Novak Djokovic Family Tree: The Story Behind Tennis's Serbian Greatest

Novak Đoković, known as Novak Djokovic, born 22 May 1987 in Belgrade, SR Serbia, Yugoslavia, is a Serbian tennis legend — 24 Grand Slam singles titles (all-time men's record); 428 weeks as ATP No. 1 (record); 7 ATP Finals (record); Olympic gold (Paris 2024 singles).

The Family's Roots: A Serbian Family

The Đoković family is from Belgrade, Serbia; father from Kosovo Serbian roots.

His Parents

Father: Srđan Đoković, born 1961 — former professional skier and restaurant owner; from Kosovo Serbian family.

Mother: Dijana Đoković (née Žagar), born 1964 — Croatian-Serbian.

His Brothers

Marko Đoković, born 20 August 1991 — professional tennis player.

Đorđe Đoković, born 10 May 1995 — professional tennis player; runs Đoković family business.

His Wife: Jelena Ristić

Jelena Ristić, born 17 June 1986 — Serbian; met Novak in secondary school. Married Novak on 10 July 2014 in Sveti Stefan, Montenegro.

Their Children

Stefan Đoković, born 21 October 2014 — son.

Tara Đoković, born 2 September 2017 — daughter.

The Đoković Family Tree at a Glance

Father: Srđan Đoković (b. 1961) — former skier, restaurateur.

Mother: Dijana Đoković (b. 1964).

Brothers: Marko (b. 20 August 1991) — pro tennis; Đorđe (b. 10 May 1995) — pro tennis.

Wife: Jelena Ristić (b. 17 June 1986; m. 10 July 2014).

Children: Stefan (b. 21 October 2014); Tara (b. 2 September 2017).

Novak Djokovic:

  • Born 22 May 1987, Belgrade
  • Started tennis at 4 during Yugoslav wars; trained under Jelena Genčić then Nikola Pilić in Munich
  • First Grand Slam: 2008 Australian Open
  • 24 Grand Slam titles: Australian Open (10), French Open (3), Wimbledon (7), US Open (4)
  • Only man to have won each Grand Slam 3+ times
  • 428 weeks at ATP No. 1 — most ever
  • 99 ATP titles; 7 ATP Finals (record)
  • Olympic gold: Paris 2024 (his one missing major)
  • Career Golden Slam completed 2024
  • Davis Cup: winner 2010

What the Đoković Family Story Teaches Us

A former-skier restaurateur father. A Kosovo-Serbian mother. Two brothers who are professional tennis players. A schoolgirl-sweetheart wife. Two children. A career that broke every major tennis record — most Grand Slams, most weeks at No. 1, career Golden Slam.

For every family — large or small, famous or otherwise — the Novak story carries the same lesson. Some careers start under wartime rubble and end as the sport's all-time No. 1.

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