.Jul 28, 2024, 09:46 AM ETLESS THAN 2 hrs after his dreadful loss in the Wimbledon last, Novak Djokovic was actually currently laser-focused on the rest of the season.Djokovic, 37, had simply been defeated by Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4 ), his aspirations for a record-breaking 25th major name postponed. But it was clear he was attempting to go on as quickly as he can when he contacted reporters at his news conference eventually that afternoon." Well, the Olympic Games as well as United States Open are the two major targets for the remainder of the year for me truly," Djokovic said. "I'm hoping I could be at my best [for] those two events. That's all I may claim at this moment." Publisher's Picks2 RelatedDjokovic's answer need to rarely come as a shock considering his basically exceptional occupation which he's the speaking up for champ at the US Open. Yet he has never fairly possessed the very same effectiveness at the Olympics. He enters his 5th Gamings along with merely one award-- a single people bronze in 2008. Therefore right now, 2 weeks after his frustrating coating at Wimbledon, Djokovic is actually back in Paris for what could be his final Video games, along with his eyes set on the the main thing that has actually outruned him throughout his famous job: Olympic gold.Djokovic opened dip into Roland Garros on Sunday along with a persuading 6-0, 6-1 victory over Matthew Ebden. He will definitely next off play familiar foe Rafael Nadal in the second shot in chances of obtaining one step closer to his aspiration." [It is actually thus unique to become] portion of the earliest sporting activities celebration in the history of sporting activity," Djokovic told the International Ping pong Federation in May. "Naturally gaining a gold award or even gaining any sort of medal for my nation is actually a terrific wish and dream. It is just one of [my] greatest priorities as well as goals for [this] time, there is actually clear regarding that." THERE is actually LITTLE ELSE Djokovic hasn't obtained in tennis.Since switching qualified in 2003, Djokovic has succeeded the Australian Open 10 opportunities (one of the most by any type of player outdoors time), and also is a seven-time Wimbledon champion, four-time United States Open champ as well as three-time French Open champion. He is tied with Margaret Courtroom for the very most significant singles titles in the sport's past, as well as he possesses the absolute most in the Open era.Djokovic has actually gained 98 job singles titles (and also one in increases) as well as has actually stored the globe No. 1 ranking for a combined 428 full weeks-- one more record. Djokovic also led Serbia to its own 1st and simply Davis Mug headline in Belgrade in 2010, something that he eventually got in touch with "the very best feeling I ever had in my lifestyle as a tennis gamer." But while he is actually consistently spoken about how much it implies to him to be able to exemplify his nation and the amount of he delights in the experience of the Olympic Gamings, he is actually just certainly never had the ability to equate his typical prominence to sporting activity's largest stage.Djokovic gained the bronze in 2008-- his solitary Olympic medal. AP Photo/Elise AmendolaDuring his Olympic debut in 2008 in Beijing, Djokovic was the No. 3 seed, behind Roger Federer and Nadal. Playing in a best-of-three-sets layout-- a noticeable variation than the best-of-five-sets made use of by guys in Grand Slams-- Djokovic spun with the draw until Nadal, the eventual gold champion, defeated him in the semifinals 6-4, 1-6, 6-4. In the bronze award complement, Djokovic topped James Blake 6-3, 7-6 (4 ). Djokovic, who had won his initial significant title earlier that season in Melbourne, couldn't conceal his enjoyment after the suit." [I'm] extremely satisfied. I indicate, to win any medal in the Olympics is a large accomplishment for any athlete I assume," Djokovic pointed out. "Very few of the athletes receive a possibility to win a medal. But also for me, this bronze, which I gained right here, shines like a gold given that I believe I've played fair tennis all tournament." Djokovic also played doubles along with Nenad Zimonjic, however the pair lost in the 1st round.In 2012, Djokovic, then a five-time Bang champion, was actually named Serbia's flag-bearer for the opening service. He defined it as "an out-of-body expertise" as well as a "significant delight and also responsibility and also tribute." The competitors was actually kept at Wimbledon, where he had gained the headline the year prior to, however Djokovic lost to resulting gold champion Andy Murray in the semifinals. In the bronze-medal suit he fell to Juan Martin del Potro in direct collections. Djokovic dropped again in the first round of multiplies, this time around with Viktor Troicki.Djokovic's reduction in the semifinals at the 2021 Olympics was actually specifically annoying, since he had actually gained all 3 major titles had that year. RUNGROJ YONGRIT/EPA-EFE/ShutterstockFour years later on the challenging court of law in Rio, Djokovic was the top seed (as well as now a 12-time significant champ) however he was stunned by Del Potro in the preliminary. Djokovic and also Zimonjic lost in the second around of doubles.But no loss stung more difficult than in 2021. Competing in the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Games, Djokovic showed up after succeeding all 3 of the year's Slams. He was on a journey to join simply Steffi Graf in 1988 as the only tennis gamers in record to obtain the "Golden Slam"-- all four primary labels and an Olympic songs gold in the very same season.But in the semifinals-- however again-- Djokovic had his goals shattered by resulting gold champion Alexander Zverev. He had actually conveniently taken the initial set 6-1 however after that gained simply four activities in the last pair of sets. Traits got even worse in the bronze award fit against Pablo Carreno Busta as Djokovic strained to manage his emotional states, and also misused his racket on a number of affairs. He lost the match 6-4, 6-7 (6 ), 6-3, and afterwards withdrew coming from the mixed doubles bronze-medal fit (along with Nina Stojanovic), slated to begin later on that very same time, pointing out a left shoulder accident. He had participated in seven matches in four times throughout pulls as well as it seemed it had actually all reached him." I played under medications, incredible ache and fatigue," Djokovic said.He never was able to obtain his time entirely back on course and shed in the ultimate of the US Open weeks eventually to Daniil Medvedev, thwarting his altered goal of the calendar Grand Slam." [It] was actually also [an] emotionally extremely asking for duration for me in the final five, six months," Djokovic stated after the loss. "Bangs as well as Olympics ... Every thing was actually collaborating for me right here and sort of gathering all the feelings that I have actually been actually via. Sadly I failed to create it in the final action." DJOKOVIC NOW Comes Back To the Olympics in a substantially different placement than he remained in three years back. Certainly not merely possesses he as yet to win a Slam this period, however he is actually yet to succeed a title of any type of kind. It's his worst start to a period since 2006. While he said he has no strategies to resign, he recognizes time is actually running out. He will be 41 when the 2028 Olympics begin.And going back to Roland Garros, the web site of the French Open and the Olympic competitors, could additionally show demanding. He hurt his knee during the course of the French Open in June and was forced to withdraw ahead of his quarterfinal suit. He undertook surgical treatment for a torn medial curve in his best leg on June 5, at first leaving his standing for Wimbledon in doubt.Djokovic lost to Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon in the ultimate earlier this month, and in 2023. AP Photo/Kirsty WigglesworthMany supposed he will leave out the grass-court tournament to concentrate on his rehabilitation, and carry on instruction on clay-based in advance of the Olympics. However Djokovic reached the All England Club a week just before the major draw started. After a number of effective as well as pain-free techniques, he played as well as went over throughout his run, presenting couple of indicators of soreness or even interfered with motion." If someone told me I will participate in [in the] Wimbledon last 3, 4 full weeks back, I will take it for sure," he said.Djokovic as well as his peers have actually needed to rapidly readjust to the red clay after devoting recent month on lawn. The surfaces could not be much more various-- the clay-based is significantly slower than the lawn-- and also the way players carry on the courthouse is actually at the same time. It is going to be actually complicated for even those with no bodily health problems or even accidents. Maybe in part as a result of this, Djokovic will only be playing in songs at these Games.But while Djokovic seemed to be worn out and also a little dejected after the Wimbledon last, he was certainly not hindered." Let's view exactly how literally and also emotionally I am actually mosting likely to really feel. Perhaps I can find the appropriate tennis because I'm going to need all I have and also more to go to the ultimate of the Olympic Games.".