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Here are some interesting facts and stats about Novak Djokovic:
Early Life
- Born on May 22, 1987, in Belgrade, Serbia
- Started playing tennis at the age of 4
- Moved to Munich, Germany at the age of 12 to train with Jelena Gencic, a former Yugoslavian tennis player
Career
- Turned pro in 2003
- Won his first Grand Slam title at the 2008 Australian Open
- Has won a record 22 Grand Slam titles (including 9 Australian Open, 5 Wimbledon, and 4 US Open titles)
- Has held the number one spot in the ATP rankings for a record 373 weeks
- Has won a record 36 ATP Masters 1000 titles
Achievements
- First player in tennis history to achieve a "Nole Slam" (winning all four Grand Slam titles in the same calendar year) in 2011
- First player to win three consecutive Grand Slam titles (2011-2012)
- Won the ATP Finals a record 6 times (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018, and 2020)
Personal Life
- Married to Jelena Ristic in 2014
- Has two children, Stefan and Tara
- Known for his philanthropic work, particularly in his native Serbia
- Has been involved in several high-profile charity matches and events
Interesting Facts
- Has a strong interest in nutrition and has written a book on the subject, "Serve to Win"
- Is a self-taught player who has never had a coach
- Has a strong rivalry with Rafael Nadal, with whom he has played 59 times (Djokovic leads 30-29)
- Has been known to wear a lucky charm, a silver cross, during matches
I hope you find these facts interesting!