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Novak Djokovic Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic after winning the 2023 U.S. Open, his 24th Grand Slam title.

Novak Djokovic

Serbian tennis player
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Quick Facts Novak Djokovic (born May 22, 1987, Belgrade, Serbia, Yugoslavia [now in Serbia]) is a Serbian tennis player who is one of the greatest menā€™s players in the history of the game. His 24 Grand Slam singles titlesā€”which includes an unprecedented 10 Australian Open championshipsā€”is a record for men. Djokovic is considered one of the gameā€™s best returners, and he is also known for his backhand shot as well as his physical endurance. Djokovic...

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