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Novak Djokovic appears to have reached a conclusion concerning his family’s move to Greece. The 24-time Grand Slam winner departed his residence in Belgrade, Serbia and relocated to Athens with his spouse, Jelena, and their two youngsters, Stefan and Tara, final 12 months, with the children already enrolled at school there.

The world No. 3 has been embracing life in Greece – he secured his one hundred and first profession title in Athens late final 12 months and has additionally turn out to be a member of a native tennis membership.

However, the relocation was initially provisional, as Djokovic informed CNN Greece in October: “We are, as a family, trying to see how the life goes here, the experience. It’s only been less than two months. So we will see how it goes, but so far, as I said, it’s been a very positive experience.”

Djokovic and his family proceed to reside in Greece – he flew back to Athens following his defeat to Carlos Alcaraz within the Australian Open remaining in the beginning of the month. 

And the 38-year-old now seems to be establishing Greece as his long-term home after a assembly with Thanos Plevris, the present Minister for Migration and Asylum.

Plevris posted on social media Thursday, sharing an image of himself alongside Djokovic. “With great pleasure, we welcomed to the Ministry the great athlete and man @DjokerNole. It is an honour for us that he wishes to stay with his family in our country,” he wrote.

It comes as no shock that Djokovic needs to stay in Greece. During his championship run in Athens on the close of 2025, the world No.3 revealed it already felt like home.

When requested about successful the trophy, the Serbian star responded: “Like at home. I love it! I want to thank everybody for coming out today and all week, supporting me and all the players. It’s been amazing for everyone.”

Djokovic’s authentic option to relocate his family from Serbia to Greece adopted allegations that he has been singled out by the Serbian authorities after expressing solidarity with student-led demonstrations towards Serbian president Aleksandar Vucic, which occurred on the finish of 2024 after the collapse of a railway station in Novi Sad, which tragically killed 16 people.

The 24-time Major champion publicly expressed his assist for the protesters on social media on the time. “As someone who deeply believes in the power of youth and their desire for a better future, I believe it’s important that their voices are heard. Serbia has enormous potential, and its educated youth is its greatest strength.

What we all need is understanding and respect. With you, Novak,” he penned. He additionally devoted a match victory on the 2025 Australian Open to a scholar who was struck by a car during a protest, and confirmed up at a Serbian basketball sport donning a hat that learn ‘Students are Champions’.

While Djokovic hasn’t straight spoken out towards President Vucic, it was revealed final 12 months earlier than his move to Athens that he supposed to relocate to Greece utilizing a Golden Visa program, which affords residency to non-EU residents who invest within the nation. And the latest Aussie Open finalist now seems to be settling into life in his new home.