The new tennis season is underway and Novak Djokovic is more than determined for glory. After a forgettable last year, which saw him miss out on Grand Slam titles, he is determined to etch his name in history books this year by potentially claiming his 25th career Grand Slam title and the 11th Australian Open title. And his wife Jelena is looking to help the Serb maestro in his quest for glory in whatever way she can.

Novak Djokovic expressed gratitude and surprise at his wife Jelena’s decision to bring their children to Australia ahead of the first Grand Slam of the season. For the first time, Djokovic has his family by his side Down Under, which has given him a fresh perspective and renewed motivation. Speaking about the experience, the 24-time Grand Slam champion said, “I was actually a little bit surprised as well. My wife said she wanted to take the kids on the road and come to Australia. I wasn’t expecting that because I know it’s a long trip, school, and everything.”

Djokovic admitted that traveling without his family in the past left him feeling sad and lonely, especially during lengthy trips to Australia. Reflecting on it, he added, “I’ve been feeling that I must admit. Every time you have to separate with your kids and your wife, there’s a lot of tears involved. Then you start to question yourself, why do I have to do it over and over again?”

Having his family with him this time around has changed everything though. Djokovic shared, “It allows me to not feel the guilt… I’m more motivated, more calm, more serene.” The support from Jelena and his children has helped Djokovic balance professonal and family life, which he described as “a great balance so far.”

Djokovic’s family has often accompanied him on the tour in the last year or so. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Jelena, and kids supported him as he won the gold medal by defeating Carlos Alcaraz. The celebrations in the aftermath were heartwarming. Now, at the Brisbane International, Djokovic looks unstoppable. He secured his spot in the quarter-finals with a commanding win over Gael Monfils, marking a 20-0 head-to-head record against the Frenchman. Djokovic will now face Reilly Opelka in the quarter-finals.

Once the Brisbane International is done, Djokovic will be joined by coach Andy Murray next week ahead of the Australian Open. With his family cheering him on and his game in peak form, the Serb seems poised for more success in 2025.

While Djokovic’s form has certainly been a talking point, one thing that’s grabbed more attention is his unique celebrations. The Serbian star opened up on the reason behind his unique celebration.

What’s the reason behind Novak Djokovic’s unique celebrations?

Novak Djokovic has delighted fans with his recent post-match celebrations where he has revealed the reason behind it. The Serbian tennis star shared that his children are the masterminds behind the entertaining celebrations. “My children told me to have two different kinds of celebrations,” Djokovic revealed. “My daughter told me to keep going with the violin if I win. My son told me to play the saxophone, so I try and incorporate both.”

Novak Djokovic’s iconic violin celebration first debuted at Wimbledon in 2024, and the tennis legend revealed the heartfelt story behind it. After defeating Alexei Popyrin in a grueling four-set match in the third round, Djokovic explained the motivation behind the gesture, which stems from a special agreement with his daughter, Tara.

“My Tara has been playing the violin for some time, six months, and it was our agreement that I would celebrate like that,” Djokovic shared. With his family cheering him on, Djokovic’s performances at ATP Brisbane continue to impress, and his celebrations have become an endearing feature of his on-court appearances. Are you backing Djokovic to add 11th Australian Open title to his tally later this month? Share your thoughts in the comments below.