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Djokovic speaks out about the results of the elections in Serbia: Will he return to live in his country?

Diego Jiménez Rubio - 28 Oct 2026
Novak Djokovic, elections in Serbia. Photo: Getty Images

Novak Djokovic was asked at the press conference preceding the ATP 500 Basel 2026 about his opinion on the results of the elections in Serbia, which saw victory for the list that emerged from the student protests that began two years ago, which he himself supported and that led to his complete break with the current government.

Djokovic's stance on this matter was so clear that the government ousted in this election significantly hardened its position regarding Novak, with a campaign of discredit and fiscal and media pressure that resulted in the Serbian tennis player leaving his country. 

After settling in Greece, this shift in the political paradigm has already been seen by many as a possibility for the return of the national idol. It is still early for that, but what Djokovic has done is firmly show his support for the winning party and express his joy at this result.

"I feel a deep respect for the students and young people who have been fighting for two years despite the enormous pressures, standing firm in their principles and demonstrating extraordinary determination. I admire what they have achieved and the integrity they have shown throughout this process. They have made people around the world proud, not just in Serbia".

That a figure of the magnitude and influence of Novak Djokovic expresses himself so forcefully on a political issue clearly shows his involvement in this movement and the possible consequences it could have for his personal life in the near future. 

This is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Djokovic se pronuncia sobre el resultado de las elecciones en Serbia: ¿Volverá a vivir a su país?