Novak Djokovic affirmed that that moment made him mature early and take responsibility for his younger brothers, an experience that shaped him humanly and athletically. He added, "Those experiences made him more humble and grateful for what he has achieved today, as he always recalls those moments whenever he faces new challenges in his sporting or professional career, because they give him balance and inner peace." The Serbian tennis player spoke about the role of his first coach, who taught him discipline and mental visualization in a natural way. Saying, "Those foundations were among the greatest gifts he received in his career, especially in an individual sport like tennis, where the player bears full responsibility on the court." World tennis star, Serbian Novak Djokovic, stressed that his entry into the world of tennis was no coincidence, but a "divine sign" that began in his early childhood, when tennis courts were built near his family's restaurant, making him fall in love with the game from the first moment. Djokovic said during his session at the World Sport Summit: "Practicing tennis in childhood was extremely difficult, especially under the harsh conditions the country went through due to war and economic crises, which deprived him of participating in many tournaments and traveling internationally at a young age." Djokovic revealed a touching moment from his childhood when his father put a small amount of money in front of him and told him that this was all the family owned, and that he would have to bear greater responsibilities if he wanted to continue with an expensive game like tennis.
