Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic; born 22 May 1987) is a Serbian professional tennis player who is currently ranked world No.1 in men's singles tennis by the Association of Tennis Professionals. He is considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time. He is coached by former Slovak tennis player Marián Vajda and former German tennis player and six-time Grand Slam champion Boris Becker...
ProfessionTennis Player
Date of Birth22 May 1987
CityBelgrade, Serbia
dream children world
I want to help children in Serbia and around the world so they can realize their dreams.
powerful what-matters court
I am fast and very powerful on the court, so this is what matters.
guarantees
I cannot guarantee anything.
children impact today
What I learned as a young child continues to have a tremendous impact on my life today.
father
My father believed in me many times more than I believed in myself.
strokes
My strokes just weren't there.
destiny thinking tennis
The fact that nobody played tennis in my family and you'd say by chance they make three tennis courts in front of the restaurant that my family owned when I was 4, I think that's a destiny. That's kind of life circumstances that kind of come together for you to become who you want to become.
boys wife dimensions
When my boy arrived in this life, on this planet, it was completely a new dimension of experience for me and my wife. I'm still riding on the wave of that experience.
best-thing-that-ever-happened-to-me best-things happened
It has been the best thing that has ever happened in my life.
years challenges obstacles
Each year represents new challenges and obstacles. You have to adjust.
sports winning player
It is my goal to win every time I play. But on the other hand, I also seek a balance of compassion and respect for the other players. I understand that everyone goes through difficult times, either mentally or physically, to cope with their life, to live the sport.
pressure
Pressure is part of what we do. It's always present.
tennis mind body
I have always valued the care for my body, and my mind and had holistic approach to life. I always thought this is utmost importance for my tennis.
careers giving results
I understand that the results I've had in my career, or I'm having now, they are very good. And that gives me confidence, of course, but I do not feel invincible.