Srđan Djokovic, the father of one of the greatest tennis players of all time, Novak Djokovic, has openly spoken about the toughest period of his life, which included a battle with deadly sepsis and severe health complications. Nearly ten years ago, Srđan was on the brink of life and death – he had sepsis in his blood, purulent abscesses in the sacral part of his spine and lungs, and doctors gave him only a 1% chance of survival. Without treatment abroad, he likely would not have survived. But that’s not the only sacrifice he made. For years, he and his wife Dijana suffered enormous stress and health problems due to financing and supporting Novak’s career, while his brothers, Marko and Đorđe, remained in the shadow of their famous brother and suffered from lack of attention and resources. Marko, who was a great talent, eventually gave up professional tennis and moved to Spain. Srđan admitted that it was a hard blow for the family, but they had no choice as all their efforts were focused on Novak. This story reveals the dark side of success and fame – how much the Djokovic family paid for Novak’s brilliance on the tennis court. If you think the path to the top is easy, think again. Srđan’s fight for life and his family’s sacrifices prove that behind every great star lies a great struggle and suffering. What do you think about these sacrifices? Was it worth it? Share your thoughts, maybe you have a similar story or know someone who sacrificed a lot for their family’s success.
Srđan Djokovic’s Fight for Life: How Novak Djokovic’s Father Survived Sepsis and Sacrificed Health for His Son’s Career
