Djokovic: King of swing

Judged on prize money alone, the summer of 2019 saw Novak Djokovic become the most decorated tennis star ever to have ever played the sport. And yet, as he explains, what enriches him in life is not material wealth, for there are much greater rewards on offer.

In truth, it should follow… that someone of the strength, clarity and optimism of Novak Djokovic should ascend to the very top level of sporting brilliance. They are, after all, characteristics that make good people great. But when you add in the fact his climb almost certainly utilised the stepping stones of faith, there is a deeper, more animated version of this incredible icon that deserves greater exploration.

Even the small details matter to Djokovic. Consider perhaps just the fact that at the end of each day, as he prepares to rest for the night, those quiet moments of reflection are in many ways very similar to key moments on the court… those split seconds when the 31-year-old will clear a space in his mind in advanc...