Goran Djokovic Elected President of Serbian Tennis Federation, Aims to Build National Training Centre
Novak Djokovic’s uncle, Goran Djokovic, has been elected president of the Serbian Tennis Federation, with a mission to establish a national training center. Goran Djokovic, who previously served as vice-president of the federation, has extensive experience in tennis, including organizing ATP tournaments in Belgrade and Sofia.
“My tennis knowledge primarily stems from Novak, but I also have seven years of experience as director of the Serbia Open and Sofia Open,” Djokovic stated after his election. “My objective is to continue developing what we’ve begun, with finances being crucial.”
Djokovic emphasized the need for a National Training Centre, highlighting the lack of dedicated facilities for Serbian tennis players. “We don’t have our own facilities, we don’t have a National Training Centre, and I want to address that. I wouldn’t have even run for this position if we didn’t have the full support of the president of Serbia.”
Novak Djokovic, a former world number one, has won 24 Grand Slam titles. The 37-year-old, who won Olympic gold in Paris, is currently ranked fourth in the world. His uncle’s appointment as president of the Serbian Tennis Federation is expected to further enhance the development of tennis in Serbia.