Novak Djokovic has an eye on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games

Novak Djokovic has an eye on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games

Veteran Novak Djokovic revealed that the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028 are keeping him motivated.

Djokovic, 38, conceded after his French Open semi-final defeat to Jannik Sinner that he could have made his last appearance at Roland Garros, bidding what was perceived by some as a farewell to the crowd after the match.

With leading rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal both calling time on their careers in recent years, many have wondered if the Serbian will be following suit sooner rather than later.

The 24-time Grand Slam champion has not won a major title since the 2023 US Open, with Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz sweeping the last six Grand Slams between them.

However, despite a dip in major results in recent months, Djokovic did achieve one of the greatest successes of his career at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games last summer.

Making his fifth appearance at the Olympics, the Serbian finally captured the gold medal that had eluded him for so long, beating title favourite Alcaraz in the final.

An Olympic gold medal was the one big title missing from Djokovic's collection, with the Serbian having won every Grand Slam tournament, the ATP Finals, and every Masters event on multiple occasions.

He was also part of the Serbian team that lifted the Davis Cup title back in 2010, with triumph coming 14 years before his success in Paris.

Andy Murray is the only player, male or female, to successfully defend an Olympic singles title, and Djokovic would be 41 by the time of the LA Games in 2028.

However, in an interview with former footballer Slaven Bilic, the former world No. 1 revealed that a sixth Olympic campaign was the only thing in his "vision" as things stand.

"The only thing that at this moment, professionally speaking, I have in my vision at this point," said Djokovic.

"And it's interesting when we talk about these achievements and the Olympics that stand out and redemption, the only thing that I have in my head, which gives me motivation, is the Olympics of 2028 in Los Angeles.

"And playing for the national team and Grand Slams. But not even the Grand Slams, not as much as the Olympics."

Tennis action at the LA 2028 Games will take place at the Tennis Center in Carson, currently a USTA high-performance training base.

All players will face a tight turnaround from Wimbledon should they compete, with the Games set to take place from July 14-30, directly after the conclusion of action at the All England Club.

Should Djokovic compete, it would be his sixth Olympic campaign, and he would mark 20 years since his debut at Beijing 2008, where he won a singles bronze medal.

The Serbian has not played since his semi-final exit to world No. 1 Sinner at Roland Garros, and will return to action at this year's Championships at the All England Club.

Djokovic is a seven-time Wimbledon champion and has reached at least the final every year the tournament has been held since 2018.

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