Djokovic breaks down in tears after remembering Nikola Pilic: "I wouldn't be who I am without him"

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Novak Djokovic left a very emotional moment after his victory in his debut at the ATP Athens. 'His tennis father', Nikola Pilic, passed away less than two months ago, and the tournament organization, which belongs to the Djokovic family, wanted to pay tribute to the coach by dedicating a video homage to him. But the champion of 24 Grand Slams could not hold back the tears and started to cry: "I apologize for this moment, but Niki was more than a mentor or coach. He was part of our family, of my brothers and mine, and he helped us a lot. I wouldn't be who I am without him. He passed away a few months ago, and I ask for your support and patience as we pay tribute to him as he deserves. While I play tennis and live, I will always remember his name."

Novak Djokovic pays tribute to his coach Nikola Pilić, who passed away in September at the age of 86 💔

He trained and mentored Novak Djokovic in his early years as a player and had a significant impact on his career ❤️ pic.twitter.com/rIU5wdK36t

— TNT Sports (@tntsports) November 5, 2025

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