'Why would you want to retire me?': Novak Djokovic is still driven by doubt
A revealing Prime Video documentary out Thursday explores the stubbornness, childhood scars and siege mentality still driving Novak Djokovic at 39
TL;DR
- Novak Djokovic's drive is fueled by 'inat,' a Serbian concept of stubbornness to prove doubters wrong, stemming from his childhood in war-torn Serbia.
- The documentary 'Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter' explores his mindset, childhood scars, and the challenges of balancing family life with elite tennis.
- Djokovic addresses his 2022 Australian deportation, emphasizing his 'pro freedom to choose' stance on vaccination rather than being pro or anti-vaccine.
- Despite his age and recent setbacks, Djokovic remains ranked in the top 5 and is still competitive in Grand Slams, viewing skepticism about his retirement as a motivator.
- Director Jason Hehir saw Djokovic as a complex and compelling character, fitting for a profile after his work on documentaries about Michael Jordan and André The Giant.