Novak Djokovic’s Son Moves the World with an Unexpected Gesture During His Match at Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON 2025 – An unforgettable moment marked the day at Wimbledon when Novak Djokovic, in the middle of a match against Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic, experienced an emotional and unexpected scene thanks to his son, Stefan Djokovic. What began as an intense duel on the court ended up becoming one of the most moving images of the tournament.

It all happened at the end of the second set, as Djokovic was heading to his bench during the changeover. At that moment, from the stands, his son Stefan, just 10 years old, stood up and held up a handmade banner that read:
“You’re my hero, Dad. Win or lose, I’ll always be proud of you.”

The gesture was captured by stadium cameras and quickly projected onto the giant screens, generating a general murmur among the crowd. Novak himself, upon seeing the banner, paused for a moment, visibly moved, with tears in his eyes. Breaking all protocol, he ran to the stands, climbed a few steps, and hugged his son tightly in front of thousands of spectators.

The entire stadium erupted in applause. For a moment, tennis faded into the background as a father and son shared a deep connection on one of the sport’s most iconic stages. Djokovic, still reeling, returned to the court with renewed energy and ultimately took the victory in four sets.

In the post-match press conference, Djokovic explained what he felt:
“It was a moment I will never forget. My son is my greatest motivation. No matter how many titles I win, nothing compares to that hug.”

Social media exploded with thousands of messages and videos of the moment, which quickly went viral. Fans, colleagues, and sports celebrities highlighted the Serbian champion’s sensitive gesture and his human side.

This episode not only reinforced the special bond between Novak and his son, but also showed another side of the tennis icon: that of a proud and grateful father, capable of leaving everything behind to respond to a sincere display of love.