Daniel Jovanovski: A rising star of Australian tennis | 17 November, 2023 | All Information | Information and Options | Information and Occasions

Meet Daniel Jovanovski, a 15-year-old from Melbourne and one in all Australia’s most promising junior abilities.

Melbourne, Australia, 17 November 2023 | Leigh Rogers

Daniel Jovanovski is one in all Australia’s brightest junior prospects.

The 15-year-old from Melbourne proved he was one to look at on the 2022 December Showdown, the place he scooped nationwide 14-and-under titles in singles, doubles and blended doubles.

Jovanovski has since loved success on the ITF World Tour, profitable back-to-back junior singles title at New Caledonia earlier this yr, took half in Tennis Australia’s inaugural Expertise Mix and final month was named Tennis Victoria’s Male Junior Athlete of the Yr.

In our sequence profiling Australia’s most promising junior gamers, Jovanovski reveals his largest inspirations and long-term objectives …

How did you get began in tennis?

It was my older brother that basically obtained me into it. I used to be three years previous and as quickly as I noticed my brother choose up a racquet, I knew I used to be destined to play.

Does your brother nonetheless play?

Sadly he stop, however he’s nonetheless doing a little stuff with me. I take pleasure in competing in opposition to him. We’ve at all times had a little bit of a rivalry.

What do you take pleasure in most about tennis?

The aggressive a part of it. I like getting on the market within the warmth.

What has been the spotlight of your tennis journey to this point?

That’s a superb query. There’s been a variety of highs and lows, however positively profitable the nationals final yr at December Showdown was actually cool.

Have you ever travelled a lot together with your tennis this yr?

I’ve travelled a bit round Australia. I performed in Darwin, the place it was fairly sizzling. Then I went to Noumea (in New Caledonia), the place he obtained to strive French delicacies, which was very nice.

What’s the largest lesson you’ve learnt on-court this yr?

What I actually need to work on, particularly on the psychological aspect.

What are your long-term objectives in tennis?

I look as much as Novak Djokovic. So in fact, I’d like to be world No.1 and actually embrace what tennis is and the way it can have an effect on my life.

Why do you look as much as Djokovic?

He and I share some similarities, comparable to the best way we act on courtroom. Generally we’re a bit loud, however typically we’re a bit delicate.

Who’re your different favorite gamers to look at?

This may sound bizarre, however Marcos Baghdatis. He was a little bit of a personality. I bear in mind watching him smash 4 bats in a row out of his bag and I simply beloved it.

How would you describe your recreation fashion in a single sentence?

If I’m on, good luck.

What do you love to do while you’re not taking part in tennis?

Positively exit with mates and simply have some enjoyable.

Is it troublesome managing education and competitors?

I nonetheless go to a traditional college, so it’s a problem. I attempt to excel at college and it may be arduous to steadiness, however I do my greatest.

What are your favorite topics?

Positively maths.

For those who weren’t pursuing tennis, would different profession would you contemplate?

I’d positively look to offer again to tennis, comparable to being a physio or one thing to do with the game.

What are the objectives for you for the remainder of the yr?

I’d wish to get into the world’s high 300 within the ITF junior rankings and I’m actually wanting ahead to the December Showdown and making an attempt to go back-to-back-to-back.

Is competing in juniors at Australian Open 2024 a objective for you?

I’m hoping for a wildcard. If not, I’ll attempt to grind it out in quallies. It might imply lots to play on the Australian Open, it’s at all times been my dream.

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