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LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 21: (L-R) Andy Murray of Great Britain, Novak Djokovic of Siberia, Roger Federer of Switzerland and Rafael Nadal of Spain attend a ceremony for Carlos Moya’s retirement during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at O2 Arena on November 21, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 21: (L-R) Andy Murray of Great Britain, Novak Djokovic of Siberia, Roger Federer of Switzerland and Rafael Nadal of Spain attend a ceremony for Carlos Moya’s retirement during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at O2 Arena on November 21, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic have redefined the game in many ways. The Big Three have become a source of inspiration for many young fans and aspiring athletes. Unsurprisingly, their influence has had an effect on their family members as well. Recently, the 9-year-old son of the Serbian legend created an adorable tribute for his father.
Stefan Djokovic has won the hearts of many Twitter users with his essay in which he declares his father as his hero. Stefan proudly lists his dad’s achievements in his school assessment.
Stefan Djokovic praises his father in his adorable school essay
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In his essay, Stefan Djokovic begins by mentioning how his father came into the tennis world when Federer and Nadal were dominating the game. The young boy also acknowledged how his father has inspired him to play tennis. Among the ‘Big Three’, Djokovic has a better head-to-head record against both Federer and Nadal, which is a testament to his supremacy over them.
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April 13, 2023, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France, France: Novak DJOKOVIC of Serbia during the Day five of Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters 2023, ATP, Tennis Herren Masters 1000 tennis tournament at Monte-Carlo Country Club on April 13, 2023, in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France. Roquebrune-Cap-Martin France – ZUMAm308 20230413_zsp_m308_058 Copyright: xMatthieuxMirvillex
His adorable son acknowledges his father’s strength and mentions how his attitude toward the game has taught him the importance of persistence.
Djokovic's 9-year-old son Stefan had to write a short essay for school on the theme of 'My hero':
'In the old days, when Roger Federer 🇨🇭 and Rafael Nadal 🇪🇸 were still either No.1 or No.2 in the world, my dad by the name of Novak Djokovic 🇷🇸 came along.
And that's how I got my… pic.twitter.com/g8zNtzfyQn
— Bastien Fachan (@BastienFachan) April 25, 2023
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In his essay titled ‘My Hero’, Stefan Djokovic wrote, “In the old days, when Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal were still either No.1 or No.2 in the world, my dad by the name of Novak Djokovic came along. And that’s how I got my last name. He was born on May 22, 1987. Aaaah, I forgot something. I am Stefan Djokovic, his son. He inspired me to be persistent and to play tennis well.” (Google Translate)
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His essay is not just about tennis, but it is also about the values that the Serb embodies. The Serbian tennis legend shares a special bond with his son who has been a constant source of inspiration for him both on and off the court. He has often mentioned how his son has changed his life and how he is his biggest supporter.
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