Paris Olympics 2024: Former world no. 1 Novak Novak Djokovic Prepares for Paris 2024 Olympics
Novak Djokovic Confirms Participation in Paris 2024 Olympics
The Serbian Olympic Committee unveiled on Tuesday that the former world No. 1 Men’s Tennis Star, Novak Djokovic will participate in the Summer Olympic games to be held in Paris.
Besides the six-time champion Serb Djokovic, another Serbian tennis player, Dusan Lajovic, has also secured his place within the tournament.
Djokovic and Lajovic Meet ATP Ranking Criteria
However, the Serbian Olympic Committee has said that Novak Djokovic and Dusan Lajovic have met all the requirements by their ATP ranking status, and agreed to compete in the Summer Olympic Games Paris 2024 This confirmation means that fans shall witness Djokovic battling for Olympic gold again.
Djokovic’s Knee Injury and Recovery
Time-and-time-again winner of 24 Grand Slam titles announced his withdrawal from the Roland Garros quarter-final clash against Casper Ruud due to a suspected torn medial meniscus in his right knee.
The next scan showed how grave the injury was, due to which Djokovic had to undergo surgery on his knee.
Two weeks ago, he reassured me that the surgery was effective but still did not disclose the exact time when he would be able to get back to playing.
Olympic History: Djokovic’s Quest for Gold
Till this date Novak Djokovic has competed in four Olympic games and the best performance recorded of was in Beijing 2008 where he was placed third hence receiving a bronze medal.
In his tennis career, an Olympic singles gold medal is one title that he lacks in his catalogue.
Djokovic has made it clear of his intentions to make sure that the Paris Olympics that will be held this summer is his main focus in achieving this.
These are quite significant words before the Paris Olympics as the Olympics have always been a priority for me Djokovic said in April before the clay season in Monte Carlo.
Djokovic’s Current ATP Ranking
Following his early exit at Roland Garros, Novak Djokovic has slipped to third place in to the ATP rankings. This setback, however, has not dampened his spirits or determination to compete at the highest level.
Djokovic’s Road to Recovery and Olympic Preparation
With the successful knee surgery in his posterior, Djokovic is now eager to continue his healing process and begin his training for the Olympic Games.
Conclusion: Novak Djokovic’s Olympic Ambitions
It also remain inspiring that he is still eager to compete and bring flair to the Games, showcasing that the dream of Olympic victory has not faded away in him.
Whether the highly talented Djokovic will be able to clinch the elusive single gold medal for himself, only time will tell, but one thing that lies in sureties is that he will probably be one of the hottest beauties of the next Olympic games.