In a turn that shakes world sport, Jelena Djokovic, wife of the legendary Novak Djokovic, has asked for custody of her children Stefan and Tara. “I cannot continue living in the shadow of promises and betrayals,” he declared, opening the door to a tsunami of shocking revelations.
For years, marriage seemed like an example of stability. However, behind the scenes, love was falling apart. Jelena assures that Novak’s success brought distance, deception and a double life marked by power and fame. Today, the truth comes to light.
In 2017, after Novak’s defeat at Wimbledon – when Jelena was not in the stands for the first time – British tabloids hinted at a love triangle with Indian actress Deepika Padukone. Novak denied it then, but Jelena now confirms: “I forgave once, for my children. I have proof of the compromising messages and photos.”
A close source assures that Deepika, now the wife of actor Ranveer Singh, flew to London after Djokovic’s defeat against Federer. There he would have met with the tennis player in a private hotel. Jelena discovered the messages and since then, trust has never been the same.
Between 2011 and 2014, when Novak and Jelena had not yet married, singer Natasa Bekvalac spoke of a “mystery man” who paid a Serbian model to seduce Djokovic. Now Jelena confirms it: “It was an attempt paid for by a business rival of Novak. Fifty thousand euros to destroy us.”
Jelena assures that that episode was part of a darker network. “Tennis is not just glory. There are interests, contracts and enemies disguised as sponsors,” he declared. The revelations point to a network of corruption and manipulation within the world of elite sports.
In 2020, Jelena said that Novak almost retired due to injuries. Today he adds “terrifying” details: “He cried, he said that marriage suffocated him. I discovered that he was addicted to online gambling, he lost millions from the Wimbledon prize.” She hid it to protect her image, but the emotional toll was devastating.
Novak returned strongly and won three more Grand Slams, but Jelena assures that his silence was the sacrifice that sustained the champion’s image. “For seven years I kept silent to protect him. But everything has a limit.” His words resonate with anger and resignation.
With a fortune estimated at $600 million, the divorce promises to be fierce. Jelena, CEO of the Novak Djokovic Foundation, demands 50% of the organization. “I built it from scratch while he was traveling with his friends,” she said. His lawyer accuses Novak of transferring five million to offshore accounts in Monaco.
Fans remember when Novak yelled at Jelena during the Adria Tour 2020, after she tested positive for COVID. But she now reveals more: “Every Grand Slam was hell. Tara cried listening to our fights over a woman backstage at Roland Garros 2023.” Novak’s team denies this, but internal recordings would tell a different story.
What seemed like a fairy tale turned into a war of emotions, money and power. Jelena Djokovic decided to break the silence, and the world is listening. Novak faces his most difficult match: that of his own conscience. A duel where there are no trophies, only truths.
