Djokovic: "What I felt upon winning the Olympic gold surpasses anything else in my career"

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 4 Aug 2024 | 20.16

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Novak Djokovic has achieved the ultimate feat in the world of tennis by becoming the champion of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, and his words at the press conference deserve to be revisited. He showered great praise on Carlos Alcaraz and explained the emotion he feels in having completed his collection of titles and bringing this triumph to Serbia.

This moment will be remembered by all who had the honor of witnessing it, but it will also pass from generation to generation, serving as an example to illustrate the greatness of this sport and its historical dominator: Novak Djokovic. The Serbian tennis player closed the chapter of his sporting career by obtaining the gold medal in these 2024 Paris Olympic Games, and his emotion over this success was uncontainable. At the press conference, he offered various reflections worth revisiting.

"I prepared for Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and the Olympic Games to deliver my best. The injury at the Paris Grand Slam disrupted my plans, but reaching the final in London showed me that I had recovered my form and had a great opportunity at this Olympic event. Regardless of how easily Carlos won that final against me, I was determined to be a different player in this tournament. There is no greater motivation than fighting for your country, and after winning the first two matches, I knew I could do it," he declared.

He had kind words for Carlos Alcaraz, a strong competitor in the final. "Winning in the semis relieved some pressure as I already knew I had a secured medal, but I aimed for gold. I was up against the best player in the world currently, a great person with remarkable values, and a player whom I am convinced will win the Olympic gold in the future. I had to elevate my game significantly, and I succeeded. I couldn't be happier; the feeling I experienced when winning the match is unlike any other in my career," stated the Balkan player.

- Djokovic champions his love for sports as the driving force to continue competing

"Doubts always exist, but faith and the belief that I can achieve my goals are always stronger. I was aware that this was my last chance to win an Olympic gold, so I had to focus fully on my goal. Nothing will ever surpass seeing myself on the podium listening to the Serbian anthem with the flag raised," affirmed Djokovic, who was questioned about whether his career is now complete with this significant success.

Having won all there is to win, many wonder if, at 37 years old, he will decide to retire from tennis. "I know I have already won all the major tournaments, but I still love this sport, I enjoy competing, training day in and day out, striving to improve, and taking care of my body. Tennis means a lot to me, and I give my utmost to give back to this sport everything it has given me. I don't know what the future holds; for now, it's time to celebrate," concluded Novak Djokovic, the proud and deserving champion of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

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