After relishing years of extraordinary tennis in the Big 3 era, fans know Novak Djokovic well as a player. The Serb is 24 Grand Slam and two Olympic medals old. And the tennis community has liked and disliked him equally. Moreover, on the cuter side, we have even seen him having a great time with his kids on the court during tournaments. Even playing the violin to fulfill his promise to his daughter. But how would you perceive Djokovic, when he dons his father’s hat off the court with his kids? Fret not, Djokovic himself gave a glimpse of him being the dad.

As the Serb gazes towards the end of his professional journey in a few years, his lifelong journey as a dad has just begun. Djokovic recently opened up about the most common problem that the parents face while raising the kids these days: phones and technology. Djokovic and his wife are not on the same page though, as far as this issue is concerned.

“My children still don’t have a cell phone, my wife and I argue. They complain ‘At school, everyone has one except us”– remarked Djokovic during an interview with Blic TV. Well, every parent can certainly relate to this. Kids want to stand beside their peers, while parents want them to be free of peer pressure. Certainly, not an easy path for anyone.

Though Djokovic can be a tough dad when needed, the 24-time Grand Slam champion doesn’t shy away from sharing his love for his kids, on the grand stage, whether he wins or losses. It happened during the Paris Olympics too, after the Serb won that elusive Olympic gold.

Novak Djokovic: journey of a loving father in the tennis circuit

Novak Djokovic, certainly has his hitting partner, coach, and other important people on his team. However, the father of two has often been seen warming up with his son Stefan, and exercising with his daughter Tara on the tennis court. The Serbian tennis ace has been a pillar of support for his kids along with his wife, Jelena. However, there is another side to the story as well. His kids have actually motivated him to do better, by the Serb’s own admission.

After winning the ATP finals, the proud father expressed his love and affection for his two angels, as he said, “ I always wanted to perform in front of them, once they reached the age that they are aware of what’s going on and I think this is the age, right now they are both conscious of what’s happening. I am so grateful to be the father of these two wonderful angels. They blessed me with so much happiness and joy in my life and love. And yeah, they give me strength no doubt.”

Rightly so, remember when Djokovic won his Olympics gold and rushed to the stands to his family? No one can forget the lovely embrace between the father and daughter, as Djokovic let his emotions out. A beautiful family moment indeed! But no one can take the strict dad role away from Novak Djokovic. When needed, he can be the strict dad. Keeping the kids away from the phone is not easy afterall!