Jelena Djokovic
Here’s everything you need to know about the family background and parents of Novak’s wife Jelena Djokovic
Jelena Djokovic’s parents are Miomir Ristic and Vera Ristic. She takes great pride in her Serbian heritage. She was born on June 17, 1986, in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, and this city holds a special place in her heart due to its deep-rooted cultural significance.
Serbia, renowned for its historical richness, artistic contributions, and unwavering resilience, has played a pivotal role in shaping Jelena’s identity and her perspective on life.
Jelena actively promotes Serbian culture to a global audience through her online presence and charitable endeavors. Her strong connection to Serbia is evident through her unwavering dedication to supporting the Novak Djokovic Foundation, which is committed to enhancing educational opportunities for disadvantaged children in the country.
Jelena enrolled in a sports high-school in Belgrade before pursuing her higher education abroad. She achieved her bachelor’s degree in business administration from ‘Bocconi University’ in Milan, Italy.
Additionally, she holds a master’s degree in luxury brand management, which she earned from the ‘International University of Monaco.’ Despite facing financial concerns due to her parents’ circumstances, Jelena remained resolute in her determination to attend a foreign university. With her parents’ unwavering support and her own determination, she successfully turned her dream into a reality.
Jelena and Novak first crossed paths during high school, but their official romantic journey began in 2005. Jelena is one year older than Novak, and their love story developed and blossomed over the following years. However, challenges arose in their relationship when Jelena secured a position at an oil company in Monte Carlo.
Her job, combined with Novak’s demanding tennis schedule, often kept them apart for extended periods. There was even a point when they considered breaking up, but ultimately, their deep love for each other prevailed, and they managed to overcome these obstacles.
During one of his tours in Monte Carlo, Novak surprised Jelena with a helicopter ride to the ‘Couvent des Minimes’ hotel in Provence, France, where he proposed to her. Their engagement took place in September 2013, and on April 24, 2014, they joyfully announced Jelena’s pregnancy.
Following this exciting news, they tied the knot on July 10, 2014, during a beautiful wedding ceremony hosted at ‘Sveti Stefan,’ a picturesque hotel resort in Montenegro. The day after their initial celebration, Jelena and Novak had a church wedding at the ‘Church of Saint Stephen,’ which is part of the ‘Praskvica Monastery.’ Their family expanded when their son, Stefan, was born in October 2014, followed by the arrival of their daughter, Tara, in September 2017.
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