Novak Djokovic, 37, who shares two children with his wife Jelena, has recently discussed the challenges they face in parenting. The couple’s differing views on mobile phone use for their children, Stefan, 9, and Tara, 7, have been a point of contention. Djokovic revealed, “My children still don’t have a cell phone, my wife and I argue about it.”
The Serbian tennis star emphasizes their choice to avoid following trends, stating, “If everyone does something, the herd behaves like this, you have to follow them. Well, it doesn’t have to be like that.”
Despite the disagreements, Djokovic remains deeply involved in his children’s lives. He noted, “Out of the two parents, I’m the one who is responsible for their activities, sports, healthy lifestyle.”
Djokovic’s recent success at the Paris Olympics, where he won gold, was a significant highlight of his career, adding to his illustrious achievements. Reflecting on his accomplishments, Djokovic called his triumph at Roland Garros “the greatest achievement and greatest highlight of my career.”
As he continues to balance family life with his tennis career, Djokovic’s commitment to his children’s well-being and his dedication to the sport remains evident.
Novak Djokovic in 2024
WLWWWWWWWWRanked world no.4, Djokovic played his last match on the 14th of September when he beat world no.773 Ioannis Xilas 6-0 6-1 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).
This year the Serbian has a 32-8 match record. This year, Novak clinched 1 title in Paris. The Serbian reached the final in Wimbledon.
He is also scheduled to play in Shanghai (Shanghai Rolex Masters) on the 2nd of October and Paris (Rolex Paris Masters) on the 28th of October.
Novak Djokovic
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Casper Ruud: Novak Djokovic deserves GOAT status
Casper Ruud praises Novak Djokovic as the greatest of all time, highlighting his numerous titles and Olympic gold win.
Casper Ruud has praised Novak Djokovic, asserting that Djokovic’s achievements firmly establish him as the greatest of all time. Reflecting on Djokovic’s remarkable career, Ruud emphasized the Serbian’s dominance in the sport.
“Djokovic is a tough nut to crack and certainly deserves to be considered the best of all time,” Ruud stated.
“There is no doubt about everything he has won. I often say that it is not possible to ‘round off’ tennis like a video game when there is nothing else to achieve, but in terms of merits and tournament victories, Djokovic has won all the titles possible. It was fantastic to see him win Olympic gold this season.”
Casper Ruud says Novak Djokovic deserves to be considered the greatest of all time:
“Djokovic is a tough nut to crack and certainly deserves to be considered the best of all time. There is no doubt about everything he has won. I often say that it is not possible to ‘round off’… pic.twitter.com/OkFRndDxLp
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) September 13, 2024
Ruud’s comments underscore Djokovic’s extraordinary career, recognizing him as a benchmark in tennis history.
Casper Ruud in 2024
WLLWWWLWLWNow the world no.9, Casper played his last match on the 14th of September when he defeated world no.162 Jaime Faria 7-6(3) 6-2 in the Rubber 4 of the Davis Cup (draw).
This year Casper has a compiled 48-16 record. Ruud clinched 2 titles in 2024 in Barcelona and Geneva. The Norwegian reached the final in Los Cabos, Acapulco and Monte-Carlo.
Casper Ruud will compete against the world no.96 Thiago Seyboth Wild in the final. Their head to head is 1-0 for Seyboth Wild.
Ruud conquered 2 titles in 2024 in Barcelona and Geneva. Casper reached the final in Los Cabos (Mifel Tennis Open), in Acapulco (Abierto Mexicano Telcel) and in Monte-Carlo (Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters).
Casper won 12 titles in his career: 1 on hard courts and 11 on clay courts. (See the list of his titles)
Novak Djokovic in 2024
WLWWWWWWWWNow ranked no.4, the Serbian played his last match on the 14th of September when he defeated world no.773 Ioannis Xilas 6-0 6-1 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).
This year Djokovic has achieved an overall 32-8 record. This year, Djokovic won 1 title in Paris. The Serbian was the runner-up in Wimbledon.
He is also scheduled to play in Shanghai (Shanghai Rolex Masters) on the 2nd of October and Paris (Rolex Paris Masters) on the 28th of October.
Casper Ruud and Novak Djokovic played each other 6 times. Their head to head is 5-1 for Djokovic. Before, the last time they fought against each other, Casper Ruud won 6-4 1-6 6-4 in the semifinal in Monte-Carlo (Monte) on the 13th of April 2024.
Novak Djokovic and Grigor Dimitrov’s viral night out in Sofia
Novak Djokovic and Grigor Dimitrov’s nightclub fun in Sofia went viral, showing their relaxed, off-court personalities.
Novak Djokovic and Grigor Dimitrov were recently spotted letting loose at a nightclub in Sofia, Bulgaria, following an exhibition match. The images and videos of the two tennis stars dancing and singing quickly went viral across social media, showcasing their lighter, fun-loving side.
Djokovic, known for his intensity on the court, seemed to embrace the party atmosphere alongside his fellow tennis player Dimitrov. Fans were particularly entertained by Djokovic’s attempts at singing, a hobby he’s explored in lighter moments.
“Novak really knows how to have fun,” one fan commented on social media, reflecting the sentiment shared by many. After the pressures of high-stakes tennis, this glimpse into the players’ downtime struck a chord with followers around the world, who enjoyed seeing their favorite athletes off the court and in a more relaxed environment.
Djokovic in a night club yesterday.
The Goat enjoying life after completing the Sport 🐐pic.twitter.com/cPYWPuTEvK
— SK (@Djoko_UTD) September 18, 2024
This viral moment is a reminder that even top athletes need a break from the grind to enjoy life and celebrate friendships.
Novak Djokovic in 2024
WLWWWWWWWWNow the world no.4, Djokovic played his last match on the 14th of September when he defeated world no.773 Ioannis Xilas 6-0 6-1 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).
This year the Serbian owns a 32-8 match record. This year, the Serbian won 1 title in Paris. Djokovic was the runner-up in Wimbledon.
He is also scheduled to play in Shanghai (Shanghai Rolex Masters) on the 2nd of October and Paris (Rolex Paris Masters) on the 28th of October.
Grigor Dimitrov in 2024
Ranked world no.10, Grigor played his last match on the 3rd of September when he had to retire when playing against world no.16 Francis Tiafoe in the quarter and the scoreline was 6-3 6-7(5) 6-3 4-1 .
Currently, during this year Grigor has a compiled 37-14 record. Dimitrov conquered 1 title in Brisbane. Dimitrov was the runner-up in Marseille and Miami.
Novak Djokovic and Grigor Dimitrov squared off 13 times. Their current record is 12-1 for Djokovic. Previously, the last time they fought against each other, Novak Djokovic won 6-4 6-3 in the final in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters) in November 2023.
Here are the highlights.
Novak Djokovic and Grigor Dimitrov
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Djokovic takes issue with his wife Jelena after strict ban on his children
Novak Djokovic and his wife Jelena reportedly fight over limiting their two children’s access to cell phones. The couple married in 2014 and had a daughter, Tara and a son, Stefan, who is now nine.
According to the reports, Novak Djokovic and his wife Jelena quarrel over the restriction on their two kids’ use of cell phones. After getting married in 2014, the high school sweethearts welcomed Tara, then seven years old, and Stefan, who is currently nine years old.
After losing in the third round of the US Open, Djokovic joined Team Serbia for the Davis Cup. On Saturday, Jelena and Tara watched the 37-year-old defeat Ioannis Xilas in just 45 minutes while only giving up one match.
Djokovic was allowed to discuss a particular aspect of his family life just before that match. He talked about it and said: “My children still don’t have a cell phone, my wife and I argue (about it). The kids complain, ‘At school, everyone has one except us’. It’s not easy and this is reflected on other levels as well. If everyone does something, the herd behaves like this, you have to follow them. Well, it doesn’t have to be like that. This is where I think we differ from others because we are stubborn and active.”
Djokovic has previously stated that he approaches parenting in a more conventional manner. He emphasized the value of keeping them engaged throughout the Wimbledon Championships this year.
Novak Djokovic argues with wife Jelena after issuing strict ban on his childrenhttps://t.co/Hzm3eCComD
— Express Sport (@DExpress_Sport) September 16, 2024
Novak Djokovic in 2024
WLWWWWWWWWNow ranked no.4, Djokovic played his last match on the 14th of September when he beat world no.773 Ioannis Xilas 6-0 6-1 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).
Currently, during this season the Serbian has managed to achieve a 32-8 win-loss record. This year, Novak won 1 tournament in Paris. Novak was the runner-up in Wimbledon.
He is also scheduled to play in Shanghai (Shanghai Rolex Masters) on the 2nd of October and Paris (Rolex Paris Masters) on the 28th of October.
Djokovic says that ATP Finals event is not his priority anymore
When asked about his objectives for the remainder of the 2024 season, Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic said that winning Grand Slams and representing his nation are the two most significant life goals.
Speaking about his goals for the rest of the 2024 season, Novak Djokovic of Serbia stated that achieving Grand Slams and representing his country are the most important things in life.
In the Davis Cup, Djokovic made his comeback yesterday, defeating Ioannis Xilas 6-0 6-1. In their Group I match, Serbia will face an exhausted Greek lineup without Stefanos Tsitsipas.
In his first match since his unexpected loss in the US Open’s third round, Djokovic talked about how the Davis Cup gives him more motivation as his career ages.
Djokovic explained: “Weeks like these represent another motivation, they inspire me to keep going, they awake those butterflies in my belly. I thought that I would never have to seek motivation anywhere, it all used to come naturally – automatically – but that has not been the case in the last few years. In order to prolong my career, I need to enjoy, I need to choose wisely the tournaments I am going to play.”
Next week, Djokovic is expected to play an exhibition match in Sofia against Grigor Dimitrov before making his first appearance at the Shanghai Masters in five years.
But Djokovic doesn’t seem to have much planned for his schedule after that. He talked about it and said: “After that, I am going to see what am I going to do. Usually in my career, I used to have my schedule ready six months in advance, but nowadays that’s not the case, now it’s more spontaneous. Firstly, I need to physically, emotionally and mentally rest in order to even start thinking what I want to do next, in what way, how much and where.”
And even though Djokovic has won a record seven titles at the tournament, including the one from last year, he has stated that making it to the ATP Finals is no longer his objective.
He continued: “Torino is not my goal at all, to be honest, I am not chasing ATP Finals, I am not chasing the rankings etc. As far as I am concerned, I am done with those tournaments for my career. Whether I will play in other tournaments this year or in the future, I can’t say right now. My main priorities are playing for the national team and Slams, everything else is less important.”
🇷🇸🏆 Novak Djokovic says the ATP Finals aren’t a priority for him anymore:
“Torino is not my goal at all, to be honest, I am not chasing ATP Finals, I am not chasing the rankings etc.
As far as I am concerned, I am done with those tournaments for my career (smiling).”
🗣️… pic.twitter.com/hhH5ef9cHM
— Olly 🎾🇬🇧 (@Olly_Tennis_) September 14, 2024
Novak Djokovic in 2024
WLWWWWWWWWCurrently the world no.4, Novak played his last match on the 14th of September when he defeated world no.770 Ioannis Xilas 6-0 6-1 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).
Currently, during this season Djokovic has a compiled 32-8 match record. Novak clinched 1 title in Paris. Djokovic got to the final in Wimbledon.
He is also scheduled to play in Shanghai (Shanghai Rolex Masters) on the 2nd of October and Paris (Rolex Paris Masters) on the 28th of October.
Novak Djokovic
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Novak Djokovic prioritizes Grand Slams and national team over ATP ranking
Novak Djokovic prioritizes playing for Serbia and Grand Slams over ATP ranking and Finals, seeking physical and mental rest.
Novak Djokovic, widely regarded as the greatest tennis player of all time, secured a commanding 6-0, 6-1 win over Ioannis Xilas, giving Serbia a 2-0 lead against Greece in the Davis Cup. Despite being 37 years old and already the most successful player in tennis history, Djokovic made it clear that his future priorities lie beyond the ATP rankings.
“I’m not chasing my ranking or the ATP Finals anymore. Those aren’t my goals, honestly. As far as I’m concerned, I’ve finished my career on other tournaments. Whether I’ll play them in the future or even this year, I don’t know yet. My priorities now are playing for the national team and Grand Slams, everything else is secondary,” Djokovic shared after the match.
He also mentioned the need for a physical, mental, and emotional break to decide his next steps and future participation in the sport.
The Serbia-Greece Davis Cup clash will continue on Sunday with the doubles match broadcast live on Sport Klub 1 at 1 p.m. Djokovic and Medjedović are set to face Petros Tsitsipas and Azoides.
Novak Djokovic in 2024
WLWWWWWWWWCurrently the world no.4, Novak played his last match on the 30th of August when he was overcome by world no.24 Alexei Popyrin 6-4 6-4 2-6 6-4 in the 3rd round of the U.S. Open (draw).
Until now, during this year the Serbian owns a 31-8 win-loss record. Novak has won 1 title in Paris. The Serbian reached the final in Wimbledon.
He is also scheduled to play in Shanghai (Shanghai Rolex Masters) on the 2nd of October and Paris (Rolex Paris Masters) on the 28th of October.
Novak Djokovic
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Novak Djokovic dominates in Davis Cup return after US Open setback
Novak Djokovic dominates Ioannis Xilas 6-0, 6-1 in Davis Cup, leading Serbia to a 2-0 advantage over Greece.
In his first match since a surprising third-round upset at the US Open, Novak Djokovic delivered a commanding performance at the Davis Cup. Djokovic cruised to a 6-0, 6-1 victory over Greece’s Ioannis Xilas, ranked No. 770, at the Aleksandar Nikolic Hall in Belgrade.
Djokovic, who last played a home Davis Cup tie seven years ago, was proud to compete in front of Serbian fans. “It’s always a huge honor to play for Serbia, especially at home,” Djokovic said.
Serbia leads 2-0 against Greece, with Miomir Kecmanovic also securing a win over Aristotelis Thanos. Despite Greece missing top player Stefanos Tsitsipas, Djokovic praised his team for showing up with their strongest squad.
A pitch-perfect homecoming. 🇷🇸
In his first match since his third-round US Open loss, @DjokerNole routed Greek player Ioannis Xilas, ranked No. 770, in @DavisCup action.
The Greeks are without Stefanos Tsitsipas, who withdrew from the tie due to injury.https://t.co/D6i0m1bzIE
— TENNIS (@Tennis) September 14, 2024
The match was part of World Group I, and Serbia is eyeing a place in the 2025 Davis Cup qualifying round.
Novak Djokovic in 2024
WLWWWWWWWWNow ranked no.4, Djokovic played his last match on the 30th of August when he lost to world no.24 Alexei Popyrin 6-4 6-4 2-6 6-4 in the 3rd round of the U.S. Open (draw).
This year Novak has an overall 31-8 match record. Djokovic has won 1 title in Paris. The Serbian was the finalist in Wimbledon.
He is also scheduled to play in Shanghai (Shanghai Rolex Masters) on the 2nd of October and Paris (Rolex Paris Masters) on the 28th of October.
Novak Djokovic
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Djokovic talks honestly about Nadal’s influence on his success at the French Open
Regarding his victory at the French Open, Novak Djokovic has been open about the influence Rafael Nadal had on him. The Serbian stated that Nadal was the main reason he did not have more titles at Roland Garros because the Spaniard was unbeatable there for a significant period.
About his triumph at the French Open, Novak Djokovic has been candid about the impact his fierce competitor Rafael Nadal had on him.
The Serbian claimed that Nadal was unbeatable at Roland Garros for a considerable amount of time and that the Spaniard was the main, if not the only, reason he did not have more titles there.
The 37-year-old is a three-time French Open champion and a four-time runner-up in the major on clay. Before completing the career Grand Slam in 2016 with his first-ever French Open victory, Djokovic had won multiple titles at the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and US Open.
Nadal has only lost two of his four Paris Grand Slam matches to Djokovic, in the quarterfinals of the 2015 tournament and the semifinals of the 2021 tournament. Nadal owns an incredible 112-4 record at Roland Garros, an all-time record for titles at a single major tournament, and an astounding 14 Roland Garros crowns.
During an interview with the Serbian broadcaster RTS, Djokovic was questioned about whether Nadal’s supremacy was the only reason he hadn’t won the French Open sooner.
Djokovic talked about it and said: “Probably not, to be completely honest. For me, but for Federer as well. Nadal was unbeatable there for a long time — he lost only a few times at Phillipe-Chatrier stadium. Every time you walk on that court there with him, he is the favourite.”
He added: “Even at the Olympics, he had injury trouble, I was in better form, but still, you know it’s the highest mountain to climb. He is the biggest, perhaps the only reason why I don’t have more Roland Garros titles, but I say – every win against him there is worth double.”
Novak Djokovic in 2024
WLWWWWWWWWRanked no.4, the Serbian played his last match on the 30th of August when he lost to world no.24 Alexei Popyrin 6-4 6-4 2-6 6-4 in the 3rd round of the U.S. Open (draw).
Until now, during this year Djokovic has achieved a compiled 31-8 match record. Djokovic conquered 1 title in Paris. Novak reached the final in Wimbledon.
He is also scheduled to play in Shanghai (Shanghai Rolex Masters) on the 2nd of October and Paris (Rolex Paris Masters) on the 28th of October.
Rafael Nadal in 2024
Ranked no.154, the Spaniard played his last match on the 29th of July when he lost to world no.4 Novak Djokovic 6-1 6-4 in the 2nd round in Paris (draw).
During this season the Spaniard owns a 12-7 record. Rafael Nadal’s best result of the present season was reaching the final in Bastad.
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal played each other 60 times. Their record is 31-29 for Djokovic. The last time they locked horns, Novak Djokovic won 6-1 6-4 in the 2nd round in Paris (Olympics) on the 29th of July 2024.
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal
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