Djokovic Misses Daughter’s 8th Birthday for US Open Quarterfinal

Novak Djokovic is set to miss his daughter Tara's eighth birthday as he competes in the 2025 US Open quarterfinal against Taylor Fritz. Despite originally planning to celebrate with his family, Djokovic confirmed that the clash of schedules made it impossible, and he acknowledged Tara's disappointment, stating she was "not very happy" about his absence. To honor his daughter, Djokovic has been dedicating his victory celebrations to her, recently mimicking playing a violin, an instrument she has started learning. Djokovic expressed his hope to gift her a win as a present and mentioned he would send other surprises for her birthday party. The match against Fritz, the last American male in the tournament, presents a formidable challenge, though Djokovic holds a 10-0 record against Fritz. Approaching the twilight of his career, Djokovic continues to balance his professional ambitions with family commitments, recognizing the sacrifices involved.