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Meet Mrs Novak Djokovic!

Last updated on: July 11, 2014 15:01 IST

Image: Jelena Ristic attends the Novak Djokovic Foundation London gala dinner at The Roundhouse in London
Photographs: Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images for Novak Djokovic Foundation Rediff Sports Desk

Jelena Ristic holds a special place in the heart of the tennis world No 1 Novak Djokovic.

The mad-in-love couple have been inseparable since the last seven years.

On Tuesday, Djokovic married Ristic at a seaside resort on the Adriatic.

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Meet Mrs Novak Djokovic!

Image: Jelena Ristic with Novak Djokovic

Under tight security, the Wimbledon champion’s wedding ceremony in Montenegro was attended by family and friends.

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Image: Jelena Ristic of Serbia applauds
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Djokovic is also set to become a father; he recently announced they are expecting their first child.

“My dear friends, You've been with me through many tough and good times in my career. I've been blessed to travel the world, play the most beautiful sport that brings me a lot of excitement and joy; I am happy, loved and healthy. Jelena and I are truly blessed to soon become parents! My love is pregnant!" the champion wrote on Facebook.

Djokovic is set to join Swiss players Roger Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka as the only members of the current world top 10 with children.

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Image: Novak Djokovic and girlfriend Jelena Ristic at their holiday in Greece
Photographs: Novak Djokovic/Facebook

Djokovic took to social media to announce his engagement last September.

"Meet my fiance (sic) and future wife," Djokovic, 26, said in a tweet that linked to a photo of the Serbian-born tennis star being kissed by his fiancee, also a Serb.

"So happy! Thank you for the wonderful wishes #NoleFam and friends!"

Getting used to introducing Jelena as my fiancé and future wife :) So happy! Djokovic wrote on his Facebook page.

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Image: Jelena Ristic
Photographs: Eddie Keogh/Reuters

Ristic's tennis background helps her understand Djokovic in an all together different level.

This beauty from Belgrade is always seen rooting for her man from the stands at tournaments.