Novak Djokovic, the world-renowned tennis champion, recently shared his excitement about participating in the Olympics. Reflecting on his past Olympic experiences, Djokovic expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “I won a bronze medal, now quite a long time ago in Beijing 2008, and I had the greatest honor of carrying the Serbian flag in the opening ceremony. I haven’t had an experience of the opening ceremony since 2012, so I really hope that I’ll be able to experience that and really enjoy my experiment at the Olympic Games.”
Djokovic emphasized the unique privilege and honor of representing his country at such a prestigious event, describing it as “unlike anything else in my individual tennis career.” He also highlighted the inspiration and pride felt by athletes in the Olympic Village, noting the historic significance of being part of the oldest sports event in history.
While looking forward to the Tokyo Olympics, Djokovic expressed his intention to learn from his previous Olympic experiences and maintain his routine to ensure peak performance. As he prepares to compete on the world stage once again, Djokovic’s excitement for the Olympic Games is palpable, embodying the spirit of athleticism and national pride.
“It’s really inspiring, it’s unlike anything else”@DjokerNole looks back at his Olympic memories as he prepares to fight for gold in Paris 2024.#Paris2024 | #Olympics pic.twitter.com/QHgbJOJg8i
— ITF (@ITFTennis) May 21, 2024
Djokovic in Geneva, ranking, and results in 2024
Now the world no.1, Djokovic achieved a 13-5 record in 2024. Djokovic is currently having a run in Geneva where he managed to beat the world no.85 Yannick Hanfmann 6-3 6-3.
Novak won 98 titles in his career: 52 on hard courts, 19 on clay courts, 19 on indoor courts and 8 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)