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Novak Djokovic's hopes of winnning his first Olympic Gold Medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics could be in limbo despite the Serb regaining some of his composure after winning the Rogers Cup earlier this week.
Djokovic has bounced back from a heartbreaking exit at Wimbledon after winning his fourth title at the ATP 1000 Masters in Toronto, defeating Kei Nishikori in straight sets. However, according to Catherine Whitaker of The Telegraph's the Tennis Podcast, Djokovic still looks beatable despite completing the tournament without dropping a single set.
According to Whitaker, Djokovic did not play his best tennis this week in spite of recording his 300th Masters 1000 title, eclipsing Rafael Nadal's own record of 29. While Djokovic did prove "what a mental fortress he is" after keeping the Tomas Berdych at bay during their quarterfinals matchup in the tournament, Whitaker believes Djokovic could be beaten by someone not intimidated of the world No. 1.
"What he [Djokovic] has done winning here [Rogers Cup] is prove what a mental fortress he is," Whitaker said. "I still think he is beatable for somebody who believes, and Andy Murray could be that person."
Ever since suffering a disappointing defeat in the hands of American Sam Querrey in Church Road, there were questions about Djokovic's chances to remain in contention for a Gold Medal at the Olympic Games and another Grand Slam singles title at the US Open later this month.
Moreover, the Serb's place at the ATP world rankings has become somewhat replaceable after Murray won his third Grand Slam title at Wimbledon and becoming a consistent threat to Djokovic's reign.
However, Djokovic's only fourth loss of the season may have given him the drive to be aggressive approaching the quadrennial sporting event, where the Serb is hoping to get "at least one medal."
"I don't need to explain that every athlete dreams of being part of the Olympic Games," Djokovic said, reports the Evening Standard. "I'm competing in the singles and doubles. Hopefully I'll get at least one medal."
Djokovic admitted he was "not 100 percent" playing at Wimbledon, but may have recovered his full health after showing a masterful display at the Rogers Cup, which the 12-time Grand Slam winner hopes to continue in Rio de Janeiro.
