Mark Hodgkinson

Searching for Novak: The man behind the enigma

No man or woman has won more Grand Slam singles titles in tennis than Novak Djokovic, who took his 24th major at the 2023 US Open. Based on fresh interviews with people who know him – including friends, mentors, former coaches and rivals – this is an upfront, exploration inside the mind of one of tennis’s most fascinating and controversial characters. From a Belgrade bomb shelter to an Australian immigration detention centre, and everywhere in between, this book reveals Djokovic’s relentless pursuit of perfection and the beliefs that have propelled him to global greatness.

Format: Kindle Edition, Paperback (Published in June 2025), Audiobook (Unabridged), and Hardcover

Hardcover: 304 Pages

Language: English

4.5/5
Reviewed By Reviewed By Juliette Foster
“A fascinating look inside the mind of a tennis legend and genius. Novak Djokovic is a complex, unorthodox man who is ceaseless in his quest for perfection. Anyone who wants to understand what it takes to be a champion, should read this excellent, meticulously researched book.”