Novak Djokovic documentary: Where to watch, release date, trailer and more for tennis legend’s film

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Nowadays, only the biggest sporting athletes get their own documentary on a streaming service and finally tennis fans will get a closer look at one of the sport’s greatest; Novak Djokovic.

Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter is due for release this month as fans get a closer look at the rise and success of the 24-time grand slam champion’s remarkable career.

With a record 428 weeks at world No. 1, and more grand slam appearances than any player in the Open Era, Djokovic is still playing the game at 39 years of age and ahead of the US Open there’s plenty of excitement about the upcoming documentary.

Here’s all you need to know about how to watch Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter.

Where to stream Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter documentary on TV and live stream

• TV channel: None
• Live stream: Amazon Prime Video

Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter will air exclusively on Amazon Prime Video around the world.

This is a one-off feature length documentary on the Serbian’s tennis career, rather than being split up into several episodes.

Depending on where you’re streaming from, Prime Video currently offers a FREE trial to new subscribers.

Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter documentary release date

• Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
• Time: TBC

Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter premieres Thursday, August 20, 2026.

An exact time has not yet been confirmed.

Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter documentary trailer

What to expect from Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter documentary

The feature-length documentary explores the extraordinary journey of tennis legend Novak Djokovic; from his upbringing in Serbia to the pinnacle of men’s tennis. It is directed by Jason Hehir (The Last Dance).

Fans can expect behind-the-scenes access at major tournaments, his intense training regime, and softer moments at home with family and friends.

Djokovic has always been proud of his roots, growing up in war-torn Serbia amid conflict and financial hardship as his family sacrificed everything to help further his career. The film will show his rise through the ranks and breaking the Rafael Nadal-Roger Federer dominance to eventually winning more grand slams than any male to have picked up a racket; 24.

Featuring intimate interviews with Djokovic himself, his wife Jelena, his family, and leading figures from the world of tennis—including Rafael Nadal, Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras, Boris Becker, and Jim Courier, as well as media personalities Mary Carillo, Patrick McEnroe, Howard Bryant, Chris Clarey, and Matthew Futterman; fans will learn more about what really motivates the 39-year-old.