigue," Djokovic said.He certainly never managed to acquire his period fully back on course and shed in the final of the US Open full weeks eventually to Daniil Medvedev, foiling his fine-tuned goal of the schedule Grand Slam." [It] was also [an] psychologically very asking for time period for me in the last five, six months," Djokovic stated after the reduction. "Slams and also Olympics ... Every little thing was actually coming together for me right here as well as type of gathering all the emotions that I have actually been through. Unfortunately I failed to make it in the ultimate step." DJOKOVIC NOW Comes Back To the Olympics in a drastically different placement than he remained in 3 years ago. Certainly not only possesses he yet to gain a Bang this period, but he's as yet to win a headline of any type of kind. It's his worst begin to a season because 2006. While he stated he possesses no programs to retire, he understands time is actually ending. He will certainly be actually 41 when the 2028 Olympics begin.And coming back to Roland Garros, the internet site of the French Open as well as the Olympic competition, might additionally verify tough. He injured his leg in the course of the French Open in June and also was forced to withdraw in advance of his quarterfinal suit. He underwent surgical procedure for a torn median curve in his ideal knee on June 5, initially leaving his condition for Wimbledon in doubt.Djokovic shed to Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon in the ultimate earlier this month, and in 2023. AP Photo/Kirsty WigglesworthMany speculated he would certainly leave out the grass-court event to focus on his recovery, as well as proceed instruction on clay in advance of the Olympics. However Djokovic came to the All of England Club a week prior to the major draw began. After many effective and pain-free practices, he participated in as well as was impressive throughout his run, showing handful of indications of distress or even hindered movement." If a person told me I will participate in [in the] Wimbledon last three, four weeks back, I will take it for certain," he said.Djokovic and also his peers have had to promptly adjust to the reddish clay-based after spending recent month on lawn. The surface areas couldn't be more various-- the clay is considerably slower than the grass-- and also the means gamers move on the court is also. It will definitely be actually complicated for even those without bodily afflictions or traumas. Maybe partially as a result of this, Djokovic will just be actually playing in songs at these Games.But while Djokovic seemed tired and also a little dejected after the Wimbledon ultimate, he was certainly not hindered." Permit's observe how literally as well as emotionally I'm heading to feel. Perhaps I may discover the right tennis due to the fact that I am actually visiting need all I have and also more to go to the final of the Olympic Gamings.".