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
winning today
I always tried to win. I was as competitive as I am today.
basketball sports football
The tradition in Serbia has always been team sports - football, basketball, handball, volleyball and water polo, individual sports are not supported.
two language knows
I had to know at least two languages.
father sacrifice made
My father never talked about the sacrifices that the family made for me.
private-life ups-and-downs
I've had my ups and downs in my private life.
butterfly thinking giving
It gives me goose bumps and little butterflies in the stomach when I start thinking about the 'golden slam.'
positive country people
People look up to me as somebody who is able to switch the image of our country from negative to positive.
wife people support
I'm very fortunate to have the support of the people around me, I feel happy because my wife helps me and people who are close.
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.
mean thinking negative-words
Obsession is a negative word, I do not think that obsession can bring positive things. Not only in tennis but, I mean in any situation of life.
trying sides colleagues
I always try to show my human side to my colleagues and to the whole circuit. More than anything because we are all on the same train, it is part of our work.
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.
motivation successful challenges
I still feel young as far as motivation is concerned, and also the challenges that I have for the future and what I want to achieve. So I just hope this successful streak is extended to the fullest.
husband father player
My success has a lot to do with my private life. I've matured a lot by first becoming a husband and now a father. My life is in the right direction. And that helps a player to thrive. One thing is linked with the other. My private life has helped me.