Novak Djokovic's 2024 season was highlighted by his singles gold medal at the Paris Olympics, the only major title missing from his immense record.
All a few weeks after having knee surgery after a fall against Cerundolo at Roland Garros. Forfeited against Ruud in the quarterfinals of the Parisian Grand Slam, the Serb came back stronger than ever.
In his podcast, Andy Roddick looked back on Djokovic's notable moments from last year.
“We are talking about the best male player in the history of tennis, Novak Djokovic, who finished the year in 7th place in the world, but it is not necessary to talk about his ranking, only his performances last year are enough.
He managed to reach the Wimbledon final on one leg. Fools like me thought he wouldn't have time to play in the tournament, and he fought for the title.
Once again, he personified what greatness is in this sport. The fact that he won the Olympic Games at Roland Garros, on its less good surface, in this way and without losing a single set, is one of the greatest feats I have seen in tennis.
He said before playing that this was the tournament that meant the most to him and proved it on court. For me, it’s even more impressive than if he had won two Grand Slams in 2024,” Roddick said.
