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  "id": 2128503,
  "title": "'I feel I am imprisoning myself' - Djokovic on drive & doubts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/i-feel-i-am-imprisoning-myself-djokovic-on-drive-doubts",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-20T11:57:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport",
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    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/articles/cy4k33x1yw4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Novak Djokovic, one of the greatest tennis players of all time, has expressed feeling like he is imprisoning himself in his career. Despite having won nearly every major title, Djokovic, at 39, still feels he must continually strive for improvement, becoming \"better, faster, stronger.\" He admits he is often his harshest critic, dubbing himself the \"number one doubter\" and always trying to prove himself wrong. Djokovic's drive and passion for tennis are deeply rooted in his childhood experiences, including the NATO bombings in Belgrade when he was a child. These events, along with financial struggles early in his career, have shaped him into the player he is today. Despite mixed feelings about retirement, Djokovic remains committed to the sport, aiming to end his career with the Serbian flag on his shoulders, a fitting conclusion to his remarkable journey.",
  "summary": "Novak Djokovic discusses being his own biggest doubter and the Belgrade childhood that shaped him in a new documentary.",
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        "title": "'I feel I am imprisoning myself' - Djokovic on drive & doubts",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/i-feel-i-am-imprisoning-myself-djokovic-on-drive-doubts-2128682",
        "published": "2026-08-20T12:01:58.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}