Jelena Djokovic Biography

Jelena Djokovic is the wife of Novak Djokovic and she played an important role in his success in Tennis. She is a motivated businesswoman, Philanthropist, and Mother as well, who stood by his husband in all situations no matter if it was on-field or off-field. She has earned a Master’s Degree in Luxury Brand Management.

In 2014 she has been awarded for her philanthropic work and her effort in upgrading the lives of Underprivileged children in Serbia. Jelena is a hardworking mother and businesswoman. She manages work along with family responsibilities and also shows active participation in philanthropic work. We wish her all the best in her life and upcoming projects.

Early Life

Jelena was born on 17th June 1986 in Belgrade, Serbia. Names of her parents are Miomir Ristic and Vera Ristic and she spent her childhood with her sibling named Marija Ristic. Her interest is more inclined toward working for needy people. Jelena is a studious kid and has scored excellent scores at school. She went to Bocconi University. For her further studies, she went to the International University of Monaco.

Jelena Djokovic Career

Jelena embarked on her professional journey within the oil industry, gaining valuable experience at an esteemed Oil Company. In 2009, she expanded her expertise by assuming the role of a human resource coordinator at the Ollinvest Group—an esteemed European energy provider. Building upon her diverse background, she later established Jelena Ristic Consulting, assuming the role of director within the firm.

This consultancy specializes in delivering comprehensive services encompassing digital marketing and brand development. Beyond her consulting endeavors, Jelena demonstrates her remarkable entrepreneurial spirit as the founder and executive director of Original—a renowned magazine renowned for its captivating coverage of celebrities from around the world.

Since its inception, Original has become a trusted source for insightful content, delving into the lives and accomplishments of global icons. She took charge as global CEO at the Novak Djokovic Foundation in August 2011. It is an organization that holds great significance to her as it was founded by her husband.

The foundation remains committed to addressing the critical needs of underprivileged children by focusing on providing education and essential amenities. Jelena’s dedication to the foundation is reflected in her role as the National Director, furthering the organization’s mission on a national level.

Social Media

Jelena is an active user of social media applications like Twitter and Instagram. She enjoys posting pictures and sharing news about her husband, philanthropic work, and current affairs. On her Instagram, she gained 617k followers. She joined Twitter in March 2013 and has earned over 160k followers.

Jelena Djokovic Biography

Real Name Jelena Ristic Djokovic
Birth Date June 17, 1986
Age (as of 2023) 37 Years
Birth Place Belgrade, Serbia
Nationality Siberian
Profession Businesswoman, Chief Operating Officer, Director, and Instagram Star
Religion Christianity
Sun sign Gemini

Physical Statistics

Height in feet inches – 5’ 8” – in Centimeters – 173 cm
Weight in Kilograms – 60 kg  –  in Pounds –  132 lbs
Shoe Size 8 (U.S.)
Hair Color Blonde
Eye Color Blue
Body Type Slim

Family

Father Miomir Ristic
Mother Vera Ristic
Sister One (Marija Ristic)
Brother

Qualification/Education

School Sports High School
College Bocconi University, The International University of Monaco

Relationship Status

Marital Status Married
Who is her husband? Novak Djokovic
Children Two (Tara & Stefan Djokovic)

Personal Life

Talking about her personal life then Novak and Jelena is a high school sweethearts. The couple first met at their high school and officially began dating in 2005. Almost after spending eight years before committing to a stronger bond, they engaged in 2013 and later after a year tied the knot in 2014.

Throughout all this year, they faced so many ups and down because of her juggling with jobs and Novak with tennis tournaments. However, Novak clearly stated in an interview that he will try to spend more time with her. The couple is raising two children together, a son Stefan and also a daughter Tara.

Jelena Djokovic Net Worth

Jelena Djokovic has earned a lot from her career as a businesswoman and as a model. According to sources her net worth has been estimated at around $2 million. Apart from this, she is also earning a hefty amount from other sources such as Sponsors and by attending various events.

Trivia

  • Jelena is fluent in 17 languages including English and Italian.
  • She attended high school in Belgrade.
  • She appeared as a swimwear model for Figleaves in 2013.
  • In 2016 she was the guest speaker at the first Western Balkans Women Conference.
  • Novak took her by helicopter to Couvent des Minimes Hotel in France and proposed to her for marriage.
  • Their wedding ceremony was held at Sveti Stefan a hotel in Montenegro. 

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