Novak Djokovic is chasing Wimbledon glory once again, with the star aiming to pick up his eighth title at SW19. On Friday, the star will take on Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti during a match where will he no doubt be cheered on by wife Jelena.
However, it’s not only Yelena who cheers on the tennis ace, as Novak is also often cheered on by his two young children: Stefan, nine, and daughter Tara, six. Novak is certainly a doting dad, and the father-of-two has spoken on several occasions about how much his children mean to him.
And it appears that his sporting pedigree has rubbed off on his son, Stefan, who is following in his father’s footsteps. Here’s all you need to know about the star’s children…
Stefan, 9
Born in October 2014, Novac’s wife, Jelena, was heavily pregnant with their son when the pair walked down the aisle in July 2014.
Novac was a proud father from the very start and following his son’s birth, he enthused: “Stefan, our baby angel was born! I am so proud of my beautiful wife Jelena! Thank you so much for your love and support. We love you all!!!”
Novak Djokovic and son Stefan on a tennis court with a group of people© ANDREJ ISAKOVIC
Stefan is aiming to follow in his father’s footsteps
Stefan is keen to follow in his father’s footsteps and was even seen training with his father in 2022 ahead of the 37-year-old nabbing his seventh title. Novac has confirmed Stefan’s choice was entirely his own saying in a press conference: “I’m not forcing him to play tennis.