WATCH: Novak Djokovic carries wife Jelena piggyback during track & field family outing with son Stefan, daughter Tara ahead of Monte-Carlo Masters

During his time in Monaco, Novak Djokovic took full advantage of the opportunity to try out a variety of sports alongside his wife Jelena and their children Stefan and Tara. This took place before the 2024 Monte-Carlo Masters tournament.

Djokovic will begin his 2024 claycourt season at the Monte-Carlo Masters (April 7-13), marking his return to the court after his unexpected loss to lucky loser Luca Nardi in the third round at Indian Wells. It will also be his first time competing since parting ways with his longtime coach Goran Ivanisevic.

After making a short trip to Belgrade, Novak Djokovic arrived at the tournament venue and participated in several practice sessions where he gave glimpses of his hit to World No. 7 Holger Rune.

The top-ranked player in the world managed to find time for a enjoyable trip to Stade Louis II in Fontvieille, Monaco. Accompanying him were his wife Jelena, as well as his son Stefan, daughter Tara, and Serbian player Nenad Zimonjic, who has been by his side since his split from coach Ivanisevic.

A social media video captured the family of four participating in long jump challenges and racing each other on the track. One clip showed Djokovic’s wife jumping onto his back for a fun piggyback ride.

The 24-time Grand Slam champion and his six-year-old daughter Tara also engaged in a playful Capoeira match. Afterwards, the four of them shared a warm embrace, filled with love and joy, following their enjoyable outing.

“Family power like no other,”the Serb wrote on Instagram.

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“Family Separation Takes a Toll”- Novak Djokovic Opens Up During 2024 Australian Open Campaign

Despite not having the same privilege at this year’s Australian Open, Novak Djokovic would still be thrilled to have his family with him at the 2024 Monte-Carlo Masters.

Throughout his campaign in Melbourne, the Serb confessed that being separated from his loved ones was causing him emotional pain.

“Being separated from the family hurts me more and more. That’s the part that I struggle with more now,”the 36-year-old said in one of his press conferences.

In addition, he shared his wish to have a limited schedule in order to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

“So, yeah, I try to balance things out with working with my schedule in such way and calendar that is suitable to me. I think I earned my right to choose what kind of tournaments I want to play,”he added at the time.

Remaining true to his choice, the top-ranked player in the world has participated in a mere three competitions this year. He took part in the United Cup, during which team Serbia was eliminated in the quarterfinals.

Despite being a ten-time Australian Open champion, he suffered a semifinal defeat to eventual champion Jannik Sinner at the Melbourne Slam before facing another setback at Indian Wells.

Novak Djokovic, the current defending champion of the French Open, is anticipating improved outcomes in the upcoming claycourt season.