.Jul 28, 2024, 09:46 AM ETLESS THAN 2 hrs after his disastrous reduction in the Wimbledon ultimate, Novak Djokovic was actually already laser-focused on the rest of the season.Djokovic, 37, had actually simply been actually defeated through Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4 ), his goals for a record-breaking 25th major name held off. But it was actually very clear he was trying to carry on as swiftly as he could when he talked to reporters at his press conference eventually that mid-day." Well, the Olympic Video Games as well as US Open are the 2 major objectives for the remainder of the year for me really," Djokovic stated. "I'm hoping I can be at my absolute best [for] those two competitions. That is actually all I can easily say immediately." Editor's Picks2 RelatedDjokovic's response must barely come as a surprise considering his essentially unequaled profession and that he's the defending champion at the United States Open. But he possesses never ever quite possessed the same results at the Olympics. He enters his fifth Gamings with only one award-- a single people bronze in 2008. Therefore now, two weeks after his frustrating surface at Wimbledon, Djokovic is actually back in Paris of what could be his last Gamings, along with his eyes bented on the the main thing that has actually eluded him throughout his famous occupation: Olympic gold.Djokovic opened up dip into Roland Garros on Saturday with a convincing 6-0, 6-1 triumph over Matthew Ebden. He will certainly next off participate in acquainted adversary Rafael Nadal in the 2nd round in hopes of getting one step nearer to his desire." [It is actually therefore unique to be] portion of the earliest sporting activities celebration in the past history of sport," Djokovic said to the International Ping pong Federation in May. "Certainly gaining a gold medal or even succeeding any type of award for my nation is an excellent desire as well as wish. It is one of [my] greatest priorities and also goals for [this] season, there is actually clear about that." THERE is actually BIT ELSE Djokovic hasn't attained in tennis.Since switching professional in 2003, Djokovic has actually succeeded the Australian Open 10 opportunities (the best through any gamer outdoors period), as well as is a seven-time Wimbledon champion, four-time United States Open champion and three-time French Open champ. He is actually matched with Margaret Courtroom for the very most significant songs headlines in the sport's past history, and also he possesses one of the most in the Open era.Djokovic has actually succeeded 98 career songs labels (and one in increases) as well as has stored the world No. 1 rank for a consolidated 428 full weeks-- yet another track record. Djokovic also led Serbia to its very first and also merely Davis Cup label in Belgrade in 2010, something that he later called "the greatest feeling I ever invited my life as a ping pong player." But while he's always spoken about the amount of it means to him to become capable to represent his country as well as the amount of he delights in the take in of the Olympic Gamings, he's just never ever been able to convert his common domination to sport's greatest stage.Djokovic gained 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 as well as Nadal. Playing in a best-of-three-sets format-- a marked distinction than the best-of-five-sets made use of by guys in Grand Slams-- Djokovic spun via the draw till Nadal, the ultimate gold champion, defeated him in the semifinals 6-4, 1-6, 6-4. In the bronze award suit, Djokovic bested James Blake 6-3, 7-6 (4 ). Djokovic, who had actually won his first significant name previously that time in Melbourne, could not conceal his excitement after the complement." [I'm] really delighted. I indicate, to gain any sort of award in the Olympics is actually a massive accomplishment for any type of professional athlete I presume," Djokovic mentioned. "Not many of the professional athletes receive a chance to win an award. However, for me, this bronze, which I won listed below, sparkles like a gold because I believe I've played respectable tennis all event." Djokovic additionally played increases along with Nenad Zimonjic, but both lost in the very first round.In 2012, Djokovic, at that point a five-time Slam champ, was called Serbia's flag-bearer for the position ceremony. He described it as "an out-of-body knowledge" and a "huge satisfaction as well as responsibility and also tribute." The competitors was kept at Wimbledon, where he had succeeded the headline the year just before, but 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 shed once again in the first round of doubles, this time around with Viktor Troicki.Djokovic's reduction in the semifinals at the 2021 Olympics was specifically discouraging, because he had succeeded all 3 major titles kept that year. RUNGROJ YONGRIT/EPA-EFE/ShutterstockFour years in the future the hard court of law in Rio, Djokovic was actually the top seed (and also now a 12-time major champion) however he was actually stunned by Del Potro in the first round. Djokovic and Zimonjic shed in the 2nd round of doubles.But no loss stung tougher than in 2021. Contending in the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Games, Djokovic got here after gaining all three of the year's Slams. He was on a pursuit to participate in merely Steffi Graf in 1988 as the only ping pong gamers in past history to accomplish the "Golden Slam"-- all 4 major labels and an Olympic songs gold in the very same season.But in the semifinals-- however once more-- Djokovic had his desires dashed through eventual gold medalist Alexander Zverev. He had easily taken the very first set 6-1 but then succeeded only four games in the final 2 sets. Points evened the score worse in the bronze medal complement against Pablo Carreno Busta as Djokovic battled to regulate his feelings, as well as misused his racket on a number of events. He shed the fit 6-4, 6-7 (6 ), 6-3, and then removed from the mixed doubles bronze-medal suit (along with Nina Stojanovic), slated to begin later that same day, citing a remaining shoulder injury. He had actually participated in seven complements in 4 days all over draws as well as it seemed it had all caught up to him." I played under medicines, astounding pain as well as fatigue," Djokovic said.He never ever was able to obtain his period completely back on course and dropped in the final of the US Open weeks later to Daniil Medvedev, foiling his altered target of the calendar Grand Slam." [It] was likewise [an] psychologically very demanding period for me in the final five, 6 months," Djokovic claimed after the reduction. "Bangs and Olympics ... Every little thing was actually collaborating for me listed here as well as sort of collecting all the emotions that I've been through. Regrettably I really did not make it in the ultimate step." DJOKOVIC NOW Comes Back To the Olympics in a significantly various setting than he resided in three years back. Not merely possesses he as yet to win a Slam this season, but he is actually yet to succeed a title of any kind. It's his worst start to a time given that 2006. While he claimed he possesses no plannings to resign, he knows time is running out. He will certainly be actually 41 when the 2028 Olympics begin.And going back to Roland Garros, the internet site of the French Open and also the Olympic competitors, could possibly also show challenging. He wounded his leg throughout the French Open in June and also was actually pushed to take out in front of his quarterfinal match. He went through surgical procedure for a torn medial lens in his appropriate leg on June 5, originally leaving his standing for Wimbledon in doubt.Djokovic dropped to Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon in the ultimate earlier this month, and also in 2023. AP Photo/Kirsty WigglesworthMany hypothesized he would certainly neglect the grass-court tournament to focus on his rehab, as well as continue instruction on clay-based ahead of the Olympics. However Djokovic came to the All England Nightclub a full week prior to the primary draw started. After many effective and pain-free methods, he played and went over throughout his run, revealing handful of indications of distress or hampered action." If someone informed me I will participate in [in the] Wimbledon last three, 4 full weeks earlier, I would take it for sure," he said.Djokovic as well as his peers have actually needed to swiftly readjust to the red clay after devoting recent month on turf. The surfaces could not be actually extra different-- the clay-based is actually significantly slower than the grass-- and also the means players carry on the courtroom is actually at the same time. It will definitely be actually complicated for also those with no physical ailments or even traumas. Perhaps partly due to this, Djokovic will only be playing in singles at these Games.But while Djokovic seemed to be exhausted and also a little dejected after the Wimbledon ultimate, he was actually certainly not prevented." Let's observe how physically and emotionally I am actually visiting really feel. Hopefully I can easily find the ideal tennis considering that I am actually mosting likely to need to have all I have and also even more to head to the last of the Olympic Video games.".