.Jul 28, 2024, 09:46 AM ETLESS THAN TWO hrs after his destructive loss in the Wimbledon ultimate, Novak Djokovic was actually presently laser-focused on the remainder of the season.Djokovic, 37, had actually merely been beat through 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 making an effort to carry on as promptly as he can when he contacted press reporters at his news conference later that mid-day." Well, the Olympic Games as well as United States Open are the two big targets for the remainder of the year for me really," Djokovic stated. "I am actually hoping I could be at my best [for] those two competitions. That is actually all I may mention at the moment." Editor's Picks2 RelatedDjokovic's response ought to barely come as an unpleasant surprise considering his basically unrivaled occupation which he is actually the defending champion at the United States Open. But he possesses certainly never rather possessed the very same success at the Olympics. He enters his fifth Video games along with merely one award-- a singles bronze in 2008. Therefore right now, pair of full weeks after his frustrating surface at Wimbledon, Djokovic is back in Paris for what may be his ultimate Video games, along with his eyes bented on the the main thing that has outruned him throughout his historical profession: Olympic gold.Djokovic opened dip into Roland Garros on Sunday along with a persuading 6-0, 6-1 success over Matthew Ebden. He will certainly next off participate in familiar enemy Rafael Nadal in the 2nd round in chances of acquiring one action closer to his goal." [It is actually therefore special to become] aspect of the oldest sporting activities occasion in the past of sport," Djokovic informed the International Ping pong Alliance in May. "Obviously winning a gold medal or gaining any award for my nation is a fantastic wish as well as yearning. It is among [my] best concerns and also targets for [this] season, there is actually obvious concerning that." THERE is actually BIT ELSE Djokovic hasn't attained in tennis.Since transforming specialist in 2003, Djokovic has actually won the Australian Open 10 opportunities (the most through any kind of gamer in the Open period), and is actually a seven-time Wimbledon champ, four-time US Open champ as well as three-time French Open champ. He is actually matched along with Margaret Court for the very most significant songs headlines in the sporting activity's past history, and also he has the most in the Open era.Djokovic has actually gained 98 occupation songs labels (as well as one in increases) and also has held the world No. 1 ranking for a bundled 428 weeks-- an additional record. Djokovic also led Serbia to its own first and also merely Davis Cup label in Belgrade in 2010, one thing that he eventually phoned "the very best feeling I ever before invited my life as a tennis gamer." But while he's regularly spoken about just how much it implies to him to become able to exemplify his country and the amount of he delights in the encounter of the Olympic Video games, he's just never ever been able to translate his typical domination to sport's most significant 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 and Nadal. Playing in a best-of-three-sets style-- a noticeable variation than the best-of-five-sets utilized through guys 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 suit, Djokovic bested James Blake 6-3, 7-6 (4 ). Djokovic, that had won his first major name earlier that season in Melbourne, could not conceal his enthusiasm after the match." [I'm] extremely delighted. I indicate, to gain any sort of medal in the Olympics is actually a significant accomplishment for any sportsmen I presume," Djokovic pointed out. "Very few of the athletes receive an opportunity to gain an award. But also for me, this bronze, which I succeeded below, shines like a gold because I believe I have actually participated in decent tennis all event." Djokovic also played increases along with Nenad Zimonjic, but the pair dropped in the very first round.In 2012, Djokovic, then a five-time Slam champ, was called Serbia's flag-bearer for the position ceremony. He illustrated it as "an out-of-body experience" and a "massive delight and accountability and also tribute." The competition was held at Wimbledon, where he had won the title the year just before, however Djokovic lost to possible gold champion Andy Murray in the semifinals. In the bronze-medal match he fell to Juan Martin del Potro in direct collections. Djokovic shed once more in the first round of doubles, this time along with Viktor Troicki.Djokovic's loss in the semifinals at the 2021 Olympics was especially discouraging, because he had won all 3 major headlines had that year. RUNGROJ YONGRIT/EPA-EFE/ShutterstockFour years eventually the difficult court in Rio, Djokovic was actually the front runner (as well as right now a 12-time primary champion) but he was actually stunned by Del Potro in the preliminary. Djokovic as well as Zimonjic shed in the second round of doubles.But no reduction hurt more challenging than in 2021. Contending in the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Gamings, Djokovic got there after succeeding all 3 of the year's Bangs. He got on a pursuit to participate in simply Steffi Graf in 1988 as the only tennis gamers in past to obtain the "Golden Slam"-- all 4 major titles as well as an Olympic singles gold in the very same season.But in the semifinals-- however once again-- Djokovic had his desires shattered by ultimate gold champion Alexander Zverev. He had effortlessly taken the 1st collection 6-1 yet after that succeeded just four video games in the last 2 collections. Things evened the score much worse in the bronze award suit versus Pablo Carreno Busta as Djokovic battled to manage his feelings, and also misused his racket on multiple celebrations. He shed the fit 6-4, 6-7 (6 ), 6-3, and afterwards withdrew coming from the blended doubles bronze-medal complement (along with Nina Stojanovic), slated to start later that same time, citing a remaining shoulder accident. He had actually played seven complements in four days all over attracts and it appeared it had actually all reached him." I participated in under medications, astounding ache and exhaustion," Djokovic said.He never ever had the ability to receive his season totally back on the right track and dropped in the ultimate of the United States Open weeks later to Daniil Medvedev, foiling his modified target of the calendar Grand Slam." [It] was additionally [an] emotionally very asking for duration for me in the last 5, six months," Djokovic claimed after the loss. "Slams and Olympics ... Every thing was integrating for me right here as well as sort of building up all the feelings that I have actually been actually through. Unfortunately I didn't create it in the ultimate measure." DJOKOVIC NOW Comes Back To the Olympics in a radically various setting than he resided in three years earlier. Certainly not simply has he as yet to gain a Slam this time, yet he is actually yet to succeed a headline of any sort of kind. It's his worst start to a season given that 2006. While he claimed he possesses no strategies to retire, he recognizes opportunity is actually going out. He will be 41 when the 2028 Olympics begin.And going back to Roland Garros, the website of the French Open and also the Olympic competitors, could possibly additionally prove demanding. He harmed his knee during the course of the French Open in June and also was actually forced to withdraw before his quarterfinal match. He undertook surgery for a torn median lens in his best knee on June 5, initially leaving his condition for Wimbledon in doubt.Djokovic shed to Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon in the final previously this month, as well as in 2023. AP Photo/Kirsty WigglesworthMany supposed he will neglect the grass-court competition to pay attention to his rehab, as well as proceed instruction on clay before the Olympics. But Djokovic came to the All England Nightclub a full week prior to the major draw began. After numerous prosperous and pain-free techniques, he played and was impressive throughout his run, presenting couple of indications of discomfort or hampered movement." If somebody told me I would play [in the] Wimbledon ultimate 3, 4 full weeks ago, I would certainly take it for sure," he said.Djokovic as well as his peers have actually needed to rapidly adjust to the reddish clay-based after devoting recent month on turf. The surface areas could not be more different-- the clay is dramatically slower than the yard-- as well as the technique gamers proceed the courthouse is as well. It will be actually tricky for also those without bodily afflictions or traumas. Maybe in part because of this, Djokovic is going to simply be playing in singles at these Games.But while Djokovic seemed to be exhausted and also slightly dejected after the Wimbledon ultimate, he was actually not deterred." Let's view just how literally and psychologically I am actually visiting feel. Hopefully I can easily locate the best ping pong since I'm visiting need all I have as well as even more to head to the final of the Olympic Games.".