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Why Does Novak Djokovic Live Inside an Egg Chamber?

Danny Groner — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:40:35 +0000

As tennis’ US Open gets underway, The Wall Street Journal offered a glimpse into what makes Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic so spectacular. Djokovic spends time inside of a $75,000 CVAC pod, a sort of egg-shaped pressurized oxygen chamber, the he believes helps his fitness and footwork.

There are reportedly only about 20 in the entire world.

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Novak Djokovic Commercial Parody of Maria Sharapova [VIDEO]

Steve Kaplowitz — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:48:19 +0000

For those of you that love good commercial spoofs, check out this gem from tennis star Novak Djokovic. Apparently, he endorses Head tennis rackets like his good friend Maria Sharapova.

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Novak Djokovic 'Racks' a Reporter With His Tennis Racket [Video]

Andy Lee — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 04:33:08 +0000

Tennis player Novak Djokovic is known as much for his zany sense of humor as his backhand. After being oversaturated by all the University of Miami coverage (which is fascinating by the way) I had to find something light-hearted and ridiculous.

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Watch Rafael Nadal's Amazing Between-the-Legs Shot [VIDEO]

ESPN El Paso — Mon, 09 May 2011 22:59:41 +0000

During the finals of the Madrid Open last weekend, number-one tennis player Rafael Nadal hit a stunning between-the-legs winner after a long rally with number-two seed Novak Djokovic.

It's the second time Djokovic has been victimized by the trick shot in a high-profile match; Roger Federer pulled off an almost identical move against him in the semi-finals of the 2009 U.S. Open.

Despite Nadal's shot, Djokovic managed to win the Madrid Open, marking his 34th-consecutive victory.

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