From war zones to tennis courts
Conquering the Big Three rivalry
The mind and body of a champion
Beyond the court and into history
diego During the 1999 NATO bombings of Belgrade, young Novak and his family spent 78 nights in bomb shelters while continuing to practice tennis.
In what mountain resort town did Novak Djokovic first discover tennis outside his family's restaurant?
How many nights did Novak Djokovic and his family spend in bomb shelters during the 1999 Belgrade bombings?
Which female tennis legend did Jelena Gencic discover before mentoring young Novak Djokovic?
diego Time your bounces to discover Novak Djokovic's record-breaking career achievements.
diego Legendary coach Jelena Gencic recognized Novak's genius at age six and nurtured his mind with classical music and literature.
In which country was the tennis academy where a 12-year-old Novak Djokovic moved to train in 1999?
diego Novak Djokovic
Through Belgrade's air raids, Novak found his stride, On the court, a champion inside!
What unusual location did Novak Djokovic use as a makeshift tennis court to practice during the 1999 Belgrade bombings?
Which former tennis champion ran the German academy where Novak Djokovic trained as a teenager?
First tennis racket: Novak received his very first tennis racket at age four as a gift from his father, Srđan.
The act of dropping bombs on a target to cause damage or destruction. In 1999, twelve-year-old Novak Djokovic practiced tennis in Belgrade during the NATO bombing campaign.