Novak Djokovic has 'no plans' to retire as he sets his sights on Olympic gold

Djokovic begins his bid for Olympic glory with a meeting against Matthew Ebden, while a clash against Rafael Nadal could follow in round two.

"I don't have retirement close in my mind, to be honest, even though I know a lot of people would love me to retire," he said at a Team Serbia press conference ahead of the Games.

"I think as long as there is at least one of us left in the competition, I think the era is still going.

"Of course there is a change of generations, (Carlos) Alcaraz and (Jannik) Sinner, currently they are two of the best in the world, deservedly.

"They are playing at a very high level. They're very young and they are going to carry the sport in the future.

"I've been present for the shift of many generations in the last 15 years, I like to see that, but I think it's also great I'm still able to play.

"Of course the end is nearer than the beginning, I know that. I still enjoy competition and I'll keep going until I don't enjoy it any more."

Olympic gold is the only piece of silverware missing from Djokovic's impressive trophy cabinet, something he is aware of ahead of a "huge challenge" at Roland Garros.

"(Gold is) definitely one of the biggest dreams," he said.

"Approaching an Olympic Games is always a huge challenge for me because I put extra expectations and pressure on myself.

"They're familiar sites, Roland Garros is somewhere I played just two months ago, so I know those courts very well.

"I'm hoping I can perform at my best and get to the medal match."

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