“Not Everything Is COVID Related”: Novak Djokovic’s Wife Hits Back At Journalist

It is said, “behind every successful man, there is a woman.” In sports, particularly, we see partners and mothers influence the success stories of many athletes. Their support and sacrifices borne the fruits of success. Recently, Jelena, wife of Novak Djokovic, had to intervene to fend off a journalist who tried to create a controversy.

During his semifinal match in the French Open 2020, a member of Djokovic’s team was spotted not wearing a mask. Jelena Djokovic was wearing one, although it was not covering her nose. Highlighting this issue, a journalist tweeted a picture of Djokovic’s box with a slightly offensive caption.

Jelena was not pleased and retorted.

“That one ‘guy’ has exemption from doctors. Not everything is COVID-related. I, on the other hand, have less official reason- stress-related breathing issues when watching my husband play. Ppl surrounding us are all tested and negative,” she tweeted.

Novak Djokovic eyeing his 18th title

Jelena had ample reasons to be stressed out. Djokovic was playing his semi-final match and was up against Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece. He had a comfortable two-set lead and was looking for a straight-set victory.

The Greek, however, pulled back magnificently to take the next two sets. With each player claiming two sets each, the match proceeded to the final fifth set.

After a spectacular comeback, Tsitsipas lost to his exhaustion as Djokovic went on to win the set and the match to proceed to the finals. The thrilling match between the two had kept the audience at the edge of their seats.

It was even more difficult for Jelena, who had to sit so long with the match producing a lot of stressful moments for the Djokovic camp. It was natural for her to get anxious and face stress-related issues. Her anger here is reasonable, and she had to make a move to keep the allegations off the premises.