In an emotional moment, Jelena Djokovic broke down in tears as she revealed that her husband, Novak Djokovic, had been struggling with serious psychological issues prior to his recent defeat. Although visibly shaken, Jelena emphasized that she wasn’t trying to make excuses for the defeat, but simply to share the difficult situation her husband was going through.

“My husband has been going through a very difficult time. He’s not well psychologically right now. But this isn’t an excuse for the defeat. I don’t want anyone to think I’m blaming anything other than the situation he’s in. Jannik Sinner won fairly, and his victory is completely deserved,” Jelena said through tears.

The Serbian champion’s wife expressed that the emotional burden Novak has been carrying lately has affected him more than many could imagine. “I don’t want anyone to think this is just an excuse. Novak did his best, he fought with all his might, but sometimes the circumstances off the court affect him more than what is shown in the media,” Jelena added.

Despite Novak’s difficult situation, Jelena was clear in stating that Jannik Sinner’s victory was fully deserved. “Jannik played incredible tennis, and we give him all our respect. There’s nothing that can be taken away from his victory. It was a high-level match, and he deserved the win,” she commented.

Jelena also took the opportunity to ask for fans’ understanding. “We apologize, but my husband really did his best. We hope everyone can understand what he’s going through and have some empathy for him during this difficult time.”

The emotionally charged moment not only highlighted the human vulnerability of great champions, but also demonstrated Jelena’s unwavering support for her husband. In a world as competitive as tennis, personal hardships can be as challenging as any opponent on the court.

The tennis community and fans worldwide have expressed their solidarity with Novak Djokovic and his family, hoping that the Serbian champion will overcome this difficult chapter in his life and return to the tour stronger than ever.