Novak Djokovic reveals the reason for his kids’ absence from the players’ box at the 2023 French Open

Novak Djokovic respects the interests his kids hold in their lives.


Novak Djokovic reveals the reason for his kids’ absence from the players’ box at the 2023 French Open

Novak Djokovic with kids (Image via ATP Tour)

Novak Djokovic, the Serbian ace certainly has an open mind when it comes to his kids. He has always let them do what makes them happy and with that has set great dad goals. But tennis fans noticed something peculiar in his first-round match at the 2023 French Open.

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Apart from the customary demolition of his opponent, there was a certain change in his box. His kids weren’t seen in that players’ box. It is believed that they are loyal Nole fans however not seeing them did raise questions in everyone’s mind.

When asked about his kids not being there to cheer him, the Serb had this to say, to the media:

They are not here with me, but maybe they will come in a few days if I stay for the tournament. Stefan is eight years old, Tara is five. Stefan just went on a school trip. I talked to him and he knew I was coming to Roland Garros, but we said: 'Sorry Dad, maybe I'll join you later, but this is more important, I want to be in nature.
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He went on to add:

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I want to play with my friends and do other things. Told him I accept and support that.
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It is highly inspiring that Djokovic didn’t look to force his kids to come and cheer for him. Instead, he allowed them to have fun with their friends. Recently in an interview Mats Wilander said that this calm nature of Djokovic allows him to be so successful on the tour.

Novak Djokovic credits wife Jelena for the perfect raising of their kids

As a tennis player, it’s really hard to be with family. A hectic schedule where he has to travel from country to country every week doesn’t allow him much family time. Seeing his kids go through their initial years is tough for him.

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Jelena Djokovic with kids (Image via Fox Sports)

A lot of that responsibility is on Djokovic’s wife Jelena who once was a tennis player herself (in high school). Djokovic was in awe of his wife‘s motherly skills as he talked about his daughter’s interests.

Speaking about his wife to the reporters, Nole said:

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She's into horseback riding and ballet. She's amazing, my soul… It's hard for me to say no to her for anything. Any father who has a daughter understands me. I'm blessed and thankful to my wife for taking care of them and being the best mother they could have.
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Novak Djokovic feels blessed to have Jelena as his wife as that allows him to be stress-free when he is on the tour. He is sure that everything is taken care of on the home front.

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