Novak Djokovic, who will be 41 in 2028, breaks silence on participation at Los Angeles Olympics

Novak Djokovic has no finishing line in sight after his historic Gold medal win at the Paris Olympics on Sunday (August 4).

Novak Djokovic, who will be 41 in 2028, breaks silence on participation at Los Angeles Olympics

Novak Djokovic (Image via Imago)

Novak Djokovic‘s dream of winning an Olympic gold medal came true on Sunday (August 4) after a straight-set victory over Carlos Alcaraz. The Serb won in two tiebreak sets, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2), completing his collection of all major tennis honors.

Despite this historic achievement, Djokovic shows no signs of slowing down. Speaking to the press after the match, the 37-year-old revealed that he is already planning for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.

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I want to play in Los Angeles, I enjoy playing for my country in the Olympic Games, in the Davis Cup.
Novak Djokovic said

Djokovic will be 41 by the time the Los Angeles Olympics take place, which would require a massive effort for him to compete. However, as fans have seen from the Serb over the years, nobody can rule him out.

If he makes it to the Los Angeles Olympics, Djokovic will bid to become the second player, after Andy Murray, to secure back-to-back Olympic singles gold medals. Incidentally, Murray’s career ended at the Paris Olympics after losing in men’s doubles with Dan Evans.

Novak Djokovic edges Carlos Alcaraz to secure Career Golden Slam

Top seed Novak Djokovic edged Carlos Alcaraz 7-6, 7-6 to win his first Olympic Singles Gold medal. The Serb secured his second Olympic medal overall after winning the bronze medal in Beijing 16 years ago.

Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic (via Imago)

The match showcased the resilience of both Djokovic and Alcaraz. The first set, featuring 13 breakpoints, surprisingly reached a tie-break without any breaks of serve. Highlights included Alcaraz saving three break points in the fourth game and Djokovic surviving five break points in the ninth game.

The Serb had a set point at 6-5, 30/40 in the first set but couldn’t convert. However, he remained composed and won four straight points from 3/3 in the tie-break to take the lead on Court Philippe-Chatrier.

The second set had fewer break opportunities but maintained a high level of play. Djokovic’s varied pace kept Alcaraz on the move while the Spaniard showed his shotmaking skills. The 24-time Grand Slam champion forced errors from Alcaraz and hit winners, including a crucial cross-court forehand at 2/2 in the tie-break. The Belgrade native then won four points in a row to secure the match.

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