Novak Djokovic - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 22, 1987 |
|---|---|
| Age | 38 |
| Birthplace | Belgrade, Serbia, formerly Yugoslavia |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Millennial Generation |
| Known For | Multiple Grand Slam tennis champion and record ATP world No. 1 rankings |
Intro
Novak Djokovic is a Serbian professional tennis player widely regarded as one of the greatest in the sport's history. He has won multiple Grand Slam titles, including Wimbledon 2011, where he defeated Rafael Nadal in the final. Djokovic has held the world No. 1 ranking by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) for a record number of weeks and played a pivotal role in Serbia's Davis Cup victory in 2010.
Early Life & Background
Novak Djokovic began playing tennis at the age of four. Coached initially by Jelena Genčić, he quickly emerged as a tennis prodigy in Serbia and later trained at the Pilic Tennis Academy in Germany during his teenage years.
Career Highlights
- Winner of 24 Grand Slam singles titles, the most in men's tennis history (as of June 2024)
- First Serbian player to be ranked world No. 1 by the ATP
- Completed a career Grand Slam and double career Grand Slam (winning all four major tournaments twice)
- Won Wimbledon in 2011, defeating Rafael Nadal in the final
- Key player in Serbia's first Davis Cup victory in 2010
- Has held the ATP world No. 1 ranking for an all-time record number of weeks
Trivia
- Speaks several languages including Serbian, English, French, German, and Italian
- Vegan and known for promoting healthy lifestyle choices
- Founded the Novak Djokovic Foundation supporting early childhood education in Serbia
- Known for humorous impressions of fellow tennis players
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Novak Djokovic?
Novak Djokovic is 38 years old.
When was Novak Djokovic born?
Novak Djokovic was born the 22 May 1987.
Where is Novak Djokovic from?
Belgrade, Serbia, formerly Yugoslavia.
On His Birth-Day
About May 22nd, 1987, in brief:
- Historical events: The Hashimpura massacre occurs in Meerut, India, where members of the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) extrajudicially killed Muslim civilians during communal tensions, representing a dark moment in Indian civil rights history.
- Day of the week: May 22nd, 1987 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: With Or Without You by U2
- #1 UK song: Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now by Starship
- Popular movie: Blind Dating directed by James Keach
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