Jelena Đoković, born Jelena Ristić, is a Businesswoman, humanitarian and CEO widely recognized as the wife of Serbian tennis champion Novak Djokovic. However, her achievements extend far beyond her marriage.
She is a successful businesswoman, humanitarian and director of the Novak Djokovic Foundation, an organization focused on supporting early childhood education in Serbia.
Jelena’s contributions to philanthropy, especially in the field of education, have earned her respect in the business and philanthropic communities.
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- Full name: Jelena Ristić Đoković
- Date of birth: June 17, 1986
- Age: 38 years old
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: Belgrade, Serbia
- Nationality: Serbian
- Occupation: Businesswoman, Humanitarian, CEO
- Height: 173 cm (5 feet 8 inches)
- Parents: Miomir Ristić (father), Vera Ristić (mother)
- Siblings: One sister, Marija Ristić
- Spouse: Novak Doković
- Children: Stefan Doković, Tara Doković
- Relationship status: Married
- Religion: Christianity
- Ethnicity: Serbian
- Net worth: 5 million USD
Early life and education
Jelena Đoković is 38 years old, born on June 17, 1986 in Belgrade, Serbia to Miomir and Vera Ristić. Growing up with her older sister Marija, Jelena demonstrated academic excellence from an early age.
She attended a sports high school in Belgrade before winning a scholarship to study abroad due to her excellent performance. Jelena moved to Milan, Italy, where she pursued a degree in business administration at Bocconi University, one of Europe’s leading business schools.
Personal life
Jelena and Novak Doković’s relationship began during their high school years in Serbia. They officially started dating in 2005 and spent 8 years together before getting engaged in 2013.
Their relationship endured many challenges, including periods of separation due to Novak’s tennis career and Jelena’s work commitments. Novak proposed to her in Monte Carlo and they married on 10 July 2014, in a picturesque ceremony at Sveti Stefan in Montenegro, just days after Novak’s second Wimbledon victory.
The couple have two children, Stefan, born in October 2014, and Tara, born in September 2017. Jelena currently shares her home with her husband and two children, and she also has two dogs, Pierre and Tesla.
Career
Jelena Đoković’s career is both diverse and successful. After graduating from college, she worked briefly in the oil industry as a human resources coordinator for Oilinvest Corporation in Monte Carlo.
However, her entrepreneurial spirit soon led her to found Jelena Ristić Consulting in 2011, specializing in digital marketing and branding. She also founded Original magazine, a publication that features in-depth interviews with celebrities and global leaders.
Her most prominent role was as director of the Novak Djokovic Foundation, where she played a key role in promoting early childhood education in Serbia. Under her leadership, the organization built more than 40 schools and provided resources to thousands of children.
Jelena’s humanitarian work has earned her international recognition, including a 2014 award for her contributions to improving the lives of underprivileged children in Serbia.
prize
- 2014: Award for charity work in Serbia (for her role in education and child development)
- Guest speaker at the first Western Balkan Women’s Conference 2016
Net worth
Jelena Đoković’s net worth is estimated at $5 million. Her wealth stems from various roles in business, including her consulting company, Root Magazine, and her position as executive director of the Novak Djokovic Foundation.
Social Media
- Instagram: @jelenadjokovicndf
- Twitter: @JelenaRisticNDF
