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Recent speculation has emerged suggesting that Jelena Djokovic, wife of tennis legend Novak Djokovic, is expecting their fourth child. According to unverified reports, Jelena is eight weeks pregnant, with some outlets even claiming that the couple might be welcoming twins. While these rumors have sparked excitement among fans of the tennis star, no official confirmation has been provided by the Djokovic family.

The rumors began circulating after an article on a niche sports news platform claimed Jelena announced her pregnancy privately to close friends. Allegedly, the couple is “overjoyed” at the prospect of expanding their family.

Jelena and Novak, who tied the knot in July 2014, are already proud parents of two children:

Stefan Djokovic: Born in October 2014, Stefan has shown an interest in tennis, often seen practicing with Novak during tournaments.

Tara Djokovic: Born in September 2017, Tara has charmed fans with her adorable appearances at her father’s matches.

If the rumors are true, the Djokovic family could soon grow to six, marking yet another exciting chapter in their personal lives.

The Djokovics are known for prioritizing their family life despite Novak’s demanding tennis career. Novak has often spoken about the importance of balancing his roles as a professional athlete and a father. He once stated:

“My children are my biggest motivation. When I play, I play for them, and I want them to see me not just as a tennis player but as their dad.”

Jelena, for her part, has been a pillar of support for Novak, managing their family while also overseeing philanthropic work through the Novak Djokovic Foundation, which focuses on early childhood education.

Some reports have suggested that Jelena might be pregnant with twins, adding a unique dimension to the story. If true, this would make the Djokovics a family of six in one of the most memorable ways. However, without confirmation, these claims remain purely speculative.

It’s not uncommon for high-profile couples to keep pregnancies private, particularly during the early stages. Novak and Jelena are known for maintaining a degree of privacy when it comes to their family, sharing details only when they feel the timing is right.

Fans eagerly awaiting an official announcement should remain patient, as the couple has historically revealed major personal news on their own terms.

The news has generated significant buzz among fans and media outlets:

Fans’ Excitement: Supporters of Novak Djokovic have taken to social media to express their excitement, with many congratulating the couple preemptively.
Skepticism: Others have cautioned against jumping to conclusions, urging fans to wait for an official statement.

One fan on Twitter wrote:

“If this is true, congratulations to the Djokovic family! They are such wonderful parents, and another baby would be such a blessing.”

Meanwhile, another added:

“Let’s wait for them to confirm before celebrating. Rumors like these can sometimes turn out to be false.”

As of now, the reports about Jelena Djokovic being pregnant with baby number four remain unconfirmed. While the prospect of Novak and Jelena expanding their family is an exciting idea, it’s crucial to rely on official announcements from the couple or their representatives.

Until then, the speculation adds another layer of intrigue to the personal life of one of tennis’s greatest players, keeping fans eagerly anticipating any updates. Whether the rumors are true or not, one thing is clear: the Djokovic family continues to inspire with their love, unity, and commitment to each other.

Novak Djokovic’s 2025 season started with some regrets. The former world No. 1 dreamed of shocking the world already at the Australian Open – a tournament where he made tennis history – but had to surrender to a left thigh injury suffered during the quarterfinals against Carlos Alcaraz.

Despite that problem, the Serbian legend still won that match by achieving yet another feat of his career, but he had to retire during the semifinal against Alexander Zverev also receiving boos from the crowd.

In addition to the first Major of 2025, the 37-year-old from Belgrade also played the Brisbane International and the Doha ATP 500. In both cases he was eliminated earlier than expected – respectively by Reilly Opelka and Matteo Berrettini – showing that he struggles a lot to keep motivation high in secondary tournaments.

Djokovic has more injuries

The current world number 7 is expected to play the Masters 1000 in Indian Wells and Miami in March, two tournaments that could be very important to bring him closer to the top positions of the ATP ranking again.

Nole wants to be among the top four players in the world by the start of Roland Garros, so as to avoid very tough obstacles already in the round of 16 or quarterfinals (as happened at Melbourne Park this year).

In a long interview with ‘Tennis365’, top analyst Marcus Buckland revealed Djokovic’s main problem at this point in his career: “It’s all going to be down to his fitness.

I saw images of him the other day limping, so we don’t entirely know where he is physically heading into Indian Wells. There are one or two question marks there.”

He also added: “The guy is almost superhuman, but he can’t go on forever and it has suddenly started to look a little more difficult for him to do what he wants to do.

It’s difficult to find your consistent best if your body is not allowing you to do that.”

Stefanos Tsitsipas entered this week’s ATP 500 Dubai event with a mediocre 3-4 score in the opening four tournaments of 2025. The Greek found his A-game and bested five rivals to lift his first ATP trophy in ten months.

Tsitsipas also broke the spell, conquering his first ATP 500 title after losing the first 11 finals! Novak Djokovic congratulated Stefanos on the title and joked with his rival. The Serb stated that no one beats Stefanos Tsitsipas 12 times in a row on ATP 500 level.

They met in the 2020 Dubai final, and Novak scored a win in straight sets for his fifth and most recent Dubai trophy.

Stefanos could not catch a break at this level for years, and it changed this week in his third Dubai Open final. The 4th seed ousted Lorenzo Sonego, Karen Khachanov, Matteo Berrettini and Tallon Griekspoor en route to his 12th ATP 500 title.

World no. 11 faced Felix Auger-Aliassime in the final and earned a 6-3, 6-3 victory in an hour and 28 minutes for his 12th ATP title. Stefanos ousted Felix for the seventh time in ten duels, losing to the Canadian once in the previous eight duels.

Stefanos Tsitsipas, Dubai 2025© Stream screenshot

Tsitsipas grabbed 12 points more than outplayed his rival behind the first serve. The Greek denied all seven break points and bested the Canadian in the pivotal moments. Auger-Aliassime played in his third final of the season but could not celebrate.

He lost serve three times and settled for the runner-up spot. Stefanos built a 23-15 advantage in service winners and had the upper hand from the baseline and at the net. Stefanos faced two break points in the fourth game of the duel and saved them with winners.

Auger-Aliassime missed a couple of shots in the seventh game and offered his opponent three break chances. He missed a forehand on the first, losing serve and falling 4-3 behind. He had a chance to pull the break back in the next one.

Stefanos Tsitsipas, Dubai 2025© Stream screenshot

Stefanos saved them and held for 5-3 before stepping in on the return in game nine. He created a set point and welcomed Felix’s wayward forehand, securing his second break and wrapping up the first part of the duel 6-3.

Tsitsipas faced another pair of break chances at 1-1 in the second set. He denied them and held to avoid an early setback and keep his initial shot intact. Felix had to dig deep in the fourth game, saving two break points and leveling the score at 2-2.

World no. 11 struggled to bring the seventh game home. He squandered four game points and played against the seventh and last break point. Stefanos saved it and closed the game with a forehand crosscourt winner that sent him 4-3 in front.

Stefanos Tsitsipas, Dubai 2025© Stream screenshot

The Canadian got broken in the eighth game after a forehand error, falling a set and a break behind and finding himself in a challenging position. Tsitsipas served for the title at 5-3 and generated three match points after the rival’s backhand error.

The Greek landed an ace on the first, securing his first ATP 500 title and returning into the top-10.

Naomi Osaka completed 10 push-ups after being ordered by Aryna Sabalenka.

Aryna Sabalenka ordered Naomi Osaka to drop and give her some push-ups (Image: DAZN)

Aryna Sabalenka made Naomi Osaka drop and give her push-ups in a bizarre moment during their exhibition match in Las Vegas. The two players were involved in the MGM Rewards Slam, with Andre Agassi and Mardy Fish also taking part in a mixed doubles showcase. The event took place ahead of the Indian Wells main draw, which is set to get underway this weekend.

Sabalenka ended up as the victor in a match that was not taken too seriously, with the duo putting on a good show for those in attendance at the Michelob ULTRA Arena. At one point, she ordered Osaka to start doing push-ups after losing the first game of the second set to love.

Osaka completed 10 push-ups before climbing to her feet and playing on (Image: GETTY)

Osaka struggled to cope with Sabalenka’s powerful serve and hit a forehand return long, handing the game to her opponent. Sabalenka responded by pointing at her rival and doing a push-up gesture, with Osaka immediately dropping to the court and making a start.

She completed a total of 10 push-ups, with the crowd counting each one, before climbing to her feet and laughing as the fans cheered loudly.

Later in the match, Sabalenka stunned Osaka by catching her off-guard with a perfect underarm serve, resulting in an ace. Osaka was clearly not expecting it and was left rooted to her mark as Sabalenka blew kisses to the crowd with a beaming smile on her face.

The match ended with a 6-4 6-4 scoreline in favour of Sabalenka, who will be hoping to follow up by winning Indian Wells later this month. She was eliminated from last year’s tournament in the fourth round by Emma Navarro and will be desperate to make amends.

The exhibition event in Las Vegas was initially set to be a two-day affair, with a slate of top men’s players booked for a round robin of 10-point tiebreaks on Sunday. Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul were the players scheduled to take part.

However, those fixtures were indefinitely postponed in light of Sinner’s doping ban and a potential injury to Fritz, who pulled out of the recent Mexican Open citing an abdominal issue.

Organisers adjusted the schedule by recruiting Agassi and Fish, who teamed up with Sabalenka and Osaka for a mixed doubles match. Agassi and Sabalenka were on the winning team, securing a narrow 10-8 victory over Fish and Osaka.

The players were left shocked by the spontaneous offer.

Jessica Pegula treated fellow stars. (Image: Getty)

There was a special treat for the finalists at the ATX Open in Austin courtesy of Jessica Pegula. The American star landed her seventh career title at the WTA 250 tournament, beating compatriot McCartney Kessler 7-5 6-2 in the final. It compounded an agonising tournament for Kessler. She also lost the doubles final with Zhang Shuai after they were undone by a comeback from Yuan Yue and Anna Blinkova. However, for all four stars, the reward for going all the way was a luxurious one.

With The BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells getting underway this week, Pegula headed straight to California from Texas in her private jet. But the 31-year-old was not alone, inviting her four fellow finalists to fly comfortably with her.

This gesture particularly pleased Chinese star Yue, who sealed her second career WTA doubles title on Sunday. She took to social media to express her gratitude at being spared an arduous car trip.

“Praise Miss Pegula. Okay!!!” she wrote. “She has invited all the players in today’s game (doubles final) to take a private plane together. Thank you so much!!!

Yuan Yue was delighted with the gesture. (Image: Getty)

“Otherwise, we would all have been on the road for at least nine hours tomorrow. Oh my God, how can there be such a beautiful lady?”

Zhang, who with Kessler also stepped on board, added: “The final day girls discuss how flight to IW, many different ways, someone leave from Austin/ Houston/ Dallas, someone might need to transfer at LA in the middle night because it’s tough to get a flight after the doubles final.

“In the meantime @jpegula offering everyone who playing at the Sunday final to join her private jet, you know she can leave away right after her singles final, but she is such a selfless and generous girl. This message is NOT to show I took the jet, just wanted to appreciate and transferring the love.”

Pegula is the daughter of billionaire parents Terry and Kim Pegula. Through their Pegula Sports and Entertainment company, the couple owns two iconic American sports teams – the NFL franchise Buffalo Bills and the NHL team Buffalo Sabres.

The 2024 US Open finalist boasts a net worth of £10.3million. She’s currently ranked No.4 in the world, and has regularly pushed back at cynics who have questioned her motivation for success given her wealth, given she is considered the world’s richest tennis player.

Tomas Machac clinched his first ATP title by winning the Mexican Open.

Tomas Machac sent a classy message to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina after winning the Mexican Open

Tomas Machac showed his class by sending an uplifting message to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina after beating him in the Mexican Open final. Machac clinched his maiden ATP title with a convincing 7-6 6-2 victory, earning him a place in the world’s top 20 for the very first time.

He was made to work hard early on, saving a set point before coming back to draw first blood in a tiebreak. In the second set, a gulf in quality opened up with Machac winning each of the last five games to wrap up the match. He was almost untouchable on serve, winning 37 of his 39 first-serve points.

Machac will move into the world’s top 20 when the ATP rankings are updated on Monday, becoming the first Czech player to do so since Tomas Berdych in 2018. He is also the third Czech player to win an ATP 500 title, joining Jiri Lehecka and Kiri Vesely in the exclusive club.

Davidovich Fokina was disappointed after losing his second final in the space of a month (Image: GETTY)

Davidovich Fokina, meanwhile, was visibly gutted after losing his second final within the space of a month. He was beaten at the Delray Beach Open by Miomir Kecmanovic and would have been hoping to put things right in Mexico, but ended up falling short once again.

In a classy post-match interview, Machac attempted to console his beaten rival as he insisted the Spaniard will go on to win many titles over the course of his career.

“I’d like to congratulate Alejandro on a great week,” he said. “It’s a great achievement that he played a final the week before and then straight away into [another] final. Keep going. It won’t be just one title, it will be many. Just continue. I believe in you.”

Machac was the highest-ranked player without a tour-level title heading into the Mexican Open and he was delighted to finally get off the mark, saying: “The emotions right now are just relief because it was a tough week, especially when I have this form.

“I don’t like to lose in the final. I’m really happy that I managed to win today because Alejandro was playing really, really good. It was a tough battle. I was serving really well. I think without the serve today, I don’t think [it would’ve] been two sets.

“I told [my coach] two weeks ago that I struggle sometimes with the big matches and I don’t know how to manage these situations, so I will try to speak more often.”

Carlos Alcaraz has opened up on the feeling of letting down his country after representing Spain.

Carlos Alcaraz said he felt like he had let down his country Spain (Image: YouTube/MoluscoTV/Getty)

Carlos Alcaraz believed he let his country down after missing out on a gold medal with Spain at the 2024 Olympics. The 21-year-old competed in the singles and doubles tournaments at the Paris Games but lost in the gold medal match to Novak Djokovic. The pair played out a close contest where Djokovic prevailed 7-6, 7-6 at Roland Garros and Alcaraz became overwhelmed with emotion, breaking down in tears in a post-match interview with ex-tennis player Alex Corretja. Seven months down the line, the Murcia native revealed his main objective for the year was to claim a gold medal and the pain of losing was too much to bear.

“The truth is that it was a difficult moment because my objective from the beginning of the year was to win the gold medal,” Alcaraz said in an interview with YouTube channel MoluscoTV. “And that week I felt the need to do it. In the end that feeling can be wrong – to feel the need to do something – so in that moment when I didn’t do it, obviously after a defeat, 10-15 minutes after an objective you haven’t been able to complete, it’s difficult to put everything in perspective.

“And in that moment I felt that I had let my country down, that I had let the Spanish people down, for not winning the gold medal that everyone was expecting. That’s why I reacted like that, letting my feelings go, and obviously speaking to the cameras, expressing myself in that moment, and showing to my country and to the world how I felt, I think it was necessary.”

Alcaraz has already won four Grand Slam titles in his promising career – winning twice at the French Open and Wimbledon. The Spaniard also spent 36 weeks as world No.1 after becoming the youngest player to achieve the feat at the age of 19 in September 2022.

Carlos Alcaraz lost in the gold medal match of the Olympics 2024 (Image: Getty)

Still, he faces a long road ahead to catch up the Big Three of tennis – Djokovic, Roger Federer and his idol Rafael Nadal – who collected a combined 66 Grand Slam titles between them.

Alcaraz has conceded that it would be “practically impossible” to replicate or even emulate their achievements and the youngster doesn’t believe their iconic rivalry will be repeated.

“They have set the bar for tennis and what can be done at an astronomical level,” he added. “There are many players capable of winning Grand Slams, of beating the best. Young players, including myself, who can really be fighting for great things.

“But getting to the point of that rivalry between Rafa, Federer and Djokovic, the truth is that it will be practically impossible to repeat that.

“We will have our battles; I will have my battles with great players, but a rivalry like theirs will be practically impossible.”

Rafael Nadal was quizzed on the issue of equal pay in professional tennis.

Rafael Nadal was previously quizzed on the issue of equal pay in professional tennis (Image: EL OBJETIVO)

Rafael Nadal believes female tennis players should only be paid as much as their male counterparts if they generate the same level of interest and income. The gender pay gap in professional tennis continues to be hotly debated, with some tournaments giving out a lower amount of prize money in women’s categories.

Equal pay at the US Open came into effect in 1973 after Billie Jean King threatened to boycott the event unless the pay gap was bridged. It took 28 years for the Australian Open to follow suit in 2001, with the French Open and Wimbledon doing the same in 2007 meaning all four Grand Slam events offer equal prize money.

However, some ATP events are yet to bridge the gap despite growing calls for pay equity. At last year’s Cincinnati Open, the final warm-up event before the US Open, men’s champion Jannik Sinner received £832,830 while Aryna Sabalenka took home £415,427 for winning the women’s event.

Nadal believes there should only be equal pay if women generate the same level of interest (Image: GETTY)

In a previous interview with El Objetivo, Nadal was asked for his thoughts on the gender pay gap and suggested that while equal opportunity is important, women should only be paid the same as men if they generate the same level of interest.

“What I am not is hypocritical,” said Nadal. “What I don’t like to be in the end is to be hypocritical and say things that are easy for me to say. Opportunities [should be] the same. Salaries the same? No. This is not unfair.

“What is unfair is that there are no equal opportunities. I mean, if you ask me if I am a feminist, I will tell you. If you tell me that a feminist is to believe that a man and a woman deserve exactly the same opportunities, I am a feminist. But you know, this term is taken to an extreme.

“In this conversation we talk about logical things and normal things. Of course I want equality. Equality does not lie for me in giving away. Equality lies in the fact that if Serena Williams generates more than me, I want Serena to win more than me.

“If she is filling the stadiums and is more important and lives in a country where the United States is and that the potential is greater than in Spain, I don’t want to, for being Rafael Nadal, win more than Serena Williams.

“If I want equality, I want women to earn more than men if they actually generate more than men.”

Tennis legend Serena Williams has become the latest big-named former athlete to join the sports team ownership industry.

Serena Williams (Photo: Robert Deutsch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

On Monday, the WNBA’s Toronto Tempo announced that Serena Williams has joined the ownership group as a new stakeholder. Further details, including the price and how much of the team she owns, aren’t clear.

The Tempo, who will begin play in the 2026 WNBA season, dropped this 15-second video to announce the big news:

Serena Williams shared the following statement about joining the Tempo’s ownership group:

“I am thrilled to announce my ownership role in the first Canadian WNBA team, the Toronto Tempo. This moment is not just about basketball; it is about showcasing the true value and potential of female athletes — I have always said that women’s sports are an incredible investment opportunity. I am excited to partner with Larry and all of Canada in creating this new WNBA franchise and legacy.”

The Tempo’s primary owner is Larry Tanenbaum through his Kilmer Sports Ventures company. Tanenbaum is also the chairman of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, owners of the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs, the NBA’s Toronto Raptors, Toronto FC of MLS and the CFL’s Toronto Argonauts.

The WNBA currently has 13 teams, with the Tempo and the Portland WNBA team set to join in 2026. The Tempo will play their games at the Coca-Cola Coliseum, also home to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies (the Maple Leafs’ minor league affiliate) and Toronto Sceptres of the PWHL.

Now 43, Serena Williams retired from tennis in 2022 after an illustrious career that saw her win 23 major singles tournaments. That included seven Wimbledon titles and four Australian Open victories.

Serena Williams Joins List Of Celebrity WNBA Team Owners

Serena Williams (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

As the WNBA enjoys a surge in popularity, the amount of celebrities to purchase minority stakes in teams has also increased.

Legendary NFL quarterback and seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady became part owner of the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces (owned by Mark Davis) before purchasing a minority stake in the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders.

Basketball Hall of Famers Dwyane Wade (Chicago Sky) and Magic Johnson (Los Angeles Sparks) also hold ownership stakes in WNBA franchises.

Paula Badosa’s boyfriend Stefanos Tsitsipas won his first ATP 500 title in Dubai.

Paula Badosa was quick to congratulate Stefanos Tsitsipas after his triumph in Dubai (Image: GETTY)

Paula Badosa congratulated her boyfriend Stefanos Tsitsipas on winning the Dubai Championships title with a short but sweet message on social media. The 26-year-old secured his maiden ATP 500 triumph with a routine victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime in Saturday’s final. He needed just under 90 minutes to claim his first title of the year, wrapping it up with a powerful ace on his first match point.

Tsitsipas had lost all 11 previous finals he played in ATP 500 events, including the Dubai Championships in 2019 and 2020. He was determined to end the losing streak against Auger-Aliassime and did so in style, cruising to a 6-3 6-3 victory. It will see him return to the top 10 of the world rankings on Monday for the first time in 10 months.

Badosa, who has been dating Tsitsipas for around two years, was delighted with his latest achievement and took to Instagram to send him a heartfelt message. She shared an image of Tsitsipas lifting the trophy alongside the caption: “Once a champ, always a champ.”

Tsitsipas lifted the trophy after securing a routine victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime (Image: GETTY)

Tsitsipas, meanwhile, said he was relieved to finally win in Dubai after losing to Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer in his previous two finals. He admitted that it was playing on his mind before the match, with the 26-year-old silencing his internal doubts to bring home the trophy.

“It’s a big relief that I’m able to hold that trophy after the third attempt,” said Tsitsipas. “It’s something that I had in the back of my mind, and I’m happy to say I accomplished it.
“To be owning a spot in the top 10 is definitely one of the greatest feelings a tennis player can experience. It comes with hard work and sacrifices, but I’m happy that I’m in a position where I can really celebrate.”

Before his semi-final win over Tallon Griekspoor, Tsitsipas revealed on Instagram that he would be dedicating the match to the victims of a train crash in his native Greece two years ago, which claimed 57 lives.

Quizzed on his emotional tribute after his victory over Auger-Aliassime, he pointed to his status as a role model in Greece and spoke of the power of sport to transcend borders and grief.

“I feel like in a way I’m responsible and I’m a spokesperson through sport, at least for my own country,” explained Tsitsipas. “Trying to lead good examples and positive things in the younger generation of my country, sort of providing solace and providing unity through that.”