Djokovic To Compete At Paris Olympics
It has been confirmed that Novak Djokovic will compete in the Paris 2024 Olympics, marking his fifth appearance at the Games. The 37-year-old, who has won 24 Grand Slam titles, aims to capture an elusive Olympic gold in his fifth Olympic games.
Djokovic's participation was confirmed by the Olympic Committee of Serbia, though he has not publicly commented on the announcement yet.
Djokovic looks for gold in his fifth Olympic games
Djokovic first competed in the Olympics in 2008, winning a bronze medal. Since then, he has missed out on medals, losing the third-place match in three of the five Olympic Games he has competed in.
His last appearance at the Olympics was in Tokyo, where he lost the bronze-medal match to Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta and withdrew from the mixed doubles bronze-medal match due to a shoulder injury.
The tennis events at the Paris Games will be held at Roland Garros from July 27 to August 4.
Djokovic, who withdrew from the French Open last month due to a knee injury, had surgery recently and is now set to return to the same venue for the Olympics. He has called the Paris Olympics a "priority" and an important goal for his career.
Despite his recent knee surgery, Djokovic remains focused on his Olympic dream. In April, he reiterated that the Olympics are very important to him, expressing his long-standing ambition to win a gold medal. His dedication to the Games has been a consistent theme throughout his career.
Andy Murray hints at retiring after Paris Olympics
Joining Djokovic in representing Serbia will be world number 56, Dusan Lajovic. Other notable players competing include Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal. Murray hinted at possibly retiring after the Games, calling it a "fitting" end to his career. Nadal, like Djokovic, will be vying for an Olympic gold.
Ons Jabeur and Aryna Sabalenka, both top-ranked players, have decided not to compete in the women's tournament to prioritise their health. Meanwhile, Djokovic's return to competitive tennis and his pursuit of Olympic glory will be closely watched by fans and fellow athletes alike.
With a successful recovery and a clear goal in mind, Djokovic's participation in the Games promises to be one of the highlights of the event.
