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Novak Djokovic’s ‘Tennis Father’ Nikola Pilic Dies at 86

Nikola Pilic, 1973 French Open finalist and Djokovic’s early coach, has died at 86 in Rijeka. A former world No. 6, he later led Germany, Croatia and Serbia to Davis Cup glory. Djokovic once called him his “tennis father,” honoring the mentor who shaped his rise: “For me… he’s the best player of all time.”