Time to Rally: Tennis Is Just Tennis

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In 1999, a young Novak Djokovic sheltered in place, huddled in a basement while NATO bombed his hometown of Belgrade, Serbia for over two weeks.

He credits this difficult time with changing his life by making him stronger.

When he resumed playing tennis, it was a joy. There was no pressure because he realized tennis is just…tennis.

 

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Long Island Tennis Magazine March/April 2026