Novak Djokovic and wife Jelena show their support as over 100,000 Serbians led by students stage anti-government protest in Belgrade

Novak Djokovic and his wife Jelena have extended their support for over 100,000 Serbians, led by students, who participated in an anti-government protest in Belgrade. The protests began last year in Novi Sad after a tragic incident, where the collapse of the railway station canopy resulted in the death of 15 people and caused severe injuries to two others on November 1, 2024.

On Saturday, March 15, the biggest rally in Serbia in decades began at Pionirski Park, across the Parliament building in Belgrade. The protestors expressed their anger towards the government and President Aleksandar Vucic.

The protestors are reportedly blaming corruption and government incompetence for the tragedy in Novi Sad. Their outrage was further fueled by allegations of government officials trying to conceal unsafe construction practices

The student-led anti-government protest in Belgrade has received support from Novak Djokovic, who took to social media to share a video and a picture of the rally, describing it as a 'historic' event and "magnificent."

"Serbia 🇷🇸 🇷🇸 🇷🇸 ," he wrote on his Instagram story

"History! Magnificent 🙌 🙏 ," he added.

Screen grab of the Serb's Instagram stories [Image Source: Instagram]

The 24-time Grand Slam champion's wife Jelena also expressed her support by posting about the protests, rally, and the public outcry in Belgrade

"How beautiful is this young world of ours... 🥲 ," Jelena captioned her Instagram story.

"Belgrade now... ❤️ #studentsarechampion," she added.

Screen grab of Jelena's Instagram stories [Image Source: Instagram]

Novak Djokovic's best performances this season have been reaching the semifinals and quarterfinals of the 2025 Australian Open and the Brisbane International, respectively. Most recently, he competed at the Indian Wells Masters, where he was defeated in the second round by Botic van de Zandschulp.

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Novak Djokovic next expected to compete at Miami Open 2025

Novak Djokovic with the Miami Open trophy in 2016 [Image Source: Getty Images]

Novak Djokovic is expected to participate next in the 2025 Miami Open, which is scheduled to take place from March 18 to March 30, 2025, at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Serb holds the record for the most men's singles titles (six titles) won at the Miami Open, an achievement he shares with Andre Agassi.

In 2024, Djokovic withdrew from the tournament in order to balance his "private and professional schedule."

The Serb won his first title at the ATP Masters 1000 hardcourt tournament in Florida back in 2007. He was seeded 10th in the tournament and he began his campaign in the second round following a first-round bye.

Djokovic defeated Daniele Bracciali 7-6(4), 6-4 in his opening match and then triumphed over Michael Llodra 6-4, 6-1 and qualifier Feliciano Lopez 6-0, 6-3 in the third and fourth rounds, respectively.

In the quarterfinals Djokovic overcame second seed Rafael Nadal 6-3, 6-4, before registering a 6-1, 6-0 win over 12th seed Andy Murray in the semifinals. He then defeated qualifier Guillermo Canas 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 to win his first Masters singles title.

Novak Djokovic last won the Miami Open in 2016. He was the top seed in the tournament and began his campaign in the second round after receiving a first round bye. The Serb defeated Kyle Edmund 6-3, 6-4, 33rd seed Joao Sousa 6-4, 6-1, and 14th seed Dominic Thiem 6-3, 6-4 in the second, third, and fourth rounds respectively.

The former World No.1 then overcame seventh seed Tomas Berdych 6-3, 6-3 in the quarterfinals and registered a 7-6(5), 6-4 win over 15th seed David Goffin in the semifinals to move to the final. In the championship match, he defeated sixth seed Kei Nishikori 6-3, 6-3 to win the title.