Novak is interviewed by the Sportskids at the Sony Ericsson Open! (CBS4, Miami Herald)
Neuman brothers Danny and Pacey, both 13, and Mikey, 15, are sports fanatics and Miami Beach locals, who interview a different professional athlete each month and Sports Scene features their Q&As. This month, the Neuman brothers interview tennis player Novak Djokovic.
- As a kid, what was one of the most dangerous things you've ever done? Nole: I had a couple of embarrassing and dangerous moments.
- Embarrassing? Nole: I don't think it's for camera. Quite embarrassing. I remember, I was maybe 7-8 years old. I went with my school, with my class somewhere south of our country, we went camping one day. We went early in the morning by bus and came back in the evening, but the problem was I came back without underwear! Because there was no toilet and we were in the middle of the forest and I couldn’t go anywhere so unfortunately I was in the towel for the rest of the trip!
(내용도 웃기지만 말하면서도 창피해서 중간중간 망설이고 결국 손으로 가리고 속삭이는 표정이 백만불짜리!! 으하하하)
- What’s the funniest or strangest thing that’s ever happened to you on the court? Nole: I think when I did impersonations of the other players, that’s probably the funniest thing that’s ever happened to me. I really surprised even myself. I didn’t expect I was able to do that, but I think most of the people loved it so I’m happy.
- What was the most meaningful gift you’ve ever received? Nole: I think my brothers.
(완전 감동 ㅠㅠ 꼬마때 받은 선물이랄지, 팬들한테 받은 뭔가를 말할 거라 기다리고 있어서 예상치 못한 답에 놀라면서 동시에 눈물도 찡했어. 이럴 땐 정말 뻐렁치게 듬직한 큰 형. 요새 또 아빠가 사고 비슷한 걸 치는 바람에, 테니스만 생각해도 충분히 힘들 판에 얜 진짜 가족이 웬수다 싶었는데 깊이 반성하게 됨 ㅠㅠ)
- What was your most meaningful moment as a kid? Nole: It was probably when I started playing tennis, I was four years old and I was just playing in front of the restaurant that my parents still own in the mountain resort back in my country.
- What was your biggest fear as a kid? Nole: Animals probably. I was just afraid of some animals like snakes and spiders.
- Can you tell us something about yourself that people would be surprised to know? Nole: I’m a sportive kind of guy. I really love sports besides tennis. I love to ski. I love snow.
- What was the first big thing you bought when you got your first big paycheck? Nole: Let's see. It's hard to remember. I think I was sixteen when I got my first paycheck. It was not much, something around 100 dollars. I think I went and bought lunch for all of my friends and just celebrated.
- Who did you look up to as a kid and why? Nole: As a tennis player, I had my idol and it was Pete Sampras. I remember the picture in my head when I saw him lifting up the Wimbledon trophy and I imagined myself in that position.
- Cartoon Character? Nole: Bugs Bunny
- Ice Cream Flavor? Nole: Strawberry
- Movie? Nole: Slumdog millionaire
- Toy as a kid? Nole: Any cars
- Car? Nole: Any German car. BMW, Audi...
- Animal? Nole: Dolphin
- Video game? Nole: Virtua Tennis with my brothers.
- Food? Nole: Serbian and Italian food.
- Drink? Nole: Water, energetic drinks
- Ride at Disney world? Nole: I remember the one I wasn't brave enough to go on. Tower of Terror. That's the one I avoided.
인디언웰즈 Golf Feature
중간에 이상하게 걸을 때 민망해서 삐질한 것만 빼면 귀여워! 특히 선글라스~
근데 정말 못치는지 골프 영상 찍을 때마다 그냥 기분 전환용으로 치지
실력은 별로라는 이야기 꼭 하네. 2년 전에도 그러더니 이번에도 여전히 ^^;
(운동 좋아한다는데 알고보면 축구도 별로, 골프도 별로, 잘하는 건 스키랑 테니스뿐? ㅎㅎ)
