.Jul 28, 2024, 09:46 AM ETLESS THAN pair of hrs after his dreadful reduction in the Wimbledon ultimate, Novak Djokovic was actually laser-focused on the rest of the season.Djokovic, 37, had only been actually defeated by Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4 ), his dreams for a record-breaking 25th significant name postponed. However it was clear he was making an effort to carry on as quickly as he can when he talked with reporters at his news conference eventually that mid-day." Well, the Olympic Games and also United States Open are both significant goals 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 events. That is actually all I can state at this moment." Publisher's Picks2 RelatedDjokovic's answer need to rarely happen as an unpleasant surprise considering his basically unequaled career and also he is actually the speaking up for champion at the US Open. However he possesses never ever very had the exact same results at the Olympics. He enters his 5th Video games with just one award-- a single people bronze in 2008. So today, 2 full weeks after his unsatisfying appearance at Wimbledon, Djokovic is actually back in Paris wherefore could be his last Games, with his eyes bented on the a single thing that has outruned him throughout his historic job: Olympic gold.Djokovic opened up dip into Roland Garros on Sunday with a prodding 6-0, 6-1 triumph over Matthew Ebden. He will definitely next off play knowledgeable enemy Rafael Nadal in the 2nd round in chances of obtaining one measure more detailed to his desire." [It's thus unique to become] part of the oldest sports celebration in the history of sport," Djokovic told the International Ping pong Federation in May. "Certainly winning a gold award or even winning any kind of medal for my nation is actually an excellent want and longing. It is just one of [my] best top priorities and objectives for [this] time, there is clear about that." THERE'S LITTLE ELSE Djokovic have not achieved in tennis.Since turning qualified in 2003, Djokovic has actually gained the Australian Open 10 times (the most through any player in the Open age), as well as is a seven-time Wimbledon champ, four-time United States Open champion and three-time French Open champ. He is tied with Margaret Court for the most primary songs titles in the sport's background, as well as he has the best in the Open era.Djokovic has gained 98 career singles labels (and one in doubles) as well as has kept the world No. 1 rank for a combined 428 full weeks-- another track record. Djokovic also led Serbia to its 1st and also just Davis Mug label in Belgrade in 2010, one thing that he later got in touch with "the most effective emotion I ever before had in my life as a ping pong player." Yet while he's always spoken about just how much it means to him to become able to exemplify his nation as well as the amount of he delights in the experience of the Olympic Gamings, he is actually just never had the capacity to translate his regular authority to sporting activity's greatest stage.Djokovic won 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, responsible for Roger Federer and also Nadal. Playing in a best-of-three-sets layout-- a noticeable distinction than the best-of-five-sets used by males in Grand Slams-- Djokovic rolled with the draw till Nadal, the possible gold medalist, defeated him in the semifinals 6-4, 1-6, 6-4. In the bronze award suit, Djokovic topped James Blake 6-3, 7-6 (4 ). Djokovic, that had actually won his initial major name previously that season in Melbourne, could not hide his pleasure after the suit." [I'm] quite pleased. I suggest, to gain any award in the Olympics is actually a significant accomplishment for any kind of sportsmen I think," Djokovic claimed. "Few of the professional athletes receive a possibility to win an award. However, for me, this bronze, which I won right here, beams like a gold due to the fact that I think I have actually participated in decent tennis all tournament." Djokovic additionally played multiplies alongside Nenad Zimonjic, but both shed in the initial round.In 2012, Djokovic, at that point a five-time Bang champion, was called Serbia's flag-bearer for the position ceremony. He explained it as "an out-of-body experience" and also a "huge pleasure and also accountability as well as honor." The competitors was kept at Wimbledon, where he had won the title the year just before, however Djokovic lost to eventual gold champion Andy Murray in the semifinals. In the bronze-medal match he was up to Juan Martin del Potro in straight sets. Djokovic shed once more in the first round of doubles, this moment with Viktor Troicki.Djokovic's reduction in the semifinals at the 2021 Olympics was specifically frustrating, considering that he had gained all three primary labels kept that year. RUNGROJ YONGRIT/EPA-EFE/ShutterstockFour years in the future the tough court of law in Rio, Djokovic was actually the front runner (as well as currently a 12-time major champ) but he was actually stunned through Del Potro in the preliminary. Djokovic as well as Zimonjic lost in the 2nd around of doubles.But no loss hurt more difficult than in 2021. Contending in the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Games, Djokovic got here after succeeding all 3 of the year's Slams. He got on a quest to participate in only Steffi Graf in 1988 as the only ping pong gamers in past to attain the "Golden Bang"-- all 4 major titles as well as an Olympic singles gold in the very same season.But in the semifinals-- however again-- Djokovic had his goals slammed by ultimate gold medalist Alexander Zverev. He had quickly taken the very first collection 6-1 yet then succeeded only 4 video games in the ultimate two sets. Traits evened the score much worse in the bronze medal suit versus Pablo Carreno Busta as Djokovic strained to regulate his emotional states, and abused his racket on numerous occasions. He shed the complement 6-4, 6-7 (6 ), 6-3, and afterwards took out from the blended multiplies bronze-medal suit (along with Nina Stojanovic), slated to begin later that exact same time, mentioning a nigh side shoulder trauma. He had actually played seven matches in 4 days throughout draws and it seemed it had all caught up to him." I played under medications, astonishing discomfort and fatigue," Djokovic said.He certainly never had the capacity to receive his time fully back on the right track and lost in the ultimate of the US Open weeks later on to Daniil Medvedev, foiling his adjusted target of the calendar Conquest." [It] was actually also [an] emotionally extremely requiring time period for me in the final five, 6 months," Djokovic pointed out after the loss. "Slams as well as Olympics ... Everything was coming together for me here and sort of accumulating all the emotional states that I have actually been via. Unfortunately I didn't create it in the last action." DJOKOVIC NOW RETURNS to the Olympics in a substantially different position than he resided in 3 years ago. Certainly not merely possesses he as yet to win a Slam this period, but he is actually as yet to win a label of any sort of kind. It's his worst start to a period considering that 2006. While he mentioned he possesses no programs to resign, he understands time is running out. He is going to be actually 41 when the 2028 Olympics begin.And going back to Roland Garros, the site of the French Open as well as the Olympic competitors, could also prove daunting. He injured his knee during the French Open in June and also was actually forced to withdraw in advance of his quarterfinal suit. He underwent surgical procedure for a torn medial lens in his correct leg on June 5, at first leaving his status for Wimbledon in doubt.Djokovic lost to Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon in the ultimate previously this month, as well as in 2023. AP Photo/Kirsty WigglesworthMany speculated he would certainly neglect the grass-court competition to focus on his rehab, and proceed instruction on clay before the Olympics. However Djokovic got to the All of England Club a full week just before the primary draw began. After a number of effective as well as pain-free techniques, he played and went over throughout his run, showing handful of indications of soreness or hampered movement." If a person told me I would certainly play [in the] Wimbledon last three, 4 weeks back, I would certainly take it without a doubt," he said.Djokovic as well as his peers have must quickly readjust to the reddish clay after spending the past month on yard. The surface areas could not be even more different-- the clay-based is actually significantly slower than the grass-- as well as the way players carry on the courthouse is actually as well. It will certainly be actually difficult for even those without bodily afflictions or even traumas. Perhaps partially as a result of this, Djokovic is going to only be playing in songs at these Games.But while Djokovic seemed to be weary and also somewhat dejected after the Wimbledon final, he was actually not discouraged." Permit's observe just how actually as well as mentally I am actually visiting feel. Perhaps I can discover the best tennis due to the fact that I'm mosting likely to need to have all I have and also more to visit the final of the Olympic Video games.".