Djokovic

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Knee or No Knee? Djokovic’s Olympic Journey Takes a Dramatic Turn!

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Novak Djokovic battles both his opponents and his knee at the Paris Olympics. Will he conquer the court or pull a Nadal?

In a thrilling match at the Paris Olympics, Serbian tennis ace Novak Djokovic defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in a nail-biting contest, winning 6-3, 7-6 (3) to secure his place in the semifinals. However, the euphoria of victory was slightly dulled by concerns surrounding Djokovic’s right knee, a body part that has been both a trusted ally and a nemesis in his storied career. At the age of 37, Djokovic continues to challenge the boundaries of athletic endurance, yet the specter of injury looms larger than ever.

Djokovic has openly expressed his apprehensions about his surgically repaired knee, admitting he is “very worried” ahead of the semifinals. Despite his triumphant performance and a fighting spirit that’s made him a household name in sports, he can’t shake the anxiety of whether his body will cooperate as he aims for his first Olympic gold. In a candid moment during a press conference, he likened his situation to a game of chess, where every move needs to be calculated, especially when it comes to fitness and recovery.

As the pressure mounts in this high-stakes competition, Djokovic's willingness to push through adversity resonates with fans around the world. He is a living testament to the idea that determination can often surpass physical limitations. The question on everyone’s lips remains: will Djokovic’s ambitions for Olympic glory be thwarted by his own body? If history has taught us anything, it’s that Djokovic doesn’t back down easily.

As he prepares for the semifinals, Djokovic isn't just competing against other top-tier athletes; he’s also battling against the clock and past injuries. If he can channel his concern into an edge on the court, he just might make Olympic history. Tennis fans, remember that Djokovic is not the only player with knee issues; Rafael Nadal has famously faced his own challenges with injuries, showing that the struggle is real across the sport.

Fun Fact: Did you know that Djokovic holds the record for the most weeks spent at number one in ATP rankings—not to mention his 21 Grand Slam titles? Clearly, this man is a tennis powerhouse! With the added pressure of the Olympics, will he add a coveted gold medal to that impressive resume? Stay tuned!

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Novak Djokovic reaches Olympic semis, but fears for his knee | ATP ... (ATP Tour)

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Novak Djokovic Has Knee Concerns At Olympics: 'I Am Very Worried ... (Forbes)

Novak Djokovic advanced to the semifinals of the Paris Olympics but admitted to being “very worried” about his surgically repaired right knee.

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'Concerned' Djokovic faces Olympics fitness battle after injury scare (FRANCE 24)

Novak Djokovic was "hoping for the best" Thursday that his troublesome right knee won't derail his dreams of finally winning Olympic gold.

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Olympics tennis: Djokovic concerned about knee after beating ... (The Associated Press)

Novak Djokovic is concerned about his surgically repaired right knee at the Paris Olympics after beating Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-6 (3) to reach the ...

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Novak Djokovic 'Very Worried' About Knee Injury, Will 'Give It a Try ... (Bleacher Report)

Novak Djokovic is concerned about knee issues potentially hampering his performance during his upcoming semifinal matchup in the 2024 Paris Olympics. "I am…

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Tennis: Djokovic faces Olympics fitness battle after injury scare (Ahram Online)

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Djokovic survives injury scare to reach Olympics semifinals ... (SuperSport)

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Novak Djokovic 'very worried' as Serb sparks fears he'll pull out of ... (Daily Express)

Novak Djokovic has raised fears that he may withdraw from the Olympics after suffering an injury scare.

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Paris Olympics 2024: Novak Djokovic beats Stefanos Tsitsipas ... (Sportstar)

Novak Djokovic overcame problems with his surgically repaired right knee at the Paris Olympics on Thursday night and erased a big deficit in the second set ...

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Novak Djokovic is “concerned” about his right knee at Paris ... (Tennis Magazine)

The top seed felt “sharp pain” early in the second set at Court Philippe Chatrier, the same stadium where he originally tore his meniscus on June 3.

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Djokovic alarmed by an injury at the Olympics: I'm very worried (MARCA.com)

Novak Djokovic qualified for the semifinals of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games after a 6-3, 7-6 (3) win over Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas.

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Alcaraz into Olympics final as Djokovic battles to save gold dream (FRANCE 24)

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2024 Paris Olympics: Carlos Alcaraz wins semifinal, will face Novak ... (Yahoo Sports)

Alcaraz will look to win his first gold medal in Sunday's men's singles final.

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Alcaraz, Djokovic, Musetti and Auger-Aliassime reach the men's ... (El Dorado News-Times)

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How to watch the Olympic tennis final live: Novak Djokovic vs Carlos ... (Olympic Channel)

Their series is tied 3-3 as they head for a seventh meeting - this time for Olympic gold.

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Novak Djokovic not slowed by knee, reaches 1st Olympic singles ... (ESPN)

Novak Djokovic's surgically repaired knee did not appear to slow him down a bit as he finally reached a Summer Olympics singles final for the first time, ...

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Djokovic beats Musetti to set up Alcaraz final | SuperSport (SuperSport)

Serbia's Novak Djokovic beat Italy's Lorenzo Musetti 6-4 6-2 to reach his first Olympic final on Friday and will bid for gold in a blockbuster clash with ...

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Novak Djokovic will take on Carlos Alcaraz in blockbuster Olympic ... (The Independent)

The Serbian is through to an Olympic final for the first time after beating Lorenzo Musetti.

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Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz meet in Olympics men's singles ... (NBC 10 Philadelphia)

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will play in the men's singles gold medal final of the 2024 Olympics. Here's everything you need to know.

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Djokovic, Alcaraz to clash in Olympic gold medal showdown (FRANCE 24)

A fired-up Novak Djokovic on Friday reached his first Olympic final and will face Carlos Alcaraz in a dream showdown for gold in Paris.

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2024 Paris Olympics: Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will play ... (Yahoo Sports)

Alcaraz and Djokovic will each look to win their first gold medal in Sunday's men's singles final.

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Olympics tennis: Djokovic beats Musetti to reach 2024 Games final (The Associated Press)

Novak Djokovic has finally reached a Summer Olympics singles final for the first time. He defeated Lorenzo Musetti of Italy 6-4, 6-2.

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Tennis-Djokovic and Alcaraz set up golden showdown (Reuters)

"Three of the (previous) four Olympic Games I played I made semi-finals but failed to overcome that hurdle," Djokovic, whose only medal was a singles bronze in ...

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Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz to play for Olympic gold in Paris (The Athletic)

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Novak Djokovic overcomes semi-final hurdle to set up Carlos ... (The Guardian)

The Serb beat Lorenzo Musetti 6-2, 6-2 to reach the Olympic final while Iga Swiatek secured a bronze medal by defeating Anna Karolina Schmiedlova.

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Djokovic and Alcaraz move through to golden showdown | SuperSport (SuperSport)

Novak Djokovic beat Italy's Lorenzo Musetti 6-4 6-2 to snap his Olympic semifinal jinx on Friday and set up a blockbuster battle against Spain's Carlos ...

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Djokovic, Alcaraz to play for men's singles gold at the 2024 Olympics (El Dorado News-Times)

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Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz to clash in Olympic gold medal ... (Independent Online)

A fired-up Novak Djokovic on Friday reached his first Olympic final and will face Carlos Alcaraz in a dream showdown for gold in Paris.

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Djokovic to play Alcaraz in showdown for tennis gold medal at Paris ... (The Hindu)

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