Novak Djokovic and Nikola Jokic: Bios of sport’s Serbian superstars
Will Novak Djokovic smash Roger Federer's and Rafael Nadal's record for Grand Slams?
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After his 2021 French Open title-winning victory Saturday over Stefanos Tsitsipas at Roland Garros, Novak Djokovic seems poised to topple Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal (each has 20) as tennis's all-time Grand Slam winner. Seems like it's one of those sports statistics when it's: not if, but when. Meanwhile, his fellow Serbian, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, was recently named the 2021 NBA MVP. Here are the details on the sports world's two biggest Jokers, Serbia legends and their huge accomplishments in 2021.
Novak Djokovic (Birthplace: Belgrade, Serbia)
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Nikola Jokic (Birthplace: Sombor, Serbia)
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Novak Djokovic (Age: 34)
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Nikola Jokic (Age: 26)
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Novak Djokovic (Birthday: May 22)
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Nikola Jokic (Birthday: Feb. 19)
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Novak Djokovic (Height and weight: 6-foot-2, 175 pounds)
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Nikola Jokic (Height and weight: (6-foot-11, 285 pounds)
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Novak Djokovic (Turned pro: 23 years old)
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Nikola Jokic (Turned pro: 20 years old)
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Novak Djokovic (Married? Yes, to Jelena Ristic and they have two children)
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Nikola Jokic (Married? Yes, to high school sweetheart Natalija Macesic, seen here with Jokic's brothers)
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Novak Djokovic (Nicknames: The Joker, DJoker, Nole, The Serbinator)
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Nikola Jokic (Nicknames: Joker, Big Honey, Cookie Monster, Yoke)
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Novak Djokovic (Career highlights: Owns the second-most Grand Slams ever with 19, including all four majors)
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Nikola Jokic (Career highlights: 2021 NBA MVP, three-time All-Star
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Novak Djokovic (Most recent career highlight: 2021 French Open champion)
Sep 29, Paris, France; Novak Djokovic (SRB) celebrates recording match point during his match against Mikael Ymer (SWE) on day three at Stade Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports
Nikola Jokic (Most recent career highlight: 2021 NBA MVP)
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Related: Foreign-born NBA players who've been named MVP.
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