Novak Djokovic is a Serbian professional tennis player. He is currently ranked 6th in singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
Novak Djokovic’s Early Life and Education
He was born on 22nd May 1987 in Belgrade, SR Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia. He is the son of his parents Srdjan and Dijana Djokovic, who owned a family sports company.
Novak has two younger brothers Marko and Djordje, who are both professional tennis players. He started playing tennis at the age of four.
His parents sent him to a tennis camp in Novi Sad. At six, he went to a tennis camp organized by the Teniski Klub Partizan.
Then at fourteen, Djokovic started his international career and won European championships in singles, doubles, and team competitions.
Novak is also a self-described fan of languages and speaks English, Serbian, German, French, and Italian. He belongs to Serbian and Croatian ethnic heritages and has Serbian citizenship.
Likewise, Novak went to Pilic Tennis Academy in Munich, Germany. He did not attend college as he started his tennis career early.
Novak Djokovic’s Professional Life
Djokovic started his professional career in 2003 and at 20, he Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer’s streak of 11 consecutive majors to win his first big title at the 2008 Australian Open.
Novak Djokovic, Source: eurosport.com
He also won the bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics representing Serbia. In 2010, he joined Federer and Nadal in the Big Three and became the most successful male tennis player of all time.
The following year, he secured the No.1 position for the first time winning three out of four majors and five Masters events.
Likewise, he played the Career Grand Slam at the 2016 French Open, becoming the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to secure all four majors at once.
Then at the 2021 French Open, Djokovic became the first to achieve a double career Grand Slam in the Open Era.
Novak Djokovic’s Personal Life
Moving on to his personal life, the world champion tennis player Novak Djokovic is a happily married man. He lives with his darling wife Jelena Ristic.
The couple started dating in high school and nine years later, they finally tied their knots together. From their marriage, they have two children Stefan and Tara.
Despite being married to Jelena, Novak has also had a few short-term flings with personalities like Deepika Padukone and Nina Senicar.
However, he sorted things out with his wife, and currently, he is living his best life with his wife and two children. He is very happy with the life that he has.
Is Novak Djokovic Single?
No, the famous tennis player Djokovic is not single. He is taken by his gorgeous and loving wife Jelena Ristic.
As of 2022, it has been over 17 years of living together as a married couple, and are also the parents of two beautiful children.
Both of them are extremely lucky to have each other in their lives and their love keeps on growing stronger every single day.
His marriage is running very smoothly. Despite facing several complications in their marriage, they have overcome the obstacle and are living happily together.
Who has Novak Djokovic Dated?
Throughout his decades-long career in the tennis industry, the famous player has been involved in a few flings in his life.
In 2008, Djokovic was rumored to be in a relationship with Olympic javelin thrower Leryn Franco. However, this only turned out to be a rumor.
The following year, he was again rumored to be dating Serbian singer Natasha Bekvalac. He again denied the allegations and blamed the media for spreading false information.
Likewise, in 2016, he had a short-term fling with the Indian actress Deepika Padukone. It only lasted for a brief time and soon ended.
The same year, he again had a short-term romance with model and actress Nina Senicar. It also only had a short span and ended soon after.
Apart from these, he has never been a part of other rumors and affairs. As of now, he is living with his family in Serbia.
Is Novak Djokovic Married?
Yes, the handsome tennis player Novak is indeed a married man. He tied his knots with his high school sweetheart Jelena Ristic.
The two started dating in 2005 while in high school and after eight years of being in a relationship, the two announced their engagement.
The following year on July 11, 2014, they walked down the aisle in a very intimate and magical ceremony in Sveti Stefan, Montenegro attended by a few guests and family.
Novak Djokovic and Jelena Ristic, Source: latimes.com
His wife Jelena, a former model, currently runs Novak Djokovic’s foundation, dedicated to helping children in Serbia.
The same year of their marriage, the couple announced their pregnancy with their first child. On October 21, 2014, she gave birth to a son Stefan.
Three years later, Jelena gave birth to their second child, a daughter Tara on September 2017. Both of them are great examples of perfect parents.
Their marriage is currently running very smoothly and does not seem to have any complications between them.
Novak Djokovic’s Net Worth
The title-winning Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic has an estimated net worth of around $220 Million as per the celebrity net worth.
A huge load of his income generally comes from his triumphant and long-term career in the tennis industry.
Novak also earns approximately $16 Million every year as his annual income through his matches and several other endorsements.
Likewise, his net worth in the forthcoming period is sure to take a huge rise with his gaining popularity and success.
In 2011, he won the prize money of $12 Million in a single season and set a new record. Then he signed a 5-year brand ambassador deal with Uniqlo earning €8 Million a year.
He also signed deals with Mercedez-Benz and Seiko. In 2017, he left Uniqlo and signed to be the brand ambassador of Lacoste.
Then between 2017 to 2018, he earned about $24 Million from his endorsements and salary. Then between 2018 to 2019, he earned $50 Million, and then between 2019 to 2020, he earned $45 Million.
July 2021, his earnings topped $150 Million for the first time. As of now, he is living a very rich and lavish life in his multi-million dollar worth of a real estate.
