Novak Djokovic jersey auctioned for 11,000 euros with money donated to foundation

Novak Djokovic and his wife Jelena sent their help to Kosovo

The World No. 1 has made headlines several times for his philanthropic work at the Novak Djokovic Foundation, which works primarily with initiatives in education for children in deprived areas of Serbia. This time they auctioned a 2023 collection shirt of the 22-time Grand Slam Champion.

Although Nole was unable to attend the event held in Austria, Vienna, his wife Jelena was present as the director of the foundation. As she shared on social networks, Djokovic's shirt was auctioned for 11,000, which goes directly to supporting children from the city of Kosovska Mitrovica located in Kosovo, a neighboring country of Servia.

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“The jersey was sold for 11,000e and all the money goes to Kosovska Mitrovica to increase the capacity of kindergarten for our children” Jelen wrote.

“Thank you, Aco, for the wonderful words about our charity work and Novak’s success”.

Few weeks ago, after Djokovic won the Australian Open, he was interviewed by former Indian player Samdev Devvarman, who also referred to the support Djokovic and his wife give to social causes:

"There's the Novak Djokovic Foundation that you and your wife Jelena have been running for many years. Whenever there are floods in Serbia or somewhere in the world, Novak is there" the ex-tennis player said.

"When there are fires in Australia, Novak is there. When Ukraine needs support and Sergiy Stakhovsky reaches out, Novak is there. Where there's fundraisers, Novak is there,".

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