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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
Born	(1987-05-22) 22 May 1987 (age 38) Belgrade, SR Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia (now Serbia)
Height	1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Turned pro	2003
Plays	Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Coach	Andy Murray
Prize money	US $185,541,164  1st all-time in earnings
Official website	novakdjokovic.com
Singles
Career record	1131–224 (83.47%)
Career titles	99 (3rd in the Open Era)
Highest ranking	No. 1 (4 July 2011)
Current ranking	No. 7 (18 November 2024)
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	65–81 (44.5%)
Career titles	1
Highest ranking	No. 114 (30 November 2009)
Current ranking	No. 1271 (6 January 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
Signature
Medal record Representing  Serbia Olympic Games Gold 2024 Paris Singles Bronze 2008 Beijing Singles

Novak Djokovic (Serbian: Новак Ђоковић / Novak Đoković, pronounced [nôvaːk dʑôːkovitɕ]; born 22 May 1987) is a professional tennis player from Serbia. He has been ranked as the world's number one player for more weeks than anyone else. He also finished as the year-end number one a record eight times.

Djokovic has won a record 24 Grand Slam men's singles titles, including a record ten Australian Open titles. He has won 99 singles titles in total. This includes a record 72 "Big Titles," which are the most important tournaments in tennis. These include 24 major titles, a record 40 Masters titles, a record seven year-end championships, and an Olympic gold medal.

He is the only man in tennis history to hold all four major titles at the same time across three different types of courts. He is also the only man to achieve a triple Career Grand Slam, meaning he has won each of the four major tournaments at least three times. He is also the only player to complete a Career Golden Masters, which means winning all nine ATP Masters events. He has done this twice! Djokovic is the only player to have won all of the Big Titles in his career, which includes achieving the Career Super Slam.

Djokovic started his professional career in 2003. In 2008, when he was 20, he won his first major title at the Australian Open. This broke the winning streak of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, who had won 11 major titles in a row. By 2010, Djokovic became one of the top players, and he, Federer, and Nadal were called the "Big Three" by fans and experts.

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 also had a great record against Nadal and Federer. He continued to be the most successful male tennis player for the rest of that decade. In 2015, Djokovic had his best season, reaching 15 finals in a row and winning a record 10 Big Titles. He also won 31 matches against top-10 players. His amazing performance continued into the 2016 French Open, where he completed his first Career Grand Slam. This meant he held all four major titles at once, something no man had done since Rod Laver in 1969.

In 2017, Djokovic had an elbow injury, which affected his game. But he made a strong comeback at Wimbledon in 2018, winning the title even though he was ranked number 21 in the world. Since then, he has continued to be a top player, winning 12 more major titles and completing his second and third Career Grand Slams. In 2022, he missed some tournaments, like the Australian Open and the US Open, because he chose not to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

One year after a situation where he couldn't play the Australian Open, he returned to win the 2023 Australian Open trophy. Soon after, he won the French Open, setting a new record for the most men's singles major titles ever. In 2024, he became the oldest gold medalist in men's tennis singles history at the Paris Olympics. He also became the only player to win all the "Big Titles" in his career.

Djokovic has also played for his country, Serbia. He led the national tennis team to win its first Davis Cup title in 2010 and the first ATP Cup title in 2020. In singles, he won the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics and a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He has received important awards from Serbia, like the Order of Karađorđe Star.

Outside of playing, Djokovic was chosen as the president of the ATP Player Council in 2016. He later stepped down to help start a new tennis group just for players, called the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA). He wanted players to have more say in how the sport is run and to get better prize money, especially for lower-ranked players. Djokovic also does a lot of charity work. He started the Novak Djokovic Foundation, which helps children from disadvantaged communities. In 2015, he became a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.

Early Life and Family

Novak Djokovic was born on 22 May 1987 in Belgrade, which was then part of Yugoslavia and is now in Serbia. His parents are Dijana and Srdjan Djokovic. His family background is Serbian and Croatian. His two younger brothers, Marko and Djordje, also played professional tennis.

Novak started playing tennis when he was four years old. His parents gave him a small racket and a soft ball, which his father said became his favorite toy. His parents then sent him to a tennis camp. In 1993, when he was six, he went to a tennis camp run by Yugoslav tennis player Jelena Genčić. She worked with him for six years and taught him to hit his backhand with two hands, like his hero, Pete Sampras. Djokovic says Genčić helped shape him as a person and a player.

During the Yugoslav Wars in the late 1990s, Serbia faced difficult times. At one point, Djokovic had to train inside an old swimming pool that was turned into a tennis court. Because he was so good, Genčić contacted Nikola Pilić, a famous tennis coach. In September 1999, Djokovic moved to Pilić's tennis academy in Germany and stayed there for four years. Pilić made him practice serving against a wall and use a special exercise band to improve his wrist. He even trained with Ernests Gulbis, who later became a top-10 player.

His father also took him to train at academies in other countries. Because traveling and training were expensive, his father took out loans. This put a lot of pressure on Djokovic to succeed, which he believes helped him perform well under pressure.

He met his future wife, Jelena Ristić, in high school, and they started dating in 2005. They got engaged in 2013 and married in Montenegro in 2014. They have a son, born in 2014, and a daughter, born in 2017.

Djokovic enjoys learning languages and can speak Serbian, English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.

Tennis Career Highlights

Novak Djokovic Singles Ranking History Chart

Early Professional Years (2001–2005)

In 2001, Djokovic was a top player in the Under-14 junior circuit in Europe. He won titles in Italy and was the top seed at the European championship. He also helped the Serbian team win the European Summer Cup. He finished 2001 as the top-ranked Under-14 player in Europe.

In 2002, he continued to do well in the Under-16 circuit, winning tournaments in France. He also won his first ITF tournament in Serbia, beating older players. By February 2004, he was ranked No. 24 in the junior world rankings.

In January 2003, at age 15, Djokovic played his first professional match. He won his first professional tournament in Belgrade, which helped him get his first world ranking. In 2004, he won his first ATP Challenger tournament in Hungary. He also played in his first ATP Tour event. He finished 2004 ranked No. 186 in the world.

In January 2005, Djokovic played in his first Grand Slam tournament, the Australian Open. He won his first Grand Slam match at the French Open and reached the third round at Wimbledon and the US Open. He finished 2005 ranked No. 78, becoming the youngest player in the top 100.

First ATP Titles and Top 3 Ranking (2006–2007)

In 2006, Djokovic helped Serbia win a key Davis Cup match against Great Britain. He also reached his first Grand Slam quarterfinal at the French Open. He then won his first ATP title in the Netherlands and his second in France. He finished 2006 ranked No. 16.

In 2007, Djokovic won his first Masters Series title in Miami, beating Guillermo Cañas in the final. He also reached his first major semifinal at the French Open and his first Wimbledon semifinal. At the Canadian Open in Montreal, he made history by beating the world No. 3, No. 2, and No. 1 players (Andy Roddick, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer) in the same tournament. He then reached the final of the US Open, where he lost to Roger Federer. Djokovic finished 2007 ranked No. 3 in the world.

First Major Title and ATP Finals Win (2008)

At the Australian Open, Djokovic reached his second major final without losing a set. He beat Roger Federer in the semifinals. In the final, Djokovic defeated Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to win his first Grand Slam title. This was the first time since 2005 that a major title was not won by Federer or Nadal.

Djokovic won two more Masters titles in 2008, in Indian Wells and Rome. At the 2008 Summer Olympics, he won a bronze medal in singles. In November, Djokovic won his first ATP Finals title in Shanghai.

Consistent Success and Davis Cup Win (2009–2010)

In 2009, Djokovic reached ten finals and won five titles. He won the Dubai Championships and the Serbia Open. He also reached the finals of the Monte-Carlo Masters and Italian Open, losing to Nadal both times. He finished 2009 as world No. 3 for the third year in a row.

In 2010, Djokovic successfully defended his title at the Dubai Championships. He played a big part in helping Serbia reach the Davis Cup quarterfinals for the first time. He reached the final of the US Open, where he lost to Nadal. Later that year, Serbia won its first Davis Cup Championship, with Djokovic winning two singles matches in the final.

Historic 2011 Season

Djokovic celebrates after beating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the semifinals of Wimbledon 2011, which made him the world No. 1 for the first time.

Djokovic had one of the greatest seasons in tennis history in 2011. He started by winning the Australian Open. He then won titles in Dubai, Indian Wells, Miami, and Madrid, often beating Federer and Nadal. He won five Masters titles, which was a record at the time.

His amazing 43-match winning streak ended at the French Open when he lost to Federer. But he quickly bounced back at Wimbledon, where he became world No. 1 and then defeated Nadal in the final to win his first Wimbledon title. He also won the US Open, beating Federer and Nadal again. He finished the season with an incredible 70 wins and only 6 losses, and was named the 2011 ITF World Champion.

Continued Dominance (2012–2016)

In 2012, Djokovic won the Australian Open again, beating Nadal in a final that lasted almost six hours, making it the longest Grand Slam final ever. He reached the finals of all four majors in a row, but lost to Nadal at the French Open and to Andy Murray at the US Open. He finished the year by winning the ATP Finals and was named ITF World Champion again.

Djokovic won his third straight Australian Open title in 2013. He also won the Monte-Carlo Masters, beating Nadal on clay for the first time there. He lost to Nadal in a close semifinal at the French Open and to Murray in the Wimbledon final. He ended 2013 by winning the ATP Finals again.

In 2014, Djokovic won the Wimbledon Championships by beating Roger Federer in a thrilling five-set final. This made him world No. 1 again. He also won Masters titles in Indian Wells, Miami, Rome, and Paris, and won the ATP Finals for the fourth time in a row.

Djokovic had another amazing year in 2015. He won his fifth Australian Open title. He reached the final of the French Open but lost to Stan Wawrinka. He then won Wimbledon and the US Open, bringing his total major titles to ten. He won a record six Masters titles and the ATP Finals, making it his most successful season ever.

Djokovic kissing Coupe des Mousquetaires after winning the 2016 French Open, completing "Nole Slam" and his first career Grand Slam

In 2016, Djokovic won his sixth Australian Open. He then achieved a historic feat at the French Open by defeating Andy Murray in the final. This win meant he held all four major titles at the same time, a rare achievement called the "Nole Slam." He became the eighth player to complete a Career Grand Slam. His major winning streak ended at Wimbledon when he lost in the third round. He finished the year as world No. 2.

Injuries and Comeback (2017–2018)

In 2017, Djokovic struggled with an elbow injury. He lost early at the Australian Open and later announced he would miss the rest of the 2017 season to recover. This was the first time he missed a major tournament since 2005.

After elbow surgery, Djokovic slowly returned to form in 2018. He reunited with his longtime coach, Marián Vajda. At Wimbledon, he won his fourth title there, beating Kevin Anderson in the final. This win brought him back into the top 10 rankings. He then made history at the Cincinnati Masters by winning the title, becoming the first player to complete the Career Golden Masters. This means he won all nine ATP Masters events at least once. He then won his third US Open title, tying Pete Sampras with 14 major titles. He finished 2018 as world No. 1.

More Major Titles (2019–2021)

In 2019, Djokovic won his record seventh Australian Open title, beating Rafael Nadal in the final. He also won the Madrid Masters and the Paris Masters. At Wimbledon, he defended his title in an epic final against Roger Federer, which lasted almost five hours. He lost in the fourth round of the US Open due to injury.

In 2020, Djokovic led Serbia to win the first ATP Cup. He then won his eighth Australian Open title. He won his second Cincinnati Masters title, completing his second Career Golden Masters. At the US Open, he was accidentally disqualified from a match after hitting a line official with a ball. He later won his fifth Rome Masters title.

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 came back from two sets down in the final to win, becoming the first man in the Open Era to win a major after being two sets down in two different matches. He also became the third man to win all four major titles at least twice. He then won his sixth Wimbledon title, tying Federer and Nadal with 20 major titles each. He tried to win all four majors in one year at the US Open but lost in the final. He finished 2021 as world No. 1 for a record seventh time.

Travel Issues and More Titles (2022–2023)

In 2022, Djokovic faced challenges due to his choice not to get the COVID-19 vaccine. He was not allowed to play in the Australian Open or the US Open. Despite this, he won his sixth Italian Open title, marking his 1,000th career win. He then won his seventh Wimbledon title, giving him 21 major titles, more than Federer. He also won his record-tying sixth ATP Finals title.

Djokovic at the 2023 French Open

Djokovic started 2023 by winning the Adelaide International. He then won his record-extending tenth Australian Open title, tying Nadal with 22 major titles. In February 2023, he broke Steffi Graf's record for most weeks as world No. 1 in tennis history (men or women). He again missed tournaments in the United States because he was not vaccinated.

At the French Open, he defeated world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinals. He then beat Casper Ruud in the final to win his record-breaking 23rd major title. This made him the first man to achieve a triple Career Grand Slam. He lost a close final at Wimbledon to Alcaraz.

He then won his third Cincinnati Masters title, beating Alcaraz in a very long and exciting match. At the US Open, he won his fourth title there, reaching a record 24 major titles, tying Margaret Court's all-time record. He became the oldest US Open men's singles champion. He finished the year by winning his record-extending seventh ATP Finals title. In November, Djokovic became the first player to reach 400 weeks as world No. 1.

Recent Seasons (2024–2025)

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

In 2024, Djokovic lost in the semifinals of the Australian Open. At the French Open, he broke the record for most Grand Slam match wins (370). However, he had to withdraw before the quarterfinals due to a knee injury. He lost to Alcaraz again in the Wimbledon final.

But at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Djokovic won the gold medal, beating Carlos Alcaraz in the final. This made him the oldest Olympic champion in men's singles and the only player to complete a career sweep of the Big Titles, including the Career Golden Slam. At the US Open, he reached 90 career wins at each of the four major tournaments, a unique achievement. He ended the season without a major title for the first time since 2017. In late 2024, it was announced that his former rival, Andy Murray, would coach him for the Australian Open.

In 2025, Djokovic continued to break records. At the Australian Open, his second-round match was his 430th major singles match, passing Roger Federer's record. He reached the semifinals but had to stop playing due to a muscle tear.

Famous Rivalries

Djokovic has a winning record against most of his top rivals, including Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

Rafael Nadal

Djokovic and Rafael Nadal have played each other more times than any other two men in the Open Era (60 times). Djokovic leads their rivalry with 31 wins to Nadal's 29. Djokovic is better on hard courts, while Nadal is better on clay. They are tied on grass courts.

Djokovic is the only player to have beaten Nadal at all four major tournaments. He has also beaten Nadal more times on clay than anyone else, including twice at the French Open. They played the longest major final ever at the 2012 Australian Open, which Djokovic won after almost six hours.

Roger Federer

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

The rivalry between Djokovic and Roger Federer is one of the greatest in tennis history. They played 50 times, with Djokovic leading 27–23. Djokovic has beaten Federer more times than anyone else. He is also the only player to beat Federer multiple times at his most successful tournaments, including three times in the final of Wimbledon Championships. Their last final was at Wimbledon in 2019, where Djokovic won in a very long five-set match.

Andy Murray

Djokovic and Andy Murray have played 36 times, with Djokovic leading 25–11. They are almost the same age and grew up playing in junior tournaments together. They are one of only two pairs of players to have met in the finals of all four major tournaments. They were the top two players in the world in 2015 and 2016. Many of their matches have been very exciting, like the 2012 US Open final.

Stan Wawrinka

Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka have played 27 times, with Djokovic leading 21–6. Even though Djokovic has won more often, they have had many close matches, especially at the major tournaments. They played four five-set matches at the majors. Wawrinka beat Djokovic in two major finals, at the 2015 French Open and the 2016 US Open.

Carlos Alcaraz

Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz have played eight times. Even though there is a 16-year age difference, their matches are very competitive, with Djokovic leading 5–3. Alcaraz beat Djokovic in their first match at the 2022 Madrid Masters. Djokovic won their semifinal at the 2023 French Open.

Alcaraz then beat Djokovic in an epic five-set final at Wimbledon 2023, ending Djokovic's long winning streak there. But Djokovic got his revenge at the 2023 Cincinnati Masters final, winning in a very long and exciting three-set match. They met again in the finals of Wimbledon 2024 (Alcaraz won) and the 2024 Paris Olympics (Djokovic won the gold medal).

Legacy and Impact

Many people, including tennis experts and players, believe Novak Djokovic is the greatest tennis player of all time. This is because of his many achievements in major tournaments and his long time as the world No. 1.

Djokovic has won a record 72 "Big Titles," including a record 24 Grand Slam titles. He has spent the most weeks as world No. 1 and has the most wins against top-5 and top-10 ranked players. He is the only player to have won all major and Masters events and the year-end championships at least twice. He also has a winning record against his biggest rivals.

Former world No. 1 Daniil Medvedev called Djokovic the "greatest tennis player in history." Tennis coach Nick Bollettieri described Djokovic as the "most complete player ever" and the "most perfect player of all time." He said Djokovic has no weaknesses in his game. Andre Agassi also said that when Novak plays his best, it's the highest level of tennis he has ever seen.

Pete Sampras, who was once considered the greatest, said that Djokovic's achievements, especially winning majors and being consistent, show that "he is the greatest of all time."

How He Plays Tennis

Playing Style

Djokovic is an aggressive player who hits the ball from the back of the court. His shots are strong, deep, and very consistent. His two-handed backhand is considered one of the best ever because it's so effective and accurate. He is also excellent at returning serves, often hitting the ball deep and fast, which makes it hard for his opponents.

His serve is also a strong weapon, helping him win many easy points. He is known for his amazing fitness, agility, and ability to cover the court. This allows him to reach balls that seem impossible to get. Because he moves so well and is flexible, it's rare for opponents to hit an "ace" (a serve that is not touched by the receiver) against him.

Former coach Todd Martin said Djokovic's athleticism is "from another world" and his return of serve is "way better than any other return of serve ever." Djokovic can turn defense into offense very well. He sometimes uses a tricky backhand drop shot.

Equipment

Djokovic uses Head rackets. He uses a special string setup with two different types of strings: natural gut for the main strings and a rough synthetic string for the cross strings. He also uses a specific grip on his racket. He wears Adidas shoes and Lacoste clothing.

Coaching and Team

Djokovic has had many coaches and trainers who helped him become a champion. His most important coaches when he was young were Jelena Genčić and Nikola Pilić, whom he called his "tennis mother" and "tennis father."

For a long time, from 2006 to 2017, his main coach was Marián Vajda. They worked together again from 2018 to 2021. In 2013, former world No. 1 Boris Becker joined his team as head coach, focusing on major tournaments. In 2019, former Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanišević also joined his coaching team. In 2022, Djokovic and Vajda decided to part ways again, and Ivanišević became his main coach. In late 2024, his long-time rival Andy Murray joined his coaching staff for the Australian Open.

Djokovic also works with a fitness trainer and a physiotherapist. He changed his diet in 2010 to be gluten-free, which he says helped his endurance. He later adopted a vegan diet, sometimes including fish, and believes it helped with his allergies.

Off the Court

Helping Others

Kindergarten in Jalovik village built by the Novak Djokovic Foundation

In 2007, Djokovic started the Novak Djokovic Foundation. This organization helps children from disadvantaged communities grow up in good environments. The foundation has built over 50 schools and helped more than 20,800 children and many families.

Djokovic has played in charity matches to raise money for different causes, like helping victims of earthquakes and floods. He often spends time with children from Kosovo during Davis Cup matches in Serbia. In 2012, he received an award for his charity work. In 2015, he became a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.

During the 2014 Balkans floods, Djokovic helped raise a lot of money for victims in Serbia and other countries. He donated his prize money from a tournament and his foundation collected more funds. During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, he and his wife donated €1 million to buy medical equipment for hospitals.

Views on Health

Djokovic has shared his views on diet and health. He follows a gluten-free and mostly plant-based diet, which he believes improved his health and performance. He has also spoken about his belief in the body's ability to heal itself and the positive power of meditation.

Personal Choices

Djokovic has chosen not to get the COVID-19 vaccine. He believes in personal freedom of choice regarding medical decisions. This choice meant he could not play in some major tournaments, like the Australian Open and US Open in 2022, because those countries required vaccination for entry. He has said that his principles about his body are more important than any title.

Faith and Beliefs

Djokovic is a member of the Serbian Orthodox Church. He has received a high award from the church for his contributions to monasteries and his charity work. He also practices meditation and visits peaceful places like the Buddhapadipa Temple in Wimbledon. He often visits a park in Bosnia that has meditation platforms.

Support for Sports

Djokovic is a fan of several sports teams, including Serbian football and basketball clubs. He has shown support for other athletes and teams, even from different countries, saying that sports help people connect and overcome differences. He is part of the "Champions for Peace" club, which uses sport to promote peace around the world.

Political Statements

After winning a match at the 2023 French Open, Djokovic wrote "Kosovo is the heart of Serbia. Stop the violence" on a camera lens. This was his way of showing support for his people in Kosovo, where he was born. He later explained that he is against any conflict but felt a strong need to support his country and its history.

Career Statistics

Grand Slam Tournament Performance

Current through the 2025 Australian Open.

Grand Slam Finals: 37 (24 Wins, 13 Losses)

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 Wins, 2 Losses)

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 (1 Gold Medal)

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

Records and Achievements

All-Time Records

Professional Awards

• ITF World Champion (8 times): 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2021, 2023.
• ATP Player of the Year (8 times): 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2023.
• Laureus World Sports Sportsman of the Year (5 times): 2012, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2024.

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