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Novak Djokovic was in tears as his former mentor, Nikola Pilic, receives tribute at Hellenic Championship in Greece before his match
Pilic passed away in September 2025 at the age of 86, whom Djokovic regarded to be a legend of the game
The 38-year-old claimed him to be more than a mentor and regarded him to be a part of his family
Novak Djokovic was in tears as his former mentor, Nikola Pilic, receives tribute at Hellenic Championship in Greece before his match. Pilic passed away in September 2025 at the age of 86, whom Djokovic regarded to be a legend of the game. The 38-year-old claimed him to be more than a mentor and regarded him to be a part of his family.
The Serbian claimed that he would not be the athlete he is today if not for Pilic. He requested the fans in a

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