Novak Djokovic

Serbian-born Novak Djokovic is a professional tennis player who has won several Grand Slam Championships in his career.This superstar was born on the 22nd of May 1987 in the city of Belgrade.His Zodiac sign is Gemini, and his love for tennis at the age of four is worth noting.Djokovic's parents owned a sports complex which had a tennis academy.His passion for sports enabled him to study at the Pilic Academy in Germany at the age of 13. He began his international career in 2001 at the age of 14. Novak demonstrated his talent at the World Junior Tennis Championship by winning a silver medal.

He communicates fluently in four languages. Novak is a resident of Monaco. Djokovic is privileged to have received coaching from people like Mark Wood Forde in 2007, and Ricardo Piatti in 2005. Djokovic's premiere tour-level competition in 2004 was not favorable because he was defeated by Filippo Volandri in the round of 32.Novak Djokovic won his first ATP Challenger Tournament in Hungary in the year 2004, after a very brilliant performance.He qualified for the Australian Open in 2005, but lost at a very early stage of the competition.He did not give up, and later attained the third round of Wimbledon in 2005.Novak also participated in the US Open.

His stunning performance at the Dutch Open in 2006 led to the winning of his first ATP title. A splendid win at the Moselle Open paved the way for fame and higher heights of glory. His impressive victory in the prestigious Davis Cup almost diverted the course of his tennis career. The Lawn Tennis Association in Britain tried persuading Djokovic to play for Great Britain, but he vehemently refused the offer. Djokovic participated in the French Opens in 2007, and even qualified for the semifinals of this tournament.He achieved the third position in the world tennis ranking for the first time, after winning the Master's title in Montreal.He also participated at the Australian Opens, but was defeated by Roger Federer The tennis legend Roger Federer was born on August >> Read More... in the fourth round of this great tournament. His participation in the Master Series events propelled him to the apex in the world ranking.

He faced very tough times at the Indian Well Final since he was defeated by Rafael Nadal. He won the bronze medal for Serbia in the Beijing Olympics in 2008.Novak achieved his first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, by defeating Wilfried Tsonga in four sets.He became the youngest player to have attained the semi-finals in all four Grand Slam events. Djokovic proceeded in winning more than 40 matches in a row by 2011, and remains the only tennis superstar in the world with such an outstanding record.He became the top world ranking tennis player in 2011 after winning US Open, and Wimbledon.2012 was not a favorable year for him as he lost to Roger Federer at the Wimbledon Semifinals, and again defeated by Andy Murray in the finals of the US Open.He demonstrated remarkable skills at the Dubai TennIs Championships in 2015 but lost the finals to Roger Federer.

Djokovic is married to Jelena Ristic, whom he started dating in 2005.They officially got married in 2014, and later welcomed their first child that same year.He helps less privileged children in making their education possible through his charity foundation. Through this organization, many suffering children in Serbia have reason to believe in a bright future.His two younger brothers have a deep passion for tennis, and are possible superstars in future.He has won six finals of the Australian Opens and is three times winner of the Miami Opens. Djokovic is the 8th player in tennis history that has received the prestigious Career Grand Slam.He is also four times winner of the Rogers Cup Title.Djokovic is truly a tennis icon.He received the award titled "BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year."He is also five times winner of the ATP World Tour Finals.Rio Olympics in Brazil did not provide a good experience for Novak, as he got defeated in the early rounds of the competition.