US EditionNiki Pilić (1939–2025): The Tennis Father Who Shaped Generations
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On his social media, Novak Djokovic paid a moving tribute to one of the most important men in his career.
Serbian Novak Djokovic paid tribute to Croatian tennis legend Nikola Pilic, who died on Monday at the age of 86. He was also the mentor of the former world number 1.
Legendary tennis player and coach Nikola Pilić passed away at the age of 87 in Rijeka.
Novak Djokovic paid tribute on Wednesday to the legend of Croatian tennis Nikola Pilic, who was his mentor and his "father in tennis." Pilic, finalist at Roland Garros in 1973 and five times winner of the Davis Cup as captain, died on Monday. He exercised a remarkable influence on Novak Djokovic, with whom he worked since 1999, when 'Nole' was 12 years old, at the Pilic academy in Münich. "I am overwhelmed by a feeling of emptiness and sadness. …
Niki Pilić (1939–2025): The Tennis Father Who Shaped Generations
The tennis world is mourning the passing of Nikola “Niki” Pilić, who died on Monday, September 22, in Rijeka, Croatia, at the age of 86. A trailblazer both on and off the court, Pilić’s story is one of achievement, controversy, mentorship, and lasting influence. His legacy spans his own playing career in the 1960s and 1970s to the champions he coached and the generations he inspired. A Career of Firsts Born in Split in 1939, Pilić rose from loca…
Pilić had a huge contribution for Nole to reach the highest heights in tennis.
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