Those born into poverty or on the margins of society require our extra support to realize their dreams. Novak Djokovic More Quotes by Novak Djokovic More Quotes From Novak Djokovic I'm happy, my family's happy, everything is going well. Novak Djokovic my-family wells family I don't think there has been enough communication between the players and the tournaments. In one sense it's just as much the players' fault. Players talk between each other and in the locker room about things that can be improved and then when the time comes to talk and really do something about it they stop. Novak Djokovic communication player thinking People look up to me as somebody who is able to switch the image of our country from negative to positive. Novak Djokovic positive country people This time last year I would have said Federer would beat Sampras's record. Now I'm not so sure. His aura has gone. He's not as dominant as he was, and since I beat him in Australia he's looked frustrated. Players are beginning to challenge him now, especially myself and Rafa. He's got 12 Grand Slams to his name and maybe he will beat Sampras, but now I'm here it will be tough for him. Novak Djokovic player names years The history of our country is cruel. We have to face those issues or, should I say, we had to. Not anymore I hope, because we are going in the right direction, and we are ready to forgive, ready to move on. Novak Djokovic issues country moving It gives me goose bumps and little butterflies in the stomach when I start thinking about the 'golden slam.' Novak Djokovic butterfly giving thinking I've had my ups and downs in my private life. Novak Djokovic ups-downs private-life Well, I do feel that I carry the responsibility of representing my country wherever I am, and this responsibility came with the success that I had in last couple of years, not just myself but the whole group of tennis players that comes from Serbia. And athletes in general are, in this moment, the biggest ambassadors that our country has. Novak Djokovic couple athlete country Nobody actually played tennis in my family. Novak Djokovic my-family tennis Messi is the best player on the planet and he keeps on improving at Barça, now the best team in the world. What Messi does on and off the pitch is an inspiration for children who dream of becoming a footballer. Novak Djokovic team dream children I still feel young as far as motivation is concerned, and also the challenges that I have for the future and what I want to achieve. So I just hope this successful streak is extended to the fullest. Novak Djokovic motivation successful challenges I got married, going to become father soon, being No. 1 in the sport that I love with all my heart. I mean, it's pretty awesome. Novak Djokovic heart sports father It's interesting that I had such a close relationship with my grandfather. Because your parents always judge you: they say, 'You shouldn't do this, you shouldn't do that.' But with your grandparents you have a feeling that you can say anything or you can do anything, and they will support you. That's why you have this kind of connection. Novak Djokovic grandparent support-you interesting My success has a lot to do with my private life. I've matured a lot by first becoming a husband and now a father. My life is in the right direction. And that helps a player to thrive. One thing is linked with the other. My private life has helped me. Novak Djokovic husband player father You can not say you're unhappy because you have to travel, have to play this tournament, having to play sports ... You can't because you chose to play it and you love it. I'm tremendously grateful for the support I have received from my family and the close ones. Novak Djokovic grateful play sports Obsession is a negative word, I do not think that obsession can bring positive things. Not only in tennis but, I mean in any situation of life. Novak Djokovic negative-words mean thinking I think if you do not enjoy your time, your life, if you do not live intensely and do not spend time with your family, in one way or another it will be reflected in your career. Novak Djokovic careers way thinking I always try to show my human side to my colleagues and to the whole circuit. More than anything because we are all on the same train, it is part of our work. Novak Djokovic shows sides trying I had a nice childhood. War and all the experiences affected me as a person and helped me to grow, to change. Novak Djokovic childhood nice war I understand that the results I've had in my career, or I'm having now, they are very good. And that gives me confidence, of course, but I do not feel invincible. Novak Djokovic results careers giving