Novak Djokovic is one of the greatest tennis players of all time. With 86 ATP singles titles, 37 Masters events and 20 Grand Slam’s, few tennis players have achieved what Djokovic has. Currently ranked world number one and a record total of 365 weeks on top, Djokovic has dominated the sport for the last 10 years. Things have not always been easy for the world number one. Born in war-torn Belgrade, Serbia, Djokovic developed his skills in some of the harshest conditions imaginable. Despite this he rose to the top of the professional tennis rankings, becoming a national icon and a symbol of unity for the Siberian people. However, regardless of his many achievements, in recent weeks Djokovic has been thrown into a publicity storm over his rejected travel visa for the Australian Open. Unvaccinated he finds himself caught in a political whirlwind that could ultimately end his career. Having shaped a career as one of the greatest tennis players of all time and adored by fans around the world, Djokovic has faced many adversities on the court but right now it’s the adversities in the court that could forever tarnish his reputation.