Connors compares Djokovic's Olympic gold to his first Wimbledon triumph

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Monday, 12 August 2024 at 21:30
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Jimmy Connors stated that Djokovic's gold medal is as important to him as his first Wimbledon or US Open titles. The 8-time Grand Slam champion also praised Nole's outstanding performance against Carlos Alcaraz in the Paris final, considering that the Spaniard had won the French Open just a few weeks earlier at the same venue.
In his fifth Olympic participation, Djokovic finally secured the gold medal after falling in the semifinals three times in previous attempts and only winning the bronze medal in Beijing 2008.

"Probably this gold medal is as important to him as his first Wimbledon"

The former world No. 1 commented on his podcast, Advantage Connors, that Djokovic's Olympic victory is as significant as his first Wimbledon or US Open title: “What do you expect from those two? The kind of tennis that they play and the matches that they play against each other and the effort that they go out and give,” began the American.
“Seeing Alcaraz at such a young age, the success that he has had, against Djokovic who has been around for 15 or 20 years and still wanting it,” Jimmy Connors added. “Probably this gold medal is as important to him as his first Wimbledon or US Open. Because he’s done the other. He’s won every Grand Slam, many other tournaments, but winning the gold medal here is just the icing on the cake. Almost three hours of play, 7-6, 7-6, what else do you expect?”
“Winning an Olympic gold medal is a dream for any athlete, and Novak’s perseverance to finally achieve that is a testament to his greatness. I’ve always been proud to represent my country, and I can only imagine what it would have felt like to play for an Olympic gold medal. Winning for your country on such a global stage would have been huge for me.”
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“The Olympics bring out the best in athletes. It’s not just about individual glory, it’s about playing for something bigger, for your country,” he added. “I would have loved to have had that opportunity, and seeing Novak achieve it makes me appreciate just how special that moment is.”
“Novak has that drive, that hunger to be the best. It’s something I can relate to, and it’s part of why he’s been so successful. His ability to sustain that level of excellence over so many years is extraordinary.”

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