Behind every great champion there is a love story that marks the course of his life. For Novak Djokovic, one of the best players of all time, that story has its own name: Jelena. More than a partner, she has been her rock, her silent inspiration and her greatest refuge in the most challenging moments of her career.
It all started with an apparently insignificant but full of destiny. Novak and Jelena met at the High School of Sports in Serbia, when both were just teenagers with dreams to fulfill. In the words of Djokovic himself, the first time he saw her felt something special, although he never imagined that this young and determined young woman would become the love of her life.
Your relationship was not always easy. For years, Jelena supported him from a distance, while Novak traveled around the world in tournaments, many times without great resources or comforts. But she was always there: with a call, with a letter, with words of encouragement that kept the flame of hope alive.
When Djokovic began to climb positions in the world of tennis, Jelena not only celebrated the triumphs, but also suffered in silence every defeat, every injury, every criticism. Over the years, she has not only been her partner, but also her confidant, her spiritual guide, even the director of her beneficial foundation. His love has grown over the years, strengthened by complicity, mutual respect and shared values.
On more than one occasion, Novak has publicly recognized that he would not be who is today without Jelena by his side. In the moments of doubt, it was she who has helped him to meet his purpose. In the moments of glory, it has been she who has kept it with her feet on the ground.
Today, with a formed family and a career that continues to break records, Novak Djokovic knows that his success is not only the result of his talent or discipline, but also of that solid and unwavering support that Jelena has offered him from the first moment. A love that was born in silence and that, over time, became the heart of an entire legend.
