Novak Djokovic on his way to the “Golden Slam”? After his three Grand Slam titles in 2021 (Australian Open, Roland Garros and Wimbledon), the world number 1 sets out to conquer the Olympic Games (July 23-August 8). The Serb announced his participation, on Twitter, this Thursday. “I have booked my flight to Tokyo and will proudly join the Serbian team for the Olympics,” wrote the “Djoker” accompanied by an announcement video to a young fan named Koujirou.
The member of the “Big 3” could become the first man to achieve the “Golden Slam”, that is to say, to win all major tournaments, in addition to the Olympics, in the same year. A feat already achieved in women, by Steffi Graff in 1988. All that remains is to win the title in Tokyo, as well as to be crowned at the US Open at the beginning of September, to find an even bigger place. in the history of tennis.
A table diminished by several major absences
One thing is certain, the “Djoker” will not be able to cross neither Rafael Nadal, nor Roger Federer, both packages, on his way to the coronation. Dominic Thiem, Nick Kyrgios and Alex De Minaur have also announced their absences for the competition. A choice also considered by the Serbian after his title at Wimbledon. The 34-year-old had said he was “50/50” in particular because of the health restrictions applied in Tokyo.
Repeated packages also in the women’s table. Serena Williams, injured at Wimbledon, Angelique Kerber, silver medalist in Rio, as well as former No.1 Victoria Azarenka have already given up.
