The legendary athlete spoke to Novak Djokovic about his participation in the Olympics

After winning the Grand Slam tournament in Wimbledon, the world leader considered withdrawing from the five-ring games due to the severe restrictions imposed during the coronavirus epidemic and the closed goalkeeper conducting, but eventually decided to still travel to Japan. According to him, this is only due to his patriotism and feelings for Serbia.

“I am not happy about the various restrictions in place in Japan, nor that we cannot play in front of spectators, but it is essential that I represent my country at the Olympics,” he said.

Djokovic revealed that a few days ago he met with Olympic silver and bronze medalist Blanka Vlasic, who told her that people would only remember who won the medals and not what the circumstances were, such as whether there were fans, or not.

"His words have stuck in me and I am glad that I have decided to take part in the Olympics. What he has said encourages me to play the best possible tennis and I am confident that I can win the gold medal after my huge success so far this season," he said. .

Not a single tennis player has won all four Grand Slam tournaments and the Olympics in the same year, Djokovic may be the first to do so, having won both the Australian and French Open and this year at Wimbledon.

"Winning the Olympics and the US Open is my most important goal for the rest of the season. I'm full of confidence and motivated to represent Serbia as best I can. I long for a medal in Tokyo, which will hopefully be gold, and then travel to New York to complete this year. my year, "said Djokovic, 34.

(Source: Source: sportrajongo.hu, mti / Photo: pixabay, mti)