Novak Djokovic to play at the Paris 2024 Olympics

The former world No. 1 from Serbia has often expressed his strong desire to prioritise the Olympic Games this summer, as he pursues the coveted singles gold medal that has eluded him thus far.
Novak Djokovic to play at the Paris 2024 Olympics
File image of Novak Djokovic (AFP Photo)
Novak Djokovic, the former top-ranked tennis player, has confirmed his participation in the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris, according to an announcement made by the Serbian Olympic Committee on Tuesday.
"Novak Djokovic and Dusan Lajovic have fulfilled the conditions according to ATP ranking and confirmed their participation at the Summer Olympic Games in Paris 2024", the Serbian committee declared.

Throughout his illustrious career, Djokovic has participated in four Olympic tournaments, securing a bronze medal in Beijing in 2008. He has consistently expressed his strong desire to prioritise the Olympic Games this summer, as he pursues the coveted singles gold medal that has eluded him thus far.
"The Paris Olympics are very important. The Olympics have always been a priority for me," Djokovic had said in April.
However, in June, Djokovic had to make the difficult decision to withdraw from the French Open just before his quarterfinal match against Casper Ruud because of a torn medial meniscus in his right knee, which was revealed later through a scan.
Following the diagnosis, Djokovic underwent surgery to address the issue. It "went well," he confirmed two weeks ago, although he did not provide a specific timeline for his return to the tennis court.
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