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Jelena Djokovic highlighted in Novak's upcoming documentary on his career

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 5:31 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Jelena Djokovic highlighted in Novak's upcoming documentary on his career

Summary

Novak Djokovic discusses his life and career in the documentary "Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter," premiering on August 20. Director Jason Hehir identifies Jelena Djokovic as the documentary's standout, emphasizing her supportive role in Novak's life, especially following his gold medal win at the Paris Olympics. Their relationship and Jelena’s fierce protection of Novak are portrayed as central themes. Djokovic recently competed at the Cincinnati Open, where he was defeated in the second round. He aims for his 25th Grand Slam title at the upcoming US Open.

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•Documentary premieres August 20 on Prime Video
•Jelena Djokovic noted as a key figure by director Jason Hehir
•Djokovic lost in the second round at the Cincinnati Open
•He targets a 25th Grand Slam title at the US Open

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5:31 PMYahoo Sports — ‘She’s His Fiercest Protector’ – Novak Djokovic’s Wife Jelena’s Role in His Life Grabs Attention

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Novak Djokovic is opening up about his life on and off the court in his new Prime Video documentary, “Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter,” which premieres on August 20. However, director Jason Hehir believes the real star of the documentary is Novak’s wife, Jelena, whom he praised as the ultimate anchor for the 24-time Grand Slam champion while sharing behind-the-scenes stories from the Serb’s Paris Olympics gold medal victory.
— Yahoo Sports

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