Novak Djokovic may be chasing his eighth Wimbledon title, but off the court, it’s his son Stefan who’s stealing some of the spotlight. After reaching the quarterfinals at Wimbledon 2025, Djokovic shared a funny and heartwarming story about his son’s growing love for tennis and his impressive autograph collection.
Speaking after his fourth-round victory, Djokovic revealed that 11-year-old Stefan has been enthusiastically collecting autographs from various players at the tournament. But there’s one surprising omission: he doesn’t have his dad’s signature.
“Most of them, he’s been independently approaching and asking for autographs,” Djokovic said with a smile. “I think I might have asked only Jannik (Sinner) or someone. Everyone else, he’s approached on his own.”
Stefan even had the opportunity to hit a few balls with Flavio Cobolli, Djokovic’s upcoming opponent in the quarterfinals. “They hit a few days ago,” Djokovic added. “He’s over the moon. He loves tennis.”
While Stefan’s collection includes a range of big names, it doesn’t include Novak himself. “He has everyone’s signature except mine. But that’s okay. I’ll accept that,” Djokovic joked, drawing laughs from reporters.
The story offers a light-hearted moment amid the intensity of Grand Slam tennis. As Djokovic continues his campaign for yet another Wimbledon crown, his son’s joy and growing passion for the game add a personal and touching layer to his journey.
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Novak Djokovic brought a light-hearted moment to Centre Court following his hard-fought four-set win over Australia’s Alex de Minaur in the Wimbledon Round of 16. After dropping the opening set 1-6, the Serbian star stormed back to win 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 and secure his place in the quarterfinals.
But it wasn’t just the tennis that got the crowd buzzing. During his on-court interview, Djokovic made a cheeky reference to tennis legend Roger Federer, who was in attendance for the match. With a smile, Djokovic said, “It’s probably the first time he’s watched me and I’ve won the match. The last couple I lost. It’s good to break the curse.”
The crowd erupted with laughter and applause at the comment, highlighting the mutual respect and history shared between the two greats. Federer, who was seated in the Royal Box, acknowledged the moment with a smile and a nod.
Djokovic’s comment was a nod to his recent losses in front of Federer, adding a humorous twist to an otherwise intense afternoon on court. Now into his 16th Wimbledon quarterfinal, the seven-time champion looks in strong form as he continues his chase for a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title.
