Andy Roddick completely disagrees with Novak Djokovic’s comments after he became Olympic champion

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Andy Roddick took a different approach to Novak Djokovic regarding the value he placed on becoming Olympic champion.

The 24-time Grand Slam champion achieved a lifelong dream of winning the gold medal by beating Carlos Alcaraz in the final.

Djokovic was just as relieved as he was elated to now have the last remaining big title added to his glittering resume.

By clinching the gold medal at the Paris Games Djokovic became just the fifth player to have won the four Grand Slams and an Olympic gold medal.

What did Andy Roddick say in response to Novak Djokovic’s comments after becoming Olympic champion?

Djokovic defeated Alcaraz 7-6, 7-6 in what was arguably his best performance of the season to claim the top step on the Olympic podium.

Following his latest triumph Djokovic said: “And then now at age 37, with a 21-year-old that is probably the best player in the world right now, winning Roland Garros and Wimbledon back-to-back and playing incredible tennis.

“When I take everything into consideration, this probably is the biggest sporting success I’ve ever had in my career.”

However, during an episode of his ‘Served’ Podcast, Roddick took an opposing view and rates winning a Grand Slam higher than becoming Olympic champion.

“It’s not even worth a conversation. I think it’s each individual [choice]. I think if you ask people, is this [as] important as a Slam, and I certainly felt this pressure in 2004 [when asked], do you value this? Years later, I’m like no. It’s not even worth a conversation,” Roddick said emphatically.

“I would have definitely taken a Wimbledon title instead of that, 100%. No chance [that the Olympics is on a par with a Grand Slam], like it’s not even worth a conversation.”

Novak Djokovic now has eyes on the US Open after Olympics success

Djokovic has endured his most challenging season for some time as he entered the Olympic Games without a title and is no longer the World number one. But he stormed to the final without dropping a set and Djokovic defeated great rival Rafael Nadal along the way.

In a tight final, Djokovic raised his level in the two tiebreaks to claim victory and add to the final piece to the puzzle that is his illustrious career.

But the tennis legend is not stopping there as he plans to compete at the US Open and go in search of a 25th Grand Slam title.

“The Olympic Games and US Open are the two big goals for the rest of the year for me really. I’m hoping I can be at my best in those two tournaments,” he said after reaching the Wimbledon final.

“I don’t have any limitations in my mind. I still want to keep going and play as long as I feel like I can play on this high level.”