WATCH: Novak Djokovic and wife Jelena Djokovic attend the Laureus Awards as the Serb wins Sportsman of the Year for the fifth time

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic continues to reap the rewards of his dedication and hard work on the court. The Serb was named the 2024 Sportsman of the Year at the Laureus Awards. He has now won the title five times in his career, while his latest one comes five years after he won his fourth in 2019. 

Djokovic also tied arch-rival Roger Federer, who previously held the record for most Sportsman of the Year titles at the Laureus Awards. Alongside him on his special day was Djokovic’s wife, Jelena, as the couple made a stunning entry for the awards night in Madrid. 

Nole styled a black tuxedo with a black bowtie, while Jelena complimented him in a stunning black dress. The couple was welcomed with massive cheers from fans outside the premises. The Serb was humble as ever as he went ahead and signed photographs before also taking a group selfie with his fans. 

The couple later posed for the cameras as they made their way into the arena for the award show. It was a joyous night for the Djokovic family, as he won for the fifth time in just his sixth nomination for the prestigious award. 

Nolefam shower love for Novak Djokovic and Jelena Djokovic’s Laureus Awards look

The couple has attended many of these nights owing to the stellar career of Nole. The 24-time singles Grand Slam champion was a heavy favorite for the award this year given his fabulous 2023 season.

He reached the finals at all Grand Slam singles events, winning all but the Wimbledon Championships. Nevertheless, he finished the year as World No. 1 for the record-extending eighth time. He also won the ATP Finals for the seventh time, yet another record-extending achievement. 

Nole also became the first tennis player to complete 400 weeks as World No. 1. Owing to all these achievements, he was almost confirmed to win the prestigious title yet again. However, even before the congratulations poured in for his win, fans were stunned by his and Jelena’s looks. 

Sharing a wide spectrum of reactions online, here’s what fans have to say:

All in all, it was a wonderful outing in Madrid for the Serb. He earlier attended the mega ‘El Classico’ at the iconic Santiago Bernabeu, where he was welcomed by Real Madrid Football Club‘s President Florentino Perez. 

Nole watched the epic clash alongside good friend Tom Brady while supporting Madrid, who emerged victorious. With the Laureus award also in his kitty, he will certainly be delighted with the trip to Madrid despite having withdrawn from this year’s Madrid Masters. 

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