Although Djokovic, who is 36 years old and still strong and motivated, won the gold medal in tennis last year, don’t put it around his neck just yet.
Our writers and editors address the most significant issues of the new year as we approach the 2024 season, which kicks off with the United Cup on Friday, December 29.
Sixth query: Will Roland Garros provide Novak Djokovic with his long-awaited Olympic gold medal?
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STEVE TIGNOR: Although Djokovic is probably going to be recognized as the indisputable greatest player of all time, he hasn’t nearly achieved the utmost success in tennis. He’s failed four times to win an Olympic gold medal. He was in tears after losing to Juan Martin del Potro and Rafael Nadal in previous Games.
In Tokyo in 2021, he became furious and broke his racquet after losing to Pablo Carreño Busta. It’s obvious that he wants this.
Which leads me to believe that, in the end, winning an Olympic gold medal might be Superman’s kryptonite.
Bronze is significantly more important to humanity than things like human greed. Surely we had a Bronze Age spanning 1,300 years? Try telling Novak Djokovic all of that.
