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Inside Novak Djokovic’s family life: A loving dad and husband behind the tennis champion

The first family of tennis.

Novak Djokovic is celebrated as one of the greatest tennis players in history, with an impressive record of Grand Slam victories. But off the court, he takes on another cherished role: a loving husband and father. Scroll down to learn more about Novak Djokovic’s wife and children.

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Who is Novak Djokovic’s wife?

Novak’s love story began with Jelena Ristić, whom he met during their school days in Serbia. Their bond grew stronger over the years, and the pair tied the knot in July 2014 in a romantic ceremony on the stunning Adriatic coast of Montenegro. Jelena, who is a philanthropist and entrepreneur, is also a key figure in Novak’s career, often seen supporting him from the stands.

(Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)

How many children does Novak Djokovic have?

Novak and Jelena share two children: Stefan and Tara.

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Their first child, Stefan, was born in October 2014, just months after Novak and Jelena’s wedding. Novak shared the joyous news on Twitter, saying, “Stefan, our baby angel was born! I am so proud of my beautiful wife Jelena! Thank you so much for your love and support. We love you all!!!”

In September 2017, the family grew with the arrival of their daughter, Tara. Novak shared the news via Instagram, “Very happy and proud to welcome our little girl Tara to our home.”

“Jelena and I have been hand in hand on this journey and as a man, I have to send my love and admiration to every single women out there for going through so much pain and effort to create life, to bring life and raise a human being… what a blessing to have an opportunity to be a parent!

“Thank you for celebrating the birth of my daughter and sending my family all the love and best wishes in the past few days.

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“On behalf of me and Jelena, I want to say thank you!

“We are back from hospital, Jelena and Tara are my angels, and Stefan is a proud big brother who wants to take part in baby chores 🙂 Life is divine!”

Do Novak Djokovic’s family play tennis?

Novak’s children are often spotted at his matches, cheering him on with their mum. Stefan, who has started playing tennis, seems to have inherited his father’s love for the sport.

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“I’m not forcing him to play tennis,” Novak shared in a 2022 press conference.

“I never did that, not a single day have I told him that he has to do this.

“It’s really only his pure desire to step on the court.

“So if he wants to embark on this journey, I guess I have to embark with him too.

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“He’s doing well so far, he’s really in love with the sport.”

“It’s amazing to see him pick up a racquet,” Novak said. “But I want him to find his own passion, whether it’s tennis or something else.”

On the other hand, his daughter Tara is interested in fun off the court.

“She is not into tennis at all,” Novak shared ahead of the 2023 Australian Open.

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Jelena frequently shares family moments on social media, offering fans a glimpse into their life off the court. From vacations in serene locations to birthday celebrations, it’s clear the Djokovic family cherishes their time together.

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