Djokovic insists on his final wish: "The Los Angeles Olympics are the star that guides me"

Andrés Tomás Rico | 29 Dec 2025 | 16.12

Djokovic insists on his last wish: "The Los Angeles Olympics are the guiding star for me". Photo: Gettyimages

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Novak Djokovic is only looking at Los Angeles 2028. What started as if it were a joke from the Serbian just after winning gold at the Olympic Games in Paris is slowly becoming the main desire of the Balkan, apart from a possible 25th Grand Slam.

The Belgrade native clings to these Olympic Games as a breath of fresh air to his competitiveness that needs new challenges from time to time. If he reaches the aforementioned event in California, he will do so at the age of 41, which would be a real feat. However, of course, for that to happen, his main rival will not be Carlos Alcaraz or Jannik Sinner, but his body. His physique must be fully respected, and he is fully aware of that.

This was confirmed by Novak Djokovic himself in a conversation he had at the World Sport Summit taking place in Dubai, where he is undergoing preseason training before traveling to Australia to start his 21st season as a professional tennis player. In that meeting, he talked about his longing to reach the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games and to be firsthand involved in the transformation the tennis world is experiencing.

Novak Djokovic reaffirms his intention to compete at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games

"I will play at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. These Games are the guiding star for me. There are no limits. I love to compete and as long as I feel good, as long as my body can handle it, as long as I play at a high level, why not?".

"Longevity is not just about sports, but about how you maintain your body, mind, energy, and time. Billie Jean King once said: ‘Pressure is a privilege.’ I have always wanted to meet the world's expectations. That's why I am grateful to still be here.".

He wants to be a protagonist of the upcoming changes in tennis

"I continue to contribute to tennis. Big changes are on the horizon, and I want to be part of them. I care a lot about how the new generations perceive me, not only because of my results but also because of my character and values. Knowing where you come from, respecting your family and culture, and presenting yourself to the world in the best way possible are very important.".

He believes adversity is necessary for personal growth

"I think that we grow the most in adversity. Do I wish for everyone to go through war to strengthen themselves mentally? No, of course not. But I believe it is important to create circumstances and an environment for a young athlete to challenge themselves mentally and physically so that they can reach their maximum potential.".

"By growing in adversity, you desire success even more. Because you have something to prove not only to yourself, your loved ones, your family, but to everyone watching you," affirms a Novak Djokovic, for whom retirement is not yet part of his plans.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Djokovic insiste en su último deseo: "Los Juegos Olímpicos de Los Ángeles son la estrella que me guía"