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ATP Masters 1000 and ATP Finals
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Novak Djokovic. Early Life and Junior Career
Early Life and Junior Career
This timeline highlights the key events and milestones in Novak Djokovic's early life and his development as a junior tennis player.
May 22, 1987
Birth
Novak Djokovic was born in Beograd, Yugoslavia.
Age 4
Started Playing Tennis
Djokovic first picked up a tennis racquet at the age of four.
Summer 1993
Discovery by Jelena Gencic
Spotted by Jelena Gencic, a former tennis and handball player, who became his coach for six years.
1999
Joined Pilic Academy
Sent to the Pilic Academy in Oberschleißheim, nearby Munich, Germany, to further his tennis training.
2001
European Junior Champion
Crowned European junior champion in singles and doubles, and placed as runner-up at the World Championship with Yugoslavia.
