In the tennis tale of Novak Djokovic’s triumph, his family’s support is a major reason he managed to progress so far! As the Serbian star is now ready to play in the final, the Djokovic clan’s love and enthusiasm are radiating like a beacon in the stands. Not only his wife, Jelena, and children, but Djokovic is drawing strength from another source as well: his wife’s sister, Marija Ristic, who is also possibly present in the player’s box. But who is this mysterious figure in Djokovic’s family? 

Born in Belgrade, Serbia, to parents Miomir and Vera, Marija is a younger sister of Jelena, who she calls her best friend on her blog. Marija’s Instagram bio defines her “just for fun” personality in real life. However, when she is in the audience, beside her sister, cheering for Djokovic at Wimbledon, her support is full of passion. From clapping for the 7-time Wimbledon champion’s every shot to sharing some intimate moments with his children, Tara and Stefan, Ristic is not ready to miss the charm of Djokovic on the grass. While Marija Ristic is well-known as Jelena Djokovic’s sister, she has also established a strong reputation for her philanthropic endeavors.

As a Global Head of Communications, Ristic is an active participant of the Novak Djokovic Foundation, which aims to improve the quality of education for children. She works as the global head of communications for the foundation. A strong believer in “educating that mind without educating the heart is no education at all,” Marija wants to bring about a significant change in society through her philanthropic work, much like her brother-in-law.

A graduate of Augustana College and Lincoln University, Ristic’s recreational interests are no less than her passion for her professional career. Her frequent Instagram posts highlight the same. A lover of animals, Ristic’s dog, Leo, is a star among her followers! After all, he is present in many of her posts, whether it is in Ristic’s lap in the garden or peeking through the door.

Furthermore, her love of horses and photography is also apparent from her social media, and her interest in reading and skiing is also apparent. Fluent in five languages (English, French, Italian, Serbian, and Spanish), Ristic loves to travel in her free time and rides a horse whenever she is at home. Ristic is also a mother who balances her philanthropic work with family life.

Although there is no solid information about her love life, some of her old Instagram pictures reveal her fun trips with her possible partner. However, her current destination is London. Her aim is to show Djokovic that he might be fighting alone with his racquet on-court but he has his family in the stands to fuel his quest for glory. Djokovic, happy to have his family by his side, has also shared his gratitude for the same.

Djokovic’s wish to spend “quality” time with his family at Wimbledon

The Djoker has often spoken with regret about not being able to spend time with his family during a tour. “To be honest I do struggle with that more and more as the time goes on,” he confessed earlier this year. However, his wish is fulfilled now at Wimbledon while he hunts for an eighth title there. 

Speaking about his excitement at having his family by his side and their enjoyment at the event, the 37-year-old player said, “There are a lot of families and a lot of children from other players who are coming in so for them it’s also a great experience. It’s a great camp! It’s fun because I get to have quality time with them and my wife as well and then they still have friends on the side.”

As Novak Djokovic goes on to pursue his 25th Grand Slam of his career, not only his supportive family but his fans worldwide are waiting to see him take on Carlos Alcaraz tonight!