From tennis greats to fans, everyone who witnessed the legendary performance of Novak Djokovic at the Paris Olympics bowed down to his dominance. The Serb made his dream come true by winning his first-ever gold medal at the age of 37. While many thought this would be his last appearance at an Olympic event, Djokovic surprised everyone with a surprising revelation.
Novak Djokovic recently secured a massive victory against Carlos Alcaraz in the Olympic final at Roland Garros. The Serbian star won both sets through tiebreakers, ending with a final scoreline of 7-6 (7/3) and 7-6 (7/2). After securing the win, the 37-year-old Serb expressed his joy, calling it the most significant achievement of his career.
“This is probably the biggest sporting success I have ever had and the most special feeling,” he said. While he thought carrying the flag for his country at the 2012 Olympics was the best feeling an athlete could have, this victory turned out to be even more meaningful. Along with expressing his inner thoughts, Djokovic also hinted at playing in the 2028 Los Angeles Games, where he will be 41. “It’s true, I would love to play in Los Angeles in 2028,” he shared.
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💪🇷🇸🥇Novak Djokovic says he would like to play at the next Olympics, at age 41:
“It’s true, I would love to play in Los Angeles in 2028”
📸 Clive Brunskill pic.twitter.com/iBGBLxfdR5
— Olly 🎾🇬🇧 (@Olly_Tennis_) August 4, 2024
Several members of the tennis world praised him for this achievement despite his age. Legend Martina Navratilova commented on social media, saying, “Unbelievable effort from @DjokerNole to win the Olympics now- at his age and a knee surgery to boot- truly phenomenal!!! He fully deserves the gold.”
However, some fans expressed their displeasure on social media about his continued career, spreading negative comments about his future plans.
Fans suggest Novak Djokovic to “Retire already” over his optimistic approach
As soon as Djokovic announced his desire to be part of the next Olympic Games, active social media pages were quick to share highlights of his revelation. While many were inspired by his statement, others pointed out flaws in his decision.
Novak Djokovic’s massive victory came after numerous struggles, including a meniscus tear and a title drought throughout the season. A fan wrote, “Please stop terrorising us,” urging him to not make the spectators travel the same road once again.
Another fan commented, “ENOUGH,” suggesting that the Serb’s impressive portfolio, which includes 24 Grand Slam titles, multiple records, and now an Olympic gold medal, should be enough to consider retirement. Some fans believe his continued presence might hinder the chances of young athletes.
ENOUGHpic.twitter.com/uJxCfbLnew https://t.co/lRn0EBDVR7
— Greg (@gregariousone_) August 4, 2024
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A fan, seemingly disturbed by the Serb’s recent achievement, wrote, “omg leave us alone.” It has been nearly 20 years since Djokovic has dominated the tennis world. While many of his contemporaries have announced their retirement plans, some fans wish to see him rest as well.
Djoker’s recent battle against Carlos Alcaraz was undoubtedly a close call. A fan commented, “He better not meet CARLITOS again 😂” posing a tough challenge against the Serb, who they think got lucky this time.
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While the others were beating around the bush to point at his retirement, a fan wrote, “Retire already 😏” clearly depicting his urge to see the Serb call out from his professional career now.
With these and several other similar comments, it’s evident that a segment of fans is not ready to see Djokovic continue to flourish in the future. Now that he has announced his intention to keep moving forward, only time will tell what else he conquers.