.Jul 28, 2024, 09:46 AM ETLESS THAN 2 hrs after his devastating reduction in the Wimbledon ultimate, Novak Djokovic was actually laser-focused on the remainder of the season.Djokovic, 37, had only been actually beat by Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4 ), his goals for a record-breaking 25th primary title postponed. Yet it was actually clear he was actually attempting to move on as promptly as he could possibly when he contacted press reporters at his press conference eventually that afternoon." Well, the Olympic Gamings and also United States Open are actually the 2 large targets for the remainder of the year for me actually," Djokovic said. "I am actually hoping I can be at my absolute best [for] those two tournaments. That's all I can claim immediately." Editor's Picks2 RelatedDjokovic's answer need to hardly come as a shock considering his virtually unmatched profession and also he is actually the standing up for champion at the US Open. But he possesses never rather possessed the same success at the Olympics. He enters his 5th Games with simply one medal-- a singles bronze in 2008. Thus right now, 2 weeks after his disappointing finish at Wimbledon, Djokovic is actually back in Paris for what could be his last Games, along with his eyes set on the the main thing that has actually avoided him throughout his famous career: Olympic gold.Djokovic opened up play at Roland Garros on Saturday along with a persuading 6-0, 6-1 success over Matthew Ebden. He will definitely next play familiar adversary Rafael Nadal in the 2nd round in chances of receiving one step closer to his dream." [It is actually so special to be] component of the oldest sporting activities activity in the past of sport," Djokovic told the International Ping pong Alliance in May. "Of course winning a gold award or gaining any type of award for my nation is actually a fantastic desire and also wish. It is just one of [my] ultimate priorities and targets for [this] time, there is actually obvious regarding that." THERE'S BIT ELSE Djokovic hasn't obtained in tennis.Since turning specialist in 2003, Djokovic has gained the Australian Open 10 times (the most by any gamer outdoors era), and is a seven-time Wimbledon champion, four-time US Open champion and also three-time French Open champion. He is tied along with Margaret Courthouse for the very most major songs titles in the sporting activity's past, as well as he has one of the most outdoors era.Djokovic has actually won 98 career singles labels (and also one in multiplies) and has stored the world No. 1 rank for a mixed 428 full weeks-- another record. Djokovic even led Serbia to its own very first as well as only Davis Mug label in Belgrade in 2010, one thing that he later on phoned "the greatest feeling I ever before invited my life as a ping pong gamer." But while he's consistently spoken about the amount of it means to him to become able to represent his nation as well as the amount of he delights in the encounter of the Olympic Gamings, he is actually just never ever had the ability to convert his normal prominence to sporting activity's biggest stage.Djokovic succeeded the bronze in 2008-- his lone Olympic award. AP Photo/Elise AmendolaDuring his Olympic launching in 2008 in Beijing, Djokovic was the No. 3 seed, behind Roger Federer and Nadal. Playing in a best-of-three-sets format-- a noticeable variation than the best-of-five-sets used by men in Grand Slams-- Djokovic spun through the draw up until Nadal, the ultimate gold champion, defeated him in the semifinals 6-4, 1-6, 6-4. In the bronze award suit, Djokovic surpassed James Blake 6-3, 7-6 (4 ). Djokovic, that had actually won his first major name earlier that time in Melbourne, could not conceal his exhilaration after the suit." [I'm] incredibly pleased. I suggest, to succeed any sort of award in the Olympics is a huge accomplishment for any type of athlete I assume," Djokovic said. "Very few of the athletes obtain a possibility to gain a medal. But also for me, this bronze, which I won listed here, shines like a gold due to the fact that I think I've participated in decent tennis all tournament." Djokovic additionally played doubles along with Nenad Zimonjic, however both shed in the first round.In 2012, Djokovic, at that point a five-time Bang champion, was named Serbia's flag-bearer for the opening service. He explained it as "an out-of-body adventure" and a "significant pleasure and obligation and also tribute." The competitors was actually secured at Wimbledon, where he had gained the headline the year prior to, yet Djokovic dropped to eventual gold medalist Andy Murray in the semifinals. In the bronze-medal match he fell to Juan Martin del Potro in straight collections. Djokovic lost once more in the preliminary of increases, this time around with Viktor Troicki.Djokovic's loss in the semifinals at the 2021 Olympics was specifically discouraging, due to the fact that he had actually gained all three significant labels held that year. RUNGROJ YONGRIT/EPA-EFE/ShutterstockFour years in the future the challenging court of law in Rio, Djokovic was the top seed (and also currently a 12-time primary champion) but he was stunned through Del Potro in the preliminary. Djokovic and Zimonjic dropped in the second around of doubles.But no loss stung tougher than in 2021. Contending in the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Games, Djokovic got there after gaining all three of the year's Bangs. He got on a pursuit to join merely Steffi Graf in 1988 as the only ping pong gamers in history to obtain the "Golden Bang"-- all 4 major headlines as well as an Olympic songs gold in the exact same season.But in the semifinals-- yet again-- Djokovic had his desires beat by resulting gold medalist Alexander Zverev. He had easily taken the very first collection 6-1 but after that gained just four activities in the last two sets. Points got back at worse in the bronze medal match versus Pablo Carreno Busta as Djokovic had a hard time to control his feelings, and also abused his racket on several occasions. He lost the match 6-4, 6-7 (6 ), 6-3, and afterwards removed from the mixed multiplies bronze-medal match (along with Nina Stojanovic), slated to start later that very same day, citing a left shoulder injury. He had actually played 7 matches in four times around pulls and also it seemed it had all caught up to him." I participated in under medications, unbelievable discomfort and also tiredness," Djokovic said.He never was able to get his time fully back on track and dropped in the final of the US Open full weeks later on to Daniil Medvedev, preventing his adjusted target of the schedule Conquest." [It] was actually likewise [an] emotionally quite demanding duration for me in the final 5, 6 months," Djokovic claimed after the loss. "Slams and Olympics ... Every little thing was integrating for me right here as well as sort of collecting all the feelings that I have actually been via. Unfortunately I didn't create it in the final step." DJOKOVIC NOW Comes Back To the Olympics in a substantially different placement than he remained in three years ago. Certainly not merely possesses he as yet to gain a Bang this season, but he is actually yet to succeed a headline of any sort of kind. It's his worst begin to a time since 2006. While he claimed he possesses no plannings to resign, he recognizes time is ending. He will be 41 when the 2028 Olympics begin.And going back to Roland Garros, the internet site of the French Open as well as the Olympic competitors, could also prove challenging. He harmed his knee in the course of the French Open in June and was forced to withdraw in advance of his quarterfinal suit. He went through surgical operation for a torn medial crescent in his right leg on June 5, at first leaving his status for Wimbledon in doubt.Djokovic shed to Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon in the last earlier this month, and also in 2023. AP Photo/Kirsty WigglesworthMany speculated he would neglect the grass-court tournament to pay attention to his rehabilitation, and proceed training on clay-based before the Olympics. But Djokovic came to the All of England Club a week prior to the primary draw began. After a number of productive and pain-free strategies, he participated in as well as was impressive throughout his run, presenting couple of indications of pain or even obstructed action." If somebody informed me I would participate in [in the] Wimbledon ultimate three, 4 full weeks ago, I would take it for sure," he said.Djokovic and also his peers have actually had to quickly readjust to the red clay-based after devoting recent month on grass. The areas couldn't be much more different-- the clay-based is substantially slower than the lawn-- and the means players carry on the court is at the same time. It will definitely be difficult for even those without any bodily conditions or even traumas. Perhaps partially because of this, Djokovic will merely be playing in singles at these Games.But while Djokovic appeared exhausted and somewhat dejected after the Wimbledon last, he was actually not discouraged." Let's find how actually and mentally I am actually heading to experience. Perhaps I can easily find the correct tennis since I am actually visiting require all I possess and also additional to head to the final of the Olympic Gamings.".