Former world number one, Novak Djokovic, has confirmed that he will participate in the singles competition at the Olympic Games in Paris this summer. He may also compete in doubles alongside his compatriot Dušan Lajović. Djokovic is currently recovering from a knee injury sustained in the Roland Garros round of 16, where he defeated Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo.
For Novak, the Olympic Games have always been a major goal. His best achievement is a bronze medal in Beijing in 2008. Paris 2024 may be his last chance to win gold. The Serbian Olympic Committee confirmed that Djokovic will participate in the games.
Here is how Novak Djokovic has performed at previous Olympics:
In singles:
Tokyo 2020: 4th place
Rio 2016: 33rd place
London 2012: 4th place
Beijing 2008: bronze medal
In doubles:
Tokyo 2020: 4th place (mixed doubles)
Rio 2016: 9th place
London 2012: 17th place
Beijing 2008: 17th placeIt is also known that Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz will compete for Spain in Paris.
Karen Khachanov, however, will miss the 2024 Olympic Games.
