Quotes by Novak Djokovic

“Its a great win for me. Im pretty satisfied with my game. Actually, Im very, very surprised and positive with how I played today. I was really focused from the first point to the last, so I think if I continue playing like this, I have really big chances to win also in the next round.”

“Everything I know about tennis I know from her. She was the base of my knowledge.”

“His serve has improved a lot and his movement. Hes always played smart. Im not surprised by his win in San Jose. It was just a matter of time before he came to that level and won a tournament. Hes a great guy and he has a big talent.”

“Everything is in front of tennis in my country. They dont respect it in a way the rest of the world does. Its a sad thing. But in the last year and a half we have made something really special for Serbia by having six players in the top hundred [including two girls].”

“This is bad for the British team as Andy is a very good player. We have our strongest team in the last 15 years going into this match.”

“Hes the one of the best players ever, and you know that before you go on court. But hes not an alien. Im disappointed because I had a chance to win today. I had the match under control.”

I dont think there has been enough communication between the players and the tournaments. In one sense its just as much the players fault. Players talk between each other and in the locker room about things that can be improved and then when the time comes to talk and really do something about it they stop.

The tradition in Serbia has always been team sports - football, basketball, handball, volleyball and water polo, individual sports are not supported.

I stopped thinking too much about what could happen and relied on my physical and mental strength to play the right shots at the right time.

Serbian history tells that the family is the most important thing and you have to stick with the family.

And when I was saying I want to become number one of the world and I was 7, 8 years old, most of the people were laughing to me. Because you know, it seemed like I have one percent chances to do that. And Ive done it.

My nutritionist has done a great job in changing my diet after we established I am allergic to things like gluten - I cant eat pizza, pasta and bread. I have lost some weight, but my movement is sharper and I feel great.

Im a happy man, because I am successful in what I do, of course; but what makes me most happy is I have people around me that I love and who love me back. This, for me, is the most important thing. Nobody likes to be alone.