Novak Djokovic’s son pens ESSAY wrapping up Big 3 legacy and how his dad broke in

Djokovic's son Stefan recognizes father's impact on tennis history in heartfelt school essay.

Novak Djokovic’s son pens ESSAY wrapping up Big 3 legacy and how his dad broke in

Novak Djokovic and his son (Image Credits: Twitter)

In a heartwarming moment, Stefan Djokovic, the eight-year-old son of tennis superstar Novak Djokovic, recently wrote an essay about his ‘hero’ for school. Stefan’s essay was full of admiration for his father, who has accomplished a great deal in his tennis career. The young boy mentioned all the members of the Big 3 in his essay, including Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, who have been Djokovic’s biggest rivals on the ATP tour.

At the turn of the decade in 2010, Federer and Nadal had won an impressive 16 and 9 Grand Slam titles, respectively, making them the most dominant players on the tour. Djokovic had only won one major title at that point, but he made significant changes to his lifestyle in 2011. Since then, Djokovic has gone on to win a remarkable 21 Grand Slam titles.

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“In the old days, when Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal were still either No.1 or No.2 in the world, my dad by the name of Novak Djokovic came along,” Stefan wrote. “And that’s how I got my last name. He was born on May 22, 1987. Aaaah, I forgot something. I am Stefan Djokovic, his son. He inspired me to be persistent and to play tennis well.”

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Stefan’s essay not only showcased his love and admiration for his father but also highlighted the valuable lesson he had learned from him – persistence. Djokovic has been known for his mental toughness and his ability to bounce back from setbacks, and it’s clear that his son has picked up on this trait.

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Novak Djokovic spurs talks of greatness despite missing Madrid Open

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Novak Djokovic (Credits: Twitter)

Novak Djokovic’s reign at the top of men’s tennis continues to be unchallenged, as the Serbian tennis star is set to hold on to his No. 1 ranking after the Madrid Open. Despite missing the tournament, Djokovic is expected to maintain his position with a five-point lead. His consistent performance and ability to handle pressure have been instrumental in his success, which includes 18 Grand Slam titles and a record-breaking 82 ATP tour wins.

While Djokovic’s dominance remains unquestioned, the Madrid Open did see some promising performances from rising stars. 18-year-old Carlos Alcaraz, in particular, showed his potential by defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas and reaching the quarterfinals, where he lost to eventual champion Alexander Zverev. Although Alcaraz is still far from challenging Djokovic, his performance highlights the possibility of future top players emerging.

For now, however, it is Djokovic who continues to set the standard in men’s tennis. His ability to perform consistently and maintain a high level of play week after week makes him a formidable opponent for any player. As the ATP tour progresses, it will be interesting to see if anyone can step up and challenge Djokovic’s dominance. For now, he remains the king of men’s tennis, and his legacy is sure to be remembered for years to come.

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