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World no. 2 Novak Djokovic has had a hectic tennis calendar this year. The Serb has played in almost every big tournament in 2023. Additionally, he has been in scintillating form, making it to the later stages of the tournaments. Earlier this year, Djokovic clinched his 22nd and 23rd Grand Slam titles as he reigned supreme in Australia and France. Moreover, he came agonizingly close to winning the Wimbledon Championship, only to lose out to Carlos Alcaraz in a mouth-watering finals match.

Playing continuously at the top level with this consistency isn’t easy and it certainly has taken a toll on 36-year-old Djokovic’s body. Ahead of the hard-court season, the former World Number One decided to cool off with his family.

Novak Djokovic is off on a vacation

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After a turbulent past couple of weeks at Wimbledon, Djokovic is off to Croatia where he’s spending quality time with his family. Earlier today, his family pictures were circulated on social media, showing him enjoying the trip. It is a much-needed break for the Serb, given that he’s consistently played in the tournaments this year.

Djokovic has gone to Dubrovnik, a city in Croatia. It is a known vacation spot, boasting historic architecture and fronting the Adriatic Sea. In the pictures that went viral on social media, Djokovic and his eight-year-old were seen enjoying a lavish boat ride.

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The break provides the Serb a chance to recover from his Wimbledon trauma. He lost the Wimbledon finals a few days back. The manner in which he lost was grueling as Djokovic gave his all but couldn’t overcome the challenge of Alcaraz. Moreover, the 36-year-old also broke down after the match, denoting what the defeat meant to him.

Where will Djokovic play next?

While the World Number Two is expected to be away from action for a few days, Djokovic is set to resume his hard-court preparations soon. He has been given the green light to participate in the tournaments in the United States. Last year, he missed this leg of the tennis calendar owing to his Covid-19 vaccination status.

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Djokovic will likely be seen in action at the Cincinnati Masters next. The ATP 1000 event is scheduled to take place from 13th August. Can he come back stronger after Wimbledon disappointment? Let us know your views in the comments below!