Novak Djokovic ‘divided’ over whether to play in Toyko Olympics

Novak Djokovic could be cooler than expected for the US Open.

After winning Wimbledon on Sunday to tie Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal’s 20 majors record, Djokovic was reluctant to compete in the Olympics later this month due to the new wave of COVID-19 complications in Tokyo. He called it “50-50”.

A potential withdrawal would end Djokovic’s bid for the so-called “Golden Slam” – all four majors and an Olympic gold medal. If the 34-year-old Serb retires it would give him more rest for the Open, where he could record the first Grand Slam for a male player since Rod Laver in 1969. The Open begins on August 30.

Asked that no fans will be allowed at the Summer Games, Djokovic said: “This is not good news. I received this news two days ago. It was really disappointing to hear. I also hear that there are going to be a lot of restrictions within the village.

Djokovic said it was depressing not “to be able to see other athletes playing live”.

“I can’t even have my stringer, he’s a very important part of my team,” said Djokovic. “I am limited by the number of people I can take on my team. I’ll have to think about it. Right now, like I said, my plan was still to go to the Olympics. But at the moment, I am a little divided. It’s a bit 50/50 because of what I’ve heard over the last few days. ”