WATCH: The insect which was named after Novak Djokovic by his native country

Wimbledon is one of the most iconic tournaments to look forward to and there have been plenty of players on the card that have given us some great matches and performances. We have seen many legends created during this iconic Grass Court Season Grand Slam event.

One of the legendary players that comes to mind is Novak Djokovic, who has been one of the best players in the World, especially during this tournament. The Serbian powerhouse has won the tournament 7-times and has been one of the longest-reigning World number 1s in the game, holding that rank for over 400 weeks. There is no doubt the 24-time Grand Slam champion was one of the best to ever grace the court.

An insect named Djokovic

There have been many things the nations and the people have done to keep the legacy of some of the athletes alive. In the case of Novak Djokovic who is one of the iconic sportsmen from Serbia and is loved by his country as well. This gave the researchers of the nation to name a newly discovered beetle after the living legend. The Duvalius Djokovici was named in honor of the champion due to its speed, strength, resilience, and survival instincts, which are the same qualities shared by Djoker Nole. This insect is one of the highly regarded discoveries and was a great way for Serbia to show their love for the tennis superstar.

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This was a great honor for Djokovic to be named after a rare species that shares the same qualities as him which we could see in his game. Djokovic might not be loved all around the world, but he is still regarded as one of the best sportsmen in the world who has built a great legacy already. With this insect, it was evident that Djokovic is and will always be one of the greatest icons in the world.