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Tennis, with its intense matches and fierce competition, is a thrilling sport. But sometimes, it’s what happens off the court that truly grabs our attention. Back in 2022, there was a remarkable showdown involving tennis star Novak Djokovic and his wife, Jelena Djokovic. It’s a story of how their lives collided with social media, personal beliefs, and a mysterious wolf shirt that left everyone talking.

Think of this as a thrilling journey into the world of tennis, where excitement knows no bounds, even beyond the confines of the tennis court.

The Twitter showdown between Jelena Djokovic and Racquet Magazine

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The story began with a tweet from a tennis page on Twitter announcing that “Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic pulls out of Montreal tournament.” Racquet Magazine shared this update with a critical comment: “Dunno why this guy keeps entering tournaments hoping they’ll change their rules for him.” This comment sparked a fiery back-and-forth between Novak Djokovic’s wife Jelena Djokovic and Racquet Magazine.

Jelena Djokovic, never one to back down, responded with a question that seemed to challenge the credibility of Racquet Magazine, saying, “Is this a real, international tennis magazine?! “ Racquet Magazine seized the opportunity to engage with Jelena and replied, “Hi Jelena! We’d love to see your husband play in New York, along with the rest of the tennis world. Hopefully he’ll decide he can follow the rules.”

Jelena wasn’t about to let it go, mentioning the automatic entry of Novak into the tournament and asking, “Based on tennis rules and ranking – Novak’s entry in the tournament was automatic. So, what was the logic behind your tweet?” Racquet Magazine challenged Djokovic’s consistency in following the rules of other upcoming tournaments.

In the midst of this Twitter debate, Jelena Djokovic made a compelling point, emphasizing her husband’s dedication to tennis: “His most important stand is to be a tennis champion. And he took it. I mean, a stand is a stand. Given that you are a tennis magazine- maybe focus on that in the weeks to come? Take a stand. Be what you are meant to be. A tennis magazine that writes about tennis.”

This isn’t the first time Jelena Djokovic has come under the spotlight.

Jelena Djokovic and her wolf shirt mystery

Beyond the Twitter dispute, Jelena Djokovic has also drawn attention for her unique fashion choices. During Novak’s match against Kei Nishikori at the US Open in 2021, she wore an eye-catching wolf T-shirt featuring her husband’s face on a wolf with the phrase “I run with my wolf.” This shirt quickly gained popularity, and Novak was asked about it after the match.

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“It can be very stressful to run with the wolf,” Djokovic admitted. “I know she doesn’t enjoy it at all times. It’s kind of living on the edge with the wolf. I love her. She’s my great support.”

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Jelena Djokovic’s Twitter exchange with Racquet Magazine showed the complex intersection of sports, rules, and personal choices. Meanwhile, her wolf T-shirt became a symbol of her unwavering support for her husband, Novak Djokovic, as he continues his journey in the world of tennis.

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