Archive · 8 Nov 2025
Novak Djokovic Relocates Family to Greece Amidst Support for Serbian Protests
Tennis star Novak Djokovic and his family have moved from Serbia to Greece.
This happened after Djokovic showed support for students who were protesting in Serbia.
He believes young people should be heard and has made public statements and gestures to show his solidarity.
Because of this support, some people in Serbia, including the government and pro-government media, are not happy with him and have called him names.
Before, he was seen as a great ambassador for Serbia, but now his relationship with the government has changed.
He even changed his tennis tournament from Belgrade to Athens and enrolled his children in a Greek school.
He says this move was for personal and professional reasons, but it seems connected to his beliefs and his support for the protestors.
Novak Djokovic and his family have relocated from Serbia to Athens, Greece.
Djokovic has publicly supported student protests in Serbia, emphasizing the importance of young people's voices.
His support for protests has led to criticism from pro-government media and a strained relationship with the Serbian government, despite previously being honored by the president.
The Belgrade Open tennis tournament has been rebranded as the Hellenic Open and relocated to Athens, coinciding with Djokovic's family move.
Djokovic has made several public statements and gestures, including messages on cameras and wearing a 'students are champions' sweatshirt, to show his solidarity with the protestors.
- Who
- Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic and his family, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, and student protestors.
- What
- Djokovic has moved his family to Athens, Greece, and is participating in the Hellenic Open. This relocation coincides with his public support for student protests in Serbia, leading to a strained relationship with the Serbian government and criticism from pro-government media.
- When
- Following student protests that erupted in November last year, and recently, with his family's relocation to Athens and participation in the Hellenic Open.
- Where
- Belgrade and Novi Sad, Serbia; Athens, Greece; and on various international courts and social media platforms.
- Why
- Djokovic has expressed belief in the power of young people and the desire for a better future, voicing support for protestors. The move to Greece and rebranding of his tournament may be linked to this stance and a desire for changes in his private and professional life.
Djokovic's Stance
Government/Pro-Government Media Reaction
Support for Student Protests
Djokovic's Stance
Djokovic has publicly supported student protestors in Serbia, emphasizing the importance of their voices being heard and signing off social media posts with 'with you, Novak.' He has also worn a 'students are champions' sweatshirt and written messages on cameras like 'For Sonja' (who was injured during a protest-related incident).
Government/Pro-Government Media Reaction
Pro-government media outlets have labeled Djokovic a 'false patriot' after his move to Greece came to light. His past political statements on court have also drawn criticism and disagreement from some.
Move to Greece
Djokovic's Stance
Djokovic stated that his move to Athens was not planned long-term but resulted from changes in his life, both private and professional. He has enrolled his children in a school there and rebranded the Belgrade Open as the Hellenic Open, coinciding with the family's relocation.
Government/Pro-Government Media Reaction
The relocation to Greece and rebranding of the tournament have been interpreted by some as a consequence of Djokovic supporting the protests and falling out of favor with the Serbian government, despite previously being hailed as Serbia's ambassador.
- Name
- Novak Djokovic
- Age
- 38
- Former Status
- Hailed as 'Serbia's greatest ambassador to the world' by President Aleksandar Vucic.
- Current Residence
- Athens, Greece
- Children's School
- Enrolled in a school in Athens.
- Recent Tournament
- Hellenic Open (formerly Belgrade Open) in Athens.
- Notable Public Support
- Messages and actions supporting Serbian student protestors and past political statements regarding Kosovo.
