Nikola Pilić dead at 86: Grand Slam champion who led Wimbledon boycott and coached young Novak Djokovic passes away

Published on September 23, 2025 at 02:57 PM
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TENNIS icon Nikola Pilic has died aged 86.

The Croatian tennis star dies on Monday, according to a statement released by the Croatian Tennis Association.

Tennis coach Nikola Pilic delivers a speech at the Serbia Open tennis tournament trophy presentation.

Tennis icon Nikola Pilic has died aged 86

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Nikola Pilić dead at 86: Grand Slam champion who led Wimbledon boycott and coached young Novak Djokovic passes away

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