Novak Djokovic makes one predictable Olympic decision: he won’t take the Rafael Nadal path.

According to the most recent Serbian media reports, Novak Djokovic has decided to bypass doubles and focus solely on the Olympic singles event. After Djokovic tore his knee meniscus at Roland Garros, there were concerns that the 37-year-old would be unable to compete at the Paris Olympics, but those fears were allayed earlier this week when the Serbian Olympic Committee named the record 24-time Grand Slam winner to their team for the upcoming games.

According to the most recent Serbian media reports, Novak Djokovic has decided to skip doubles and concentrate only on the Olympic singles competition. After Djokovic tore his knee meniscus at Roland Garros, there were concerns that the 37-year-old would be unable to compete in the Paris Olympics, but those concerns were allayed earlier this week when the Serbian Olympic Committee named the record 24-time Grand Slam winner to their team for the upcoming games.

Djokovic may now be anticipated to play in Paris, but he still intends to play it carefully and avoid placing too much strain on his back, which means focusing solely on singles. For some tennis fans, the Serbian tennis superstar’s absence from the Paris Olympics doubles event may be upsetting because Rafael Nadal is scheduled to play partner Carlos Alcaraz, and others were hoping to see Djokovic and Nadal meet in a doubles match as well.

At the Tokyo Olympics, Djokovic played in the singles and mixed doubles tournaments; he lost the semifinals and bronze medal match in singles, and he and Nina Stojanovic conceded a walkover to Ashleigh Barty in the mixed doubles bronze medal match.

Djokovic has one and clear goal in his mind

When the Paris Olympics start, Djokovic will be looking to accomplish one of his last tennis goals – and that’s to add an Olympic gold medal to his collection. While Djokovic may not be as a strong favorite as he was at the Tokyo Olympics, the goal remains the same for him.

“If I didn’t think [a gold medal] was possible, I probably wouldn’t be playing the Olympic Games. You have to believe that everything is possible in life,” Djokovic said earlier this year.

“The Olympics Games are the oldest and most prestigious sporting event in the history of sport. It’s a huge honor to represent Serbia at the Olympic Games. I hope I can be healthy and fit.