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“My MVP in the Kitchen” – Novak Djokovic’s Wife Posts Adorable Video After US Open 2021 Round 4 Victory

Published 09/07/2021, 2:00 PM EDT

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Fans across the world know Novak Djokovic as one of the best players to grace a tennis court. With strong gameplay and supreme fitness, the Serbian has become one of the most successful players in the game.

However, there are a few things which fans may not know about the World No. 1. While he chases history in the ongoing US Open, it’s anything but an intense mood when he’s off the court. Earlier today, his wife, Jelena Djokovic shared a tweet showing what the 34-year-old engages himself in after he handles business on court.

Jelena Djokovic shares video of Novak doing the dishes

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Djokovic is the top seed in the men’s singles category in the US Open this year. Hence, the Serbian ranks among the favorites to win the hard court Grand Slam for the first time since 2018. However, the pressure that comes along with being the top seed can get to many players, including the Serb.

Interestingly, engaging in a few household activities after an intense few hours on the court seems to do the trick for Djokovic. Taking to social media, Jelena posted a short video of the World No. 1 doing the dishes in the house.

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She also wrote a caption, in which she called her husband as the MVP of the kitchen. She wroteNovak’s 3rd shift/Novakova treća smena. This is how Novak meditates after his late night match at the #USOpen  He’s my MVP in the kitchen @djokernole.” During the video, they also engaged in a conversation in Serbian.

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Djokovic to face Matteo Berrettini in the quarterfinals of the US Open

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By the end of the week, the ‘Djoker’ could win a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam title. However, he faces a stiff test in sixth seed Matteo Berrettini in the quarterfinals.

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Prior to this match, they have faced each other on three separate occasions, with the Serbian winning all those matches. One of those three occasions includes the Wimbledon final between the pair, which Djokovic sealed in four sets.

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Can the World No. 1 continue his march towards history? Or will Berrettini finally break his duck against the 34-year-old?

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