![Daniel Jovanovski with his trophies for winning the boys 14/u Singles Final during the 14/u December Showdown Finals at Melbourne Park on Saturday, December 10, 2022. MANDATORY PHOTO CREDIT Tennis Australia/ FIONA HAMILTON](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/97026-287x465.jpg)
PLAYER PROFILE
Daniel Jovanovski
- Age16
- Born 1 February 2008
- LivesMelbourne, Victoria
- PlaysRight-handed
- CoachAdrian Lombardi
- Started playing aged three, inspired by his older brother
- Loves competing and “getting out there in the heat”
- Names Novak Djokovic as his biggest inspiration
- Dream to be become world No.1, just like Djokovic
- Lists maths as his favourite school subject
- Swept three titles at the 2022 December Showdown in Melbourne. Jovanovski won the 14 and under Australian Invitational Masters in singles, boys’ doubles (with Cameron Burton) and mixed doubles (with Diana Badalyan)
- Won his first ITF World Tour junior titles at Noumea, New Caledonia in June 2023, capturing both singles and doubles crowns at a J30 tournament
- Helped Victoria win the 15-and-under boys event at the 2023 Australian Teams Championships
- Attended the inaugural Tennis Australia Talent Combine in September 2023
Daniel Jovanovski in the news
Alame, Jones and Hewitt kick-start AO 2025 junior campaigns
![Renee Alame (Richard Jupe/Tennis Australia) Renee Alame (Richard Jupe/Tennis Australia)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Renee-Alame-700x450.jpg)
18 January, 2025
Renee Alame, Emerson Jones and Cruz Hewitt were among the winners as Australian Open 2025 junior competitions kicked off at Melbourne Park.
Read moreRenee Alame, Emerson Jones and Cruz Hewitt were among the winners as Australian Open 2025 junior competitions kicked off at Melbourne Park.
16/u and 18/u Australian Championships, Progress Series Masters heading to Bendigo
![Daniel Jovanovski and Giselle Guillen Last year's 16/u champions Daniel Jovanovski (VIC) and Giselle Guillen (NSW)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Daniel-Jovanovski-and-Giselle-Guillen-700x450.jpg)
27 June, 2024
This year’s 16/u and 18/u Australian Championships and Progress Series Masters will be played in Bendigo from 7-15 December.
Read moreThis year’s 16/u and 18/u Australian Championships and Progress Series Masters will be played in Bendigo from 7-15 December.
Aussie weekly wrap: In-form Australians excelling on grass
![AWW 240624 Ajla Tomljanovic, Rinky Hijikata and Jordan Thompson all posted career-best results on grass this week.](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/AWW-240624-700x450.jpg)
24 June, 2024
With breakthrough results and big wins, Ajla Tomljanovic, Rinky Hijikata and Jordan Thompson all starred at grass-court events this week.
Read moreWith breakthrough results and big wins, Ajla Tomljanovic, Rinky Hijikata and Jordan Thompson all starred at grass-court events this week.
Aussie weekly wrap: Celebrating winners aged from 15 to 83
![Alicia Smith and Tahlia Kokkinis celebrate winning an Australian Pro Tour title in Mildura. Picture: Tennis Australia Alicia Smith and Tahlia Kokkinis celebrate winning an Australian Pro Tour title in Mildura. Picture: Tennis Australia](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/243641-700x450.jpg)
18 March, 2024
Tahlia Kokkinis, a 15-year-old from Brisbane, was among 10 Australian players to win a professional title this week.
Read moreTahlia Kokkinis, a 15-year-old from Brisbane, was among 10 Australian players to win a professional title this week.