Novak Djokovic, the Serbian tennis legend, is ranked No. 5 as of March 2025 on the ATP world rankings. Djokovic has represented Serbia in multiple team competitions, including winning a gold medal in singles at the 2024 Paris Olympics. At the end of the season, his former rival, Andy Murray, joined his coaching staff for the 2025 season. Djokovic reached the semifinal of the 2025 Australian Open by defeating Alcaraz in the quarterfinal in four sets (4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4). At the 2025 Miami Open, he will be competing to win his 7th title in Miami against Jakub Mensik.
Who are Novak Djokovic’s parents?
Novak Djokovic was born in Belgrade, Serbia, on May 22, 1987, to his father, Srdjan Djokovic, and his mother, Dijana Djokovic. Djokovic has Serbian ancestors on his father’s side and Croatian ancestors on his mother’s side. (via People Magazine)
Who is Novak Djokovic's father?
Srdjan Djokovic is Novak Djokovic's father. Srdjan was a professional skier and a ski instructor who spent most of his time in the tourist hotspot, Kopaonik, in Serbia.
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Who is Novak Djokovic's mother?
Dijana Djokovic, Novak Djokovic’s mother, is referred to as the 'pillar of the family' by her son. In 2020, during an interview with Graham Bensinger (via Tennis365), Djokovic said:
"My mom was and still is the pillar of the family, she has that stability and holds everyone together. She’s an incredibly strong woman and truly an inspiring woman that has had to handle four men in a very small apartment with all our different needs and activities. She did everything one woman could possibly do. She’s a superwoman, literally."
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Novak Djokovic family
Novak Djokovic is married to Jelena Djokovic, whom he met in high school. They have two children, Tara and Stefan Djokovic, as of March 2025. Djokovic also has two siblings, Djordje and Marko Djokovic, who played tennis professionally but are currently inactive on the men’s tour. Djordje has a career-high ranking of No. 1463, while Marko was ranked as high as No. 571.
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FAQs on Novak Djokovic Parents
A. Jelena Djokovic is Novak Djokovic's wife.
A. Rafael Nadal has defeated Novak Djokovic the most.
A. Novak Djokovic follows a plant-based diet that occasionally involves consuming white meat (fish).
A. Novak Djokovic has won 24 Grand Slam titles, as of March 2025.
A. Novak Djokovic resides in Marbella, Spain, as of March 2025.
