Djordje Djokovic, the youngest brother of tennis star Novak Djokovic, evacuated his Dubai apartment with his wife Saska and their young son Aleksandar following an Iranian drone strike over the weekend.
Explosion Near Burj Khalifa Prompts Evacuation
The 30-year-old, who resides in a city-center apartment close to the Burj Khalifa, left his home after an explosion rocked the area. The incident stemmed from an Israeli and U.S. attack on Tehran on Saturday, prompting Iranian retaliation that targeted several countries, including the United Arab Emirates. The conflict remains ongoing.
The family reports being safe yet anxious amid the escalating tensions.
Family Background
Djordje married model Saska Veselinov in 2022. She is the niece of Serbian politician Dragan Veselinov. The couple welcomed son Aleksandar two years ago.
Tennis Career and Tournament Roles
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.
He has since excelled in tournament management, serving as director for the Serbia Open in 2021 and 2022, the Srpska Open in Banja Luka in 2023, the Belgrade Open in 2024, and the Hellenic Championship in Athens in November 2025. During the latter event, he watched Novak defeat Lorenzo Musetti in three sets to claim the title.
