Prime Video has unveiled the first trailer for Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter, a documentary exploring the life and career of the Serbian tennis legend. The film is set to premiere on August 20 in more than 240 countries and territories.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in tennis history, Djokovic has won 24 Grand Slam titles, captured Olympic gold and spent a record 428 weeks as world No. 1. The documentary promises to explore not only his achievements on the court but also the challenges that shaped his journey.
The film begins with Djokovic’s childhood in Serbia, where he grew up during a period marked by war and economic hardship. It follows the sacrifices made by his family to support his ambitions and traces his rise through the professional ranks, where he emerged alongside longtime rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
According to Prime Video, the documentary features exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from major tournaments, as well as access to Djokovic’s training routines and private family moments. Interviews with his wife, Jelena Djokovic, are included alongside contributions from several tennis greats, including Rafael Nadal, Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras, Boris Becker and Jim Courier. Prominent tennis journalists Mary Carillo and Patrick McEnroe also appear in the film.
“Tennis has given me so much, but the greatest battles have never been fought only on the court,” Djokovic said in a statement.
“This documentary is about the moments people did not see, the doubts, the sacrifices and the work that goes into constantly transcending the story many think they know. My journey has been incredible, but it is not over yet.”
The project is directed by Jason Hehir, the filmmaker behind The Last Dance, the award-winning series about Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls dynasty. Hehir said the production team was granted unprecedented access to the Serbian star.
“Novak gave us completely unrestricted access to his relentless physical and mental preparation as he competes at the highest level of the sport against players who are sometimes half his age,” Hehir said.
“He is a fascinating person, and I am excited for audiences to see this exploration of one of the greatest of all time at a pivotal moment, in the final stage of a brilliant career.”
The documentary is produced by Words + Pictures and Little Room Films, in association with Sweet Relief and Sadoux Productions.
