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Jelena Djokovic: From Bankruptcy to Philanthropic Powerhouse

11/16/2025

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Jelena Djokovic (the wife of tennis star Novak Djokovic) faced bankruptcy in her teens, forcing a family relocation.
Despite growing up in a privileged area of Serbia, Jelena Djokovic’s family finances shaped her early life.
In 2013, Jelena Djokovic married Novak Djokovic in Montenegro, and they have two children.
She leads the Novak Djokovic Foundation, supports Novak at tournaments, and champions aid for Serbian children.

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Story summary

Jelena Djokovic (the wife of tennis star Novak Djokovic) faced bankruptcy in her teens, forcing a family relocation.
Despite growing up in a privileged area of Serbia, Jelena Djokovic’s family finances shaped her early life.
In 2013, Jelena Djokovic married Novak Djokovic in Montenegro, and they have two children.
She leads the Novak Djokovic Foundation, supports Novak at tournaments, and champions aid for Serbian children.