In a recent episode of his “Advantage Connors” podcast, American tennis legend Jimmy Connors lauded Novak Djokovic’s monumental achievement of winning the Olympic gold medal. For Djokovic, the triumph was a significant milestone, further solidifying his legacy in the sport as he now holds almost every major title.

Djokovic had meticulously planned his tennis season around the Olympic Games, driven by a deep desire to add the gold medal to his illustrious career. Despite battling the lingering effects of a knee injury, the Serbian showcased some of his best tennis throughout the tournament. His path to victory included notable wins over Rafael Nadal and Stefanos Tsitsipas, culminating in a hard-fought final against Carlos Alcaraz, where he secured a 7-6(3), 7-6(2) victory to claim his first title of the season and the coveted gold medal for his country.

Connors emphasized the significance of this win for Djokovic, noting the unparalleled determination and hunger that the Serbian star possesses. He remarked, “Novak has this drive, this hunger to be the best. This gold medal is probably as important to him as his first Wimbledon or his first US Open. He’s won all the Grand Slams, many others, but winning the gold medal here is just the cherry on top. Winning an Olympic gold medal is a dream for every athlete, and Novak’s perseverance to finally achieve it is a testament to his greatness.”

With this victory, Djokovic has not only fulfilled a lifelong dream but has also completed a career Golden Slam, having won all four Grand Slam titles along with the Olympic singles gold. Connors’ reflections highlight the extraordinary nature of Djokovic’s achievement and his unwavering commitment to excellence in the sport.

Novak Djokovic in 2024

Ranked no.2, Novak played his last match on the 4^th of August when he defeated world no.3 Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(3) 7-6(2) in the final in Paris to win his 99^th career title.

Currently, during this year Novak has an overall 29-7 win-loss record. The Serbian conquered 1 title in Paris. The Serbian got to the final in Wimbledon.

He is also scheduled to play in Shanghai (Shanghai Rolex Masters) on the 30th of September and Paris (Rolex Paris Masters) on the 28th of October.