Everyone knows how a lot satisfaction Novak Djokovic has when he has to characterize his beloved Serbia in official competitions. I need not repeat it: in some particular moments of his profession – such because the Olympics – Nole has by no means been capable of carry out at his greatest, additionally due to the expectations and stress he needed to cope with in these moments. In spite of everything, representing your nation is an honor and a burden.
In a current interview, his former coach Boris Becker revealed a specific anecdote relating to the Rio Olympics, in 2016, when Andy Murray gained his 2nd consecutive gold medal. In that Olympic event, Djokovic was defeated within the 1st spherical by Juan Martin del Potro in two units. Nole on that event ended up in tears for the good disappointment. Becker stated that after that defeat, for a number of days, you could not speak to Djokovic as a result of he was so heartbroken.
“Nole has achieved so many nice victories in his profession, however you may see the frustration. He confirmed how proud he’s to be Serbian. He loves his nation greater than something on the earth and that is why these Olympics will probably be so essential to him. Then he misplaced to Juan Martin Del Potro within the first spherical and you could not speak to him for the primary few days as a result of he was heartbroken. It was one of many greatest disappointments of his profession, however that is how it’s,” stated Becker, as reported by puntodebreak.com.
Within the meantime, the Serbian champion, contemporary from the Wimbledon closing and about to compete within the Paris Olympics, has achieved a brand new sensational file. That is the variety of weeks through which a tennis participant has remained within the top-3 of the ATP rating: Djokovic has surpassed his rival Roger Federer on this statistic. The Swiss Maestro is at 750 weeks, a threshold now reached by Nole. On the rostrum, in fact, there may be additionally Rafael Nadal with 686 weeks. In precisely seven days, when the curtain can have already risen for the Paris 2024 Olympic Video games, Djokovic will take the file.
Novak Djokovic has equalled Roger Federer’s file for many weeks ranked within the ATP High 3.
🇷🇸Djokovic: 750 weeks
🇨🇭Federer: 750 weeks
🇪🇸Nadal: 686 weeksSimply one other file for the best ever. pic.twitter.com/kBRRz3cdhz
— Danny 🐊 (@DjokovicFan_) July 21, 2024
The Serb is aware of he must elevate his recreation to offer himself an opportunity on the Paris Olympics (and subsequent tournaments, such because the US Open).
“Having the ability to attain the ultimate at Wimbledon is a superb confidence enhance, however I really feel like I am not on the stage I must beat the most effective on the earth. To have an opportunity to beat Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, who’re the most effective this yr by far, within the closing phases of a Slam or on the Olympics I must play significantly better. I’ll work, we’re not speaking about one thing I’ve by no means confronted earlier than. In adversity, I often be taught classes and grow to be stronger. I hope to have the chance to combat for a medal for my nation. It is going to be on a totally completely different floor, returning to the place the place I used to be injured a number of weeks in the past. We’ll see how I really feel bodily and mentally. I hope to have the ability to discover my greatest tennis, as a result of I’ll want all the pieces I’ve and extra to achieve the ultimate of the Olympic Video games. As for returning to Wimbledon, I’d undoubtedly like that. I do not assume for a second that that is my final Wimbledon. I actually need to play once more, I’ve no limits in my thoughts. I’ll play so long as I really feel I can do it at this excessive stage.
Carlos’ outcomes make it value speaking a few generational change on his half and Sinner is doing very nicely this yr, however these outcomes must be validated over time. There are individuals who haven’t even come near successful Grand Slam titles and so they make these statements. In any case, phrases are carried by the wind. It’s logical that individuals speak about these items now, it looks like they all the time search for titles like this and nice information. Lots of people should not pleased that I’m nonetheless among the many greatest, so they’re longing for a change. It’s an intrinsic a part of my sporting profession and I all the time handle to work, carry out and reside with it. Clearly, the larger the event I lose, the extra media protection it’ll have,” stated the Serbian champion within the press convention after the Wimbledon closing.
