Novak Djokovic‘s wife, Jelena, believes that her husband’s fans are mostly regular folks with everyday jobs. Despite his humble beginnings, Djokovic has become a tennis legend with 24 Grand Slam titles to his name. Growing up in Serbia during difficult times like the Kosovo War, he trained in unusual places, like a swimming pool turned tennis court.
Even though Djokovic faced many challenges, he rose to be one of the greatest players ever and had epic battles with Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. Recently, he played his last match against Nadal at the Six Kings Slam exhibition in Saudi Arabia and won in straight sets. Afterward, he shared heartfelt words about Nadal.
Fans’ Perspective:
Throughout their rivalry, Djokovic often found himself less favored by crowds compared to Nadal and Federer. Sometimes fans even booed him before matches against these two giants. Yet over time, respect for him grew; for instance, during the 2021 US Open final against Daniil Medvedev—though he lost—the crowd cheered for him loudly.
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| rs Novak Djokovic | 37 | 8,360 | 18 - 6 |
Jelena spoke to La Nacion about how Novak relates more to ordinary people than those with wealth. She said: “When we look at what is happening in the world…tennis brings happiness…joy…hope.” Fans might think it’s cool that someone so successful still feels like one of them.
Traveling worldwide with Novak has shown Jelena just how much people connect with his story but can’t always afford tickets to see him play live. “Tennis is a very luxurious sport,” she mentioned while highlighting that Novak’s supporters are mostly regular folks who find inspiration in his journey.
The energy from these fans keeps Djokovic going strong despite having achieved everything imaginable on the court already: “When you walk down the street…workers shout: ‘Hey Novak!’” This connection fuels him further because being known as ‘the people’s champion’ means more than any trophy could ever convey.
What do you think? Is it important for athletes like Djokovic to stay connected with their roots?
