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Djokovic Reveals Father’s Desperate Loan from Belgrade Usurers as He Eyes Los Angeles 2028

His father’s deal with criminal moneylenders underscores the sacrifice driving Djokovic’s push into Wimbledon en route to Los Angeles 2028.

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Overview

  • On a podcast with Slaven Bilic, Djokovic said his father borrowed roughly $5,000 from criminal usurers in Belgrade at a 30% interest rate to fund his early U.S. tournaments.
  • Srdjan Djokovic navigated threats, high penalties and car chases before ultimately repaying the full loan under extremely difficult circumstances.
  • Fresh from claiming his 100th ATP title in Geneva and Olympic gold in Paris, Djokovic is preparing for the upcoming Wimbledon championships.
  • He emphasized that his enduring love for the sport continues to fuel his drive to compete and win at the highest level.
  • With Wimbledon on the horizon, Djokovic has identified the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics as the main motivation for the next chapter of his career.