With 24 Grandslam titles, Djokovic is the most successful tennis player ever and a hero in his own country. But in recent months he received a lot of criticism from media that are behind President Aleksandar Vucic.
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In December of 2024, the roof of a train station collapsed in Novi Sad. In addition, 16 people died. After that accident, corruption was mentioned within the government of President Vukic. Students demanded a political change and organized demonstrations.
Jelena Djokovic, surrounded by children Stefan and Tamara. © ANP/HH
Djokovic supported those protests and did this with a post on social media, among other things. ‘If someone who strongly believes in the power of youth and their desire for a better future, I think it is important that their voice is heard. Serbia has enormous potential and the highly educated youth is the greatest strength. What we all need is understanding and respect. I support you, Novak. “
Later Djokovic announced a number of times in word and gesture to support the students. Some Serbian media then led to the legend from Belgrade. This is how Djokovic was called a ‘false patriot’. President Vukic tried to calmly calm and said he would never say bad things about Djokovic, but apparently that message did not convince the top tennis player.
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Djokovic has now fled Serbia with his family. With wife Jelena and children Stefan and Tamara he has settled in the Greek capital Athens. There his children are in an English private school and every now and then he hits a ball with son Stefan (10). The family would like to settle permanently in Athens and want to go for a gold visa.
During his impressive career, Djokovic already earned more than 160 million euros on the track. In any case, he owns houses in Belgrade, Monaco and Athens. At the age of 38, Djokovic reached the semi-final of all Grandslams in 2025, but he had to watch how the new generation distributed all the titles. Jannik Sinner won the Australian Open and Wimbledon, while Carlos Alcaraz struck on Roland Garros and at the US Open.
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IJzervreter Djokovic has indicated that they do not give up. Next year he wants to return to all Grandslams. The question that now mainly force itself is when Djokovic and his family will show up again in Serbia.