Novak Djokovic, the world number one tennis player, said winning the Olympic gold medal in singles is “probably my biggest accomplishment in sport” after defeating Juan Martin del Potro in the final at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Djokovic has set his sights on competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics and even the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics as well.
Djokovic, who has won 20 Grand Slam titles, stated in an interview with the Olympians Association of Serbia that the Olympics have always been among his priorities, saying “representing my country in the Olympic Games was always a dream of mine.” He added that he enjoyed the feeling of being a part of the Olympic family and the experience of the opening ceremony.
Despite the disappointment in Tokyo, Djokovic expressed his desire to continue playing in the Olympics. He said that he will try to recover from this setback and prepare for the upcoming tournaments. He also expressed his gratitude for the support he received from the Serbian fans, saying “I played for Serbia, and I gave my all. I hope that the nation is proud of me, and I am grateful for their support.”
Djokovic’s participation in the Olympics has been a hot topic of discussion in recent years, with many questioning why he had not won Olympic gold in singles yet, despite his impressive record in Grand Slam tournaments. Djokovic himself has admitted that the Olympics are a different kind of competition, with only one chance to win the gold medal.
Djokovic’s historic bid to win a Calendar Golden Slam in 2021, which would have seen him win all four Grand Slam titles and Olympic gold in singles in the same year, is now over. However, he still has one more chance to make history this year at the US Open, where he will attempt to win a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam title.
Looking forward, Djokovic is already setting his sights on the 2024 Paris Olympics. He has not yet confirmed his participation, but has stated that he hopes to represent Serbia once again and win a medal. He added that he also has his eyes on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, saying “why not?”
In conclusion, Novak Djokovic’s ambition to compete in the Olympics again and win a gold medal in singles is clear. Although he fell short of his goal in Tokyo, he is determined to come back stronger and continue competing for his country. Djokovic’s success in the Grand Slam tournaments has earned him a place among the greatest tennis players of all time, and he will undoubtedly be one to watch in the upcoming years, both in the Olympics and on the tennis court.
