Famous quotes by »

Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic is a Serbian professional tennis player who is currently ranked world No. 1 by the Association of Tennis Professionals.

Update this biography »
Complete biography of Novak Djokovic »

FAVORITE (0 fans)

Quotes from the news wire:

I managed to finish the match, had a little bit of tightness in my elbow but hopefully everything will be fine for tomorrow.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 5 days ago Sports

All in all, it was a very good, quality match, im pleased Im going in the right direction and looking forward to the next one.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on FOX News 5 days ago Sports

I'm very pleased with the performance today because I played against a very great, quality player tonight, it's a straight-sets win but probably the score doesn't indicate how tough it was on the court.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 6 days ago Sports

It was kind of a nervous start, i hadnt played in weeks. It took time to adjust. It was a tricky match against a qualify opponent. Hes a big hitter. I was happy to be tested.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on FOX News 7 days ago Sports

That was one of the most epic matches I've been a part of and probably the most demanding one from the mental perspective, so it really did take me some time to recharge my batteries, especially in my head. My body was fine.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 8 days ago Sports

Were still playing our best in the Grand Slams and events that matter most.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on FOX News 9 days ago Sports

I'm sorry to announce that I decided to pull out of Rogers Cup, with the support of my team, I have decided to give my body longer rest and recovery time before coming back again to play.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 27 days ago Sports

For all of us taking part in this tournament, staying for seven hours and not going through the whole agenda yet, is quite tiring, but there's a larger picture and larger issues that Robin was addressing. I think it's a system and a structure that keeps on failing us. I've been saying this before.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 1 month ago Sports

I mean, I've obviously considered various options. I did consider also stepping down, i think my team wants me to step down, honestly. It's obvious. But I feel something is telling me from inside that I'm supposed to still stay there because I feel that we are part of the big transitional phase in tennis at the moment.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 1 month ago Sports

Look, there is always something large at stake when youre one of the top players of the world and play in the biggest tournaments, these kind of matches, one or two points decide a winner.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on FOX News 2 months ago World

I don't mind cruising along, to be honest, i have plenty of experience, I think, dealing with situations where you're facing break points or where it's tense.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 2 months ago Sports

I have been playing really well this year, and, you know, reaching a second week of a slam is a success.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 2 months ago Sports

I wasn't playing my best tennis after the Australian Open so I was looking to regain momentum, i played some of my best tennis here, it's a big win obviously for me today and in this tournament. I'm really looking forward to continuing this streak in Rome (at the Italian Open).

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 3 months ago Sports

Under the circumstances it was a wise decision from his side, it's unfortunate because I think he has been probably the biggest asset that players had in the last 10-plus years that he's been on the tour.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 3 months ago Sports

I managed to really play well last couple games of first set, put myself in front, then I played a couple of really bad service games, credit to Federico, he stepped in. He was the one controlling the pace. I backed up. I didn't have that much depth and power in my shots, and he used it.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 5 months ago Sports

To be honest, I don't enjoy losing, nobody does, but especially in a tournament like this, a tournament where I have had plenty of success in the past, i thought I was in good form. I was practicing well. But it just happens, one of those days. You just have to deal with it, move on, turn the next page.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 5 months ago Sports

Everything is boiling — in your body, the brain, everything.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on FOX News 11 months ago Sports

We talked actually post-match( today). It seems like( Marian's) planning to keep on working with me, which is great news. We going to keep on working till the end of the year for sure, then we'll see after that, i'm so grateful to Marian Vajda this year and( fitness coach) Gebhard Gritsch for coming back, coming to join me again to help me to get to where I am at the moment, it's really nice of them.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 1 year ago Top News

There were several moments where I was frustrated and questioning whether I can get back to the desired level, that makes this whole journey even more special for me. It's easy to talk now. But I look back at it and I'm grateful that I went through these mixed emotions, turbulences, mentally moments of doubt and disappointment and frustration.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 1 year ago Top News

It's hard to pick the words, I am just going through things, flashbacks to the last 14 months and everything I've done to get here to the final against one of the best players in the world, one of the longest matches of my career. I am overwhelmed.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 1 year ago Sports

I think we're quite even. He's playing I think his second Grand Slam finals. He played the U.S. Open finals last year. He's definitely playing the tennis of his life, i don't think he has much to lose really tomorrow. He's going to come out with big serves and big tennis.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 1 year ago Top News

If I show you my feet, you would understand, he battles every single point like it's his last. That's something that is so impressive with Rafa. That's what makes him so difficult to beat on any surface.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 1 year ago Top News

I wish I can have a day. But it is what it is. I'll just have to accept the circumstances and try to recover as best as I can.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 1 year ago Top News

Post-match I heard that the organizers were planning to cancel my match if Monfils and Anderson went to a fifth. Luckily for me it didn't happen, the last couple of games I couldn't really see the ball very clearly, it was getting very dark... so I had to hang in there.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 1 year ago Sports

It was tough, Edmund is playing really well, he won our last encounter on clay, he has just improved a lot in his game, especially the backhand side. The forehand we know is a big weapon, and he is serving better. Losing the first set was not an ideal situation for me but somehow (I) managed to come back.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 1 year ago Sports

Let's not get too ahead of ourselves too early. I'm definitely not one of the favorites for Wimbledon, roger is the clear favorite without a doubt. (Rafa) Nadal maybe hasn't played well at Wimbledon by his standards, but he's won it several times. He's definitely one of the candidates to win the title.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 1 year ago Sports

I don't know the state of his hips, but the one thing that could be a bit dangerous is slipping on the grass. That's something that is very unpredictable and grass is always this kind of surface where one wrong footing can make something go wrong, especially in the hips.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 1 year ago Sports

... I think the biggest challenge will always be mental, how to get it out of your head, understand that it's behind you, that you're fine now, that you're healthy and you can focus on your game rather than thinking 50 percent of the time about whether or not something can happen.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 1 year ago Sports

After the exciting events in Rome and Paris, I'm ready for new challenges, grass is very special, it is the rarest of surfaces so I'm happy I'll have the opportunity to compete at this strong tournament, which will also be a great preparation for Wimbledon.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 1 year ago Sports

To sit here and talk about how tough it is and you have people starving to death, for me there is no point in talking about that. It's just the way it is.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 1 year ago Sports

I'm sure the players that retired... this tournament has a special place in players' careers. In this sport, there's so much weight behind it and significance about it.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 2 years ago Sports

I don’t need to explain that every athlete dreams of being a part of the Olympic Games, i ’m competing in singles and doubles.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 3 years ago Sports

I worked on it( with my coach), i had to change something, I was not getting many of the free points( as I did today).

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 3 years ago Sports

He's playing the best tennis of his life, he's played a lot of matches, especially on clay, which is his favorite surface... I'm sure he's going to give it all in the semis.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 3 years ago Sports

The way that the schedule has been going on in the second week means there is not much time to really reflect on what you have done, my focus right away goes for recovery and the next match.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 3 years ago Sports

That was one of the debates, I think, whether or not we should have points in the Olympic Games, to be quite frank, I don't see a reason why not. You know, we have the best players in the world participating in arguably the fifth Grand Slam. It's of that importance for all of us, even more, because it happens every four years.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 3 years ago Sports

I obviously wish her all the best, i've known her for a long time and I feel for her for what's happening. I just hope she gets out of this stronger.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 3 years ago Sports

No doubt that I'm playing the best tennis of my life in the last 15 months. It's phenomenal, i always strive to improve not just the game or technically, tactically, but also mentally. I don't want to think how far my boundaries are.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 3 years ago Sports

( I'm) very hungry( for Paris), even though I won last four out of five grand slams, I don't take anything for granted.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 3 years ago Sports

No doubt that I'm playing the best tennis of my life in the last 15 months.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on CNN 3 years ago Top News

I've had a love affair with Rod Laver Arena for many years and I hope it can last a long time.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on CNN 3 years ago Top News

These two guys made me the player I am today. I think these rivalries have allowed me to grow... and understand what it takes to be on the level that they are on, roger Federer always makes you play your best. My best is what is going to be necessary to win against Roger Federer.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 3 years ago Sports

We are big rivals, we played so many times against each other, there's a lot of tension. There's a lot at stake. I'm expecting a great fight in two days.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 3 years ago Sports

I was solid, i was determined, focused. In important points and moments I managed to stay composed and make him play an extra shot.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 3 years ago Sports

A nice opening match with real Australian summer conditions, you try to stay composed, not get carried away by heat. Of course, there were some long exchanges that got both of us a little bit short on air.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 3 years ago Sports

I've been through a process of evolution and I feel like I've learned a lot mentally how to handle situations on the biggest stages when I play against my biggest rivals, i've found a formula that works.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 3 years ago Sports

I'm in love with the game and it's not difficult to prepare myself in the off season and to set new goals.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 3 years ago Sports

Of course it gives you an option to survive the group stage with lost matches but I'm not considering to lose any matches.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 3 years ago Sports

I came here with a wish and a mission, to reach the finals and fight for the trophy, so I got Novak Djokovic in that position. It's already a great result. But I want to get that final step on Sunday and get my hands on that trophy.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 3 years ago Sports

He has a big serve, the serve gets him out of trouble. I know him very well. I have played with him many, many times. We are great friends. Great guy.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 3 years ago Sports

Just hanging in there, trying to create my own pace and control the rallies, it was a tough three sets.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 3 years ago Sports

I lost three games the entire match against a player I never played against before, it can always be tricky because you're approaching the match without really knowing how he's going to react.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 3 years ago Sports

There's something I love about number one, for sure.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 3 years ago Sports

Credit to him for playing some solid, consistent tennis, always making me play an extra shot, luckily for me, I managed to bounce back, dig myself out of this hole I was in.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 4 years ago Sports

It's going to be the first time French Open winner Wawrinka've met( since) the French Open final, both of French Open winner Wawrinka, French Open winner Wawrinka are still not playing French Open winner Wawrinka best, but hopefully French Open winner Wawrinka can rise to the occasion and have a good match.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 4 years ago Sports

Andy is deservedly a winner today on the court, i thought what made the difference was his serve and my serve. I didn't serve well the first set and a half.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 4 years ago Sports

At the beginning of the match I think we were both a bit rusty. I think he had more chances in the opening two or three service games of mine but I just managed to make the crucial break, that was the turning point, going up 3-2 in the first set. Then I was in control.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 4 years ago Sports

All in all it was better than the first match and hopefully it is going to progress in that way.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 4 years ago Sports

Match could have gone either way, honestly, especially in the second set, but we both had our chances to break. We got to the tiebreak, which I thought was fair, then it was anybody's game.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 4 years ago Sports

Stefan Edberg's one of the people that actually made me a better player, in the matches against Stefan Edberg, I went through a lot of different emotions and things that allowed me to understand what I need to do to become a better player and to win against him and win grand slam trophies.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 4 years ago Sports

Ever since Boris Becker came to our team last year, it's a pleasure to have a legend of our sport next to me who is mentoring me and is giving me advice to be better.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 4 years ago Sports

This is where he loves to play. This is where he plays his best tennis, I think. It's his court, it was a very important match for me to win last year because I've lost quite a few grand slam finals. To win that match in five sets against Roger on grass was definitely something that gave me a lot of confidence.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on CNN 4 years ago Top News

Just received some changeover treatment -- it's nothing major that concerns me for the next match.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on CNN 4 years ago Top News

I think Gasquet's backhand (is one of the) best one?handed backhands in the world, that's his weapon. He has a variety. He can play really well from defence and offence. I think he's also very skilled on the net. He improved his serve. He's an all?around player.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 4 years ago Sports

I was two sets down, to come back and win in five gives me great satisfaction and confidence for the next challenge, i think he served exceptionally well. This was one of the most difficult matches I have played at Wimbledon and maybe in my career.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 4 years ago Sports

I think he is probably playing the tennis of his life all in all.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 4 years ago Sports

He has probably the best one?handed backhand on the tour. No question one of the best one?handed backhands that I have seen in tennis, very powerful and can create a lot of spin, a lot of rotation on the ball. Novak Djokovic can hit it flat down the line. Novak Djokovic can block the ball very well. Novak Djokovic has a short slice, long slice. Novak Djokovic has a lot of variety from that part of Novak Djokovic baseline game.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 4 years ago Sports

It's definitely a big win, a match that I will remember for a long time, at the end of the day, he's human. I understand that people are questioning his game. But if you need a reminder of who he is, you just look at his career stats and grand slams that he won.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 4 years ago Sports

I want to keep it going as long as I can. I don't want to think fear or everything else can be an obstacle and interrupt this streak.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 4 years ago Sports

That's the one thing I could have handled better. I should've been less nervous as there was nothing I could do about the court.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 4 years ago Sports

I played the best match of the week, i'm satisfied with the way I played and happy to be in another final in Rome.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 4 years ago Sports

Even when I was a break down in the first set I kept a winning mentality, i stayed focused. I'm in great shape, I don't feel tired.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 4 years ago Sports

It's probably been the best start to a season aside from 2011 that I had in my career, and I can't be more grateful for all the support I'm getting from you guys and I'm enjoying my time playing and competing and hopefully I brought a smile to your faces, also I want to reflect on a bad moment that happened in the final against Andy Murray when I lost the second set. I yelled to my camp and my box in frustration.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on CNN 4 years ago Top News

I do care about children a lot right now and I look at it in a much different way, so I want to apologize to his parents for this situation as well. As a father I wouldn't wish that something like this happens to my son. Again I sincerely hope you can forgive me and that we can move on. Unfortunately sometimes the emotions get the better of you.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on CNN 4 years ago Top News

It's been a fantastic four weeks and I hope all of you guys will stay with me and support me during the clay-court season.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on CNN 4 years ago Top News

We were very pleased when we heard the reception the fans gave to the Croatians and the respect they showed for their national anthem, that’s something that you don’t see very often because the wounds of the war are still fresh and we are very happy with the way these people showed their support. They fully deserve to have this event.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 4 years ago Sports

When you play Roger, it's always a great challenge, if you want to win you have to play your best tennis against Roger in the finals of any event, but here particularly because I feel this is the kind of surface and conditions that suit his game best.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 4 years ago Sports

Mangling my racket and an odd swearword on the court is not something I am proud of and it shouldn't happen, but even my coaches have told me that it's sometimes better to let it all out, the anger inside you, because keeping it bottled would just eat you up in the long term.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 4 years ago Sports

I learn something new from him constantly, he contributed a lot from a psychological point of view because he has been in these situations before. He understands the challenges I need to face, the obstacles I need to overcome to win big titles.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 4 years ago Sports

We've had similar careers because I think he became a father when he was 26 or 27. We talked a lot about that part, how that is influencing your tennis and your career and how you can organize your life.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 4 years ago Sports

Much better. I was wishing two days ago after I was done with my first round to have a performance like today, hopefully I can continue to play like this.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 4 years ago Sports

For a first round performance it was pretty good, still need to work on some things. I'm still developing my game so I'm glad to go through.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 4 years ago Sports

I had tough couple of days. But it's all behind me now. I'm ready for the Australian Open, little bit with the flu and stomach. But I carried that already from the Middle East.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 4 years ago Sports

I physically feel very fit, i'm very motivated to keep on playing on a very high level. I'm going to try to use these years in front of me to fight for number one in the world and the biggest titles in the sport.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 4 years ago Sports

The dominance of first of all Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal over the years was fantastic. Then Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic, we got into the mix and us four have been winning most of the big events in the last six, seven, eight years, now it's normal to expect that there is a new generation of players, younger players that are right at the top like Kei Nishikori, Milos Raonic,( Grigor) Dimitrov who have the quality to win against the best and they have done that.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 4 years ago Sports

Boris Becker and Stefan Edberg, Boris Becker and Stefan Edberg are a little bit older, have kids a little bit older, Boris Becker and Stefan Edberg are open to travel. I am not into traveling at the moment, at least more than a couple of weeks a year, the captaincy is not something I am really interested in either.

– Novak Djokovic

Found on Reuters 4 years ago Sports