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Who is Novak Djokovic

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Who is Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic is a Serbian professional tennis player. He is currently ranked as world No. 1 by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
 
Novak Djokovic's life
 
Novak Djokovic, who was born on May 22, 1987, in Serbia, is a professional tennis player. He is married to Jelena Ristić and has two siblings -- Djordje and Marko. The player can speak Serbian, English, French, German, and Italian languages.
 
Career
 
Novak Djokovic is currently ranked as world No. 1 by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) -- the governing body of the men's professional tennis circuits.
 
Djokovic is a nine-time champion at the Australian Open, including each
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Latest Updates on Novak Djokovic

Djokovic explains hiring Murray as coach: "He knows me very well"

Murray and Djokovic announced last week they plan to work together for the Australian Open in January.

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Updated On : 02 Dec 2024 | 11:18 AM IST

Sinner and Alcaraz headline the ATP Finals with Novak Djokovic out

The top-ranked Sinner and No. 3 Alcaraz evenly split the year's Grand Slam titles between them with two apiece and it would be fitting if the pair meet again in Turin.

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Updated On : 07 Nov 2024 | 3:10 PM IST

Sinner beat Alcaraz for Six Kings title after Djokovic edges out Nadal

Djokovic won the match between rivals who have combined for 46 Grand Slam singles titles. Nadal, who won 22 Slam titles, is planning to retire after playing for Spain next month in the Davis Cup

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Updated On : 20 Oct 2024 | 2:51 PM IST

Shanghai Masters 2024: Novak Djokovic to face Jannik Sinner in the finals

By also reaching the final on Saturday night, top-ranked Jannik Sinner ensured he will be the ATP year-end No. 1 and the first Italian to achieve that feat

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Updated On : 13 Oct 2024 | 2:20 PM IST

2024: The rare year of no silverware for the Big Four of tennis in 20 years

The quartet of Djokovic, Nadal, Federer, and Murray are popularly known as the Big Four of tennis.

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Updated On : 08 Sep 2024 | 6:44 PM IST

US Open 2024: Who is Alexei Popyrin, the man who beat Novak Djokovic?

Popyrin defeated Djokovic in a four-set marathon on Saturday

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Updated On : 31 Aug 2024 | 1:24 PM IST

Olympics 2024: Djokovic wins gold, beats Alcaraz in men's singles Tennis

Djokovic's impressive career already featured a men's-record 24 Grand Slam titles

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Updated On : 06 Aug 2024 | 12:19 PM IST

Djokovic wins Gold medal: Full list of players with career Golden Slam

Novak Djokovic became only the fifth player in the history of Tennis to complete a Golden career slam after he defeated Carlos Alcaraz in the men's singles final at Paris Olympics 2024 on August 4.

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Updated On : 06 Aug 2024 | 12:09 PM IST

Djokovic enters Paris Olympics quarterfinals; eyes his first gold medal

Novak Djokovic won his round 3 match against Dominik Koepfer of Germany in straight sets of 7-5 and 6-3 to enter the quarterfinals.

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Updated On : 31 Jul 2024 | 7:47 PM IST

Paris 2024: Nadal wins in Olympic singles, to face Djokovic in 2nd round

There is a statue of Nadal outside the arena, and fans gathered around the steel structure Sunday morning, when it was still unclear whether he would be competing later.

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Updated On : 30 Jul 2024 | 11:42 AM IST

Paris Olympics: Djokovic and Nadal could could lock horns in 2nd round

Top-seeded Serbia's Novak Djokovic could face his longtime rival Spain's Rafael Nadal in the second round of the Paris Olympic tennis tournament

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Updated On : 25 Jul 2024 | 4:46 PM IST

Wimbledon 2024: Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and eye-popping $355K ticket

The rematch between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic was one of the most expensive get-in-final tickets in the history of the sport

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Updated On : 14 Jul 2024 | 10:22 PM IST

Alcaraz outclasses Djokovic in final, wins back-to-back Wimbledon titles

Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz cemented his status as a dominant force in the sport by outclassing 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic in straight sets at the Centre Court in London on Sunday

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Updated On : 14 Jul 2024 | 11:36 PM IST

Wimbledon winners lists, runner-ups and 2024 champion's prize money

Wimbledon 2024 prize money: The winner of the men's singles final, Carlos Alcaraz pocketed 2,700,000 Sterling pounds ($3,427,396), which is 283,500,000 in Indian rupees.

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Updated On : 14 Jul 2024 | 9:20 PM IST

Super Sunday: Volley of sports action nets big gains for eateries

Wimbledon, Euro Cup, and Copa America drive late-night deliveries

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Updated On : 14 Jul 2024 | 11:54 PM IST

Djokovic and Alcaraz's key stats and records ahead of Wimbledon 2024 final

As Djokovic eyes record titles and young sensation Alcaraz looking to stamp his authority with back-to-back Wimbledon titles, Check records and key stats of both tennis stars in their Tennis career

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Updated On : 14 Jul 2024 | 2:47 PM IST

Wimbledon 2024: Djokovic vs Alcaraz final live match time today, streaming

The Djokovic vs Alcaraz final match in Wimbledon 2024 will begin at 6:30 PM IST. Star Sports Select 1 HD/SD will live telecast Djokovic vs Alcaraz final match today.

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Updated On : 14 Jul 2024 | 1:23 PM IST

Nick Kyrgios may return at US Open but it might have been a joke: Djokovic

Djokovic, who plays Carlos Alcaraz for the Wimbledon title on Sunday, said he hopes Kyrgios can compete again

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Updated On : 13 Jul 2024 | 12:58 PM IST

Wimbledon Men's singles SF: Djokovic vs Musetti live match time, streaming

The Djokovic vs Musetti semifinal match in Wimbledon 2024 will begin after the conclusion of the first semifinal. Star Sports Select 1 HD/SD will live telecast the Djokovic vs Musetti match today.

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Updated On : 12 Jul 2024 | 12:40 PM IST

Novak Djokovic slams Wimbledon fans for 'disrespect' amid victory over Rune

Novak Djokovic swept aside Denmark's Holger Rune to reach his 15th Wimbledon quarterfinal in London, later accused fans of showing him disrespect

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Updated On : 09 Jul 2024 | 11:46 AM IST