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Viktor Troicki
Singles

Country (sports)	Serbia
Residence	Belgrade, Serbia
Born	(1986-02-10) 10 February 1986 (age 39) Belgrade, SR Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia
Height	1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Turned pro	2006
Retired	2021
Plays	Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Coach	Jan De Witt (2005–2012) Boris Pašanski (2017–2018) Jack Reader (2012–2017, 2018–2021)
Prize money	US$ 9,265,938
Career record	294–273 (51.85% in Grand Slam and ATP Tour main draw matches, and in Davis Cup)
Career titles	3
Highest ranking	No. 12 (6 June 2011)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open	3R (2011, 2015, 2016, 2017)
French Open	4R (2011, 2013, 2016)
Wimbledon	4R (2012, 2015)
US Open	3R (2008, 2015, 2017)
Other tournaments
Olympic Games	1R (2012, 2016)
Doubles
Career record	111–153 (42.05%)
Career titles	2
Highest ranking	No. 49 (25 October 2010)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open	2R (2017)
French Open	QF (2008)
Wimbledon	3R (2009)
US Open	2R (2012)
Other doubles tournaments
Olympic Games	1R (2012)
Team competitions
Davis Cup	W (2010)
Coaching career (2021–)
Serbia Davis Cup team (2021–) Hamad Medjedovic (2022–2024) Miomir Kecmanović (2025–)

Viktor Troicki is a Serbian tennis coach and a former professional player. He was born on February 10, 1986. Viktor won three singles titles and two doubles titles on the ATP Tour.

One of his biggest achievements was winning his first ATP singles title at the 2010 Kremlin Cup. He also won the Apia International Sydney twice, in 2015 and 2016. His highest singles ranking was world No. 12 in June 2011. A very important moment in his career was winning the deciding match for Serbia in the Davis Cup final against France in 2010.

Viktor Troicki also made history by becoming the first player in the Open Era of tennis to win all three major team competitions. These include the Davis Cup (2010), the World Team Cup (2009 and 2012), and the first-ever ATP Cup in 2020. In December 2020, he became the captain of the Serbian team for the Davis Cup and ATP Cup. He faced a temporary ban from playing tennis for a period in 2013-2014 due to a rule about blood testing.

Early Life and Tennis Beginnings

Viktor Troicki was born in Belgrade, which was then part of Yugoslavia. His father, Aleksandar, was a lawyer, and his mother, Mila, was an economist. He grew up in the Dorćol neighborhood of Belgrade.

Viktor started playing tennis at the age of five in his hometown. Before tennis, he also enjoyed playing soccer. His childhood hero in tennis was the famous player Andre Agassi.

Junior Tennis Career

As a junior player, Viktor Troicki had a good record. He won 68 matches and lost 31 in singles. In doubles, he won 52 matches and lost 20. He reached a high junior world ranking of No. 10 in October 2004.

Junior Grand Slam Highlights

French Open: Reached the third round in 2004.
Wimbledon: Reached the second round in 2004.
US Open: Made it to the quarterfinals in 2004.
Wimbledon Doubles: Reached the final in 2004.
US Open Doubles: Made it to the semifinals in 2004.

Professional Career Highlights

Starting Out (2003–2007)

Viktor began his professional journey in 2003 by playing in smaller tournaments called Futures. He won his first Futures title in Niš in August 2004. In 2005, he won another Futures title in Belgrade. Later that year, he reached his first Challenger final in Banja Luka.

In April 2006, Viktor won his first Challenger title in India. He also got his first win on the main ATP tour at the Japan Open. He even played against the world No. 1 player, Roger Federer, in a close match. In July 2007, he achieved his first win against a top 10 player, defeating his fellow countryman Novak Djokovic at the Croatian Open.

First ATP Final (2008)

Viktor Troicki playing in Umag in 2008.

Viktor played in his first Grand Slam tournament at the 2008 Australian Open. He faced Rafael Nadal in the first round and played a very competitive match.

He then reached his first ATP final in Washington, D.C., at the Legg Mason Tennis Classic. On his way to the final, he defeated the defending champion, Andy Roddick. He eventually lost in the final to Juan Martín del Potro. Viktor finished the year ranked No. 56 in the world.

More Finals and Team Success (2009)

In 2009, Viktor reached the semifinals at the Zagreb Indoors tournament. He also won a Challenger tournament in Belgrade.

He helped Serbia win the ARAG World Team Cup by winning his match in the finals. Later that year, he reached his second ATP final at the Thailand Open, where he played against Gilles Simon.

First ATP Title and Davis Cup Victory (2010)

In October 2010, Viktor won his first ATP doubles title at the Thailand Open with his partner Christopher Kas. A few weeks later, he won his first ATP singles title at the 2010 Kremlin Cup in Moscow. He defeated Marcos Baghdatis in the final.

Viktor was a key part of Serbia's Davis Cup team that reached the final for the first time in 2010. With the score tied 2-2 against France, Viktor won the deciding match against Michaël Llodra. This victory secured Serbia's first-ever Davis Cup title.

Reaching the Top 15 (2011)

Viktor started 2011 by reaching the final of the Sydney International, where he lost to Gilles Simon. At the 2011 Australian Open, he reached the third round for the first time. He also made it to his first Masters 1000 quarterfinals at the Monte-Carlo Masters.

At the 2011 French Open, Viktor reached the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the first time. He achieved a new career-high ranking of No. 12 in the world.

Another Team Title (2012)

In 2012, Viktor helped the Serbian national team win the 2012 Power Horse World Team Cup again. This was his second World Team Cup title.

Facing a Challenge (2013-2014)

In 2013, Viktor faced a temporary ban from playing tennis. This was due to a rule about blood testing at the Monte-Carlo Masters. The ban was later reduced to one year.

After his suspension, Viktor returned to professional tennis in July 2014. He quickly showed good form, winning two Challenger titles in Italy and Bosnia & Herzegovina. He also defeated world No. 5, David Ferrer, at the Shenzhen Open. By the end of 2014, his ranking had risen significantly.

Second ATP Title and Return to Top 20 (2015)

Viktor Troicki at the 2015 French Open.

In January 2015, Viktor won his second career singles title at the Apia International Sydney. He defeated Mikhail Kukushkin in the final. This win helped him climb back up the ATP rankings.

He reached the third round of the 2015 Australian Open. In June, he played in the final of the Stuttgart Mercedes Cup against Rafael Nadal.

Third Career Title (2016)

Viktor Troicki serving at the 2016 Erste Bank Open.

In January 2016, Viktor successfully defended his title at the Apia International Sydney, winning his third career title. He saved a championship point in the final against Grigor Dimitrov. He reached the fourth round of the 2016 French Open. In October, he achieved his first win over Rafael Nadal after six previous matches.

More Team Success (2017)

In February 2017, Viktor won his second ATP doubles title at the Sofia Open with his partner Nenad Zimonjić. His strong performances in the Davis Cup helped Serbia reach the semifinals for the fourth time.

Injuries and Comeback (2018-2019)

In 2018, Viktor struggled with a lower back injury, which limited his playing time. This caused his ranking to drop. In 2019, he found some success during the grass court season, reaching the finals of the Surbiton Trophy.

Winning the ATP Cup (2020)

In 2020, Viktor Troicki was part of the Serbian team that won the first-ever ATP Cup. This made him the first player in tennis history to win all three major international team competitions. Later that year, he was appointed captain of the Serbia Davis Cup team.

Retirement from Playing (2021)

Viktor Troicki announced that the 2021 Wimbledon Championships would be his last professional tournament. He played in the qualifying rounds before officially retiring from playing.

Coaching Career

After ending his playing career, Viktor Troicki started coaching. He became the captain of the Serbia Davis Cup team in 2021. He also began working with individual players, including Hamad Medjedovic from 2022 to 2024. In 2025, he became the coach for fellow Serbian player Miomir Kecmanović.