As his illustrious career winds down—a fact he has openly acknowledged in recent months—Djokovic is gradually preparing for the next chapter of his life. With that in mind, he may very well become a permanent resident of Athens after his retirement.

This was the reason behind his short-notice visit to the Greek capital in recent hours.

Accompanied by his wife Jelena, Djokovic visited private schools to get a clear picture of potential educational options for their children if they decide to move forward with their plans. At the same time, the couple looked at homes in the city’s northern suburbs.

Additionally, Djokovic appears determined to invest in tennis facilities at OAKA. However, it is not yet clear whether this move is connected to the tennis academy being planned by his former Italian coach, Riccardo Piatti, who has also been in Athens since the beginning of the week.

His Love for Greece

Djokovic has never hidden his affection for Greece. While he has always shown respect for countries worldwide, he frequently highlights the deep ties between Serbia and Greece and often expresses his fondness for the Greek people.

Even when he celebrated his Olympic gold medal at the Eiffel Tower, he mentioned his appreciation for the Greeks.

In past interviews, he has referred to Greeks and Serbs as “Orthodox brothers,” a sentiment he echoed after a match against Marcos Baghdatis at the Australian Open, where both players received a standing ovation from Greek and Serbian fans.

On one visit to Greece, Djokovic even announced that his wife Jelena was pregnant with their first child. The couple has also visited the Parthenon.

He has repeatedly stated: “I love Greece, as does every Serbian citizen! Our relationship goes back in history—we are united by religion and share strong cultural and traditional bonds.”