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Djokovic to wife: Let's 'make more babies!'

Djokovic to wife: Let's 'make more babies!'

By ASSOCIATED PRESS

Novak Djokovic of Serbia makes a forehand return to Chung Hyeon of South Korea during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 18, 2016. Photo: AP/Vincent Thian

MELBOURNE: Coming off the best season of his career, new dad Novak Djokovic joked that he needs to make some more babies. 'Ever since I became a father everything is going uphill on the tennis court,' Djokovic said after winning his first-round match at the Australian Open on Monday. Djokovic and his wife Jelena had a baby boy, Stefan, in October 2014. The No. 1-ranked player went on to have an outstanding 2015, winning three Grand Slams, 10 titles and finishing the season at No. 1 for the fourth time in five years. 'I undoubtedly had the best season and best year of my life in 2015,' a clearly amused Djokovic told on-court interviewer Jim Courier before directing a message to his wife. 'Darling, I guess we got to make more babies. What can I say?' Djokovic said smiling, as the crowd erupted in laughter. 'I'm probably going to get criticized for what I said now, but anyway, going back to tennis, it's been a remarkable season,' added Djokovic, a five-time Australian Open winner. 'Hopefully, I can have another great start here in Australian Open and take it from here.'