Novak Djokovic puts Olympic gold above all achievements

Novak Djokovic has revealed how much his gold medal win at the Paris Olympics meant to him.

Speaking at a US Open Press Conference, Djokovic took the time to acknowledge his achievement.

Olympic gold above all achievements

Djokovic said: “Yeah, it’s great to be back in New York. Hello, everyone. It was a very nice moment obviously that I was allowed to experience by the USTA and US Open an hour ago at the Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day, a great tribute video, and obviously some fun with hitting the targets in the end.

“Just kind of sharing my thoughts, my emotions and experiences of reflection on what is for me I think now when I lock back the greatest achievement and greatest highlight of my career overall, winning the gold for Serbia.

“Had some heartbreaking losses at the Olympic Games, worked very hard to try to get myself in a position to fight for gold. And at 37 I thought, you know, I don’t know, could this be the last chance? Maybe. So I had to push more than ever than I have ever done.”

Novak Djokovic proud of his efforts

Djokovic felt that his final performance was one of his greatest efforts.

“Turned out to be one of the best performances I had in years overall throughout the entire tournament. Of course in the finals against Carlos, it was kind of a dream scenario really having my wife and children there, the entire nation watching.

“Just a very proud moment of experiencing the golden medal, you know, around my neck with Serbian anthem and Serbian flag. Very, very special. Probably the most intense emotions I have ever had on a tennis court.

“I was saying that carrying the flag, being a flag bearer for my country, opening Games in 2012 in London at the Olympic Games, was the best feeling I had overall in my professional career, surpassed every slam that I won, until I won the gold medal. I think the moment of when I achieved it, how I achieved it, after years of trying, the journey, that was the way it was, I think makes it even more unique.”

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