Đoković donates USD 100,000 to Serbian children

World's best tennis player and UNICEF National Ambassador Novak Đoković donated on Wednesday USD 100,000 to underprivileged children in Serbia.

Izvor: Tanjug

Thursday, 22.12.2011.

11:54

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World's best tennis player and UNICEF National Ambassador Novak Djokovic donated on Wednesday USD 100,000 to underprivileged children in Serbia. "I hope my donation and support will bring a change in the life of children in Serbia, especially those children who have limited opportunities to reach their full potential," the world number 1 said. Djokovic donates USD 100,000 to Serbian children He stressed that "building a solid foundation in the early years not only helps a child to realize its potential, but also contributes to building a better society at large." “UNICEF greatly appreciates Novak's dedication to children's rights, and especially his support in the field of early development of the most underprivileged children, which is a critical area in Serbia,” UNICEF Area Representative in Serbia Judita Reichenberg said. Djokovic started playing tennis at the age of four and has been playing professionally since turning 16. He has won a total of 28 titles, including four Grand Slams - the Austrian Open (2008 and 2011), Wimbledon (2011) and the U.S. Open (2011). In December this year, the International Tennis Federation named him the 2011 World Champion. "I want to help children in Serbia and across the world make their dreams come true. All children have rights and these rights have to be protected," Djokovic concluded. Novak Djokovic (Tanjug, file)

Đoković donates USD 100,000 to Serbian children

He stressed that "building a solid foundation in the early years not only helps a child to realize its potential, but also contributes to building a better society at large."

“UNICEF greatly appreciates Novak's dedication to children's rights, and especially his support in the field of early development of the most underprivileged children, which is a critical area in Serbia,” UNICEF Area Representative in Serbia Judita Reichenberg said.

Đoković started playing tennis at the age of four and has been playing professionally since turning 16.

He has won a total of 28 titles, including four Grand Slams - the Austrian Open (2008 and 2011), Wimbledon (2011) and the U.S. Open (2011).

In December this year, the International Tennis Federation named him the 2011 World Champion.

"I want to help children in Serbia and across the world make their dreams come true. All children have rights and these rights have to be protected," Đoković concluded.

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