.Jul 28, 2024, 09:46 AM ETLESS THAN 2 hours after his devastating loss in the Wimbledon final, Novak Djokovic was presently laser-focused on the remainder of the season.Djokovic, 37, had actually merely been actually beat through Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4 ), his desires for a record-breaking 25th significant title held off. Yet it was clear he was making an effort to go on as quickly as he might when he contacted press reporters at his press conference eventually that afternoon." Well, the Olympic Games and United States Open are the two huge goals for the rest of the year for me actually," Djokovic pointed out. "I'm hoping I can be at my greatest [for] those 2 tournaments. That's all I may state immediately." Publisher's Picks2 RelatedDjokovic's solution must barely come as a shock considering his virtually exceptional job and that he's the defending champ at the US Open. But he possesses never ever fairly possessed the very same results at the Olympics. He enters his 5th Video games with simply one award-- a singles bronze in 2008. Thus right now, pair of weeks after his frustrating appearance at Wimbledon, Djokovic is actually back in Paris of what could be his final Games, along with his eyes set on the one thing that has actually eluded him throughout his historic career: Olympic gold.Djokovic opened up play at Roland Garros on Sunday with an effective 6-0, 6-1 victory over Matthew Ebden. He will definitely next off play knowledgeable enemy Rafael Nadal in the 2nd round in chances of receiving one measure nearer to his aspiration." [It is actually thus unique to become] aspect of the oldest sporting activities occasion in the history of sporting activity," Djokovic told the International Tennis Federation in May. "Of course gaining a gold award or gaining any award for my nation is a fantastic desire as well as want. It is among [my] greatest concerns and objectives for [this] season, there is actually obvious about that." THERE'S LITTLE ELSE Djokovic have not achieved in tennis.Since transforming qualified in 2003, Djokovic has succeeded the Australian Open 10 opportunities (one of the most through any type of player outdoors age), and is a seven-time Wimbledon champion, four-time US Open champ and also three-time French Open champion. He is actually tied along with Margaret Court for the very most significant songs labels in the sporting activity's history, as well as he possesses one of the most in the Open era.Djokovic has succeeded 98 occupation singles titles (and one in increases) and also has held the world No. 1 ranking for a bundled 428 full weeks-- another track record. Djokovic also led Serbia to its 1st as well as only Davis Cup title in Belgrade in 2010, one thing that he later called "the best sensation I ever before had in my lifestyle as a tennis player." But while he is actually always mentioned just how much it implies to him to become capable to embody his nation as well as the amount of he enjoys the encounter of the Olympic Gamings, he is actually merely never had the capacity to equate his normal authority to sport's most significant stage.Djokovic gained the bronze in 2008-- his solitary Olympic award. 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 format-- a significant variation than the best-of-five-sets utilized through guys in Grand Slams-- Djokovic rolled by means of the draw up until Nadal, the eventual gold champion, defeated him in the semifinals 6-4, 1-6, 6-4. In the bronze award complement, Djokovic exceeded James Blake 6-3, 7-6 (4 ). Djokovic, that had actually gained his first primary title previously that period in Melbourne, could not hide his excitement after the match." [I'm] incredibly pleased. I imply, to gain any sort of award in the Olympics is a huge achievement for any sportsmen I assume," Djokovic claimed. "Not many of the athletes receive a chance to gain an award. However, for me, this bronze, which I succeeded below, sparkles like a gold because I believe I've played decent tennis all event." Djokovic also participated in increases along with Nenad Zimonjic, but the pair lost in the very first round.In 2012, Djokovic, at that point a five-time Bang champ, was named Serbia's flag-bearer for the opening event. He explained it as "an out-of-body adventure" and a "big enjoyment and task and respect." The competition was held at Wimbledon, where he had actually succeeded the title the year before, but Djokovic dropped 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 dropped once more in the first round of increases, this time around with Viktor Troicki.Djokovic's loss in the semifinals at the 2021 Olympics was actually especially aggravating, due to the fact that he had succeeded all three significant titles held that year. RUNGROJ YONGRIT/EPA-EFE/ShutterstockFour years in the future the tough court in Rio, Djokovic was actually the front runner (and also now a 12-time significant champion) however he was stunned by Del Potro in the first round. Djokovic as well as Zimonjic lost in the second round of doubles.But no loss stung more challenging than in 2021. Competing in the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Gamings, Djokovic came in after succeeding all 3 of the year's Bangs. He got on a quest to sign up with just Steffi Graf in 1988 as the only ping pong gamers in record to attain the "Golden Slam"-- all 4 primary headlines and also an Olympic single people gold in the very same season.But in the semifinals-- however again-- Djokovic had his goals shattered through resulting gold champion Alexander Zverev. He had conveniently taken the very first collection 6-1 yet then gained simply 4 games in the ultimate 2 sets. Factors got back at much worse in the bronze medal match against Pablo Carreno Busta as Djokovic had a hard time to control his emotional states, and misused his racket on various events. He shed the match 6-4, 6-7 (6 ), 6-3, and then withdrew coming from the combined multiplies bronze-medal complement (along with Nina Stojanovic), slated to start later on that exact same time, presenting a left side shoulder trauma. He had played seven fits in four times all over pulls and also it appeared it had actually all caught up to him." I played under medications, extraordinary discomfort and also exhaustion," Djokovic said.He never ever had the ability to receive his season completely back on the right track as well as lost in the ultimate of the US Open weeks later on to Daniil Medvedev, preventing his adjusted objective of the schedule Grand Slam." [It] was actually additionally [an] mentally quite demanding time period for me in the last five, 6 months," Djokovic mentioned after the loss. "Slams as well as Olympics ... Every little thing was actually integrating for me listed below and kind of accumulating all the emotional states that I have actually been actually with. However I failed to make it in the last measure." DJOKOVIC NOW RETURNS to the Olympics in a drastically various position than he was in 3 years back. Not just has he yet to gain a Bang this period, however he's as yet to succeed a headline of any type of kind. It's his worst beginning to a time due to the fact that 2006. While he mentioned he has no strategies to resign, he knows opportunity is actually running out. He will certainly be 41 when the 2028 Olympics begin.And coming back to Roland Garros, the site of the French Open and also the Olympic competition, could possibly also show demanding. He injured his knee in the course of the French Open in June and also was pushed to remove in advance of his quarterfinal match. He underwent surgical operation for a torn medial crescent in his appropriate leg on June 5, at first leaving his condition for Wimbledon in doubt.Djokovic shed to Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon in the last previously this month, and in 2023. AP Photo/Kirsty WigglesworthMany speculated he would certainly leave out the grass-court competition to pay attention to his recovery, and continue instruction on clay in front of the Olympics. Yet Djokovic arrived at the All England Club a full week before the principal draw began. After numerous prosperous and pain-free methods, he participated in and also was impressive throughout his operate, presenting few indications of discomfort or hampered motion." If an individual informed me I will participate in [in the] Wimbledon ultimate 3, 4 weeks ago, I would take it for sure," he said.Djokovic and his peers have had to rapidly readjust to the red clay after devoting the past month on yard. The areas could not be actually much more various-- the clay is actually dramatically slower than the lawn-- and the means players proceed the court is at the same time. It is going to be actually tricky for also those without any bodily health problems or accidents. Possibly partially because of this, Djokovic is going to just be playing in songs at these Games.But while Djokovic seemed to be exhausted and also a little dejected after the Wimbledon ultimate, he was not discouraged." Allow's see exactly how actually as well as mentally I am actually heading to experience. Hopefully I may discover the best tennis because I am actually heading to need to have all I possess and also additional to visit the ultimate of the Olympic Video games.".