<P> Djokovic began playing tennis at the age of four . In the summer of 1993 , the six - year - old was spotted by Yugoslav tennis player Jelena Genčić at Mount Kopaonik , where Djokovic 's parents ran a fast - food parlour . Upon seeing the child Djokovic playing tennis , she stated : `` This is the greatest talent I have seen since Monica Seles . '' </P>
<P> Djokovic began playing tennis at the age of four . In the summer of 1993 , the six - year - old was spotted by Yugoslav tennis player Jelena Genčić at Mount Kopaonik , where Djokovic 's parents ran a fast - food parlour . Upon seeing the child Djokovic playing tennis , she stated : `` This is the greatest talent I have seen since Monica Seles . '' </P>
how old was djokovic when he started playing tennis
how old was djokovic when he started playing tennis
four
four