How would tennis history remember Novak Djokovic a few years down the line? A legend! However, a lot has gone into the making of this legend. In addition to a supportive family, Djokovic is blessed with an equally supportive better half. Jelena Djokovic is usually seen in his box, standing by his side as he battles some rowdy fans and tough opponents on the court. However, in the swirl of time, we forgot to ask how life turned out for Jelena as a legend’s wife, having a family, and some unhealthy on-court and off-court tirades.
Though in line with common perception, Jelena’s life is filled with both material and marital bliss. However, when your husband is out to become the world’s greatest tennis player, it certainly leads to a lot of changes in home life. And for Jelena, this corresponded with competition, ego, and battling stereotypes. And in an interview back in 2020, Jelena decided to open her struggles to the world.
When the Serbian ace’s wife was asked about the hardest time they have faced as a couple and how they got through, Jelena put on a brave front to narrate her insecurities with a calm face. And it wasn’t just the opponents and some unruly fans that Djokovic was competing with, his wife was also in the draw. She said, “I was trying to compete with him. I felt like I’m also deserving. And I’m not getting enough credit for what I’m doing.”
