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Novak Djokovic wife: Who is the tennis icon married to?

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  • Despite an impressive display at the 2025 Australian Open, Novak Djokovic’s campaign ended at the semi-final stage due to injury
  • Djokovic is married to Jelena Ristic (now Djokovic), a model, businessperson and book editor
  • The couple became engaged in September 2013, and did their wedding on July 10, 2014, in the Church of Saint Stephen on Montenegro’s Sveti Stefan island.

Behind every successful man there is a woman, which leads us to the question who is Novak Djokovic wife? Whether you’re a tennis fan or not, Djokovic is a name that you must have crossed paths with a few times in the sporting world. And from his dazzling career to life outside the beautiful game, there’s plenty to admire about the well-known tennis player.

Djokovic, who started his professional career in 2003, has achieved great success in the tennis world which is why he is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation. The 37-year-old has set several records which includes winning a record 24 Grand Slam men’s singles titles. With the 2025 season already underway, he is aiming to become the only player in history to win 25 majors.

Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic. Photo/ Tennis365.

Despite an impressive display at the 2025 Australian Open, Djokovic’s campaign ended at the semi-final stage due to injury. Whereas the Serb has millions of supporters worldwide, his biggest fan is his wife. In this article, SportsLeo brings you everything we know about his marital life.

Who Is Novak Djokovic Wife?

Tennis icon Novak Djokovic is married to Jelena Ristic (now Djokovic). According to various sources on the internet, she is a model, businessperson and book editor.

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Jelena was born in 1986, to Miomir and Vera Ristic, and spent most of her childhood days with her grandparents. She has an older sister who she calls her best friend.

Jelana met her husband Djokovic during their days at high school. The two attended the same school which had a sports academy where Djokovic honed his skills in tennis. The started dating in 2005.

Whereas Djokovic decided to become a professional, Jelena continued with her studies to college level and attended Bocconi University in Milan, Italy, where she pursued a degree course in luxury brand management. After she graduated, they moved in together in Monte Carlo where she pursued a master’s degree at the International University of Monaco.

Like many other marriages, it wasn’t always easy for Djokovic and his wife during their early days. They spent so much time apart as Jelena studied abroad and later found a high-intensity job that put a strain on their relationship.

“Us getting together was like science fiction almost. I was a student barely getting by, and he was a very young tennis player who also had no money to spare on expensive trips… At a certain point, Novak told me, ‘Darling, we cannot go on like this’.” Novak Djokovic wife Jelena is quoted by the tabloid Woman’s Day.

Jelena eventually resigned from the job and picked a new role as National Director of the Novak Djokovic Foundation (NDF), a charity organization she co-founded with her husband in 2007. The organization aims to provide quality education to children in Serbia.

Djokovic and Jelena became engaged in September 2013, and did their wedding on July 10, 2014, in the Church of Saint Stephen on Montenegro’s Sveti Stefan island. The couple were expecting their first child at the time of their wedding.

Djokovic recently celebrated his tenth wedding anniversary and took to his Instagram page to shower his wife with praises. The 37-year-old Serb dedicated a beautiful poem to his wife, accompanying it with a video of compilation of some of their best moments together.

Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic and his wife Jelena. Photo/ Fox Sports.

How Many Kids Does Novak Djokovic Have?

Novak Djokovic wife has given birth to two kids as of now. The couple had their first child, a boy named Stefan Djokovic, on October 22, 2014. As of the time of writing, Stefan is ten years old and has already shown athletic prowess.

Djokovic and his wife had their second child, a daughter named Tara Djokovic, on September 2, 2017. She has also showed interest in sporting activities and is a big fan of ballet and gymnastics. Both children and their mother are often seen supporting Novak Djokovic during matches.

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