Novak Djokovic's Wife Reacts to Historic Wimbledon News Without Using a Word
Novak Djokovic continues to make history at Grand Slam tournaments. Just a month after reaching the 100-win mark at the French Open, the Serbian superstar achieved a similar feat at Wimbledon.
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The 38-year-old tennis icon, who is in search of his eighth title at the grass Grand Slam, beat Miomir Kecmanovic in straight sets on Saturday, 6-3, 6-0, 6-4. The match lasted just one hour and 47 minutes, with Kecmanovic unable to put up a strong fight.
As mentioned, the win marked Novak Djokovic's 100th victory at the All England Club, joining nine-time Wimbledon titlist Martina Navratilova and eight-time champion Roger Federer on the list.
Following his victory, Novak Djokovic's wife, Jelena Djokovic, made sure to celebrate his achievement. While she didn't write any words or send a message to the tennis icon, she made her feelings clear by sharing multiple posts highlighting her husband's historic feat.
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Jelena Djokovic has always been supportive of Novak Djokovic. When the 24-time Grand Slam winner lost to World No. 1 Jannik Sinner in the French Open semifinals, she was quick to react and share how proud she is of her partner.
As for Novak Djokovic, he's clearly ecstatic to make another Grand Slam history. Speaking after his latest victory, he called Wimbledon his "favorite" tournament and mentioned that he feels blessed to have such a successful career in the competition.
Novak Djokovic's wife, Jelena Djokovic, react to her husband's historic Wimbledon win.Susan Mullane-Imagn Images
"It's very historic and I'm very grateful," Novak Djokovic stated, per the tournament's website. "It's a privilege to be in this position.
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"Most kids dream of playing and winning here at Wimbledon. I've been blessed to do it multiple times, and any history I make in my favorite tournament – I'm blessed."
Related: Novak Djokovic's Behavior After 100th French Open Win is Turning Heads
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
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