The LA Olympics are just two years away now, and their tennis tournament promise to be one of the most competitive in recent memory.
After all, on the women’s side, it really feels like anyone can win the elite events, which should make for an enthralling tournament with more stars sure to have been added to the mix by then.
Meanwhile, it feels destined that the men’s event will culminate in a meeting between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, both of whom will have grand aspirations of bringing home the gold for their country.
And yet, it feels impossible to discount Novak Djokovic, who insists he will retire at the next Olympics. He will be 41 when it is held, but could benefit from this latest update.
After all, the Olympics have just released their schedule for the tennis tournament, and it is a frankly ridiculous decision.
The crazy 2028 LA Olympics’ tennis schedule has now been released
The 2028 LA Olympics were always going to be held in the summer, and it was guaranteed to interrupt the usual tennis schedule somewhat.
However, the decision-making behind exactly when it will be played is truly baffling; it is now set to take place from July 19th to the 28th.
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This is just three days after the men’s Wimbledon final will be held.
Not only will it provide a sudden and stark change in surface, but also the top players who enjoy deep runs at the All England Club will then likely head to America, massively fatigued.
Also, the Washington Open will suffer too, which historically has been one of the best ATP and WTA 500-level events on tour.
If anyone can benefit from all this though, it’s Novak Djokovic.
Why Novak Djokovic could benefit from the 2028 LA Olympics schedule
Despite the fact he will be well into his 40s by the time the next Olympics comes around, Djokovic has an ageless and timeless presence on the ATP Tour. His body is slowing down, but he remains as competitive as ever. A few more years could have little impact on his current levels.
However, where this scheduling mishap helps him is in which of these events he seeks to prioritise.
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At Wimbledon, some of the top players, like Alcaraz and Sinner, might already have their minds on the Olympics. It could result in an unprecedented tournament laden with surprises, and allow the Serbian to sneak through.
And yet, if he does fail to thwart the world’s best at the All England Club, he will likely instead then benefit from their fatigue at the Olympics.
Either way, Djokovic can manage his schedule to maximise this opportunity. After all, it promises to be his last, if his retirement claims are to be believed.
