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Novak Djokovic

Djokovic at the 2024 Olympic Games
Native name	Новак Ђоковић Novak Đoković
Country (sports)	Serbia
Residence	Belgrade, Serbia Monte Carlo, Monaco Athens, Greece
Born	(1987-05-22) 22 May 1987 (age 38) Belgrade, Serbia, Yugoslavia
Height	1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Turned pro	2003
Plays	Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Prize money	US $ 188,934,053  1st all-time in earnings
Official website	novakdjokovic.com
Singles
Career record	1150–231
Career titles	100 (3rd in the Open Era)
Highest ranking	No. 1 (4 July 2011)
Current ranking	No. 6 (23 June 2025)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open	W (2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023)
French Open	W (2016, 2021, 2023)
Wimbledon	W (2011, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022)
US Open	W (2011, 2015, 2018, 2023)
Other tournaments
Tour Finals	W (2008, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2022, 2023)
Olympic Games	W (2024)
Doubles
Career record	66–82 (44.6%)
Career titles	1
Highest ranking	No. 114 (30 November 2009)
Current ranking	No. 490 (14 July 2025)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open	1R (2006, 2007)
French Open	1R (2006)
Wimbledon	2R (2006)
US Open	1R (2006)
Other doubles tournaments
Olympic Games	2R (2016)
Other mixed doubles tournaments
Olympic Games	SF – 4th (2021)
Team competitions
Davis Cup	W (2010)
Hopman Cup	F (2008, 2013)
President of the ATP Player Council
In office 30 August 2016 – 30 August 2020
Vice President	Kevin Anderson
Preceded by	Eric Butorac
Succeeded by	Kevin Anderson
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Medal record Representing  Serbia Olympic Games Gold 2024 Paris Singles Bronze 2008 Beijing Singles

Novak Djokovic (born May 22, 1987) is a professional tennis player from Serbia. He is known as one of the greatest tennis players ever. He has been ranked as the world's number one player for a record 428 weeks. He also finished as the year-end number one a record eight times.

Djokovic has won 100 singles titles. This includes a record 72 "Big Titles." These are 24 major championships, 40 Masters titles, seven year-end championships, and an Olympic gold medal. He is the only man in tennis history to hold all four major titles at once across three different playing surfaces. He is also the only man to achieve a triple Career Grand Slam. This means he won each of the four major tournaments at least three times. He is also the only player to complete a Career Golden Masters twice. This means he won all nine Masters tournaments at least twice.

Djokovic started his professional career in 2003. In 2008, at age 20, he won his first major title at the Australian Open. This broke the winning streak of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. By 2010, people started calling Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic the "Big Three."

In 2011, Djokovic became world number one for the first time. He won three major titles and a record five Masters titles that year. He continued to be the most successful player in men's tennis for the rest of the decade. His best season was in 2015. He reached a record 15 finals in a row and won 10 Big Titles. He also won 31 matches against top 10 players.

His amazing run continued into the 2016 French Open. There, he completed his first Career Grand Slam. He became the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to hold all four major titles at the same time.

In 2017, Djokovic had an elbow injury. His results were not as strong until the 2018 Wimbledon Championships. He won that title even though he was ranked No. 21 in the world. After that, Djokovic became dominant again. He won 12 more major titles and completed his second and third Career Grand Slams. In 2022, he missed many tournaments, including the Australian Open and US Open, due to rules about the COVID-19 vaccine.

In 2023, he won the Australian Open again. He then set a new record for the most men's singles major titles. In 2024, he became the only player to win all of the Big Titles in his career.

Representing Serbia, Djokovic helped his national team win its first Davis Cup title in 2010. They also won the first ATP Cup title in 2020. In singles, he won the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He also won a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Outside of tennis, Djokovic was the president of the ATP Player Council from 2016 to 2020. He then helped start the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA). This group helps players have more say in the sport. Djokovic also does a lot of charity work. He founded the Novak Djokovic Foundation, which helps children in need. In 2015, he became a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.

Early Life and Family

Novak Djokovic was born on May 22, 1987, in Belgrade, Serbia. His parents are Dijana and Srdjan Djokovic. His two younger brothers, Marko and Djordje, also play professional tennis.

Novak started playing tennis at age four. His parents gave him a small racket and a soft ball. His father said it became his "most beloved toy." In 1993, when he was six, he went to a tennis camp. There, he met Yugoslav tennis player Jelena Genčić. She coached him for six years. She taught him to hit his backhand with two hands, like his idol Pete Sampras. Djokovic says Genčić helped shape him as a person and a player.

During the wars in Yugoslavia in the late 1990s, Serbia faced difficult times. Djokovic sometimes had to train in an old swimming pool that was turned into a tennis court. Because he was so good, Genčić contacted Nikola Pilić. In 1999, Djokovic moved to Pilić's tennis academy in Germany. He spent four years there. Pilić made him practice serving against a wall to improve his technique. He also used a rubber band to make his wrist more flexible.

His father also took him to train at academies in other countries. It was very expensive, so his father took out loans. This put a lot of pressure on Djokovic to succeed. He believes this pressure helped him perform well in tough situations.

He met his wife, Jelena Ristić, in high school. They started dating in 2005. They got married in 2014 in Montenegro. They have a son, born in 2014, and a daughter, born in 2017. Djokovic enjoys learning languages. He speaks Serbian, English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.

Tennis Career Highlights

Novak Djokovic Singles Ranking History Chart

Early Years: Juniors and First Professional Matches

In 2001, Djokovic was a top player in the Under 14 tennis circuit. He won titles in Italy and the U14 European Championship. He also led Serbia to victory in the European Summer Cup. He finished 2001 as the top-ranked U14 player in Europe.

In 2002, he moved up to U16 events. He won two big tournaments in France. He also won his first ITF title in Serbia. He ended his junior career with a strong record. His best junior Grand Slam result was reaching the semifinals of the 2004 Australian Open.

Djokovic played his first professional match in 2003. He won his first Futures title in Belgrade that year. In 2004, he got his first ATP win in a Davis Cup match. He also won his first Challenger title in Hungary. He made his main ATP Tour debut later that year.

His first Grand Slam appearance was at the 2005 Australian Open. He won his first Grand Slam match at the French Open that year. He reached the third round at Wimbledon and the US Open. He ended 2005 ranked No. 78, as the youngest player in the top 100.

Rising Star: First Titles and Top Rankings

In 2006, Djokovic helped Serbia and Montenegro win a Davis Cup match. He reached his first Grand Slam quarterfinal at the French Open. He lost to Rafael Nadal, starting their famous rivalry. This performance helped him enter the top 40. He won his first ATP title in the Netherlands. He won another title in France and broke into the top 20. He finished the season ranked No. 16.

Djokovic started 2007 by winning a title in Australia. He then did very well at the Indian Wells and Miami Masters tournaments. He was runner-up at Indian Wells and won in Miami. This pushed him into the top 10. In Miami, he beat Rafael Nadal and won his first Masters title. He was the youngest champion there since Andre Agassi in 1990.

He won another title in Portugal. At the French Open, he reached his first major semifinal, again losing to Nadal. At Wimbledon, he reached the semifinals but had to stop playing due to an elbow injury.

His success continued at the Canadian Open. He beat the world No. 3, No. 2, and No. 1 players to win the title. He was the first player since 1994 to beat the top three players in one event. He then reached his first major final at the 2007 US Open. He lost to Roger Federer but showed he was a top contender. He won his fifth title of the year in Austria and finished 2007 ranked No. 3.

Major Breakthroughs: First Grand Slam and ATP Finals Titles

In 2008, Djokovic played at the Hopman Cup. He won all his singles matches. At the Australian Open, he reached the final without losing a set. He beat Roger Federer in the semifinals. He then defeated Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the final to win his first Grand Slam title. This was the first major title not won by Federer or Nadal since 2005.

Djokovic celebrating his first Australian Open title in Belgrade

He won two more Masters titles in Indian Wells and Italy. He lost to Nadal in the semifinals of two clay tournaments. At Wimbledon, he had an early loss, ending a streak of five straight major semifinals. At the 2008 Summer Olympics, he won a bronze medal in singles. In November, Djokovic won his first year-end championship title in Shanghai.

In 2009, Djokovic reached ten finals and won five titles. He won the Dubai Championships. He also won his second title of the year at the first Serbia Open. He reached the finals of two Masters events on clay, losing to Rafael Nadal both times. He also had a very close semifinal match against Nadal at the Madrid Open.

Dominance: Becoming World Number One

In 2010, Djokovic won the Dubai Championships again. He helped Serbia win the Davis Cup for the first time. He reached the semifinals of the Canadian Open. He also played doubles with Rafael Nadal, which was a rare pairing of the world's top two players.

Djokovic celebrates after winning his 2011 Wimbledon semifinal. This win made him the world No. 1.

The year 2011 was one of Djokovic's best. He won the Australian Open, beating Andy Murray in the final. He then won in Dubai. At Indian Wells and Miami, he beat both Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal to win back-to-back Masters titles. He became only the third player to beat both in the same event twice. He continued his winning streak by winning titles in Madrid and Rome. He beat Nadal on clay for the first time in both finals. At the French Open, he lost in the semifinals, ending his 43-match winning streak. Five weeks later, Djokovic won his first Wimbledon title, beating Nadal in the final. This made him the world No. 1. He then won his first US Open title, beating Nadal again.

In 2012, Djokovic won the Australian Open again. He beat Rafael Nadal in a final that lasted almost six hours, the longest major final ever. He won the Miami title again. He reached his first French Open final but lost to Nadal. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, he finished fourth. He defended his Canadian Open title. He also won his second year-end championship title.

In 2013, Djokovic won his third straight Australian Open title. He beat Andy Murray in the final. He won the Dubai Championships. He also won the Monte Carlo Masters, ending Rafael Nadal's 46-match winning streak there. At Wimbledon, he lost a long semifinal match but then lost the final to Andy Murray. He reached the US Open final but lost to Nadal. He won the China Open, Shanghai Masters, and Paris Masters. He ended the year by winning the ATP World Tour Finals.

In 2014, Djokovic won the Indian Wells Masters and Miami Masters. He beat Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in these finals. He won the Italian Open. At the French Open, he lost to Nadal in the final. Djokovic won his second Wimbledon title, beating Federer in a five-set final. This made him world No. 1 again. He won his fifth China Open title and the Paris Masters. He secured the year-end No. 1 ranking for the third time.

Continued Success and Record Breaking

Djokovic started 2015 by winning his fifth Australian Open title. He beat Andy Murray in the final. He then won his 21st Masters title at Indian Wells, beating Federer. He followed this by winning his fifth Miami title. He became the first player to win the Indian Wells–Miami double three times. He also won the Monte-Carlo Masters and Rome Masters. At the French Open, he reached the final but lost. Five weeks later, he won his third Wimbledon title, beating Federer. At the US Open, he won his third title there, giving him ten Grand Slam titles overall. He ended the season by winning the China Open for a sixth time.

Djokovic kissing the French Open trophy after winning in 2016. This win completed his "Nole Slam" and first Career Grand Slam.

In 2016, Djokovic won his sixth Australian Open title. He beat Roger Federer in the semifinals and Andy Murray in the final. He won his fifth Indian Wells Masters title and his sixth Miami Open title. This was his fourth "Sunshine Double" (winning Indian Wells and Miami), a record. He also won the Madrid Open. Djokovic won the French Open, beating Murray in the final. This completed his "Nole Slam," meaning he held all four major titles at the same time. He became the eighth player to achieve a Career Grand Slam. He also became the first player to earn $100 million in prize money. At Wimbledon, his 30-match Grand Slam winning streak ended with an early loss. He then won his fourth Canadian Open title.

In 2017, Djokovic defended his title in Doha. At the Australian Open, he had an early loss. He then changed his coaching team. He won the Eastbourne International title. At Wimbledon, he had to stop playing in the quarterfinals due to an elbow injury. He announced he would miss the rest of the season to recover. This ended his streak of 51 straight Grand Slam appearances.

In 2018, Djokovic had elbow surgery. He reunited with his coach Marián Vajda. He showed improvement at the Monte-Carlo Masters. He then won his fourth Wimbledon title, beating Kevin Anderson in the final. At the US Open, he defeated Juan Martín del Potro to win his third US Open title. This was his 14th major title overall.

In 2019, Djokovic won his record seventh Australian Open title, beating Rafael Nadal in the final. He won the Madrid Open. At the French Open, he reached the semifinals but lost a long match. Djokovic defended his title at Wimbledon, beating Roger Federer in a record-long final. He saved two championship points to win his fifth Wimbledon and 16th major title. He won the Japan Open and his fifth Paris Masters title.

Recent Years: More Records and Olympic Gold

In 2020, Djokovic led Serbia to victory at the first ATP Cup. At the Australian Open, he beat Roger Federer in the semifinals and Dominic Thiem in the final. This was his eighth Australian Open title and 17th Grand Slam title. He became the first player to win Grand Slams in three different decades. He then won his fifth title at the Dubai Championships.

In 2021, Djokovic won his ninth Australian Open title. On March 1, he broke Roger Federer's record for most weeks as world No. 1. At the French Open, he beat Nadal in the semifinals and came back from two sets down to win the final. He became the first man in the Open Era to win a major after being two sets down twice in the same tournament. He also became the first to win all four majors at least twice. At Wimbledon, he won his sixth title, tying Federer and Nadal with 20 major titles. He became the second man to win majors on all three surfaces in one year. At the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo (held in 2021), he lost in the semifinals and bronze medal match.

In 2022, Djokovic missed the Australian Open and US Open due to rules about the COVID-19 vaccine. He lost his world No. 1 ranking for a time. He won the Italian Open, his sixth title there and a record 38th Masters title. At Wimbledon, he won his seventh title, beating Nick Kyrgios in the final. This was his 21st major title, passing Roger Federer.

Djokovic at the 2023 French Open

In 2023, Djokovic won his 92nd title at the Adelaide International. At the Australian Open, he won his record 10th title and became No. 1 again. He missed Indian Wells and Miami due to US entry rules. At the French Open, he beat Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinals and Casper Ruud in the final. This was his record-breaking 23rd major title. He became the first man to achieve a triple Career Grand Slam. At Wimbledon, he reached his ninth final but lost to Alcaraz. He then won the Cincinnati Open, beating Alcaraz in a very long match. At the US Open, he defeated Daniil Medvedev to win his fourth US Open title and a record 24th major title. He became the oldest US Open men's singles champion in the Open Era.

Djokovic posing with his gold medal after winning the men's singles final at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

In 2024, Djokovic reached the semifinals of the Australian Open but lost. He returned to Indian Wells but lost early. He reached the semifinals at Monte-Carlo. In Rome, he lost in the third round. At the Geneva Open, he earned his 1,100th career win. At the French Open, he won two very long matches but had to withdraw before the quarterfinals due to a knee injury. He lost the No. 1 ranking. At Wimbledon, he reached his 37th Grand Slam final but lost to Carlos Alcaraz. At the 2024 Summer Olympics, Djokovic won the gold medal, beating Carlos Alcaraz in the final. This completed his Career Golden Slam and Career Super Slam.

In 2025, Djokovic started the season at the Brisbane International. At the Australian Open, he played his 430th career major main draw singles match, breaking Roger Federer's record. He beat Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals but had to stop playing in the semifinals due to a muscle tear. He then lost early in Doha and Indian Wells. At the Miami Open, he broke Rafael Nadal's record for most Masters 1000-level wins. In May 2025, he won his 100th ATP singles title at the Geneva Open. He became the first player to win at least one ATP singles title in twenty years in a row. At the French Open, he reached a record 51st major semifinal but lost. He also reached the Wimbledon semifinals but lost again.

Key Rivalries

Djokovic has a winning record against many of his top opponents. This includes Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, who are part of the "Big Three" with him.

Rafael Nadal

Djokovic and Rafael Nadal have played each other 60 times. Djokovic leads their matches 31–29. Djokovic is better on hard courts, while Nadal is better on clay. They are tied on grass.

Djokovic is the only player to beat Nadal at all four major tournaments. He has also beaten Nadal more times on clay than any other player. This includes two wins at the French Open. They played the longest major final ever at the 2012 Australian Open. Djokovic won in almost six hours.

Roger Federer

Djokovic and Federer after their semifinal match at the 2011 US Open.

Djokovic and Roger Federer have played 50 times. Djokovic leads 27–23. Djokovic leads on hard courts and grass. They are tied on clay.

Djokovic has beaten Federer multiple times at his most successful tournaments. This includes four times at the Australian Open and three times at Wimbledon. Their last final was at the 2019 Wimbledon. Djokovic won in a five-set match that was the longest Wimbledon final ever.

Andy Murray

Djokovic and Andy Murray have played 36 times. Djokovic leads 25–11. Djokovic leads on hard courts and clay. Murray won their two matches on grass. They are almost the same age and grew up playing tennis together. They have played in the finals of all four major tournaments.

One of their most famous matches was the 2012 Shanghai Masters final. Djokovic saved five championship points to win. Many of their matches have been exciting, like the 2012 Australian Open semifinal and the 2016 French Open final.

Stan Wawrinka

Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka have played 27 times. Djokovic leads 21–6. Even though Djokovic has won more, they have played many close matches. Four of their major matches went to five sets. Wawrinka beat Djokovic at the 2014 Australian Open, ending Djokovic's streak of 14 straight major semifinals. Wawrinka also beat Djokovic in the 2015 French Open final and the 2016 US Open final.

Other Notable Rivalries

• Daniil Medvedev: Djokovic leads 10–5. They have played four Grand Slam matches, with Djokovic winning three. Medvedev beat Djokovic in the 2021 US Open final, stopping Djokovic from winning all four majors in one year.
• Stefanos Tsitsipas: Djokovic leads 12–2. Djokovic has won their last eleven matches. This includes the 2021 French Open final, where Djokovic came back from two sets down to win.
• Alexander Zverev: Djokovic leads 9–5. Zverev beat Djokovic in the 2017 Italian Open final and the 2018 ATP Finals final. Zverev also won their semifinal match at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
• Dominic Thiem: Djokovic leads 7–5. Many of their matches have been very close, going to a deciding set. Thiem beat Djokovic in the 2019 French Open semifinals and two ATP Finals matches. Djokovic won their 2020 Australian Open final in five sets.
• Carlos Alcaraz: Djokovic leads 5–3. Despite a 16-year age difference, their matches are very competitive. Alcaraz beat Djokovic in the 2022 Madrid Masters semifinals and the 2023 Wimbledon final. Djokovic won their 2023 French Open semifinal and the 2023 Cincinnati Masters final, which was the longest best-of-three-set ATP final ever. Djokovic also beat Alcaraz in the 2024 Olympic final to win the gold medal.
• Jannik Sinner: Sinner leads 6–4. Sinner got his first win against Djokovic at the 2023 ATP Finals. They played notable matches at the 2024 Australian Open semifinal and the 2024 Shanghai Masters final, both won by Sinner. Sinner also beat Djokovic in the semifinals of the 2025 French Open and 2025 Wimbledon.

Player Profile

Playing Style

Djokovic is an aggressive player who mostly plays from the back of the court. His shots are powerful and accurate. His two-handed backhand is considered one of the best ever. He is also excellent at returning serves. He often gets the ball back deep and fast, which makes it hard for his opponents. His forehand is also very good and versatile. His serve is a strong weapon, helping him win many easy points.

Djokovic is known for being one of the fittest athletes in sports. He is very agile and can cover the court quickly. This allows him to hit winners from difficult positions. He is also very flexible. Former coach Todd Martin said, "His athleticism is from another world. His return of serve is way better than any other return of serve ever."

Djokovic often hits the ball early, taking it on the rise. This helps him turn defense into attack. He also uses a well-hidden drop shot and a sliced backhand.

Equipment

Djokovic uses Head rackets. He uses a special string setup with natural gut strings and a type of polyester string. He also uses Head grip tape. Since 2018, he has been wearing Asics shoes.

Coaching and Team

Djokovic has worked with many coaches and trainers. Jelena Genčić and Nikola Pilić were important early mentors. Marián Vajda was his main coach for a long time, from 2006 to 2017. He also worked with specialists like Mark Woodforde and Todd Martin.

His physical team included physiotherapists and fitness coaches. Italian agent Edoardo Artaldi and his wife managed Djokovic's business affairs for many years. Nutritionist Igor Četojević joined his team in 2010. He helped Djokovic change his diet, which improved his physical performance.

Off the Court

Helping Others

A kindergarten in Jalovik village built by the Novak Djokovic Foundation.

In 2007, Djokovic started the Novak Djokovic Foundation. This group helps children from disadvantaged communities. They want to give children safe and encouraging places to grow up. The foundation has built over 50 schools and helped more than 20,800 children and 1,000 families.

Djokovic has played in charity matches to raise money for different causes. He helped raise funds for the Avala Tower and for victims of earthquakes and floods. He often meets with children from Kosovo during Davis Cup matches in Serbia. In 2012, he received the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year award for his charity work. In 2015, he became a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.

During the 2014 floods in the Balkans, Djokovic helped raise money and awareness. He donated his prize money from the 2014 Rome Masters to flood victims in Serbia. His foundation collected another $600,000. After winning the 2016 Australian Open, he donated $20,000 to a children's education program. In 2020, he and his wife donated €1 million to help hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sponsors and Businesses

Djokovic has many sponsors, including Telekom Srbija and FitLine. He used to wear Adidas and Sergio Tacchini clothing. In 2012, he became a global brand ambassador for Uniqlo. Since 2018, he has worn Lacoste clothing. He also has deals with watch companies like Audemars Piguet and Seiko, and car companies like Mercedes-Benz and Peugeot.

In 2005, Djokovic started getting involved in business. His family runs a company called Family Sport. They started Novak Café & Restaurant, a chain of restaurants based on his tennis success. In 2009, his company bought a tennis tournament and moved it to Serbia, calling it the Serbia Open. In 2015, he launched his own line of food products called Djokolife. He also opened a vegan restaurant in Monte Carlo in 2016.

Public Life

Djokovic is known for his funny impressions of other tennis players. He imitated Maria Sharapova, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer, which became popular online. In 2007, he was part of a big show in Belgrade celebrating Serbian tennis players. In 2008, he was a special guest at the Eurovision Song Contest in Belgrade.

In 2011, after winning Wimbledon, Djokovic had a huge celebration in Belgrade with almost 100,000 people. He was also featured on the CBS show 60 Minutes and named one of TIME magazine's 100 most influential people in 2012. He has been a guest on many popular talk shows.

In 2021, a new species of freshwater snail was named Travunijana djokovici after him. In 2022, a new species of beetle in Serbia was named Duvalius djokovici after him. In 2024, he became the first male athlete on the cover of Vogue Adria. He also appeared on the cover of the 2024 video game Tiebreak: Official game of the ATP and WTA.

Views and Beliefs

Since 2010, Djokovic has worked with a nutritionist who focuses on Chinese medicine. He learned he had gluten intolerance and changed his diet. He mostly eats a vegan, plant-based diet. He believes this diet helped his allergies and asthma.

After his elbow surgery in 2018, he said he prefers natural healing and is not a fan of surgeries or medicines. He believes human bodies can heal themselves.

In 2020, Djokovic spoke about his belief that people can use "prayer" and "gratitude" to change water. He said "scientists [have] proven" that water molecules react to emotions. These ideas are not supported by mainstream science.

Djokovic has stated he is against forced vaccination. He believes in personal freedom of choice. This led to him missing tournaments in 2022, including the Australian Open and US Open, due to vaccine rules in those countries. He said he would stick to his principles even if it cost him career records.

Djokovic is a member of the Serbian Orthodox Church. He received the Order of St. Sava, the highest award from the church, for his charity work. He also meditates regularly at a Buddhist temple in Wimbledon. He has spoken about the positive power of meditation.

He is a fan of Serbian football and basketball clubs. He supports sportsmanship and believes sports can bring people together. In 2023, he made a statement about Kosovo being the "heart of Serbia" during the French Open. He said he felt the need to support his people and country.

Legacy and Achievements

Many people, including tennis players and coaches, consider Djokovic the greatest tennis player of all time. This is because of his many achievements and his long time as world No. 1.

Djokovic has won a record 72 "Big Titles," including a record 24 Grand Slam titles. He holds the record for most weeks at No. 1. He has the most wins against top 5 and top 10 players. He has won all major and Masters events and the year-end championships at least twice. No other player has done this even once. He also has a winning record against his biggest rivals.

Former world No. 1 Daniil Medvedev called Djokovic the "greatest tennis player in history." Pat Cash said Djokovic is one of only two players to beat Rafael Nadal at the French Open, which is a huge challenge. Patrick Mouratoglou called Djokovic "the most complete player of all times." Rafael Nadal has praised Djokovic's high level of play, calling him "invincible" at his best. Pete Sampras, a former great, said Djokovic's achievements make him "the greatest of all time."

Tennis coach Nick Bollettieri called Djokovic the "most complete player ever." He said, "I don't think you can find a weakness in his game." Andre Agassi said, "The highest standard of tennis that I've ever seen is when Novak is playing his best tennis."

Many of Djokovic's matches are considered some of the greatest ever. This includes his 2012 Australian Open final against Nadal, his 2018 Wimbledon semifinal against Nadal, and his 2019 Wimbledon final against Roger Federer. His 2023 Cincinnati Masters final against Carlos Alcaraz was the longest best-of-three-sets final in ATP Tour history.

Career Records

Djokovic holds many all-time records in tennis:

• Most weeks at world No. 1 (428 weeks).
• Most years ranked world No. 1 (8 times).
• Most Grand Slam men's singles titles (24).
• Only player to achieve a Triple Career Grand Slam (winning each major at least 3 times).
• Only player to hold all four major titles at once across three different surfaces.
• Only player to achieve a Career Super Slam (all four majors + Olympic gold + Year-end Championships).
• Most ATP Masters singles titles (40).
• Only player to achieve a Career Golden Masters (winning all 9 Masters events) twice.
• Most Year-end Championship titles (7).
• Winning head-to-head record against Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Andy Murray.
• Most prize money won in tennis history.

Professional Awards

• BTA Best Balkan Athlete of the Year (8 times)
• ITF World Champion (8 times)
• ATP Player of the Year (8 times)
• Laureus World Sports Sportsman of the Year (5 times)
• L'Équipe Champion of Champions (2 times)

Other Achievements

• Career Golden Slam: Won all four major tournaments and an Olympic gold medal (achieved in 2024).
• Career Super Slam: Won all four major tournaments, an Olympic gold medal, and the year-end championship (achieved in 2024).
• Channel Slam: Won both the French Open and Wimbledon in the same year (achieved in 2021).
• Career Grand Slam: Won all four major tournaments at least once (achieved in 2016).

Career Statistics

Grand Slam Tournament Performance

Current through the 2025 Wimbledon Championships.

Grand Slam Finals: 37 (24 Titles, 13 Runner-ups)

Result	Year	Tournament	Surface	Opponent	Score
Loss	2007	US Open	Hard	Roger Federer	6–7(4–7), 6–7(2–7), 4–6
Win	2008	Australian Open	Hard	Jo-Wilfried Tsonga	4–6, 6–4, 6–3, 7–6(7–2)
Loss	2010	US Open	Hard	Rafael Nadal	4–6, 7–5, 4–6, 2–6
Win	2011	Australian Open (2)	Hard	Andy Murray	6–4, 6–2, 6–3
Win	2011	Wimbledon	Grass	Rafael Nadal	6–4, 6–1, 1–6, 6–3
Win	2011	US Open	Hard	Rafael Nadal	6–2, 6–4, 6–7(3–7), 6–1
Win	2012	Australian Open (3)	Hard	Rafael Nadal	5–7, 6–4, 6–2, 6–7(5–7), 7–5
Loss	2012	French Open	Clay	Rafael Nadal	4–6, 3–6, 6–2, 5–7
Loss	2012	US Open	Hard	Andy Murray	6–7(10–12), 5–7, 6–2, 6–3, 2–6
Win	2013	Australian Open (4)	Hard	Andy Murray	6–7(2–7), 7–6(7–3), 6–3, 6–2
Loss	2013	Wimbledon	Grass	Andy Murray	4–6, 5–7, 4–6
Loss	2013	US Open	Hard	Rafael Nadal	2–6, 6–3, 4–6, 1–6
Loss	2014	French Open	Clay	Rafael Nadal	6–3, 5–7, 2–6, 4–6
Win	2014	Wimbledon (2)	Grass	Roger Federer	6–7(7–9), 6–4, 7–6(7–4), 5–7, 6–4
Win	2015	Australian Open (5)	Hard	Andy Murray	7–6(7–5), 6–7(4–7), 6–3, 6–0
Loss	2015	French Open	Clay	Stan Wawrinka	6–4, 4–6, 3–6, 4–6
Win	2015	Wimbledon (3)	Grass	Roger Federer	7–6(7–1), 6–7(10–12), 6–4, 6–3
Win	2015	US Open (2)	Hard	Roger Federer	6–4, 5–7, 6–4, 6–4
Win	2016	Australian Open (6)	Hard	Andy Murray	6–1, 7–5, 7–6(7–3)
Win	2016	French Open	Clay	Andy Murray	3–6, 6–1, 6–2, 6–4
Loss	2016	US Open	Hard	Stan Wawrinka	7–6(7–1), 4–6, 5–7, 3–6
Win	2018	Wimbledon (4)	Grass	Kevin Anderson	6–2, 6–2, 7–6(7–3)
Win	2018	US Open (3)	Hard	Juan Martín del Potro	6–3, 7–6(7–4), 6–3
Win	2019	Australian Open (7)	Hard	Rafael Nadal	6–3, 6–2, 6–3
Win	2019	Wimbledon (5)	Grass	Roger Federer	7–6(7–5), 1–6, 7–6(7–4), 4–6, 13–12(7–3)
Win	2020	Australian Open (8)	Hard	Dominic Thiem	6–4, 4–6, 2–6, 6–3, 6–4
Loss	2020	French Open	Clay	Rafael Nadal	0–6, 2–6, 5–7
Win	2021	Australian Open (9)	Hard	Daniil Medvedev	7–5, 6–2, 6–2
Win	2021	French Open (2)	Clay	Stefanos Tsitsipas	6–7(6–8), 2–6, 6–3, 6–2, 6–4
Win	2021	Wimbledon (6)	Grass	Matteo Berrettini	6–7(4–7), 6–4, 6–4, 6–3
Loss	2021	US Open	Hard	Daniil Medvedev	4–6, 4–6, 4–6
Win	2022	Wimbledon (7)	Grass	Nick Kyrgios	4–6, 6–3, 6–4, 7–6(7–3)
Win	2023	Australian Open (10)	Hard	Stefanos Tsitsipas	6–3, 7–6(7–4), 7–6(7–5)
Win	2023	French Open (3)	Clay	Casper Ruud	7–6(7–1), 6–3, 7–5
Loss	2023	Wimbledon	Grass	Carlos Alcaraz	6–1, 6–7(6–8), 1–6, 6–3, 4–6
Win	2023	US Open (4)	Hard	Daniil Medvedev	6–3, 7–6(7–5), 6–3
Loss	2024	Wimbledon	Grass	Carlos Alcaraz	2–6, 2–6, 6–7(4–7)

Year-End Championships Performance

Year-End Championship Finals: 9 (7 Titles, 2 Runner-ups)

Result	Year	Tournament	Surface	Opponent	Score
Win	2008	Tennis Masters Cup	Hard (i)	Nikolay Davydenko	6–1, 7–5
Win	2012	ATP Finals (2)	Hard (i)	Roger Federer	7–6(8–6), 7–5
Win	2013	ATP Finals (3)	Hard (i)	Rafael Nadal	6–3, 6–4
Win	2014	ATP Finals (4)	Hard (i)	Roger Federer	w/o
Win	2015	ATP Finals (5)	Hard (i)	Roger Federer	6–3, 6–4
Loss	2016	ATP Finals	Hard (i)	Andy Murray	3–6, 4–6
Loss	2018	ATP Finals	Hard (i)	Alexander Zverev	4–6, 3–6
Win	2022	ATP Finals (6)	Hard (i)	Casper Ruud	7–5, 6–3
Win	2023	ATP Finals (7)	Hard (i)	Jannik Sinner	6–3, 6–3

Olympic Gold Medal Matches: 1 (Singles Gold Medal)

Result	Year	Tournament	Surface	Opponent	Score
Win	2024	Summer Olympics (Paris)	Clay	Carlos Alcaraz	7–6(7–3), 7–6(7–2)

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