Lesser Known Facts About Tennis Player Novak Djokovic

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Early Tennis Start: Djokovic picked up a tennis racket at the age of four, given to him by his father

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Influential Coach: Jelena Gencic, a former Yugoslav tennis player, recognized Djokovic's talent at six years old and trained him for six years

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Early Achievements: At 14, Djokovic became a triple European champion and won a silver medal at the World Junior Championship

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Career Slam: In 2016, Djokovic achieved a "Career Slam" by winning the French Open, joining an elite group of players

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Multiple Talent: Djokovic is fluent in diffrent languages, including Serbian, Italian, German, and English

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Formidable Opponent: Djokovic has defeated tennis legends Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in Grand Slam tournaments multiple times.

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Married to Childhood Friend: Djokovic married Jelena Ristic, his high school sweetheart, in 2014, and they have a son named Stefan

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Dog Lover: He has a pet poodle named Pierre and takes him everywhere he goes

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Philanthropic Efforts: He established the Novak Djokovic Foundation in 2007, supporting disadvantaged children and various charitable causes

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