Family affair in Bangkok for the Djokovic boys

Introducing Marko Djokovic, the one with the letter 'L'.

Marko Djokovic, the younger brother of World No. 3 Novak, will make his ATP debut in Bangkok this week after receiving a wild card into the main draw of the Thailand Open.

The 17-year-old right-hander has been drawn to meet fifth-seeded Finn Jarkko Nieminen in the first round, while this season’s Australian Open champion Novak will compete against Julien Benneteau of France or a qualifier after receiving a first round bye.

The brothers have obtained a wild card into the doubles draw and will meet Frenchmen Fabrice Santoro and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the first round.

Marko, currently No. 1734 in the South African Airways ATP Rankings, has made three appearances on the ITF Futures circuit this year.

In July, he received a wild card into the qualifying competition of the Studena Croatia Open Umag but lost in the first round to World No. 310 Italian Francesco Piccari in three sets.

(Via ATP website)

4 drop shot(s):

1. lynnx01 said,

   Hi there, thanks for visiting my blog. I am anticipating the Showdown.. my first time.. and the tickets were not cheap (slit throat! hehe).

   on 9:33 PM  

   
   
2. Zahirah said,

   Ha, I got a photo with Marko in Melbourne (asked his mom for permission, no less!) He's a shy kid - nothing like Nole. Maybe a bit too shy for his own good, though? I always think you need just that leeetle extra bit of cockiness and self-belief to get to the top in tennis.

   on 12:38 AM  

   
   
3. van said,

   Hey HCFoo! I wonder if Marko getting in the draw was part of a family deal for Novak to participate? Do you know if Marko has been a good junior player?

   on 3:02 AM  

   
   
4. hcfoo said,

   lynnx01: yeah the tickets are to watch 4 players in 1 night. so i think it's still worth it than make it a 2-day event like last year.
   
   zahirah: i've read your blog about sydney open and AO. very interesting indeed! girl, you are lucky! i can't recall if you posted his pic there.
   btw, i'm so agree with your last sentence.
   
   van: hi there! hahaha based on Marko's track record, i think it's a family deal. he's not really a good junior player and so far only won at home in a futures event.

   on 9:50 AM  

   
   

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