Fri Jan 03 10:50:00 UTC 2025: **Family First: Djokovic’s Kids Join Him in Australia, Boosting His Game**
BRISBANE, Australia – Novak Djokovic is experiencing a winning combination on and off the court. For the first time, his wife Jelena and children, Stefan and Tara, have joined him in Australia for the Australian Open, significantly impacting his performance and mood.
Speaking after his Brisbane International quarter-final victory, Djokovic attributed his increased motivation and serenity to his family’s presence. He confessed to feeling immense guilt during past trips, spending weeks away from his loved ones. “Every time you have to separate with your kids and your wife, there’s a lot of tears involved,” he shared. “This makes it so much easier… knowing they’re going to be there waiting for me.”
The family support system is clearly paying dividends. Djokovic described himself as more relaxed and focused, finding a balance between tennis and family time. He aims to win his first Brisbane International title, but his eyes are on a larger prize: an 11th Australian Open crown, which would secure him a record 25 Grand Slam titles.
In addition to his family support, Djokovic is also exploring unconventional methods to improve his game. He recently visited Formula 1 driver George Russell to learn from Mercedes’ data analysis techniques, hoping to apply similar strategies to his tennis.
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