Novak Djokovic stated he’s already taking a look ahead to subsequent yr’s Olympic Games in Paris, as he seeks to win a gold medal that has thus far eluded him in an another way glittering occupation.
World primary Djokovic gained a bronze medal in Beijing 2008 however has been not able to construct on that during 2012, 2016 and 2021. The Serbian stated he hopes to be have compatibility and wholesome for subsequent yr’s showpiece, through which time he’s going to be 37.
The tennis pageant at Paris 2024 shall be held at the claycourts of Roland Garros the place Djokovic has gained two of his 22 grand slam titles — in 2016 and 2021.
“I look forward to the Olympics,” Djokovic informed journalists after beating Tallon Griekspoor in Dubai on Wednesday. “I hope I’ll be able to play healthy for next year in Paris.
“It’s going to be performed on clay at Roland Garros, so I’m conversant in the ones grounds. I’m hoping the most productive Olympic end result for me will come there.”
Australian Open champion Djokovic is into a record-breaking 378th week at number one after surpassing Steffi Graf and said he was hungry for more records and success.
“I all the time you need to be very transparent with myself what the objectives are, what I need from aggressive tennis,” Djokovic said.
“This is the best way I’ve been introduced up and taught via one of the most key other folks in my lifestyles, together with my folks, and one of the most coaches I had early on.
“This kind of mentality helped me to always be so devoted to the game. I always remind myself it’s the willpower, the desire to succeed that’s an essential ingredient in the whole formula.”
World primary Djokovic gained a bronze medal in Beijing 2008 however has been not able to construct on that during 2012, 2016 and 2021. The Serbian stated he hopes to be have compatibility and wholesome for subsequent yr’s showpiece, through which time he’s going to be 37.
The tennis pageant at Paris 2024 shall be held at the claycourts of Roland Garros the place Djokovic has gained two of his 22 grand slam titles — in 2016 and 2021.
“I look forward to the Olympics,” Djokovic informed journalists after beating Tallon Griekspoor in Dubai on Wednesday. “I hope I’ll be able to play healthy for next year in Paris.
“It’s going to be performed on clay at Roland Garros, so I’m conversant in the ones grounds. I’m hoping the most productive Olympic end result for me will come there.”
Australian Open champion Djokovic is into a record-breaking 378th week at number one after surpassing Steffi Graf and said he was hungry for more records and success.
“I all the time you need to be very transparent with myself what the objectives are, what I need from aggressive tennis,” Djokovic said.
“This is the best way I’ve been introduced up and taught via one of the most key other folks in my lifestyles, together with my folks, and one of the most coaches I had early on.
“This kind of mentality helped me to always be so devoted to the game. I always remind myself it’s the willpower, the desire to succeed that’s an essential ingredient in the whole formula.”