.Jul 28, 2024, 09:46 AM ETLESS THAN TWO hours after his destructive loss in the Wimbledon last, Novak Djokovic was actually laser-focused on the rest of the season.Djokovic, 37, had actually just been beat by Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4 ), his dreams for a record-breaking 25th primary name postponed. However it was clear he was actually attempting to carry on as promptly as he could possibly when he talked with reporters at his news conference later on that afternoon." Well, the Olympic Video Games as well as United States Open are actually the 2 large goals for the rest of the year for me truly," Djokovic stated. "I am actually wishing I could be at my finest [for] those 2 events. That is actually all I can easily mention at this moment." Editor's Picks2 RelatedDjokovic's answer should rarely come as a surprise considering his virtually unrivaled job which he's the standing up for champ at the US Open. But he possesses never ever quite possessed the very same excellence at the Olympics. He enters his 5th Video games with just one award-- a single people bronze in 2008. So now, pair of full weeks after his frustrating finish at Wimbledon, Djokovic is back in Paris wherefore might be his final Video games, along with his eyes set on the one thing that has eluded him throughout his famous job: Olympic gold.Djokovic opened play at Roland Garros on Saturday along with an effective 6-0, 6-1 triumph over Matthew Ebden. He will next participate in acquainted foe Rafael Nadal in the second round in chances of getting one measure nearer to his aspiration." [It is actually so unique to become] part of the oldest sporting activities event in the past history of sport," Djokovic told the International Ping pong Federation in May. "Naturally succeeding a gold medal or gaining any kind of award for my country is actually a fantastic want and want. It is one of [my] best concerns and also goals for [this] season, there is actually no secret concerning that." THERE'S LITTLE ELSE Djokovic have not attained in tennis.Since switching qualified in 2003, Djokovic has succeeded the Australian Open 10 opportunities (the absolute most through any kind of player in the Open time), and also is a seven-time Wimbledon champion, four-time United States Open champion and also three-time French Open champ. He is tied with Margaret Courtroom for the very most significant songs labels in the sporting activity's background, and also he has one of the most outdoors era.Djokovic has gained 98 occupation single people labels (as well as one in increases) and has kept the globe No. 1 ranking for a consolidated 428 full weeks-- an additional history. Djokovic also led Serbia to its own 1st as well as simply Davis Cup title in Belgrade in 2010, one thing that he eventually contacted "the best sensation I ever had in my life as a ping pong gamer." However while he's constantly spoken about the amount of it means to him to be capable to represent his nation and just how much he delights in the take in of the Olympic Gamings, he is actually merely never been able to translate his regular dominance to sporting activity's biggest stage.Djokovic gained the bronze in 2008-- his sole Olympic medal. AP Photo/Elise AmendolaDuring his Olympic debut in 2008 in Beijing, Djokovic was actually the No. 3 seed, behind Roger Federer and also Nadal. Playing in a best-of-three-sets layout-- a significant difference than the best-of-five-sets utilized by males in Grand Slams-- Djokovic rolled by means of the draw until Nadal, the possible gold medalist, defeated him in the semifinals 6-4, 1-6, 6-4. In the bronze medal match, Djokovic beat James Blake 6-3, 7-6 (4 ). Djokovic, who had won his very first major title previously that season in Melbourne, couldn't conceal his enjoyment after the fit." [I'm] really satisfied. I imply, to succeed any kind of medal in the Olympics is actually a huge success for any sort of sportsmen I think," Djokovic mentioned. "Not many of the sportsmens obtain a possibility to win an award. However, for me, this bronze, which I won here, shines like a gold given that I believe I've participated in fair ping pong all tournament." Djokovic also participated in increases together with Nenad Zimonjic, however both shed in the initial round.In 2012, Djokovic, after that a five-time Bang champ, was named Serbia's flag-bearer for the opening ceremony. He described it as "an out-of-body experience" and also a "significant enjoyment as well as duty as well as tribute." The competitors was kept at Wimbledon, where he had succeeded the label the year prior to, yet Djokovic lost to eventual gold medalist Andy Murray in the semifinals. In the bronze-medal suit he fell to Juan Martin del Potro in straight collections. Djokovic dropped once again in the preliminary of increases, this moment with Viktor Troicki.Djokovic's reduction in the semifinals at the 2021 Olympics was actually specifically discouraging, because he had actually gained all 3 primary headlines kept that year. RUNGROJ YONGRIT/EPA-EFE/ShutterstockFour years later on the difficult court in Rio, Djokovic was actually the top seed (and currently a 12-time major champ) however he was actually stunned through Del Potro in the first round. Djokovic and also Zimonjic shed in the 2nd around of doubles.But no reduction stung more challenging than in 2021. Completing in the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Gamings, Djokovic showed up after winning all three of the year's Bangs. He got on a pursuit to sign up with merely Steffi Graf in 1988 as the only ping pong players in record to attain the "Golden Slam"-- all 4 significant headlines and an Olympic songs gold in the very same season.But in the semifinals-- however once more-- Djokovic had his desires beat through resulting gold medalist Alexander Zverev. He had simply taken the initial set 6-1 but at that point gained simply 4 games in the final 2 sets. Factors got even much worse in the bronze award fit versus Pablo Carreno Busta as Djokovic battled to manage his emotional states, and abused his racket on various affairs. He lost the complement 6-4, 6-7 (6 ), 6-3, and after that removed from the blended doubles bronze-medal suit (with Nina Stojanovic), slated to start eventually that same day, pointing out a nigh side shoulder accident. He had played seven complements in 4 days throughout pulls as well as it appeared it had actually all caught up to him." I participated in under medicines, amazing pain and also exhaustion," Djokovic said.He never managed to receive his season totally back on the right track and also lost in the final of the United States Open full weeks later to Daniil Medvedev, combating his adjusted objective of the schedule Grand Slam." [It] was actually additionally [an] emotionally incredibly asking for period for me in the last five, six months," Djokovic claimed after the reduction. "Bangs as well as Olympics ... Every thing was coming together for me here and sort of building up all the emotions that I've been via. Unfortunately I really did not make it in the ultimate measure." DJOKOVIC NOW Comes Back To the Olympics in a significantly different posture than he resided in three years ago. Certainly not only possesses he yet to win a Bang this season, yet he is actually yet to gain a headline of any kind. It's his worst begin to a period given that 2006. While he said he possesses no plannings to retire, he knows time is ending. He will certainly be 41 when the 2028 Olympics begin.And coming back to Roland Garros, the site of the French Open and also the Olympic competition, could possibly likewise prove demanding. He hurt his leg during the course of the French Open in June as well as was forced to remove ahead of his quarterfinal suit. He undertook surgical operation for a torn median curve in his right knee on June 5, at first leaving his standing 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 speculated he would certainly pass up the grass-court event to concentrate on his recovery, and also proceed instruction on clay-based in advance of the Olympics. Yet Djokovic got to the All England Club a full week prior to the major draw started. After many productive and pain-free practices, he participated in and went over throughout his run, presenting couple of signs of distress or even hampered action." If an individual informed me I will play [in the] Wimbledon last three, four weeks back, I will take it without a doubt," he said.Djokovic as well as his peers have must rapidly adjust to the red clay-based after devoting recent month on yard. The surface areas couldn't be actually more different-- the clay-based is actually dramatically slower than the lawn-- and also the technique gamers go on the courthouse is also. It will definitely be actually tricky for also those with no physical ailments or even traumas. Maybe partially because of this, Djokovic is going to simply be actually playing in songs at these Games.But while Djokovic seemed worn out and somewhat dejected after the Wimbledon ultimate, he was certainly not put off." Let's see just how literally as well as emotionally I am actually heading to experience. Perhaps I can locate the right ping pong due to the fact that I am actually heading to need to have all I possess and more to go to the final of the Olympic Gamings.".