Novak Djokovic is one of the most popular tennis players around the world. The 24-time Grand Slam champion is well-loved by his fans, and Novak reciprocates too. Novak’s wife, Jelena Djokovic, is also often seen engaging with his fans online. A recent interaction between Jelena and one of Novak’s oldest fans has elicited heartwarming reactions from fans.
Djokovic has been on a record-breaking spree lately. He demolished Jannik Sinner in the final of the Nitto ATP Finals, winning his seventh year-end trophy. At the same time, Djokovic has completed 400 weeks as the ATP’s top-ranked player. It is a remarkable feat, one that is unlikely to be broken anytime soon.
Since Novak hit this milestone, fans have poured him with wishes and congratulations. Djokovic himself arranged a fun little activity for the NoleFam. However, one wish stood out from the rest, and it was from a 96-year-old woman.
My dear 96 year old auntie loves you Novak and has a message for you to help celebrate 4️⃣0️⃣0️⃣weeks @DjokerNole #Nole400 #NoleFAM @NovakFanClub 🙏🏼🐐💪🐊 pic.twitter.com/nmVmuNbpsK
— Toni 🐐🐊❤️🎾 (@ToniNicfam) November 23, 2023
A fan shared this clip of their aunt as she held up a small placard and congratulated the Serb. She added that Djokovic deserved this honor.
Jelena is quite active on social media and responds to fans every now and then. This tweet caught her eye, and she could not help but give a heartwarming reply.
Awwww melts my heart! Bless her ❤️❤️❤️
— Jelena Djokovic (@jelenadjokovic) November 23, 2023
Both Jelena and Novak cherish the Nolefam a lot, and this family has grown over the years. His fan base and tennis aside, Novak Djokovic is also known for his philanthropic work. Djokovic’s humanitarian work has only endeared him to his fans even more.
Novak Djokovic the philanthropic prince
A lot has been written about Novak, the tennis player, and his controversial actions. It is one of the reasons that his philanthropic work can sometimes fly under the radar.
The Serb founded the Novak Djokovic Foundation in 2007, and it focuses on providing education to children in his country. So far, the Foundation has established 43 schools and trained over 1500 teachers.
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Novak may have caused one of the biggest controversies by refusing the COVID-19 vaccine, but he donated $5.5 million to healthcare professionals in Serbia. Moreover, Novak also donated $25,000 to the bushfire relief work in Australia in 2020.
Novak Djokovic and his wife, Jelena, have been quietly helping various charities for a long time now. The world number one has proven himself to be a stalwart on and off the court.