.Jul 28, 2024, 09:46 AM ETLESS THAN TWO hrs after his damaging loss in the Wimbledon ultimate, Novak Djokovic was actually presently laser-focused on the remainder of the season.Djokovic, 37, had simply been defeated by Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4 ), his desires for a record-breaking 25th primary name held off. Yet it was actually crystal clear he was trying to move on as promptly as he could when he spoke to media reporters at his news conference eventually that mid-day." Well, the Olympic Gamings and US Open are the two large goals for the remainder of the year for me actually," Djokovic pointed out. "I am actually hoping I can be at my best [for] those pair of tournaments. That is actually all I can point out now." Publisher's Picks2 RelatedDjokovic's answer ought to barely happen as an unpleasant surprise considering his virtually unequaled occupation which he's the standing up for champ at the US Open. However he possesses certainly never fairly possessed the very same success at the Olympics. He enters his 5th Video games with only one award-- a songs bronze in 2008. Thus today, pair of weeks after his unsatisfactory appearance at Wimbledon, Djokovic is actually back in Paris wherefore might be his ultimate Gamings, along with his eyes set on the one thing that has shunned him throughout his famous profession: Olympic gold.Djokovic opened play at Roland Garros on Sunday with a convincing 6-0, 6-1 victory over Matthew Ebden. He is going to next off participate in knowledgeable enemy Rafael Nadal in the 2nd shot in hopes of acquiring one measure closer to his goal." [It is actually thus unique to be] aspect of the oldest sports activity in the past of sporting activity," Djokovic informed the International Ping pong Alliance in May. "Naturally gaining a gold award or even gaining any sort of medal for my country is a fantastic dream and also longing. It is just one of [my] ultimate top priorities and targets for [this] time, there is actually no secret about that." THERE is actually MINIMAL ELSE Djokovic hasn't achieved in tennis.Since switching qualified in 2003, Djokovic has succeeded the Australian Open 10 opportunities (the best through any sort of gamer in the Open age), as well as is actually a seven-time Wimbledon champ, four-time United States Open champion and also three-time French Open champion. He is actually tied along with Margaret Court for the most significant songs labels in the sporting activity's record, as well as he has the absolute most in the Open era.Djokovic has actually won 98 occupation singles headlines (and one in doubles) as well as has actually kept the planet No. 1 position for a combined 428 weeks-- an additional history. Djokovic also led Serbia to its own 1st and simply Davis Mug title in Belgrade in 2010, something that he later on got in touch with "the very best emotion I ever had in my life as a tennis player." But while he's consistently referred to how much it implies to him to become capable to embody his country and also how much he enjoys the take in of the Olympic Video games, he is actually just never ever managed to convert his traditional dominance to sporting activity's greatest stage.Djokovic succeeded 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 format-- a marked difference than the best-of-five-sets made use of through guys in Grand Slams-- Djokovic spun via the draw until Nadal, the eventual gold medalist, defeated him in the semifinals 6-4, 1-6, 6-4. In the bronze medal fit, Djokovic topped James Blake 6-3, 7-6 (4 ). Djokovic, that had won his very first significant title earlier that season in Melbourne, couldn't conceal his exhilaration after the fit." [I am actually] quite pleased. I mean, to succeed any kind of award in the Olympics is actually a big success for any kind of sportsmen I believe," Djokovic said. "Few of the professional athletes get an opportunity to gain an award. But for me, this bronze, which I won listed here, shines like a gold because I presume I've played good ping pong all event." Djokovic additionally played increases together with Nenad Zimonjic, however the pair shed in the first round.In 2012, Djokovic, after that a five-time Slam champion, was actually named Serbia's flag-bearer for the opening ceremony. He defined it as "an out-of-body expertise" as well as a "massive delight and responsibility and also tribute." The competition was actually secured at Wimbledon, where he had actually gained the title the year before, yet Djokovic lost to possible gold medalist Andy Murray in the semifinals. In the bronze-medal match he was up to Juan Martin del Potro in straight collections. Djokovic lost again in the first round of multiplies, this moment along with Viktor Troicki.Djokovic's loss in the semifinals at the 2021 Olympics was particularly discouraging, because he had succeeded all 3 primary headlines kept that year. RUNGROJ YONGRIT/EPA-EFE/ShutterstockFour years later on the hard court in Rio, Djokovic was actually the front runner (as well as currently a 12-time primary champ) but he was stunned by Del Potro in the first round. Djokovic as well as Zimonjic shed in the 2nd round of doubles.But no loss stung tougher than in 2021. Competing in the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Gamings, Djokovic arrived after gaining all 3 of the year's Slams. He was on a journey to sign up with just Steffi Graf in 1988 as the only tennis players in past to attain the "Golden Slam"-- all four significant labels and an Olympic songs gold in the same season.But in the semifinals-- however once more-- Djokovic had his dreams dashed through resulting gold champion Alexander Zverev. He had quickly taken the first set 6-1 but then won just 4 video games in the last 2 sets. Points got back at worse in the bronze award suit against Pablo Carreno Busta as Djokovic battled to control his emotional states, and abused his racket on a number of events. He lost the match 6-4, 6-7 (6 ), 6-3, and after that removed from the combined multiplies bronze-medal match (with Nina Stojanovic), slated to start eventually that exact same time, mentioning a left shoulder accident. He had participated in 7 fits in four times all over pulls and also it appeared it had actually all caught up to him." I played under medicines, extraordinary ache and fatigue," Djokovic said.He certainly never managed to obtain his time fully back on the right track as well as dropped in the ultimate of the US Open full weeks eventually to Daniil Medvedev, foiling his modified goal of the calendar Grand Slam." [It] was actually additionally [an] emotionally very demanding time period for me in the last 5, 6 months," Djokovic pointed out after the loss. "Bangs as well as Olympics ... Every little thing was actually collaborating for me listed below and kind of gathering all the emotions that I've been via. Unfortunately I really did not make it in the final measure." DJOKOVIC NOW Comes Back To the Olympics in a substantially various posture than he resided in 3 years back. Certainly not only has he as yet to succeed a Bang this time, however he is actually as yet to succeed a headline of any type of kind. It's his worst begin to a period due to the fact that 2006. While he claimed he possesses no plannings to retire, he understands time is actually running out. He will be actually 41 when the 2028 Olympics begin.And going back to Roland Garros, the web site of the French Open and also the Olympic competition, might likewise verify challenging. He hurt his leg in the course of the French Open in June as well as was actually pushed to withdraw in front of his quarterfinal suit. He underwent surgical treatment for a torn median curve in his correct leg on June 5, originally leaving his standing for Wimbledon in doubt.Djokovic shed to Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon in the ultimate earlier this month, as well as in 2023. AP Photo/Kirsty WigglesworthMany speculated he would pass up the grass-court tournament to concentrate on his rehabilitation, and also continue training on clay ahead of the Olympics. However Djokovic arrived at the All of England Nightclub a week just before the principal draw started. After numerous prosperous and pain-free practices, he participated in and was impressive throughout his run, revealing handful of signs of pain or even interfered with movement." If an individual informed me I would certainly play [in the] Wimbledon ultimate 3, four full weeks ago, I would certainly take it without a doubt," he said.Djokovic and also his peers have must promptly readjust to the reddish clay-based after devoting recent month on lawn. The surface areas could not be actually extra different-- the clay-based is actually significantly slower than the lawn-- as well as the method players carry on the courtroom is actually as well. It will definitely be actually difficult for even those without any bodily disorders or personal injuries. Probably in part due to this, Djokovic will just be actually playing in songs at these Games.But while Djokovic seemed exhausted and a little dejected after the Wimbledon last, he was not hindered." Permit's observe exactly how actually and mentally I'm heading to feel. Perhaps I may locate the correct ping pong considering that I am actually going to need all I possess and also more to go to the final of the Olympic Video games.".