Novak Djokovic: Shirtless for Vogue!

Novak Djokovic poses shirtless for Vogue magazine and talks about his life as a professional tennis player.

The 24-year-old Serbian tennis star, who is currently ranked number two in world tennis, spoke candidly with the magazine. Here’s some of what he had to say:

On his girlfriend of six years, Jelena Ristic: “She’s very ambitious; she has her own goals’s…she’s been a great support to me… She’s been the source of energy. Of love. It’s something that keeps me going, you know?”

On healthy eating regimes: “Mentally, you’ll be fresh, you’ll be happier, you’ll be calmer. Physically, you’ll be stronger, faster, more dynamic, your muscles will work better. That’s what I feel.”

On the rush of playing tennis: “And when we get on the court and the crowd cheers your name or salutes you—it’s like you’re a gladiator in the arena. And everyone is cheering—and you’re fighting, you’re screaming, during your strokes—it feels like you’re an animal, fighting for your life.”

For more on Novak, visit Vogue.com!

Also, Happy Birthday, Novak! The tennis star turns 24 today!