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Searching for Novak
The man behind the enigma
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'A fantastic and fascinating exploration of the life of a great champion... Full of compelling insight.' - Tom Hiddleston 'This book captures the deep complexities in Novak's mind and his life and how he's dealt with them in a thoughtful, soul-searching way.' - Chris Evert 'A...
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The compelling biography of Novak Djokovic, the greatest male tennis player of all time - looking at past events, his beliefs and what has made him one of the most enigmatic and successful sportsmen throughout history.
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'A fantastic and fascinating exploration of the life of a great champion... Full of compelling insight.' - Tom Hiddleston
'This book captures the deep complexities in Novak's mind and his life and how he's dealt with them in a thoughtful, soul-searching way.' - Chris Evert
'A fascinating insight into the greatest tennis player of all time.' - Evening Standard tennis correspondent, Matt Majendie
'An absorbing insight into the story behind the greatest player of all time.' - The Times tennis correspondent, Stuart Fraser
'Mark Hodgkinson goes memorably deep on Novak Djokovic - from his hard-luck beginnings to his gluten-free diet to his unorthodox mind - helping us better understand one of the most fascinating figures in sports.' - Christopher Clarey, author of The Master
'Meticulously-researched.' - Simon Cambers, author of The Federer Effect
REVISED AND UPDATED FOR 2025. INCLUDES NOVAK'S HISTORIC OLYMPIC TITLE.
No man or woman has won more Grand Slam singles titles than Novak Djokovic, who took his 24th major at the 2023 US Open. Based on fresh interviews with people close to Djokovic - including his friends and mentors, along with his former coaches and his rivals - this is an in-depth exploration of the psyche of one of the most fascinating and controversial sporting characters ever.
From a bomb shelter in Belgrade to an immigration detention centre in Melbourne, and everywhere in between, this book uncovers his relentless pursuit of perfection and the unconventional beliefs that have propelled him to greatness. Rage. Forgiveness. Shame. Pride. Love. Searching for Novak examines the psychological and emotional side of rewriting tennis history.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781788405201
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 19 June 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Cassell
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 126.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 224g
Pages: 320
About the Author
Mark Hodgkinson is known for his compelling biographies of Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Serena Williams. A former Daily Telegraph tennis correspondent, he has ghostwritten columns for Boris Becker, Martina Navratilova, Bjorn Borg and Pete Sampras, and also collaborated on a book with boxer Lawrence Okolie and on a golf project with singer Robbie Williams. Mark worked on two fitness books with Daniel Craig, Tom Hiddleston and their trainer Simon Waterson, one of which became an Amazon bestseller. Additionally, he authored a bestselling book for Naomi Osaka's former coach, Sascha Bajin, and has collaborated with psychologist Charlie Unwin and former Marine Nick Goldsmith. Mark consults for international sports brands in Europe, the United States and Japan.
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