Novak Djokovic’s wife, Jelena, gave fans a tender glimpse into her quiet family life this week, posting a warm and intimate clip of herself curled up on the couch with her rescue dog, Pierre. The post centered on pure gratitude, with Jelena reflecting on how quickly time is passing as she and Pierre grow older together.
Novak Djokovic and His Wife Jelena’s Heartwarming Connection With Their Rescue Dogs
Novak and Jelena Djokovic have long been recognized as devoted dog lovers. Their poodles, Pierre and Tesla, have become familiar presences in Jelena’s social media updates, often appearing during tournament travel or downtime between events. The dogs follow the couple from city to city as Novak competes on the ATP Tour, becoming small but beloved members of the Djokovic team.
In the clip shared on Instagram, Jelena is seen stretched out on a sofa, gently snuggling Pierre, who has been with the family for nearly two decades. She paired the video with a heartfelt caption that read, “Counting my blessings ❤️🙏 Next year, I’ll be 40, and Pierre will be 19!💕💕💕 Poodles can live forever right? 😳🙈”
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Novak and Jelena Djokovic met as teenagers in Belgrade and began dating in 2005, long before Novak became a global tennis star. Their relationship grew over the years, despite the pressures of long-distance travel and the tour.
They got engaged in 2013 and married in a beautiful ceremony in Montenegro in 2014, the same year they welcomed their first child, Stefan. Their daughter, Tara, was born in 2017. Jelena, now the CEO of the Novak Djokovic Foundation, is known for her humanitarian work and for being a steady, grounding presence in Novak’s life.
Djokovic’s Performance Across Tournaments in 2025
Novak Djokovic had a strong 2025 season, finishing with a 39-11 win-loss record and earning over $5.1 million in prize money. His most significant achievements were winning the Geneva Open, which gave him his 100th career ATP title, and the Hellenic Championship in Athens, marking his 101st title and making him the oldest ATP champion in the Open Era. He also reached the Miami Open final, finishing as runner-up.
In the Grand Slams, Djokovic did not win a Major in 2025. He retired in the Australian Open semifinals, lost in the French Open semifinals to Jannik Sinner, fell short at the Wimbledon semifinals to the Italian as well, and did not reach the final at the US Open. He did not end the year as the World No. 1, although he remained within the top tier of the rankings.
