.Jul 28, 2024, 09:46 AM ETLESS THAN pair of hours after his damaging loss in the Wimbledon final, Novak Djokovic was actually actually laser-focused on the remainder of the season.Djokovic, 37, had actually simply 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 crystal clear he was attempting to move on as swiftly as he might when he talked with press reporters at his press conference later on that mid-day." Well, the Olympic Games as well as US Open are both large targets for the remainder of the year for me truly," Djokovic mentioned. "I'm hoping I can be at my finest [for] those pair of tournaments. That is actually all I can easily say now." Editor's Picks2 RelatedDjokovic's response ought to barely come as an unpleasant surprise considering his essentially unmatched job and that he's the standing up for champ at the United States Open. Yet he possesses never ever fairly possessed the same results at the Olympics. He enters his 5th Gamings with merely one award-- a singles bronze in 2008. Therefore right now, two full weeks after his unsatisfactory coating at Wimbledon, Djokovic is actually back in Paris for what may be his ultimate Video games, along with his eyes bented on the one point that has actually thwarted him throughout his historic career: Olympic gold.Djokovic opened dip into Roland Garros on Saturday with a convincing 6-0, 6-1 victory over Matthew Ebden. He will next participate in familiar opponent Rafael Nadal in the 2nd shot in chances of obtaining one action deeper to his dream." [It's so special to be] portion of the earliest sporting activities occasion in the record of sport," Djokovic said to the International Tennis Alliance in May. "Certainly succeeding a gold award or even gaining any kind of award for my country is a fantastic want and also wish. It is among [my] best top priorities and also goals for [this] time, there is actually no secret concerning that." THERE is actually BIT ELSE Djokovic have not obtained in tennis.Since turning expert in 2003, Djokovic has gained the Australian Open 10 times (one of the most through any player outdoors period), as well as is actually a seven-time Wimbledon champion, four-time United States Open champ as well as three-time French Open champ. He is actually tied with Margaret Courthouse for the very most major songs labels in the sporting activity's record, as well as he possesses the best outdoors era.Djokovic has actually won 98 career singles headlines (and also one in increases) as well as has actually stored the world No. 1 rank for a bundled 428 full weeks-- one more record. Djokovic also led Serbia to its 1st and also just Davis Mug title in Belgrade in 2010, something that he later got in touch with "the most ideal sensation I ever had in my life as a ping pong player." However while he's always spoken about how much it indicates to him to become capable to represent his country and just how much he takes pleasure in the experience of the Olympic Games, he's simply never ever managed to equate his traditional dominance to sporting activity's largest stage.Djokovic gained the bronze in 2008-- his sole Olympic award. AP Photo/Elise AmendolaDuring his Olympic launching 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 by men in Grand Slams-- Djokovic spun with the draw up until Nadal, the eventual gold champion, defeated him in the semifinals 6-4, 1-6, 6-4. In the bronze award fit, Djokovic outdoed James Blake 6-3, 7-6 (4 ). Djokovic, that had won his first primary name earlier that period in Melbourne, couldn't hide his excitement after the fit." [I am actually] extremely happy. I indicate, to gain any sort of medal in the Olympics is actually a massive achievement for any sportsmen I assume," Djokovic said. "Not many of the sportsmens receive a possibility to succeed an award. But for me, this bronze, which I succeeded listed here, shines like a gold because I believe I have actually participated in decent tennis all competition." Djokovic additionally participated in multiplies along with Nenad Zimonjic, but both shed in the first round.In 2012, Djokovic, after that a five-time Bang champion, was actually named Serbia's flag-bearer for the position ceremony. He described it as "an out-of-body expertise" and a "large pleasure as well as accountability and also tribute." The competitors was kept at Wimbledon, where he had succeeded the label the year just before, however Djokovic lost to ultimate gold medalist Andy Murray in the semifinals. In the bronze-medal match he was up to Juan Martin del Potro in direct collections. Djokovic dropped again in the preliminary of doubles, this time along with Viktor Troicki.Djokovic's reduction in the semifinals at the 2021 Olympics was especially irritating, because he had gained all 3 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 top seed (and now a 12-time significant champion) however he was stunned through Del Potro in the first round. Djokovic and also Zimonjic lost in the second round of doubles.But no loss hurt more difficult than in 2021. Contending in the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Gamings, Djokovic arrived after succeeding all 3 of the year's Slams. He was on a pursuit to sign up with simply Steffi Graf in 1988 as the only ping pong gamers in history to achieve the "Golden Slam"-- all 4 primary labels as well as an Olympic single people gold in the exact same season.But in the semifinals-- yet once again-- Djokovic had his aspirations dashed through ultimate gold champion Alexander Zverev. He had actually conveniently taken the first set 6-1 yet then succeeded simply four video games in the ultimate 2 sets. Things evened the score much worse in the bronze award fit against Pablo Carreno Busta as Djokovic struggled to handle his emotions, and abused his racket on numerous affairs. He shed the suit 6-4, 6-7 (6 ), 6-3, and afterwards withdrew from the combined increases bronze-medal match (along with Nina Stojanovic), slated to start eventually that same time, pointing out a nigh side shoulder accident. He had played seven complements in 4 days across attracts and also it appeared it had all caught up to him." I participated in under medicines, unbelievable discomfort as well as fatigue," Djokovic said.He never ever managed to obtain his time fully back on course as well as lost in the final of the United States Open full weeks later to Daniil Medvedev, preventing his modified target of the schedule Grand Slam." [It] was actually likewise [an] mentally quite demanding duration for me in the final 5, six months," Djokovic stated after the loss. "Slams and Olympics ... Whatever was coming together for me listed below and also sort of accumulating all the emotions that I have actually been via. Regrettably I really did not create it in the ultimate action." DJOKOVIC NOW RETURNS to the Olympics in a drastically various setting than he remained in three years earlier. Certainly not simply possesses he yet to win a Bang this season, but he's as yet to gain a headline of any kind. It's his worst beginning to a season since 2006. While he claimed he possesses no plannings to resign, he recognizes opportunity is actually running out. He will be actually 41 when the 2028 Olympics begin.And returning to Roland Garros, the site of the French Open as well as the Olympic competition, might likewise confirm demanding. He injured his leg during the course of the French Open in June and also was actually forced to withdraw before his quarterfinal match. He undertook surgical operation for a torn medial curve in his best leg on June 5, at first leaving his status for Wimbledon in doubt.Djokovic shed to Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon in the final earlier this month, and also in 2023. AP Photo/Kirsty WigglesworthMany supposed he would certainly skip the grass-court competition to pay attention to his rehab, and also proceed instruction on clay-based before the Olympics. However Djokovic got to the All of England Nightclub a full week prior to the major draw began. After several prosperous and pain-free strategies, he played as well as was impressive throughout his operate, showing few indicators of soreness or hampered action." If an individual told me I would certainly participate in [in the] Wimbledon last 3, four weeks back, I would certainly take it without a doubt," he said.Djokovic and also his peers have needed to rapidly readjust to the red clay-based after investing recent month on lawn. The surface areas couldn't be actually extra different-- the clay is significantly slower than the lawn-- and the way gamers carry on the courtroom is as well. It will certainly be actually challenging for also those without any physical ailments or accidents. Probably partly due to this, Djokovic is going to only be actually playing in songs at these Games.But while Djokovic seemed to be tired and somewhat dejected after the Wimbledon last, he was actually certainly not put off." Allow's observe exactly how actually as well as psychologically I'm heading to experience. With any luck I can easily discover the appropriate ping pong considering that I am actually going to need all I possess and even more to visit the final of the Olympic Games.".