Novak Djokovic is a Serbian professional tennis player who is an exceptionally talented player with numerous record-making and breaking performances. His presence in the big game adds colours and unending excitement. Having won several Grand Slam titles, he is considered one of the greatest professional tennis players ever. We look into the life of this tennis star, his successes and achievements in and outside the court. in our Novak Djokovic biography facts, childhood and personal life.
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Novak Djokovic Biography Facts, Age, Zodiac
| Full Name: | Novak Djokovic |
|---|---|
| Nicknames: | Djoker, Nole, The Serbinator, The Joker |
| Born: | May 22, 1987 |
| Age: | 36 years old |
| Place of Birth: | Belgrade, SR Serbia, Yugoslavia |
| Zodiac Sign: | Gemini |
| Nationality: | Serbian |
| Height: | 6 feet 2 inches |
| Shoe Size: | 10.5 |
| Weight: | 172 Ibs (78kg) |
| Education: | Pilic tennis Academy |
| Parents: | Srdan Djokovic (father), Dijana Djokovic (Mother) |
| Siblings: | Marko Djokovic (brother), Djordje Djokovic (brother) |
| Spouse: | Jelena Djokovic (married 2014) |
| Children: | Tara Djokovic (daughter), Stefan Djokovic (son) |
| Net Worth: | $180 million |
| Occupation: | Tennis Player |
| Playing Career: | 2003–present |
Novak Djokovic Childhood and Early Life
Born in Yugoslavia, Djokovic was introduced to the game of tennis at the tender age of 6. His tennis prowess stuck an unforgettable positive impression on Jelena Gencic, a Yugoslav tennis player. She then began training young Djokovic in the game. Six years later, Djokovic moved to Germany to search for more competitive tennis players to improve his skills. His training with Gencic paid off, as at the age of 14, Djokovic began winning European tennis championships in singles and doubles events.
Novac Djokovic Tennis Career
Djokovic competed in major junior tennis championships before turning pro in 2003—among such includes representing the Yugoslavia National Team at the Davies Cup, the Australian Open and many more. Two years after turning pro, Djokovic made it to his debut Grand Slam tournament and the Australian Open. He also competed in the Wimbledon and the US Open.
After reaching
After losing in the final of the Indian well to Rafael Nadal, Djokovic went on to claim the Key Biscayne title in 2007. His win saw his ranking improve to the top 10. At the French Open, Djokovic was defeated by Nadal in the semifinal but withdrew as a result of elbow issues in his semifinal match against Nadal at the Wimbledon. He, however, went on to defeat both rivals Nadal and Federer in the semifinal and final of the Rogers Cup. He progressed to the final of the US Open but lost to Roger Federer. At the end of the year, Djokovic was awarded the Golden badge for the best athlete in Serbia and was named the best athlete in
After losing in the final of the 2008 Hopman Cup, Djokovic went on to the Australian Open to clinch his first single Grand Slam title. He went on to win the Pacific Life Masters after losing out in the Dubai Tennis Championship. He also won the Internazionali d’Italia. In the French Open, he lost to Nadal in the semifinals. At the Wimbledon, he was eliminated in the second round. Djokovic also failed to defend his Rogers Cup title. In the Olympics, after failing to defeat Nadal in the semifinals, Djokovic had to settle for bronze. He lost to Federer in the US Open before winning his first Tennis Masters Cup title.
Djokovic began his 2009 season with the Brisbane Invitational where he was ousted in the first round. At the Australian Open, he retired in the quarterfinal. He went on to win the Dubai Tennis Championship singles but failed to defend his BNP Paribas Open as well as the Internazionali BNL d’Italia. Djokovic, however, won the Serbia Open. In the French Open, Djokovic was defeated in the third round. Djokovic seemed to be unstoppable at the Wimbledon before losing in the quarter-final. He suffered a similar fate at the semifinal of the US Open. Djokovic went on to win the China Open, the Shanghai ATP Masters 1000 and the BNP Paribas Masters. He finished the year in the no. 3 spot in the ATP world rankings.
Djokovic 2010 campaign began with an Exhibition match. He then went on to the Australian Open before losing in the quarterfinal. He went on to win the Dubai Tennis Championships. Djokovic lost in the Indian Well and Miami Masters before announcing a change of coach. He then went on to suffer defeats from the hands of Verdasco at the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters and the Internazionali BNL d’Italia. He withdrew to form the quarterfinals of the Serbia Open. In the French Open, he lost in the quarterfinal. The Wimbledon was no different as he was ousted in the semifinal. Same as the Rogers Cup. At the US Open, Djokovic progressed to the final before losing to Nadal. He defended his China Open title but lost out in the Shanghai Masters. He then helped Serbia Clinch the Davies Cup to round up the year in the no. 3 spot for the fourth consecutive year. DLS Sport named him “Serbian Athlete of the Year” while the Olympic Committee of Serbia named him the “Serbian Sportsman of the Year”.
2011 was a remarkable year for Djokovic as he won the Australian Open, US Open and the Wimbledon. He also won five ATP World Tour Masters 1000 titles which earned him the highest ATP tour Prize money in a single season.
He finished the year in the no. 1 spot. In 2012, he won the Australian Open again, he also defended his Miami Masters. He failed to defend his French Open title as well as defend his Wimbledon title. At the Olympics, he came fourth. In the final of the US Open, he was defeated by Andy Murray. He proceeded to win the Shanghai Masters as well as the 2012 ATP World Tour Finals.
In 2013, Djokovic defeated Murray in the final of the Australian Open, marking his fourth Australian Open title. He then went on to win the Dubai Tennis Championship. He
In 2014, Djokovic failed to defend his Australian Open title. He lost to Federer at the Dubai Tennis Championship but got his revenge to claim his third Indian Wells Masters. He also won his third Italian Open title. He progressed to the final of the French Open but lost to Nadal. At the Wimbledon, he defeated Federer to win the Grand Slam event. He lost in the semifinal of the US Open and failed to defend his Shanghai Masters title. He then went on to win the Paris Bercy masters title as well as the ATP World Tour Finals.
In 2015, after losing in the quarterfinal of the Qatar Open, Djokovic went on to win the Australian Open. He won the Miami Masters as well as the Monte-Carlo Masters and the Rome Masters. He, however, lost in the final of the French Open but defeated Federer to claim the US Open, his tenth Grand Slam Singles title. He then went on to win the Paris Masters and the 2015 ATP World Tour Finals.
2016, also brought more titles for Djokovic. He won the Qatar Open as well as the Australian Open. He also went on to claim the Indian Wells Masters title. He then went on to win the Miami Open as well as his first French Open title. His French Open title made him the reigning champion of the four major Grand Slam events. He lost in the first round of the Olympics after winning the Rogers Cup. He was also defeated in the US Open final. Djokovic failed to win in the Shanghai Open and Paris Open while emerging runner-up in the World Tour Finals.
Djokovic began 2017 by defending his Qatar Open title but was eliminated in the second round of the Australian Open. He went on to lose out in other tournaments before splitting with his coach and team. At the French Open, he lost out in the quarterfinal. In the Wimbledon, he suffered the same feat. He pulled out of the US Open as well as the rest of the season as a result of an elbow injury.
In 2018, Djokovic lost out in the third round of the Australian Open. He went on to win the Wimbledon as well as the Cincinnati Masters. He went on to win the US Open, which restored him to the top 3 in the world rankings. He finished the year at the no. 1 spot after failing to win the Paris Masters and ATP tournament.
Novak Djokovic Personal Life
- Djokovic is of both Serbian and Croatian descent. He has two younger brothers, Marko and Djordje who also play tennis.
- Novak Djokovic got married to his high school sweetheart, Jelena Ristic Djokovic in 2014. They both have two children, Stefan, their son and Tara, their daughter.
- Djokovic is a Serbian Orthodox. He also mediates at the Buddhist Buddhapadipa Temple in Wimbledon.
- Djokovic speaks Serbian, French, English German and Italian.
- Djokovic founded the Novak Djokovic Foundation in 2007. His foundation is aimed at helping underprivileged children in Siberia live a productive life by providing education as well as other resources needed for their general upkeep.
- Djokovic is an avid supporter of the Red Star Belgarde, AC Milan and S.L Benfica
Novak Djokovic Awards and Achievements
Djokovic has 14 Grand Slam titles to his name.
Grand Slam Singles
- Australian Open (2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016)
- French Open (2016)
- Wimbledon (2011, 2014, 2015, 2018)
- US Open (2011, 2015, 2018)
Other Tournaments and Awards
- Tour Finals (2008, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)
- Davis Cup (2010)
- ITF World Champion (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)
- ATP Player of the Year (2011, 2012, 2014, 2015)
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Congratulations Novac on your winning Wimbledon.after such a nail biting game. So you know I did not know who I wanted to win until I saw how you responded to the Young man who tossed the coin.After that I wanted it to be you