ATP legend Novak Djokovic recently visited Greece. After his semifinal defeat against Jannik Sinner at the 2025 French Open, the 24-time Grand Slam champion took some time off with his family. Before announcing his schedule for the grass court season, the 38-year-old sparked speculations of permanently moving to the country, known for its rich history and vibrant culture.
Reports Unveil Novak Djokovic’s Plans To Permanently Shift to Greece
Having visited the country multiple times, Djokovic deeply loves Greece. Speaking to Greek Tennis Times, the Serb has already mentioned that he “loves Greece, as does every Serbian citizen.” However, it seems like the strong affection for the place has finally prompted him to make a serious call.
According to the latest reports from Neos Kosmos, the Serb is planning to settle down in Athens with his wife Jelena and their two kids. Other reports from the Greek City Times mentioned that the 24-time Grand Slam champion shared the dinner table with the current Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The media platform further revealed that the meeting was to finalise their relocation plans, and the Prime Minister nodded to the call.
An Instagram post shared by Gazzetta.gr mentioned an expected timeline when the Serb will finally relocate to Athens.
“The idea of permanently moving to our country became more intense after the dinner he had with Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who gave the “ok” to Djokovic. In fact, it seems that the Serb and his family will settle permanently after the US Open, i.e. next September,” the post caption said.
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Novak Djokovic was born on May 22, 1987, in Belgrade, Serbia (known as Yugoslavia back then). The 38-year-old mainly lives in Belgrade with his family, where he owns a large penthouse. He also spent a lot of time in Marbella, Spain, where he purchased a nine‑bedroom villa in 2020 as his family home during the pandemic. He also owns a luxurious mansion in Monte Carlo, with an estimated value of $10 million.
Djokovic Seen Exploring the City as He Searches for the Right School for His Kids
Amid their visit to the city, Djokovic was also seen exploring the Northern suburbs with his wife Jelena. According to the latest reports from Greek City Times, the Serb was exploring educational institutions for his son Stefan and daughter Taara. A video released on the social media platform X showcased the couple walking around as fans gathered to draw information about his visit to Athens.
Nole and Jelena in Athens 🐐 🇬🇷 pic.twitter.com/NXGvelpPaD
— ᖴᖇᗩᑎI (@frani2312) June 12, 2025
Reports from the Greek City Times mentioned that “Djokovic was seen strolling through Athens’ northern suburbs, searching for an English-speaking school to enroll his children ahead of the new school year in September. ”
The update emerged after Djokovic is possibly nearing retirement. After Rafael Nadal marked an end to his professional career in 2024, the Serb has been dropping hints about his exit. The biggest example came at Roland Garros when he expressed uncertainty about appearing in the next version of the clay court major.
