10 pictures of Novak Djokovic’s life that will make you feel proud
1. Novak Djokovic won one of his nine Australasian Open championships in 2008. However, in the quasi, he was up against it then seeded, and 2 reigning champion Roger Federer. The Serb had not dropped a single match during the competition, but he’s still the outsider. Djokovic used to have a cause to make, as he overcame Federer in two matches to get to the final. He kept his energy into the finals when he defeated Jo-Wilfred Tsonga in four pairs to capture his first Grand Slam. As a result, a superstar is created.
2. Despite the fact that tennis is not mainly an international team sport, its followers are filled with patriotism. Since Serbia began competing in the world’s largest men’s tennis event in 2007, Novak Djokovic has been tipped to lead his country to triumph. And he accomplished it just three years later. Djokovic was vital in Serbia’s 3-2 Finals victory against France, winning both of his singles sets.
3. The Australian Open final in 2012 was not your typical Grand Slam contest. At the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, two guys really gave it their all. With each rally, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal wrote history, from hurting muscles to a rollercoaster of emotions. But it was the Serb who prevailed in a game that lasted over six hours – the longest in men’s singles Grand Slam final ever. The Serb triumphed in one of the greatest Open-era games of all time.
4. Novak Djokovic has played in a number of memorable Grand Slam finals, including 2014 All England Club final. Both Federer and Djokovic started at the top of their games, leaving little space for their opponents. The game’s viewers knew they were in for a treat. Both men overcame exhaustion and injury concerns to produce some of the best tennis ever seen, with nearly every rally topping 20 shots. However, it was the Serb who emerged victorious, upsetting Federer to earn his second Wimbledon championship.
5. Only Robin Söderling had ever beaten Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros, and many people thought it was a fluke. Nadal quickly rebounded back to win the French Open again, solidifying the assumption that the Spaniard wouldn’t let it happen again until 2017. When Nadal met Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals that year, he realized he couldn’t stay on to reign indefinitely. The spectators at Roland Garros were surprised when Djokovic startled the Spaniard by winning the match in straight sets. This was the turning point in Djokovic’s career. Djokovic went from being the best of the rest to proving to the world that it was his moment to shine.
6. Matches between Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer had established quite a reputation by 2019. Even though the Swiss were nearing the end of his career, the stakes were high, particularly at Wimbledon. This one was no different. Federer played some of his best tennis, coming within a point of winning the championship twice. But it was not to be his day, as he went up against a tough Djokovic who refused to accept defeat. Djokovic ultimately won after a five-set battle. Despite the fact that it was his 16th championship, it was maybe his sweetest triumph yet.
7. Rafael Nadal has already been beaten by Novak Djokovic on clay. The Spaniard, on the other hand, went into the 2021 French Open semi-finals as the favorite. The defending champion, Rafael Nadal, gave his all throughout the campaign. Following his summer vacation, Nadal seemed re-energized, with a renewed sense of purpose, and he stated that he wanted to shatter Federer’s record. In the semi-finals, he did, however, face Djokovic. The two men played some terrific tennis, which was a treat to see, but Djokovic came back from a set down to overcome Nadal at the French Open for the second time.
8. “The shadow of the ball and racket is crucial; without it, the image would be incomplete.” The nicest part is that the shadow is so nicely shaped like a racket. It was pure chance that he dove at all, and that he dived when the sun was at this angle in the afternoon. Around six o’clock in the evening, the light on Centre Court turns out.” Bob Martin, the Championships’ photography manager, values the smaller aspects in the photos that capture the soul of Wimbledon every day.
9. After winning the grueling final in Melbourne, Djokovic gave us one of the most memorable photos.
10. Despite being pushed to his maximum on his favorite surface by Djokovic, Nadal came out on top at Roland Garros.
