.Jul 28, 2024, 09:46 AM ETLESS THAN 2 hours after his destructive loss in the Wimbledon ultimate, Novak Djokovic was actually presently laser-focused on the rest of the season.Djokovic, 37, had actually just been defeated by Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4 ), his goals for a record-breaking 25th primary name delayed. But it was very clear he was making an effort to move on as promptly as he could possibly when he talked to media reporters at his press conference eventually that afternoon." Well, the Olympic Gamings as well as United States Open are actually both large goals for the rest of the year for me definitely," Djokovic said. "I am actually hoping I could be at my best [for] those 2 events. That is actually all I can state at the moment." Editor's Picks2 RelatedDjokovic's answer ought to barely happen as a surprise considering his basically unrivaled job and that he's the speaking up for champion at the US Open. However he possesses never ever very possessed the very same excellence at the Olympics. He enters his fifth Games along with merely one award-- a singles bronze in 2008. Thus now, 2 weeks after his unsatisfactory surface at Wimbledon, Djokovic is actually back in Paris of what could be his ultimate Video games, with his eyes set on the something that has actually shunned him throughout his historical profession: Olympic gold.Djokovic opened play at Roland Garros on Sunday with an effective 6-0, 6-1 victory over Matthew Ebden. He will definitely next play knowledgeable foe Rafael Nadal in the 2nd round in chances of acquiring one measure nearer to his dream." [It's therefore unique to be] component of the earliest sports occasion in the history of sport," Djokovic told the International Tennis Alliance in May. "Certainly gaining a gold medal or even winning any medal for my country is a terrific wish and want. It is one of [my] best concerns and also goals for [this] time, there is no secret regarding that." THERE is actually MINIMAL ELSE Djokovic hasn't attained in tennis.Since switching qualified in 2003, Djokovic has succeeded the Australian Open 10 opportunities (the absolute most through any gamer in the Open time), as well as is a seven-time Wimbledon champ, four-time United States Open champ and also three-time French Open champ. He is matched along with Margaret Court for the most primary singles titles in the sport's past, and he has one of the most in the Open era.Djokovic has actually won 98 job single people labels (and one in increases) and has held the world No. 1 ranking for a combined 428 weeks-- an additional record. Djokovic even led Serbia to its very first and also only Davis Mug label in Belgrade in 2010, one thing that he later called "the most effective sensation I ever had in my lifestyle as a tennis gamer." However while he is actually regularly mentioned just how much it indicates to him to become capable to embody his country and just how much he appreciates the experience of the Olympic Video games, he's merely never ever had the ability to equate his typical authority to sport's biggest stage.Djokovic succeeded the bronze in 2008-- his single Olympic medal. AP Photo/Elise AmendolaDuring his Olympic debut in 2008 in Beijing, Djokovic was actually the No. 3 seed, responsible for Roger Federer as well as Nadal. Playing in a best-of-three-sets format-- a noticeable difference than the best-of-five-sets used through guys in Grand Slams-- Djokovic rolled with the draw up until Nadal, the possible gold champion, defeated him in the semifinals 6-4, 1-6, 6-4. In the bronze medal fit, Djokovic bested James Blake 6-3, 7-6 (4 ). Djokovic, that had actually gained his initial major title previously that season in Melbourne, couldn't hide his exhilaration after the fit." [I'm] extremely delighted. I suggest, to succeed any award in the Olympics is a large accomplishment for any type of sportsmen I believe," Djokovic stated. "Very few of the sportsmens acquire an odds to win a medal. However, for me, this bronze, which I gained listed here, radiates like a gold considering that I believe I've played good ping pong all tournament." Djokovic likewise played increases along with Nenad Zimonjic, however both lost in the very first round.In 2012, Djokovic, then a five-time Slam champ, was named Serbia's flag-bearer for the opening event. He illustrated it as "an out-of-body knowledge" as well as a "massive pleasure and accountability and also respect." The competitors was secured at Wimbledon, where he had won the label the year before, however Djokovic dropped to eventual gold champion Andy Murray in the semifinals. In the bronze-medal suit he was up to Juan Martin del Potro in straight collections. Djokovic dropped 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 annoying, since he had succeeded all 3 significant headlines kept that year. RUNGROJ YONGRIT/EPA-EFE/ShutterstockFour years later on the challenging court of law in Rio, Djokovic was actually the front runner (and also right now a 12-time significant champ) yet he was actually stunned through Del Potro in the first round. Djokovic and Zimonjic dropped in the second sphere of doubles.But no reduction hurt tougher than in 2021. Competing in the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Video games, Djokovic got here after gaining all 3 of the year's Slams. He performed a pursuit to join only Steffi Graf in 1988 as the only ping pong players in background to obtain the "Golden Bang"-- all 4 primary titles and an Olympic singles gold in the same season.But in the semifinals-- however once again-- Djokovic had his goals shattered through possible gold medalist Alexander Zverev. He had effortlessly taken the 1st collection 6-1 however after that won just 4 games in the final pair of collections. Traits evened the score much worse in the bronze award complement against Pablo Carreno Busta as Djokovic struggled to manage his emotional states, and abused his racket on several occasions. He shed the suit 6-4, 6-7 (6 ), 6-3, and afterwards removed from the combined increases bronze-medal fit (with Nina Stojanovic), slated to begin eventually that very same day, mentioning a remaining shoulder injury. He had played 7 suits in four days all over pulls as well as it appeared it had all caught up to him." I participated in under medications, incredible discomfort and exhaustion," Djokovic said.He certainly never was able to receive his season totally back on track and also lost in the last of the US Open full weeks later on to Daniil Medvedev, foiling his altered objective of the schedule Grand Slam." [It] was additionally [an] emotionally incredibly demanding time period for me in the final 5, six months," Djokovic claimed after the loss. "Slams and also Olympics ... Every little thing was actually collaborating for me listed below and sort of accumulating all the emotions that I have actually been actually by means of. Regrettably I really did not make it in the ultimate measure." DJOKOVIC NOW Comes Back To the Olympics in a significantly different setting than he remained in 3 years back. Certainly not merely possesses he yet to gain a Bang this season, however he's yet to win a headline of any type of kind. It's his worst beginning to a time since 2006. While he stated he possesses no plannings to resign, he recognizes opportunity is going out. He will certainly be actually 41 when the 2028 Olympics begin.And coming back to Roland Garros, the site of the French Open and also the Olympic competitors, could possibly also verify difficult. He hurt his leg throughout the French Open in June as well as was pushed to withdraw in advance of his quarterfinal match. He undertook surgical operation for a torn medial curve in his ideal leg on June 5, in the beginning leaving his standing for Wimbledon in doubt.Djokovic shed to Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon in the last previously this month, and in 2023. AP Photo/Kirsty WigglesworthMany guessed he would certainly pass up the grass-court competition to concentrate on his treatment, and also continue training on clay before the Olympics. However Djokovic came to the All England Nightclub a week prior to the main draw started. After several productive as well as pain-free strategies, he played and also was impressive throughout his run, showing couple of indications of discomfort or even obstructed action." If a person informed me I would play [in the] Wimbledon last 3, four weeks back, I would certainly take it for sure," he said.Djokovic as well as his peers have had to swiftly readjust to the red clay after investing recent month on grass. The areas could not be actually much more different-- the clay is considerably slower than the lawn-- and also the technique gamers carry on the court is actually as well. It will be challenging for also those without bodily ailments or even personal injuries. Possibly partly because of this, Djokovic will only be actually playing in single people at these Games.But while Djokovic seemed to be exhausted as well as slightly dejected after the Wimbledon final, he was not deterred." Allow's find exactly how physically and also emotionally I'm visiting experience. With any luck I may locate the appropriate ping pong because I'm going to require all I have and even more to head to the ultimate of the Olympic Games.".