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Novak Djokovic Biography

Birth Name:Novak Djokovic

Birth Place:Belgrade, Serbia

Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Won the Laurus World Sportsman of the Year in 2011, 2014 and 2015
  • In 2012, he received the Karadjordjeva Star Medal, the highest honor in Serbia
  • Appeared in all four Grand Slam finals in 2015, winning three of them
  • Has served as a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF
  • Started playing tennis at the age of four, when he was invited to participate in a training camp
  • Quote: "Just believe in your dreams․ If you have dreams, don't give up․ Belief is the most common word to me, even more than hope․ For one, to achieve his dreams, he needs to truly believe in them․"
  • Tennis player best known for his court coverage and passing shots
  • Shared a coach with tennis legend Monica Seles