The Wolf in Winter,' releasing August 20

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Prime Video has released the first trailer for its documentary Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter.

Directed by The Last Dance’s Jason Hehir, the film features unprecedented access with interviews from Rafael Nadal, Andre Agassi, and more.

Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter debuts exclusively on Prime Video on August 20 worldwide.

With 24 Grand Slam titles, an Olympic gold medal, and a record 428 weeks at world No. 1, Novak Djokovic has rewritten the record books and redefined excellence in professional tennis.

Yet for all he has accomplished, the Serbian remains one of the most complex and polarizing figures in modern sport—a player whose greatness is undeniable, but whose full story has never been told.

Prime Video’s new feature-length documentary Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter finally tells Djokovic’s story.

Here is everything you need to know about the new documentary, coming to Prime Video August 20.

What is 'Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter' about?

The documentary examines what makes this singular competitor tick—peeling back the layers of a man forged in extraordinary circumstances.

Born in war-torn Serbia, Djokovic grew up amid conflict and financial hardship as his family sacrificed everything to support his tennis career. When he burst onto the professional scene, he was met not with open arms, but with resistance—perceived as an unwelcome intruder disrupting the beloved Federer-Nadal rivalry.

Through exclusive behind-the-scenes access at major tournaments, his intense training regimen, and quieter moments at home with family, the film offers an unprecedented look at Djokovic's world—featuring intimate interviews with his wife Jelena, players Rafael Nadal, Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras, Boris Becker, Jim Courier, and leading tennis media voices including Mary Carillo and Patrick McEnroe.

"Tennis has given me so much, but the greatest battles were never only on the court. This documentary is about the moments people didn't see—the doubts, the sacrifices, and the work of constantly evolving beyond the story so many think they know," said Djokovic. "The journey has been incredible—but the journey is far from over."

"Novak gave us unfettered access to his tireless physical and mental preparation as he competes at the highest level of the sport battling men sometimes half his age," said director Jason Hehir. "He's a fascinating person, and I'm excited for audiences to see this exploration of a GOAT at the crossroads in the twilight of a brilliant career."

Who made 'Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter'?

Presented by Prime Video Sports, the film is a Words + Pictures production with Little Room Films, in association with Sweet Relief and Sadoux Productions.

It is directed by Jason Hehir (The Last Dance) and executive produced by Connor Schell, Libby Geist, Alexa Conway, Aaron Cohen, and Nick Eisenberg of Words + Pictures; Jason Hehir of Little Room Films; Sadoux Kim of Sadoux Productions; alongside Jeff Blackburn, Alexandra Dell, and William P. Zagger.

How to watch 'Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter' on Prime Video

Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter will premiere on August 20 exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

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What else is on Prime Video?

There are plenty of other sport documentaries available to watch on Prime Video including Rory McIlroy: The Masters Wait, Built in Birmingham: Brady & the Blues, Federer: Twelve Final Days, Kenny Dalglish, and All or Nothing seasons featuring Arsenal, Manchester City, and Tottenham Hotspur.

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