Archive · 12 Nov 2025
Novak Djokovic Shares How He Met His Wife Jelena, An Old Flame's Friend
Tennis star Novak Djokovic told a story about how he met his wife, Jelena.
He first heard about her from a friend who used to date her.
This friend even wore a t-shirt saying he loved Jelena after winning a tennis match!
Even though his friend dated her first, Novak and Jelena eventually got together.
Novak said Jelena is the love of his life and his only long, serious relationship.
He is still good friends with the person who dated Jelena before him, and they don't talk about that old romance.
Novak Djokovic revealed he met his wife, Jelena, through a mutual friend.
The friend, also a tennis player, had previously dated Jelena.
Djokovic first heard about Jelena when his friend wore a t-shirt declaring his love for her after a match.
Djokovic stated Jelena is the only serious relationship he has ever had.
He remains good friends with the person who dated Jelena before him.
- Who
- Novak Djokovic
- What
- Recounted the story of how he met his wife, Jelena
- When
- Recently shared on Piers Morgan Uncensored (date of sharing not specified, but article published November 12, 2025)
- Where
- Mentioned dating and living in Monte Carlo
- Why
- Sharing personal anecdotes about his relationship and destiny
- Wife's Name
- Jelena Djokovic
- How They Met
- Through a mutual friend who previously dated Jelena
- Djokovic's Past Relationships
- Jelena is his only long, serious relationship
- Friend's Connection
- Dated Jelena before Djokovic
- Djokovic's Friend's Past Declaration
- Wore a shirt saying 'Jelena, I love you' after a match
- Djokovic's Current Relationship with Friend
- They remain friends, no awkwardness about the past