Tennis star Djokovic

Answer:

NOVAK

Hint:

This Serbian athlete holds the record for most weeks ranked as world No. 1 in men's singles—his first name sounds like "no vacay."

Explanation:

This clue is a straightforward definition of a well-known tennis player. "Djokovic" refers to Novak Djokovic, the Serbian professional who has dominated men’s tennis for years. The answer is simply his first name, "NOVAK," which fits the grid. No wordplay or tricks—just a direct reference to a famous athlete.

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