MUMBAI: Online retail major and content creator Amazon has greenlit the documentary series ‘Novak’ (working title), starring the world’s number one ranked tennis player Novak Djokovic.
The Amazon Original Series will follow Djokovic, the winner of 12 Grand Slam titles, to explore what drives the champion and show his motivation to be the best man he can on and off the court.
The series will premiere exclusively on Amazon Prime Video in the US, UK, Germany, Austria and Japan, and will be available via the Amazon Video app for TVs, connected devices including Fire TV, mobile devices and online at Amazon.com/originals.
“There are not enough superlatives to describe Novak Djokovic, one of the most accomplished, multi-dimensional, exciting and captivating athletes on the planet. Prime members will get an intimate look at the mind and life of a world champion, husband and father, as well as the incredible group of individuals that make up his team,” said Amazon Originals head of unscripted Conrad Riggs.
“Passion, perseverance, commitment and self-awareness are key elements of a champion, but these are impossible to maintain without strong support around you. I am fortunate to have the support of both a caring family and a strong team working with me.
“My fans have been suffering and celebrating with me from the very beginning of my career on the tennis courts and now I want to share with them all my daily life and what’s important to me—my values, my beliefs, and my habits—and also introduce to them all the amazing people that are always next to me,” said Djokovic.
Based on a concept by Alberto Scarpetta and Djokovic, the series will give an unprecedented inside look into the life of a tennis legend over the next tennis season, including his professional life on and off the court—his mental and fitness routines and commitment to healthy food rules and habits—as well as his work in education reform with the Novak Djokovic Foundation and charities such as Unicef, trips to his hometown in Serbia and even his daily journal entries. Featuring everyone on “Team Novak,” the series will give viewers access to an incredible journey of growth and discovery in the making of a man and tennis legend.
Djokovic has won 12 Grand Slam singles titles, the fourth most in history. He has won an all-time record six Australian Open titles, three Wimbledon titles, two US Open titles and one French Open title.