When it comes to tennis, there is hardly anyone who has made an impact in the sport like Novak Djokovic. With 24 grand slams to his name, he has etched his name in the history of the game. However, without the support of his incredible team, he would have not been able to achieve anything of this sort. Talking about his support, his wife Jelena Djokovic is a name that always tops the chart as she stood with him throughout his highs and lows and helped the Djoker break new records while helping him stay at the top.

But how has her journey been all these years? Also, beyond all this, there is one question that keeps striking many: does Novak Djokovic’s wife play tennis? If not, what does the mother of two do and what is her story? Let’s find out!

Who is Novak Djokovic’s wife, Jelena?

Jelena Djokovic is an entrepreneur, humanitarian, and the wife of one of the G.O.AT.s in tennis, Novak Djokovic. Born and raised in Belgrade, she attended the sports high school in Belgrade, the capital city of Serbia where she first crossed oath with Novak Djokovic. However, soon after that, she went to Milan to pursue her further studies at the Bocconi University.

Her love for studies also persuaded her to get a master’s degree in luxury brand management from the International University of Monaco. Soon after that, she began working in an oil company. Not long after, she also received an award for the efforts that she made towards the upbringing the under-privileged children back in 2014. But how did Novak Djokovic and Jelena tie the knot?

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Her journey with Novak Djokovic has been nothing short of sensational. During a tour in Monaco back in 2013, he took Jelena on a helicopter to the Couvent des Minimes hotel in France and proposed to the love of his life.

Is Jelena Djokovic a professional tennis player like her husband?

Novak Djokovic’s wife Jelena Djokovic is not a professional tennis player like her husband, but there has been confusion in the past between her and other tennis players with similar names, such as Jelena Jankovic and Jelena Dokic. Jelena Jankovic, a professional Serbian tennis player, retired from professional tennis in 2022.

On the other hand, Jelena Dokic is a former Australian tennis player turned commentator. She also achieved a career-high ranking of world number 4 in tennis. However, an injury-ridden career did not allow her to show the potential that she had. Back in 2014, she decided to call it quits and went ahead to hang up her boots. On the other hand, Jelena Djokovic, the wife of the Serbian legend doesn’t play tennis professionally but enjoys the sport as a recreational activity. She is often spotted supporting her husband while being there by his side constantly.

Jelena Djokovic has pursued various things beyond tennis. She has ventured into modeling and has been involved in charitable and philanthropic work. Additionally, Jelena is the co-founder and global CEO of the Novak Djokovic Foundation. Here, she works relentlessly towards the betterment of the children by providing them with anything that they need for their growth.

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How did Jelena and Novak Djokovic meet?

Jelena and Novak Djokovic’s love story began during their high school years. Both of them shared a passion for tennis, which brought them together. They not only played tennis together but also supported each other’s dreams. Their relationship grew stronger over the years, and their mutual love for the sport played a significant role in their connection.

Eventually, their love blossomed, and they decided to tie the knot. Novak Djokovic and Jelena got married in 2014 soon after Djokovic won Wimbledon in a beautiful ceremony. Just months after getting married, the two announced the arrival of their newborn in October of the same year. The two welcomed a boy whom they named Stefan Djokovic. 3 years later, in 2017, they welcomed another life when the two announced the arrival of a baby girl. The couple named her Tara.

“I have a privilege to be a father to wonderful kids, so I try to take that childish energy and fuel my inner child because I tend to forget my inner child a lot because everything is so serious,” said Novak Djokovic while talking about his kids in an interview.

Through all the highs and lows, Jelena Djokovic has proved to be a constant source of inspiration for Novak Djokovic. Straight from the days when the two used to play tennis together as kids to the time when he made it pro, she was always there for him and has been his constant rock. While the years continue to go on, the love between the two will never fade away and Jelena, an ever-green source of love and strength for the Serbian legend will continue to motivate him to do his best.

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