Serbian tennis star, Novak Djokovic was awarded with the highest Serbian award, the Gold Star of Karadjordje on 15 February 2012. The award was conferred upon him by the Serbian President Boris Tadic.
Novak Djokovic currently holds the number one seed in the world tennis ranking. He has five grand slam titles in his name including two Australian Open title, one Wimbeldon and US open title each.
Award to Djokovic, also marks the resumption of the highest award which was discontinued by the leadership of Yugoslavia after World War II.
The Star of Karadjordje, the topmost award conferred by Serbian government, was first introduced in 1904 by King Peter but was discontinued later in the aftermath of Second World War. It was reintroduced in 2010 by the present government.
The award is named after Karadjordje, the founder of the Serbian royal family. He had successfully revolted against the Ottoman Empire in 1804 and established the modern Serbian state subsequently.
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