TOP 10 Secrets About Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic, arguably the greatest tennis player of all time, has a remarkable story. Here are some quick facts to test your knowledge of this iconic athlete:

1. Djokovic was born in Belgrade, Serbia on May 22nd, 1987 and started playing tennis at the age of four.

2. He won his first major tournament at the 2008 Australian Open, becoming the youngest man to win a Grand Slam singles title since Pete Sampras in 1990.

3. Djokovic holds an impressive 14 Grand Slam titles, three of which he won consecutively from 2015-2016.

4. He is one of only eight men to ever achieve the career Grand Slam by winning all four major tournaments, and he has held the number one ranking in men’s tennis for a total of 283 weeks.

5. He has been dubbed the “King of Clay” due to his success on that surface, winning the French Open five times and reaching the finals nine times out of 10 appearances.

6. Djokovic is also known for his philanthropy; he founded the Novak Djokovic Foundation, which focuses on helping children in Serbia.

7. He has won a career-record 86 ATP titles in singles and doubles combined, including a record 35 Masters 1000 titles.

8. The Serbian athlete was also the winner of Sportsman of the Year at Laureus World Sports Awards for three years running (2012-2014).

9. Djokovic has also won the ITF World Champion and ATP Player of the Year awards multiple times.

10. His rivalry with fellow tennis greats Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer is often seen as one of the greatest rivalries in sports history.

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