.Jul 28, 2024, 09:46 AM ETLESS THAN pair of hours after his terrible loss in the Wimbledon ultimate, Novak Djokovic was presently laser-focused on the rest of the season.Djokovic, 37, had merely been actually beat by Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4 ), his aspirations for a record-breaking 25th primary name delayed. However it was crystal clear he was making an effort to carry on as rapidly as he can when he spoke to press reporters at his press conference later on that mid-day." Well, the Olympic Games as well as United States Open are actually both big objectives for the rest of the year for me really," Djokovic stated. "I'm wishing I may be at my finest [for] those two events. That's all I can say now." Publisher's Picks2 RelatedDjokovic's response ought to barely happen as a shock considering his practically unmatched profession which he's the speaking up for champion at the US Open. But he possesses certainly never very had the same success at the Olympics. He enters his 5th Games along with simply one award-- a singles bronze in 2008. So right now, 2 full weeks after his disappointing surface at Wimbledon, Djokovic is actually back in Paris wherefore may be his final Video games, with his eyes set on the one point that has shunned him throughout his historical job: Olympic gold.Djokovic opened dip into Roland Garros on Saturday along with a convincing 6-0, 6-1 triumph over Matthew Ebden. He will next participate in knowledgeable opponent Rafael Nadal in the 2nd round in chances of receiving one action nearer to his aspiration." [It is actually therefore exclusive to be] part of the oldest sports activity in the past history of sport," Djokovic informed the International Tennis Alliance in May. "Naturally gaining a gold medal or even winning any kind of medal for my country is a terrific desire as well as want. It is one of [my] biggest priorities and also targets for [this] time, there is no secret about that." THERE is actually BIT ELSE Djokovic have not attained in tennis.Since switching qualified in 2003, Djokovic has succeeded the Australian Open 10 times (the absolute most through any player in the Open period), as well as is a seven-time Wimbledon champ, four-time US Open champion and also three-time French Open champ. He is tied with Margaret Courthouse for the very most primary songs titles in the sporting activity's past history, and he has one of the most in the Open era.Djokovic has actually gained 98 profession single people headlines (and one in multiplies) as well as has held the globe No. 1 rank for a consolidated 428 weeks-- one more history. Djokovic also led Serbia to its 1st as well as simply Davis Cup title in Belgrade in 2010, one thing that he eventually called "the best emotion I ever before invited my lifestyle as a ping pong gamer." Yet while he's consistently referred to how much it indicates to him to be capable to represent his nation as well as how much he appreciates the experience of the Olympic Games, he is actually just certainly never had the ability to translate his normal authority to sport's largest stage.Djokovic won the bronze in 2008-- his solitary Olympic medal. AP Photo/Elise AmendolaDuring his Olympic launching in 2008 in Beijing, Djokovic was actually the No. 3 seed, responsible for Roger Federer and Nadal. Playing in a best-of-three-sets format-- a significant variation than the best-of-five-sets used by guys in Grand Slams-- Djokovic spun with the draw up until Nadal, the ultimate 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, who had actually gained his initial primary title previously that time in Melbourne, couldn't conceal his excitement after the suit." [I'm] extremely satisfied. I imply, to win any kind of medal in the Olympics is a huge accomplishment for any sort of sportsmen I assume," Djokovic pointed out. "Very few of the athletes receive an opportunity to gain a medal. But also for me, this bronze, which I gained listed here, shines like a gold because I presume I have actually played decent tennis all event." Djokovic likewise participated in doubles together with Nenad Zimonjic, but the pair dropped in the first round.In 2012, Djokovic, at that point a five-time Bang champ, was actually called Serbia's flag-bearer for the position event. He illustrated it as "an out-of-body adventure" as well as a "significant delight and responsibility as well as tribute." The competitors was kept at Wimbledon, where he had succeeded the label the year prior to, yet Djokovic dropped to ultimate gold champion Andy Murray in the semifinals. In the bronze-medal suit he fell to Juan Martin del Potro in straight sets. Djokovic shed once more in the first round of increases, this time along with Viktor Troicki.Djokovic's loss in the semifinals at the 2021 Olympics was actually especially discouraging, given that he had actually gained all three primary headlines held that year. RUNGROJ YONGRIT/EPA-EFE/ShutterstockFour years eventually the hard court of law in Rio, Djokovic was the top seed (as well as right now a 12-time primary champ) however he was actually stunned through Del Potro in the first round. Djokovic and Zimonjic shed in the second round of doubles.But no reduction hurt more challenging than in 2021. Contending in the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Games, Djokovic came in after winning all three of the year's Bangs. He was on a journey to join merely Steffi Graf in 1988 as the only ping pong gamers in past history to accomplish the "Golden Bang"-- all 4 major headlines and also an Olympic singles gold in the same season.But in the semifinals-- yet again-- Djokovic had his aspirations dashed through possible gold medalist Alexander Zverev. He had effortlessly taken the first collection 6-1 yet then gained simply 4 games in the ultimate two collections. Traits got back at much worse in the bronze award suit versus Pablo Carreno Busta as Djokovic battled to control his feelings, and abused his racket on various events. He shed the suit 6-4, 6-7 (6 ), 6-3, and after that removed coming from the blended multiplies bronze-medal suit (with Nina Stojanovic), slated to start later that exact same time, citing a nigh side shoulder injury. He had actually participated in seven matches in 4 times all over draws and also it appeared it had all reached him." I participated in under medicines, amazing discomfort and also exhaustion," Djokovic said.He certainly never had the ability to acquire his period entirely back on course and dropped in the final of the US Open weeks eventually to Daniil Medvedev, thwarting his altered objective of the schedule Grand Slam." [It] was actually likewise [an] mentally extremely demanding time period for me in the last 5, 6 months," Djokovic mentioned after the reduction. "Bangs and also Olympics ... Everything was collaborating for me here and kind of building up all the emotional states that I have actually been by means of. However I really did not make it in the last measure." DJOKOVIC NOW Goes Back To the Olympics in a drastically various placement than he resided in three years back. Not simply has he yet to win a Slam this season, yet he is actually yet to win a headline of any kind of kind. It's his worst start to a time since 2006. While he said he has no plans to retire, he knows time is running out. He will be 41 when the 2028 Olympics begin.And coming back to Roland Garros, the web site of the French Open and also the Olympic competitors, could likewise verify tough. He injured his knee in the course of the French Open in June as well as was actually forced to withdraw ahead of his quarterfinal suit. He underwent surgery for a torn medial crescent in his best knee on June 5, at first leaving his condition for Wimbledon in doubt.Djokovic lost to Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon in the last previously this month, and in 2023. AP Photo/Kirsty WigglesworthMany hypothesized he would pass up the grass-court event to concentrate on his rehab, and also carry on instruction on clay ahead of the Olympics. However Djokovic got to the All of England Club a week before the main draw began. After numerous prosperous as well as pain-free strategies, he participated in as well as was impressive throughout his run, showing few indicators of soreness or even obstructed action." If somebody told me I would certainly participate in [in the] Wimbledon final 3, 4 weeks back, I will take it without a doubt," he said.Djokovic as well as his peers have actually needed to quickly alter to the red clay-based after devoting recent month on grass. The areas could not be actually more various-- the clay-based is actually significantly slower than the yard-- and the way gamers carry on the court is actually too. It will certainly be actually difficult for also those without any bodily afflictions or even accidents. Possibly partially as a result of this, Djokovic will just be actually playing in single people at these Games.But while Djokovic appeared exhausted and a little dejected after the Wimbledon final, he was certainly not prevented." Let's observe how literally and psychologically I am actually going to experience. Perhaps I can easily locate the correct ping pong due to the fact that I am actually heading to need to have all I have as well as more to visit the last of the Olympic Games.".