Novak Djokovic
Here’s everything you need to know about Novak Djokovic’s first-ever Wikipedia entry (page)
Novak Djokovic is one of the most jovial individuals one could come across and no wonder fans love him so much. We often see the funny side of Djokovic on and off the court and one such incident from the past has emerged on social media.
The first ever Wikipedia entry of Novak Djokovic has gone viral on the internet and it states that the Serbian is “best known” for “getting drunk” and singing “Proud Mary” at a New Year’s party in Australia. If you are wondering what this incident in question could be – this is the article you need to check out.
It is true that Djokovic did sing ‘Proud Mary’ in public after getting drunk and there are videos on YouTube which support this claim. Proud Mary is a popular song written by John Fogerty and originally recorded by his band Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR). It was released as a single in 1969 and became one of CCR’s signature songs.
The song features a catchy and energetic rock and roll sound with elements of soul and blues. The lyrics tell the story of a woman named Mary who lives in a small town on the Mississippi River and works as a cleaner in a hotel. The song describes Mary’s struggles and aspirations for a better life.
The song’s popularity has endured, and it is often associated with the 1960s rock era. Its distinctive opening guitar riff and memorable chorus have made it a classic in the rock music canon.
Novak Djokovic continues to rule men’s Tennis despite being in his mid-30s. He is an all-time sporting legend and if there were any doubts previously, there shouldn’t be any more after his record-breaking title win at the French Open. Djokovic (23) has won the most number of Grand Slam titles in the history of the sport – one more than his closest rival Rafael Nadal (22).
He also holds the record of being No.1 in the ATP rankings for the longest duration of time. He won a record tenth Australian Open title in Melbourne earlier this year and is well on his way to winning a ‘Calendar Grand Slam’, with the Wimbledon and the US Open scheduled to take place later this year.
Djokovic has bagged 67 ‘Big Titles’ which includes Grand Slam titles, ATP finals, ATP Masters 1000 tournaments and Olympic singles gold medals. As things stand currently, Djoker is seven ‘Big Titles’ clear of his biggest rivals – Nadal (59) and Federer (54).
Earlier this year, Djokovic became the third-oldest man in the Open Era to triumph at the Australian Open, trailing only Ken Rosewall and Federer, who both accomplished the feat aged 36. With his victory against Tsitsipas in the championship clash, the Serbian also holds the record of winning 17 consecutive matches against Top 5 opponents at the tournament. Djokovic has still got a lot to offer to Tennis and it remains to be seen where he eventually finishes by the end of his career.
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