Novak Djokovic will chase his first singles Olympic gold medal at next year’s Paris Olympic Games at Roland Garros. Always giving his everything in the national jersey, Novak will try to secure the gold for Serbia and add the missing notable title to his incredible collection of trophies. However, Goran Ivanisevic revealed Djokovic’s plans for Los Angeles 2028, with the Serb planning to compete until 41! Los Angeles would be Novak’s sixth Olympic Games, an incredible confirmation of his everlasting consistency. The Serb claimed three Major titles in 2023, winning 27 out of 28 matches at Majors and cementing his GOAT status ahead of Rafael Nadal. Novak’s latest success came on Sunday night, conquering his fourth US Open title against Daniil Medvedev. Thus, the Serb secured his 24th Major crown, extending his record and gathering a boost ahead of 2024.
Djokovic ousted Medvedev 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 after a grueling three hours and 16 minutes, becoming the oldest US Open champion. Novak endured endless rallies and physical struggles, keeping his focus and defending a set point in the crucial second set. The Serb lost serve once and produced three return games, enough to emerge at the top in straight sets. Djokovic served at 54%, drawing the most from that and barely offering his rival a couple of chances. Also, Novak rushed to the net, breaking Daniil’s pattern and controlling the pace in the rallies with 38 winners and 35 unforced errors.
Novak Djokovic plans to compete in Los Angeles 2028!
Djokovic grabbed a break at love in the encounter’s second game and moved 3-0 up in no time. Medvedev saved two break points in the eighth game before Djokovic wrapped up the set with a hold at 15 at 5-3, clinching the opener after almost 50 minutes. The second set lasted an hour and 45 minutes, standing as one of the most extended ones of Novak’s career! Medvedev pushed Djokovic to the limits, wasting his chance and falling two sets to love behind. Novak served perfectly in the early stage, and the set could have reached two hours without that! World no. 2 missed a break chance at 3-3 and squandered game points in the next one to experience the first break chance of the match. Djokovic denied it with a half-volley winner, bringing the game home after four deuces and staying on the positive side.
There were four deuces on Novak’s serve in the 12th game while he served to stay in the set, offering Daniil a set point. Djokovic denied it with a bold net rushing and a volley winner, introducing a tie break. Daniil led 3-1 before Novak climbed back, stealing the breaker 7-5 after the rival’s backhand error, gaining a massive confidence boost after two and a half hours of a titanic battle. Djokovic served well at the start of the third set, securing a break in game four and opening a 3-1 advantage after Medvedev’s wayward backhand. The Russian pulled it back in the next one, fighting like a lion and seeking a comeback. Instead, Novak broke him for the second straight time in the sixth game, opening a 4-2 gap and moving closer to the finish line. Djokovic served for his 24th Major crown in game nine and held after Medvedev’s forehand error, celebrating another magical moment of his glorious career.