Jelena Đoković discusses maintaining Serbian language skills through reading

Jelena Đoković, wife of tennis player Novak Đoković, sparked significant social media engagement following an Instagram post regarding her reading habits. Due to her frequent international travel for tennis tournaments and business, she noted that she reads approximately 50 books a year, though she primarily reads in English.

In her post, she shared a photo of herself reading a book to explain how she maintains her connection to her native Serbian language. She specifically recommended the work of Leo Tolstoy, mentioning the character Count Rostov and noting how the story serves as a reminder of the importance of dignity, humor, and character. The post received thousands of likes and engagement from public figures, including actress Sloboda Mićalović.