Novak

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proper noun

A common Slavic surname, meaning 'new man' or 'newcomer', famously associated with the Serbian tennis player Djokovic.

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While not deterministic — elite firstborns like John McEnroe and Novak Djokovic remain towering counter-examples, and both had younger siblings that played professionally — the later-born tilt repeats across the athletic landscape.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026

Sinner's absence and the uncertainty around Alcaraz's fitness will galvanise the rest of the chasing pack - particularly 39-year-old Novak Djokovic.

From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026

Thesaurus

Possible Synonyms

The Joker
Djokovic
Nole

Possible Antonyms

Federer
Nadal