With good stance, balance, weight distribution, pole planting, control, jumping, and body separation, Novak Djokovic’s father Srdjan Djokovic became a skier with fame. He played the game professionally and later became a coach. The 64–year-old Serbian is also a businessman, restauranteur, and father of famous people in tennis – Novak, Marko, and Djordje Djokovic.
In his own right, Srdjan made a great name for himself. Yet, his being the father of one of the world’s highest-ranking tennis players, Novak has given him even more prominence. From being a supportive father to being a supporter of Vladimir Putin, being in numerous controversies, and even being a career man, here is all to know about Srdjan.
Novak Djokovic’s Father was Born in a Present-Day Partial Diplomatic Recognized Country
Srdjan Djokovic was born on April 25 1961 in Kosovska Mitrovica, a city located in Kosovo (officially known as the Republic of Kosovo). At his birth and even in adulthood, Kosovo which is now a country with partial diplomatic recognition was fully under Serbia.
To say the least, Srdjan also grew up in the same country (which at the time was not a country). He was brought up by his parents Stanka and Vladimir in Zvečan.
Whatever the case, he later moved to Belgrade, the capital city of Serbia as well as the largest city in the country.
What to Know About Srdjan Djokovic’s Family, Education, and How He Failed to Graduate With a Law Degree
As earlier mentioned, Srdjan’s parents are Stanka and Vladimir. He has two siblings, a sister named Jelena and a brother Goran.
The skier coach received most of his earliest education in Zvečan and after high school, he moved to Belgrade in Serbia. There, he started to study law but did not complete his education. Instead, he headed to become deep in skiing.
Let’s Take a Look at His Professional Career
Novak’s father has explored different careers over the years. They include being a businessman, a restauranteur, a former professional skier, and a skiing coach.
The Serbian work as a ski coach in the winter resorts of Kopoanik and Brezovica.
As a businessman, he is the founder of the Red Bull pizza restaurant and sports shop in the Serbian mountains.
He Has Been Involved in a Lot of Controversies
Srdjan Djokovic is no new to controversies. In fact, the media has dubbed him a “Troublemaker”. Here are some of the controversies he’s been involved in:
- He’s openly supported Russian President, Vladimir Putin; He was also seen alongside Putin’s Night Wolves” motorcycle gang (pro-Putin supporters)
- When his son Novak Djokovic was detained in Australia, he alongside his wife Dijina Djokovic joined a protest rally in Belgrade; he accused the Australian Prime Minister of being a dictator
- Srdjan Djokovic is known to have rifts with tennis player Roger Federer; Srdjan has even called Federer out for not being “a good man”
His Wife and Children
The former skier is married to Dijana Djokovic (née Žagar). The couple met in 1986 and have three boys.
On May 22, 1987, the couple had their first child, Novak Djokovic in Belgrade, Serbia. He is the most famous of Srdjan Djokovic’s children and is also a professional tennis player who became a pro in 2003.
Novak also won 11 Australian Open tournaments (2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023). He also won 3 Fren Open, 7 Wimbledon, and 3 US Open.
Away from Novak, the family’s second child, Marko Djokovic was born on 20 August 1991. He is a former tennis player.
The third and last child of the family is Djordje Djokovic. He was born in 1995 and was a tennis player and tournament director at Novak Tennis Center.
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