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Djokovic becomes father to baby boy Stefan, will play Paris Masters

The world No. 1 will play the Paris Masters & World Tour Finals.

Published Oct 22, 2014

Novak Djokovic has announced that he is a father to a baby boy, Stefan, with his wife, Jelena, giving birth to their first child on Tuesday.

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Stefan, our baby angel was born! I am so proud of my beautiful wife Jelena! Thank you so much for your love and support. We love you all!!!
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) October 22, 2014

Djokovic's offical website said Jelena "gave birth to a wonderful, healthy and a lovely boy, called Stefan," adding, "The birth went in the best possible manner, baby and the mother feel well. Novak will spend the following several days with the baby and his wife Jelena, after which he travels to Paris, where he will compete at the ATP Masters tournament."

Fellow Serbian and childhood friend Ana Ivanovic was among the first to react on Twitter:

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Lots of warm congratulations to @JelenaRisticNDF and @DjokerNole for welcoming their first son! Wishing you all the very best! #happymoment
— Ana Ivanovic (@AnaIvanovic) October 22, 2014

Djokovic is the defending champion at both the Paris Masters and the ATP World Tour Finals, and being chased by Roger Federer for the No. 1 ranking.

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