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Parenting dilemma Novak Djokovic and wife 'argue' over: 'The kids complain'

Suki Reid
Suki Reid

Novak Djokovic revealed one parenting decision he and his wife cannot agree on.

The tennis star may be one of the greatest athletes of all time, but he still argues with his childhood sweetheart, Jelena, about aspects of raising their children. 

They married in 2014 and share two children, Stefan, nine, and Tara, seven.

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia, partner, Jelena Djokovic and their children pose for a photograph with the winners trophy after the Men's Singles Final match on Day Fifteen of the 2023 French Open at Roland Garros on June 11, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Novak Djokovic and Jelena Djokovic cannot agree on phone use rules.  Getty

Speaking at the Davis Cup, Djokovic confessed: "My children still don't have a cell phone, my wife and I argue [about it].

"The kids complain, 'At school, everyone has one except us.'

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"It's not easy and this is reflected on other levels as well. If everyone does something, the herd behaves like this, you have to follow them.

"Well, it doesn't have to be like that. This is where I think we differ from others, because we are stubborn and active."

Stefan Djokovic, Jelena Djokovic and Tara Djokovic

"The kids complain, 'At school, everyone has one except us.'" WireImage

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During Wimbledon, Djokovic caused his wife to roll her eyes when discussing what his role as a father means to him with the Tennis Channel.

"Out of the two parents, I'm the one who is responsible for their activities, sports,[and]  healthy lifestyle."

The tennis champion then saw his wife's reaction and with a smile said: "Exactly - she's rolling her eyes right now as I'm speaking!

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"I keep reminding them of how important it is to be active and do sport, whether it's tennis, whatever it is.

Jelena and Novak Djokovic are still a strong family unit.  Getty Images for Laureus

"There are a lot of families and a lot of children from other players who are coming in so for them it's also a great experience.

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"It's a great camp! It's fun because I get to have quality time with them and my wife as well and then they still have friends on the side."

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