Novak · Djokovic has won many career honors, but he has been chasing that elusive Olympic gold medal. Will he be able to make his dream come true at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
The Serbia tennis superstar has broken almost all records, but he has always fallen a little short of the honor of tennis Olympic gold medal. The 2024 Paris Olympics may be his last chance.
Let's start with a recap of Djokovic's Olympic journey. At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, he won a bronze medal on his debut. At that time, he had just won the Australia Open tennis championship and came to Beijing with full confidence and expectation. In the semi-finals, he lost to the popular bomber Rafael · Nadal, but he proved his quality by defeating James · Blake in the bronze medal match.
At London 2012, Djokovic was once again the favourite. That season, he won the Australia Open again and reached the final of the France Open. Fate always seems to love to play a joke on him. In the semi-finals, he lost to Andy · Murray at home and missed out on a medal. In the doubles, he and Viktor · Troitsky also failed to go further.
At the 2016 Rio Olympics, Djokovic once again challenged for gold with the title of world No. 1 and the glory of a Grand Slam champion. Fate played a trick on him again, losing to Juan· Martin · del Potro in the first round. In the doubles match, he and Nenad · Zemonjic also failed to advance.
At Tokyo 2021, Djokovic won the first three Grand Slam tournaments and was once again the favourite for gold. But in the semifinals, he suffered another defeat to Alexander · Zverev. In the bronze medal match, he lost again and failed to win a medal.
For Paris 2024, Djokovic is ready. He suffered a meniscus injury at the French Open, recovered quickly after surgery and showed excellent form in the Wimbledon final. This time, he's going to give it his all for the coveted Olympic gold medal.
Djokovic said in an interview: "At my age, you have to be open to everything. 'He knows that this could be his last Olympics. He didn't compete in mixed doubles or men's doubles, and his only goal was to win the singles title.
The world No. 2 is tied with Giannick · Sinner as the second favourite, and Djokovic's fitness and experience will be his biggest strength. All eyes are on Djokovic's performance. Will he be able to make his dream come true in Paris? Can you add another gold medal to yourself at the end of your career?
Looking back on Djokovic's Olympic journey, it was full of challenges and regrets. Every time he failed, he became more determined. The Paris 2024 Olympics may be the moment when his dream will come true. Let's cheer on this great athlete and look forward to him performing miracles again on the field.