#4. Novak Djokovic – Olympic Gold
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The current World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is already being considered to be one of the greatest tennis players of all-time and by some, to be the greatest ever due to his dominance in World Tennis since the last five years. Predominantly an all-court player, Djokovic emphasizes on an aggressive baseline play, being consistent on both wings and with a powerful backhand which according to many, is the best in today’s game.
Djokovic’s win percentage of 83% is the best in the Open Era and so far, he has won 66 career titles that include 12 Grand Slams and five ATP World Tour Finals. His Grand Slam titles include six Australian Open titles in 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015 and 2016, a French Open title in 2016, three Wimbledon titles in 2011, 2014 and 2015, and two US Open titles in 2011 and 2015.
Djokovic has won everything there is to win in tennis except an Olympic gold with his best performance being a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
The Beijing games was Djokovic’s first appearance at the Olympics and he was in good form throughout the tournament until the semi-finals where he was defeated by eventual gold-medalist Rafael Nadal. However, Djokovic secured the bronze by defeating American James Blake in the bronze medal playoff in straight sets.
Djokovic was one of the favorites to win the gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics but was once again beaten in the semi-finals by eventual gold-medalist Andy Murray in straight sets. However, this time, Djokovic lost in the bronze medal playoff to Juan Martin Del Potro also in straight sets.
After winning the Rogers Cup following a poor outing at the Wimbledon, Djokovic was not an overwhelming favorite at the Rio Olympics as he would have to face Juan Martin Del Potro in the opening round. A resurgent Del Potro stunned Djokovic in straight sets and ended the Serb’s hopes of an Olympic medal yet once again.
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