Novak Djokovic is one of the most successful tennis players of all time, having won numerous titles and accolades throughout his career. Here are 50 facts about Novak Djokovic that you may not know:
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1. Novak Djokovic is a Serbian professional tennis player.
2. He was born on May 22, 1987 in Belgrade, Yugoslavia (now Serbia).
3. His parents are Srdjan and Dijana Djokovic.
4. Djokovic began playing tennis at the age of four.
5. He has two younger brothers, Marko and Djordje, who also play tennis.
6. Djokovic is right-handed and plays with a two-handed backhand.
7. He is 6'2" (1.88m) tall and weighs around 170lbs (77kg).
8. Djokovic is known for his flexibility and agility on the court.
9. He is considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time.
10. Djokovic has won 20 Grand Slam singles titles, tied for the most in history with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
11. He has won the Australian Open a record nine times.
12. Djokovic has also won the French Open twice, Wimbledon six times, and the US Open three times.
13. He has won a total of 89 ATP singles titles in his career.
14. Djokovic was the first Serbian player to win a Grand Slam singles title.
15. He turned professional in 2003.
16. Djokovic has been ranked world No. 1 by the ATP a record total of 338 weeks.
17. He has held the year-end No. 1 ranking a record six times.
18. Djokovic has won the ATP Finals a record six times.
19. He has also won five Masters 1000 titles, tied with Nadal for the most all-time.
20. Djokovic has won a total of five Laureus World Sports Awards, including four for Sportsman of the Year.
21. He is known for his intense training regimen, which includes meditation and a gluten-free diet.
22. Djokovic has founded the Novak Djokovic Foundation, which focuses on early childhood education in Serbia and other countries.
23. He is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
24. Djokovic married his high school sweetheart, Jelena Ristic, in 2014.
25. They have two children, Stefan and Tara.
26. Djokovic speaks Serbian, English, Italian, and German.
27. He has written a book, "Serve to Win: The 14-Day Gluten-Free Plan for Physical and Mental Excellence."
28. Djokovic has appeared in several films and TV shows, including "The Expendables 2" and "The Grand Tour."
29. He is a fan of football (soccer) and supports the Serbian national team and AC Milan.
30. Djokovic's favorite surface to play on is hard court.
31. His favorite shot is his backhand down the line.
32. Djokovic has a career record of 1,071 wins and 205 losses in singles matches.
33. He has a winning percentage of 83.9% in singles matches.
34. Djokovic has earned over $150 million in prize money in his career.
35. He has also earned millions more in endorsement deals with brands like Lacoste, Asics, and Head.
36. Djokovic has been involved in several controversial incidents on and off the court, including hitting a line judge with a ball at the 2020 US Open.
37. He has been described as a very emotional and passionate player.
38. Djokovic is a big fan of the Serbian national cuisine, including dishes like cevapi and pljeskavica.
39. He has been known to perform impressions of other tennis players, including Maria Sharapova and Rafael Nadal.
40. Djokovic is a philanthropist and has donated money to various causes, including flood relief efforts in Serbia and a children's hospital in his hometown of Belgrade.
41. He has also donated money to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic in Serbia and other countries.
42. Djokovic has a close relationship with his coach, Marian Vajda, who has been with him for many years.
43. He has also worked with other coaches, including Boris Becker and Andre Agassi.
44. Djokovic is known for his mental toughness and ability to come back from difficult situations.
45. He has won several matches after being down match point.
46. Djokovic has a friendly rivalry with fellow tennis players Federer and Nadal, who are also considered among the greatest players of all time.
47. He has played in several exhibition matches and events, including the Adria Tour, which was controversial due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
48. Djokovic has a strong social media presence, with millions of followers on platforms like Instagram and Twitter.
49. He is also a fan of nature and enjoys hiking and spending time outdoors.
50. Djokovic has expressed interest in competing in the Olympics and has won a bronze medal in singles at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
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