Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic says it has not been easy for him to balance his role as a father and his tennis profession.
In a chat with ATP, the governing body of men’s tennis, Djokovic also opened up on fatherhood and how he has learned to balance his tennis schedule with his personal life and give his full attention to his children while spending time with them instead of multitasking.
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“The greatest lesson of being a father is being present and not multi-tasking while you are with children, because they demand your full attention on whatever you are doing, whether you are playing with them or doing something else,” Djokovic said.
“You always have to be in that moment. I think that’s what kids teach us the most, really: to be forgiving, to move on and to be present.
“Balance the professional and private life. Yes: Be dedicated, be devoted, work hard, that’s a must. But don’t lose yourself in the process. Don’t waste the young years, meaning you should live your life as well because you can’t turn back the time,” he added.
