Novak Djokovic is a legendary international athlete, and his fame sometimes comes at a heavy price. After winning the Australian Open in January, the tennis star admitted that it was difficult for him to be away from his wife and family when competing. Jelena, Stefan, and Tara Djokovic had elected to watch the matches from the comfort of their home. In a press conference, he said (via Yahoo! Sport), “Being absent from the children is not something that makes me very happy. It’s a balancing act between me and my wife and the close people in my life. So her being there for our children and everything, it allows me to be able to do what I love and still make some strides, significant strides, in this sport.” Yet, the burden on Jelena is not an easy one.
In 2021, Jelena was watching Novak while wearing a T-shirt with a wolf. In an interview, he explained the symbolism behind the animal and what it said about his wife. He shared (via Twitter), “She runs with the wolf [Novak]. It can be very stressful to run with the wolf. I know she doesn’t enjoy it at all times, it’s kind of living on the edge with the wolf. But I love her and she’s my great support.”
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While there are many red flags in Jelena and Novak’s relationship, there is also every reason that their marriage is as solid as they come.
