Wimbledon wives! Jelena Djokovic and Mery Perelló’s fashion, compared: Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal may be tennis greats, but their partners are style icons decked in Chanel, Cartier and Balenciaga

Jul 14 , 2022

Rafael Nadal’s wife, Mery Perelló and Novak Djokovic’s wife, Jelena are both fashion icons in their own rights. Photos: @xiscaperellofans, @jelenadjokovicndf/Instagram

Jelena Djokovic, Novak’s sweetheart, is known for her bold fashion and she’s often spotted in Alexander McQueen at Wimbledon – she’s also buds with Anna Wintour

Perelló is the go-to classy lady to follow for timeless outfit ideas, but she also adds luxury to her looks, from Van Cleef & Arpels to Mallorca’s Lottusse 1877

Move aside, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal! While it’s always a treat watching these tennis aces’ five-set battles on court, we’re also always curious to see if their sweethearts Jelena Djokovic and Mery Perelló are on the sidelines, cheering them on – and what they’re wearing.

Being a tennis WAG (wife and girlfriend), after all, comes with the unspoken rule to give their unwavering support to their partners in style.

Here, we compare the distinctive fashion styles of Djokovic and Nadal’s wives ...

Jelena Djokovic: bold, adventurous and colour-savvy “it” girl style

Jelena and Novak Djokovic make an attractive couple. Photo: @novakjelenadjokovic/Instagram

Whether it’s attending dinners for the Novak Djokovic Foundation as its director and co-founder or cheering for her world No 1 husband from the sidelines, Jelena sits pretty comfortably as a WAG in the spotlight.

Jelena Djokovic sports boho-casual looks on the reg. Photo: @jelenadjokovicndf/Instagram

With more than 600,000 followers on Instagram to date, Jelena documents and posts her and her family’s whereabouts quite regularly, giving us a glimpse into the key trendy looks she wears.

From baby-doll summer dresses that flatter her slim figure to bustier gowns that show off her shoulders and height, Jelena knows what looks good on her. She also isn’t shy to step out in of-the-moment trends, be it bright, eye-catching hues or funky prints and fancy florals.

Jelena Djokovic colour coordinates her outfits too. Photo: @jelenadjokovicndf/Instagram

In July 2014, she wed Novak, whom she’s been dating since 2005. The two met in high school. Pregnant with their first child then, Jelena was a breath of fresh air in her strapless ivory gown by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, the same designer who made the Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding dress.

Jelena Djokovic wore a wedding dress designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen. Photo: @djokernole._no.1/Instagram