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Novak Djokovic Marches On at Wimbledon as Son Stefan Steals the Show with Starry Autograph Hunt

As Novak Djokovic chases history at Wimbledon, his son Stefan is on a mission of his own, collecting autographs.

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Novak Djokovic advanced to the Wimbledon 2025 quarterfinals with a four-set win over Alex de Minaur on Monday, but the spotlight briefly shifted to his son, Stefan, who wore a cap filled with several autographs. From top-ranked Jannik Sinner to Aryna Sabalenka, Stefan’s hat is quickly becoming a Grand Slam keepsake, just missing one major name, his father, Novak himself.

Djokovic says his son has been asking ATP & WTA players for autographs, ‘He has everyone’s signature except mine’ 😂

“Your son Stefan was wearing one of your white hats and it was covered in player autographs. Are you helping him get those? Who’s he got?”

Novak: “Most of them,… pic.twitter.com/5pIVD4nV2R
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) July 7, 2025

Djokovic Jr. Hits with Cobolli Ahead of Quarterfinal Clash

After the match, Djokovic was asked about the growing collection of autographs visible on Stefan’s hat in the player box. “It was himself independently of me approaching and asking for autographs,” Djokovic said. “I think I might have asked only Jannik [Sinner] or someone, but everyone else he’s approached. He’s over the moon. Obviously, he loves tennis.”

Among the signatures are those of Taylor Fritz, Grigor Dimitrov, and Flavio Cobolli, Djokovic’s next opponent. In fact, Stefan even got a chance to hit with the young Italian at the All England Club earlier in the week.

Novak Djokovic having fun in doubles with his son Stefan 🙌

A future partnership in a few years?pic.twitter.com/Kilxa198NB
— We Are Tennis (@WeAreTennis) July 5, 2025

“He even got a chance to play with Cobolli, my next opponent. They hit a few days ago. They played some points,” Djokovic revealed. “Of course, I’ll have a conversation with my son and see what he has noticed in the game of Cobolli the other day,” he smiled as he added.

The most curious omission from Stefan’s collection was that “he has everyone’s signature, except mine,” Djokovic humorously said. “But that’s OK, I’ll accept that.”

Novak Djokovic passes his first test at #Wimbledon 2025, beats Alex De Minaur 1-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to reach the QFs at a Slam for an incredible 63rd time.

Won the last 5 games.

16 Wimbledon QFs, 8 consecutive

Gets Cobolli on Wednesday pic.twitter.com/ZAvEgl0V8B
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) July 7, 2025

Now into his 15th Wimbledon quarterfinal, Djokovic is chasing a record-tying eighth title at SW19. He’ll face Cobolli on Wednesday, a player he handily defeated 6-1, 6-2 in their only previous meeting last year in Shanghai.

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