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Djokovic eyeing golden year

02/07/2012 09:59:48 AM

World number one Novak Djokovic says there is no reason he cannot win the French Open and an Olympic gold medal this year.

Djokovic was crowned the 2012 Sportsman of the Year at the Laureus Sports Awards in London on Monday, and the Serbian is already eyeing another record breaking season.

The French Open and the Olympic gold are the only major titles that have eluded Djokovic, but the 24-year-old is confident he can change that in 2012.

"Why not both?" Djokovic said.

"I've learnt how to handle my schedule, how to handle myself on and off the court and to prepare for the biggest events. That is going to be the case this year."

"I will try to set up my form for Roland Garros first of all, where I want to get the title and go all the way through, and then I'll start thinking about Wimbledon and the Olympics."

"I have to stay optimistic, believe in what I can do, believe in my abilities and believe that I can win on all surfaces."

"I have proven on numerous occasions that I can really be one of the candidates to win every Grand Slam on every surface. I need to keep that up. Roland Garros is the one to win this year."

Djokovic beat the likes of Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel, sprinter Usain Bolt, Tour de France champion Cadel Evans, NBA basketballer Dirk Nowitzki and Barcelona's Lionel Messi for the award, and said it was a proud moment in his career.

"I dare to dream of becoming the best player. Now I have this special award and I think everything is possible," he said.

"Serbia is a small and beautiful country, but also very poor. It has a lot of troubles and wars in the last 20 years. I hope each and every one in the world could dream."

 

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