Novak Djokovic’s wife, Jelena, shares a passionate viewpoint on how she views her husband’s legacy

Jelena Djokovic shared her passionate thoughts on her husband Novak Djokovic’s career, emphasising that his ultimate accomplishment extends beyond medals and records. In her words, Novak is a champion for ordinary people, not just the privileged.

In an exclusive interview with the Gazzetta, she spoke about his humble beginnings, growing up in a simple, hard-working family that dared to dream big. According to Jelena, Novak’s narrative resonates powerfully with ordinary people all across the world who see a reflection of themselves in his path – ordinary people with ordinary occupations who find hope and inspiration in his ascent.

While tennis is often seen as an elite, expensive sport, Jelena pointed out that Novak’s fans come from all walks of life, making his connection to the public even stronger. She highlighted how, wherever he goes, Novak is constantly stopped and embraced by fans, and how these moments of recognition fuel his motivation even after achieving everything there is to achieve on the court.

“I like to see him as a champion of the common people, not of the rich. He is a simple man who comes from a simple, hard-working and dreamy family and traveling around the world I have seen many people who are inspired by his story because they are similar to him,” said Jelena.

“When you walk down the street you realize that everyone stops him, this is something that gives him a lot of strength and energy to move forward and even though he has already achieved everything, I think his best victory is being the people’s champion,” she adds.

Novak’s greatest accomplishment, according to Jelena, is not his Grand Slam victories or historic rankings, but his ability to inspire millions via his authenticity, perseverance, and relatability. For her, he is not only one of the best players in history—he is the actual “people’s champion.”