I embraced, I think, the process of becoming No. 1 of the world, which was long and difficult, but it's sweeter in the end.

Throughout late April and early May 2009 during ATP Master Series tournaments in Rome and Madrid respectively the Serb was a guest on the Fiorello Show hosted by Italian comedian Rosario Fiorello followed by an appearance on Pablo Motos' show El Hormiguero. 3 Rafael Nadal in the semifinals. Djokovic won in straight sets.

He was the year-end world no. Sava and the Order of the Star of Karađorđe. Djokovic has won numerous awards including the 2011 Laureus World Sports Award for Sportsman of the Year and the 2012 Best Male Tennis Player ESPY Award.