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Delve inside the mind of one of the most successful tennis players of our time. At the 2023 U.S. Open, Novak Djokovic surpassed Daniil Medvedev with his 24th Grand Slam single title, becoming the greatest male tennis player of all time. No man has ever won more Grand Slams. This is an illuminating exploration into the psyche of one of the most fascinating and controversial sporting characters ever. From his war-torn beginnings in Serbia to rewriting tennis history, this book uncovers the player''s relentless pursuit for perfection and the unique and eccentric strategies that have grabbed headlines and amused and confused tennis fans worldwide. From refusing the COVID-19 vaccine to inhaling a mystery ''magic potion'', Novak''s controversial approach to his craft is unconventional, yet supremely effective. Dive into the world of meditation, shadow-chasing, and toe separators as we uncover the unorthodox methods that fuel Novak''s focus and resilience, both on and outside the court.
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Mark Hodgkinson is known for his compelling biographies of Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Serena Williams. His biography of Djokovic - Searching for Novak - won the International Sports Book of the Year prize at the 2025 Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Book Awards and was a Times Sports Book of the Year. 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. Additionally, he authored a bestselling book for Naomi Osaka's former coach, Sascha Bajin, and has collaborated with Olympic gold medallists, psychologist Charlie Unwin and former Marine Nick Goldsmith. Mark consults for international sports brands in Europe, the United States and Japan.
