Akira Yoshino vs Novak Djokovic
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Compare the life timelines of Akira Yoshino (1948–present) and Novak Djokovic (1987–present) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 39 years, from 1987 to 2026.
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Akira Yoshino (1948–present)
- — Born in Suita, Osaka Prefecture Verified
- — Graduated in engineering from Kyoto University Verified
- — Joined the Asahi Kasei Corporation Verified
- — Completed a master's degree at Kyoto University Verified
- — Built the first prototype of the modern lithium-ion battery Verified
- — Lithium-ion batteries entered commercial production Verified
- — Awarded a doctorate in engineering by Osaka University Verified
- — Received the Charles Stark Draper Prize Verified
- — Appointed professor at Meijo University in Nagoya Verified
- — Awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry Verified
Novak Djokovic (1987–present)
- — Born in Belgrade, SR Serbia, Yugoslavia Verified
- — Turned professional Verified
- — Won a first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open Verified
- — Won a first Wimbledon title and reached world No. 1 Verified
- — Married Jelena Ristic Verified
- — Completed a non-calendar-year Grand Slam at the French Open Verified
- — Deported from Australia before the Australian Open Verified
- — Won a record 24th Grand Slam singles title at the US Open Verified
- — Won Olympic gold in men's singles at the Paris Games Verified
- — Won his 100th career ATP singles title Verified