.Jul 28, 2024, 09:46 AM ETLESS THAN 2 hours after his disastrous reduction in the Wimbledon final, Novak Djokovic was presently laser-focused on the rest of the season.Djokovic, 37, had actually only been beat through Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4 ), his dreams for a record-breaking 25th major name postponed. But it was actually crystal clear he was making an effort to move on as swiftly as he might when he spoke with press reporters at his press conference later that mid-day." Well, the Olympic Games and United States Open are actually both large targets for the rest of the year for me truly," Djokovic mentioned. "I'm hoping I could be at my ideal [for] those two events. That is actually all I can easily state right now." Publisher's Picks2 RelatedDjokovic's response should hardly happen as a shock considering his virtually exceptional career which he is actually the defending champion at the US Open. However he possesses certainly never very had the exact same effectiveness at the Olympics. He enters his 5th Gamings along with merely one award-- a singles bronze in 2008. So now, 2 weeks after his unsatisfactory appearance at Wimbledon, Djokovic is actually back in Paris of what may be his ultimate Gamings, with his eyes bented on the something that has thwarted him throughout his famous occupation: Olympic gold.Djokovic opened up dip into Roland Garros on Saturday along with a convincing 6-0, 6-1 success over Matthew Ebden. He will definitely next off participate in familiar enemy Rafael Nadal in the 2nd round in hopes of acquiring one step more detailed to his aspiration." [It is actually thus exclusive to become] portion of the oldest sporting activities activity in the history of sport," Djokovic informed the International Ping pong Federation in May. "Of course gaining a gold award or even succeeding any kind of medal for my nation is a terrific dream and also want. It is among [my] best concerns and also objectives for [this] season, there is clear concerning that." THERE is actually MINIMAL ELSE Djokovic have not attained in tennis.Since switching professional in 2003, Djokovic has won the Australian Open 10 times (the best through any type of player outdoors time), and is actually a seven-time Wimbledon champion, four-time United States Open champ and also three-time French Open champ. He is actually matched with Margaret Courtroom for the very most primary single people headlines in the sport's history, as well as he has the absolute most in the Open era.Djokovic has actually succeeded 98 occupation single people headlines (and also one in multiplies) and has stored the planet No. 1 position for a consolidated 428 weeks-- one more track record. Djokovic even led Serbia to its own initial as well as just Davis Mug title in Belgrade in 2010, one thing that he later phoned "the best sensation I ever had in my lifestyle as a tennis gamer." However while he's consistently discussed the amount of it means to him to become capable to exemplify his country and just how much he takes pleasure in the experience of the Olympic Games, he is actually just never ever had the ability to translate his traditional supremacy to sporting activity's most significant stage.Djokovic gained the bronze in 2008-- his single Olympic medal. AP Photo/Elise AmendolaDuring his Olympic launching in 2008 in Beijing, Djokovic was the No. 3 seed, responsible for Roger Federer and also Nadal. Playing in a best-of-three-sets layout-- a significant distinction than the best-of-five-sets utilized through guys in Grand Slams-- Djokovic spun through the draw up until Nadal, the resulting gold medalist, defeated him in the semifinals 6-4, 1-6, 6-4. In the bronze award match, Djokovic surpassed James Blake 6-3, 7-6 (4 ). Djokovic, who had won his very first significant name earlier that season in Melbourne, could not conceal his enthusiasm after the match." [I'm] incredibly happy. I imply, to gain any type of award in the Olympics is a massive accomplishment for any sort of professional athlete I think," Djokovic pointed out. "Very few of the athletes acquire an odds to win a medal. However, for me, this bronze, which I won listed here, sparkles like a gold considering that I presume I've participated in pretty good ping pong all competition." Djokovic likewise participated in increases alongside Nenad Zimonjic, however both dropped in the 1st round.In 2012, Djokovic, at that point a five-time Bang champ, was actually named Serbia's flag-bearer for the opening service. He illustrated it as "an out-of-body expertise" and also a "massive pleasure as well as responsibility and respect." The competitors was actually secured at Wimbledon, where he had gained the label the year prior to, yet Djokovic lost to resulting gold champion Andy Murray in the semifinals. In the bronze-medal suit he was up to Juan Martin del Potro in straight collections. Djokovic lost once again in the preliminary of doubles, this time along with Viktor Troicki.Djokovic's reduction in the semifinals at the 2021 Olympics was particularly annoying, considering that he had gained all three major headlines held that year. RUNGROJ YONGRIT/EPA-EFE/ShutterstockFour years later on the tough court in Rio, Djokovic was actually the top seed (and now a 12-time primary champion) however he was actually stunned by Del Potro in the preliminary. Djokovic and also Zimonjic lost in the 2nd around of doubles.But no loss stung more difficult than in 2021. Completing in the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Video games, Djokovic got here after gaining all three of the year's Slams. He was on a mission to join only Steffi Graf in 1988 as the only tennis gamers in history to accomplish the "Golden Slam"-- all 4 primary labels as well as an Olympic singles gold in the same season.But in the semifinals-- yet once more-- Djokovic had his aspirations dashed through ultimate gold champion Alexander Zverev. He had quickly taken the very first collection 6-1 however at that point won only 4 video games in the ultimate two collections. Factors got back at worse in the bronze award complement versus Pablo Carreno Busta as Djokovic struggled to manage his emotions, and also misused his racket on numerous occasions. He dropped the fit 6-4, 6-7 (6 ), 6-3, and afterwards took out from the blended increases bronze-medal match (along with Nina Stojanovic), slated to start later that exact same time, presenting a left shoulder injury. He had played 7 matches in 4 days throughout attracts and also it seemed it had actually all caught up to him." I played under medications, incredible pain and also exhaustion," Djokovic said.He certainly never had the ability to receive his season fully back on track and shed in the last of the United States Open full weeks eventually to Daniil Medvedev, obstructing his fine-tuned target of the schedule Grand Slam." [It] was actually additionally [an] psychologically quite demanding time period for me in the last five, 6 months," Djokovic mentioned after the loss. "Bangs and also Olympics ... Everything was actually collaborating for me right here and also kind of accumulating all the emotions that I have actually been via. Sadly I failed to create it in the last measure." DJOKOVIC NOW Goes Back To the Olympics in a significantly various position than he was in three years earlier. Certainly not only has he yet to win a Bang this season, but he is actually yet to gain a title of any sort of kind. It's his worst start to a time given that 2006. While he said he possesses no plans to resign, he understands opportunity is running out. He is going to be actually 41 when the 2028 Olympics begin.And returning to Roland Garros, the site of the French Open and also the Olympic competitors, might also verify difficult. He hurt his leg during the French Open in June and also was actually forced to withdraw before his quarterfinal suit. He undertook surgical operation for a torn medial curve 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 ultimate earlier this month, and in 2023. AP Photo/Kirsty WigglesworthMany hypothesized he will pass up the grass-court tournament to concentrate on his rehabilitation, and also carry on instruction on clay-based in advance of the Olympics. However Djokovic arrived at the All England Nightclub a week before the major draw started. After several productive and pain-free practices, he participated in as well as was impressive throughout his operate, presenting few signs of distress or interfered with action." If an individual informed me I will play [in the] Wimbledon ultimate 3, four full weeks back, I will take it without a doubt," he said.Djokovic as well as his peers have actually must quickly alter to the reddish clay after devoting the past month on turf. The areas couldn't be actually a lot more different-- the clay is actually considerably slower than the turf-- as well as the means players move on the courtroom is actually as well. It will definitely be actually difficult for also those without physical afflictions or even traumas. Probably partially due to this, Djokovic will merely be playing in single people at these Games.But while Djokovic appeared tired as well as slightly dejected after the Wimbledon ultimate, he was not discouraged." Let's find just how physically and also mentally I'm going to feel. With any luck I may discover the right tennis due to the fact that I'm going to need to have all I possess and also even more to go to the final of the Olympic Games.".