On the court, Novak Djokovic is a steely-eye sportsman. Off the court, he’s a loving family man. On Monday, the tennis champion battled it out against Pedro Cachín at Wimbledon, securing a win against his opponent in front of a buzzing crowd.
The star was sweetly supported by his family at the match, who took their VIP seats among stars and socialites in attendance. Djokovic’s wife Jelena brought along their 8-year-old son Stefan, who cheered on his father from the stands.
Jelena looked elegant in jeans and a cream-coloured blazer, while young Stefan emulated his family’s sporty streak. He wore a bright apple green track jacket and a baseball cap and he waved his arms in support of his famous father during the intense game.
© GettyDjokovic shares two children with his wife. Stefan was born in October 2014, and their second child, a daughter Tara, was born in 2017.
© GettyThe pair have been married since July 2014, when they wed in Montenegro. The tennis star met his wife at high school and the two began dating in 2005.
© GettyThe couple shared their wedding day exclusively with HELLO!. The big day took place just a few days after Novak scored his second Wimbledon title. Jelena, who runs the Novak Foundation, said of laying eyes on her groom for the first time: "I was seeing him through tears and immediately started crying when I saw him. I was just so happy and probably being pregnant makes it quite difficult to control the emotions.
© Getty"I am so blessed to have him in my life. I couldn't ask for a better partner than him."
© GettyIn another exclusive interview with HELLO!, 35-year-old Djokovic admits it's not easy to be alone on the Grand Slam circuit but since becoming a father, his focus has shifted from being on him and his career to his children: “I really enjoy spending time with my kids. I adapt to their needs and for once, I am not a tennis player - but just a dad, and that feels so humbling. And it is quite hard work in fact!”
He added: “The change that fatherhood has brought to me is constant and ongoing. As they grow, I grow. We learn together. Before them, all the focus of the family was on me and my career. As they came into our life that focus has shifted on to them and I think it is the best thing that has happened to me. It has helped me appreciate more everything I do and have - especially time. All of my free time is going towards them. I think my heart grew in size too!”
