Published 13:49 IST, July 4th 2022
Will Novak Djokovic's son Stefan also foray into Tennis? Serbian opens up about his future
Novak Djokovic during the interview also spoke about having a father-son relationship and allowing his son Stefan to get exposed to the various sport.
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Defending Wimbledon champion vak Djokovic has h smooth sailing till quarterfinals of Wimbledon 2022 tournament so far. Serbian has yielded only two games and is on course to meet Rafael Nal in finale. Recently, Djokovic shared a picture of himself and his son hitting a forehand. im of Djokovic's son playing forehand to side of former World 1 went viral on social media following which, defending champion was asked question if he will support his son Stefan.
vak Djokovic on his son Stefan Djokovic's interest in tennis
Following victory over Tim van Rijthoven at Wimbledon on Sunday, vak Djokovic, while speaking to reporters, said that he will do everything he can to help his son Stefan Djokovic a professional player if he chooses to follow far's footsteps. He said,
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"I try to use every available opportunity... to play with him because he's w fully immersed in tennis. Everything around tennis, how he can play, he's watching, he's analysing. I will support him in any possible way I can so that he can be a professional tennis player ... if he really wants to."
Djokovic during interview also spoke about having a far-son relationship and allowing his son Stefan to get exposed to various sport. Serbian ded, "It's too early to speak about it, to be honest. He's t even eight years old. It's important for me that we have a relationship as a far and son ... before anything else, and that he's enjoying life. I feel like it's very important to have, particularly at this young , a lot of stimulus to children from different perspectives and different sports and different movement, different activities."
Wimbledon news: vak Djokovic's classy act post 4th round victory
vak Djokovic's path to quarterfinal wasn't an easy one as he h to overcome resistance from Dutch wildcard Tim van Rijthoven in order to reach his 13th quarter-final at All England Club. Djokovic beat Rijthoven6-2 4-6 6-1 6-2 as he looks to equal Pete Sampras's feat. Following victory, vak Djokovic paid a special tribute to tennis great Billie-Jean King who was swatching match.
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35-year-old mand to finish match before 11 pm curfew and post victory he dressed crowd present and Billie-Jean King who watched match. Djokovic in his speech said, "Thanks for stating this late to watch tennis. Thank you Billie-Jean for staying, I kw it's been a long day but thank you. I appreciate it. It's an hour to play in front of you."
13:49 IST, July 4th 2022