Novak Djokovic actually decided to quit tennis in 2018 before a tearful plea from his family and team inspired a U-turn that saw him go on to win 12 more Grand Slam titles

Novak Djokovic was on the brink of retirement in 2018 before a tearful meeting with his family and a trip to the Dominican Republic inspired him to keep playing

Novak Djokovic would not be sitting on 24 Grand Slam titles if he followed through with calling time on his tennis career back in 2018.