Djokovic was born in 1987 in Belgrade, Serbia. He comes from a sports family. His parents were both avid skiers. He started playing Tennis at the early age of 4 and his talent was obvious early on. Two coaches have been instrumental in Djokovic’s development. Famous Serbian developmental coach Jelena Gencic discovered Novak at the age of 8.
At the age of 12 Novak started spending time at the famous Niki Pilic Tennis Academy in Munich Germany. Pilic has been an important figure in Djokovic’s development.
Novak Djokovic’s junior career was quite impressive. He finished 2001 as the European 14 and under champion and he also became the best 16 and under player in Europe two years later.
His professional career got off to a quick start when he instantly won his first ever professional tennis tournament in the futures category in 2003.
Since then Novak has become one of the best players in professional tennis. He spent many years as the number 3 player in the world behind Federer and Nadal. In 2008 he won his first major tournament at the Australian Open.
The year 2011 has been a breakout year for Novak Djokovic. He is playing the best Tennis of his life and as of mid April he is still unbeaten this year. With the Australian Open, Indian Wells, and Miami he has won the three biggest tournaments so far this year. His winning streak is at 26 and his ranking has risen to number 2 in the world! If he continues playing with this form he should have a chance at becoming number 1 in the world.
At the age of 12 Novak started spending time at the famous Niki Pilic Tennis Academy in Munich Germany. Pilic has been an important figure in Djokovic’s development.
Novak Djokovic’s junior career was quite impressive. He finished 2001 as the European 14 and under champion and he also became the best 16 and under player in Europe two years later.
His professional career got off to a quick start when he instantly won his first ever professional tennis tournament in the futures category in 2003.
Since then Novak has become one of the best players in professional tennis. He spent many years as the number 3 player in the world behind Federer and Nadal. In 2008 he won his first major tournament at the Australian Open.
The year 2011 has been a breakout year for Novak Djokovic. He is playing the best Tennis of his life and as of mid April he is still unbeaten this year. With the Australian Open, Indian Wells, and Miami he has won the three biggest tournaments so far this year. His winning streak is at 26 and his ranking has risen to number 2 in the world! If he continues playing with this form he should have a chance at becoming number 1 in the world.
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