Novak Djokovic is a Serbian professional tennis player. He is currently ranked no. 2 in the world. Djokovic has been ranked world no. 1 for a record total 389 weeks in a record 12 different years and finished as the year-end no. 1 a record seven times. This 36-year-old is renowned for his phenomenal tennis skills, yet many are unaware of his deep-rooted Christian faith that serves as the foundation for his calling.

Over the course of his career, Djokovic has maintained an air of honesty and forthrightness regarding his mindset, beliefs, and approach to life. He’s known for praying through his matches, as does his wife at home. It’s a safe bet that this man, who has dominated the world tennis elite for so long, has been able to find the energy he needs for competition thanks to his regular Bible reading. Djokovic is a Christian, and he does not hesitate to say it publicly. It is not uncommon to observe him invoking Christ during a meeting or wearing a cross around his neck to witness to his faith…

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