Djordje Djokovic, the youngest brother of tennis star Novak Djokovic, fled his Dubai apartment with his wife Saska and their young son Aleksandar following an explosion in the city center over the weekend.
Escalating Regional Conflict Prompts Evacuation
The incident stems from heightened tensions after Israel and the United States struck targets in Tehran on Saturday. Iranian forces retaliated, targeting several countries including the United Arab Emirates. The apartment, located near the iconic Burj Khalifa, prompted the family to leave for safety amid the ongoing conflict.
Reports confirm the family remains safe but es concern over the unfolding situation.
Family Background
Djordje, 30, married model Saska Veselinov in 2022. She is the niece of Serbian politician Dragan Veselinov. The couple welcomed son Aleksandar two years ago.
Djordje’s Tennis Achievements and Career
Like his siblings, Djordje pursued a professional tennis career, achieving a career-high singles ranking of No. 1,463 and No. 559 in doubles before retiring in 2017.
Since then, he has excelled as a tournament director. He led the Serbia Open, an ATP 250 event, in 2021 and 2022. In 2023, he oversaw the Srpska Open in Banja Luka. Djordje directed the Belgrade Open the following year and, in November 2025, headed the Hellenic Championship in Athens, where Novak Djokovic defeated Lorenzo Musetti in three sets to claim the title.
