NOVAK DJOKOVIC'S BROTHER FORCED TO LEAVE DUBAI APARTMENT WITH WIFE AFTER EXPLOSION

Djordje Djokovic was reportedly forced to leave his home in Dubai due to an Iranian drone strike over the weekend. The 30-year-old lives in an apartment with his wife Saska and their young son Aleksandar.

The youngest sibling of tennis legend Novak Djokovic, Djordje chose to vacate his Dubai flat following an explosion in the city centre. Israel and the USA initiated an attack on Tehran on Saturday, prompting Iranian forces to retaliate.

Several countries, including the United Arab Emirates, were subsequently targeted by Iranian strikes and the conflict continues to escalate. Djordje, also known for his work in the business side of tennis, is based in Dubai and decided to leave home with his wife.

Serbian publication Telegraf reported on Saturday that Djordje and his wife Saska had fled their Dubai residence, which is situated near the Burj Khalifa. The family are said to be safe but understandably anxious about the escalating conflict.

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In 2022, Djorde married model Saska Veselinov, who is the niece of Serbian politician Dragan Veselinov. Djokovic and his wife welcomed the birth of their son Aleksandar two years ago.

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Like his two siblings, Djordje pursued a professional tennis career. He achieved a career-high No.1,463 in the world singles rankings and No. 559 as a doubles player before stepping away in 2017.

Since retiring from competition, Djordje has found success as a tennis tournament director. He occupied the position at the Serbia Open, an ATP 250 event, in 2021 and 2022.

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The former tennis player also oversaw another ATP 250 tournament, the Srpska Open in Banja Luka, in 2023. The following year, he served as tournament director for the Belgrade Open.

In November 2025, Djordje led the Hellenic Championship in Athens. The 30-year-old watched as his eldest brother secured the title against Lorenzo Musetti across three sets.

2026-03-03T11:43:33Z