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'''Novak Djokovic''' ({{lang-sr-Cyrl-Latn|Новак Ђоковић|Novak Đoković}}, {{IPA|sr|nôvaːk dʑôːkovitɕ|pron|Sr Novak Djokovic.ogg}};<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=The pronunciation by Novak Djokovic himself |url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/-/media/player-names/62_novak-djokovic_player-name-2014.mp3 |access-date=9 January 2018 |website=ATP Tour |archive-date=15 June 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170615112506/http://www.atpworldtour.com/-/media/player-names/62_novak-djokovic_player-name-2014.mp3 |url-status=live}}</ref> born 22 May 1987)<!-- Do not give mention to Djokovic being "one of the greatest tennis players of all time" in the lead without establishing consensus on the talk page, as this discussion in August 2018 – ] has highlighted it is too subjective for the lead and should be restricted to the Place among the all-time greats section. --> is a Serbian professional ] player. He has been ranked ] for a record total of 428 weeks in a record 13 different years by the ], and finished as the ] a record eight times.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.nittoatpfinals.com/en/news/novak-djokovic-atp-year-end-no-1-presented-by-pepperstone-2023 |title=Djokovic Clinches Record-Extending Eighth Year-End No. 1 Presented By Pepperstone |website=www.nittoatpfinals.com |date=12 November 2023 |access-date=13 November 2023 |archive-date=13 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231113173943/https://www.nittoatpfinals.com/en/news/novak-djokovic-atp-year-end-no-1-presented-by-pepperstone-2023 |url-status=live }}</ref> Djokovic has won a record 24 ], including a record ten ] titles. Overall, he has won 99 singles titles, including a record 72 ]: 24 majors, a record 40 ], a record seven ], and an ]. Djokovic is the only man in tennis history to be the reigning champion of all four majors at once across three different surfaces. In singles, he is the only man to achieve a ], and the only player to complete a ], a feat he has accomplished twice. Djokovic is the only player in singles to have won ] over the course of his career, having completed the ] as part of that accomplishment.
'''Novak Djokovic''' ({{lang-sr|Новак Ђоковић, ''Novak Đoković''}}; {{IPA-sh|nɔ̂ʋaːk dʑɔ̂ːkɔʋitɕ|pron|Sr_Novak_Djokovic.ogg}}; born 22 May 1987) is a ]n professional ] player who is ranked ] by the ] (ATP). He is considered by some{{Who|date=May 2013}} to be one of the top tennis players of all time.{{#tag:ref|See<ref>{{cite web| publisher= The Idaho Statesman| url= http://www.idahostatesman.com/2013/04/04/2519908/hero-rock-star-president.html| author= Chadd Crippe| title= Davis Cup: Djokovic a true national hero in Serbia| date= 4 April 2013| accessdate= 4 April 2013}}</ref><ref name="metro.co.uk">{{cite web|title = Novak Djokovic is one of the greatest tennis players ever, says Pat Cash|url = http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/879710-novak-djokovic-is-one-of-the-greatest-tennis-players-ever-says-pat-cash|accessdate =10 February 2012}}</ref><ref name="bbc.co.uk">{{cite web|title = Novak Djokovic v Rafael Nadal: Players & pundits hail 'greatest' match|url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/16781690|accessdate =5 March 2012}}</ref><ref name="espn.co.uk">{{cite web|title = Murray buoyed by Djokovic scalp|url = http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/139046.html|accessdate =15 March 2012}}</ref><ref name="heraldsun.com.au">{{cite web|title = Rod Laver's 10 best past and present players |url = http://www.heraldsun.com.au/archives/old-sport-pages/gallery-fn77kxzt-1226250654969?page=17|accessdate =7 June 2012}}</ref><ref name="standard.co.uk">{{cite web|title = Tim Henman knows Andy Murray won’t worry over critics |url = http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/wimbledon/tim-henman-knows-andy-murray-wont-worry-over-critics-7876173.html|accessdate =14 August 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=The Greatest Tennis Matches of All Time|author=Steve Flink|publisher=New Chapter Press|isbn=978-0942257939|year=2012|page=452}}</ref><ref name="thepostgame.com">{{cite web|title = 2-Time Winner Andre Agassi Joins U.S. Open Court Of Champions |url = http://www.thepostgame.com/blog/men-action/201209/andre-agassi-us-open-court-champions|accessdate =22 November 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/sports/2011-09/13/c_131134905.htm|title=Djokovic beats Nadal to win third seasonal Grand Slam at US Open |accessdate=12 December 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usopen.org/mobile/hi/en_US/news/articles/2012-09-10/201209111347337204078.html|title=Murray's win shows British they can be winners |accessdate=12 December 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://msn.foxsports.com/tennis/story/French-Open-mens-final-chose-money-over-integrity-Novak-Djokovic-Rafael-Nadal-rain-delay-should-never-been-played-061012|title=Tennis sold out stars for TV, money |accessdate=12 December 2012}}</ref> |group=lower-alpha}} He has won six ] singles titles: the ], ], ], and ] ]; the ]; and the ]. He was the year-end World No. 1 for both 2011 and 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tennis/top-stories/Djokovic-finishes-World-No-1-for-second-year/articleshow/17280519.cms|title=Djokovic finishes World No. 1 for second year |accessdate=19-11-2012}}</ref><ref name="usatoday.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/tennis/2012/10/29/novak-djokovic-year-end-no-1/1666751/|title=Novak Djokovic to finish year as No. 1|accessdate=29 October 2012}}</ref> By winning three Grand Slam titles in 2011, Djokovic became the sixth male player in the Open Era to win three Grand Slams in a calendar year. He is the first male player representing ] to win a Grand Slam singles title. By reaching the ], he became the ninth player in the Open Era to reach the final of all four Grand Slam singles tournaments (and became only the fifth to do so consecutively). Amongst other titles, he won the ] in ] and ] and was on the Serbian team which won the ]. He also won the Bronze medal in men's singles at the ] in ]. He has won 14 ] series titles (breaking a single-season record with five titles in 2011), placing him fourth on the list since its inception in 1990.


Djokovic began his professional career in 2003. In 2008, at age 20, he disrupted ] and ]'s streak of 11 consecutive majors by winning his first major title at the ]. By 2010, Djokovic had begun to separate himself from the rest of the field and, as a result, the trio of Federer, Nadal and Djokovic was referred to as the "]" among fans and commentators. In ], Djokovic ascended to No. 1 for the first time, winning three majors and a then-record five Masters titles while going 10–1 against Nadal and Federer. He remained the most successful player in men's tennis for the rest of the decade.<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230723192920/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/the-men-s-player-of-the-decade-novak-djokovic |date=23 July 2023 }}, ]</ref> In ], Djokovic had his most successful season, reaching a single-season record 15 consecutive finals, winning a season-record 10 Big Titles while having a record 31 victories over the top-10 players.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||date=31 March 2020 |title=Uncovered: The Best Seasons Of Novak Djokovic's Career |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-uncovered-feature-2011-2015-seasons |access-date=14 September 2023 |website=ATP Tour |archive-date=14 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230914181030/https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-uncovered-feature-2011-2015-seasons |url-status=live }}</ref> His dominant run extended through to the ], where he completed his first ] and a ], becoming the first man since ] in 1969 to hold all four majors simultaneously and setting a rankings points record of 16,950.
He holds several men's world records of the ]: becoming the youngest player in the Open Era to have reached the semifinals of all four Grand Slam events both separately and consecutively;<ref name="tennis-x.com">{{cite web|title = Roger Federer vs. Novak Ðoković Australian Open Preview|url = http://www.tennis-x.com/story/2008–01–24/h.php|accessdate =24 January 2008}}</ref> the first and only man to win three consecutive ] titles in the Open Era;<ref>{{cite web|last=Walton|first=Darren|title=Novak Djokovic creates Australian Open history by winning third straight title at Melbourne Park|url=http://www.news.com.au/top-stories/novak-djokovic-creates-australian-open-history-by-winning-third-straight-title-at-melbourne-park/story-e6frfkp9-1226563092967|publisher=News.com.au|accessdate=27 January 2013}}</ref> and playing the longest Grand Slam men's singles final in history (5 hours 53 minutes).<ref>{{cite web| publisher= The New York Times| url=http://straightsets.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/29/djokovic-tops-nadal-in-five-sets-to-win-in-australia/| author= Christopher Clarey| title= Djokovic Tops Nadal in Five Sets to Win in Australia| date= 29 January 2012| accessdate= 1 December 2012}}</ref> Djokovic's ATP tournament records include winning 31 consecutive ] series matches, playing in the finals at all nine ATP Masters 1000 tournaments (a record matched by ]), and being the only player to win eight.


In 2017, Djokovic suffered from an elbow injury that weakened his results until the ], where he won the title while ranked No. 21 in the world. Djokovic has continued to be a dominant force on the tour since then, winning 12 major titles and completing his second and third Career Grand Slams. Due to his ], Djokovic was forced to skip many tournaments in 2022,<ref name="willing">{{#invoke:cite news||last=Rajan |first=Amol |author-link=Amol Rajan |date=15 February 2022 |title=Novak Djokovic willing to miss tournaments over vaccine |publisher=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-60354068 |access-date= |archive-date=7 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220407080625/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-60354068 |url-status=live }}</ref> notably the ] and the ]; two major events he was the favorite to win.<ref name="22oddsAU" /><ref name="22oddsUS" /> One year after the ], Djokovic made a successful comeback to reclaim the ] trophy,<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Novak Djokovic's triumph was the ultimate revenge against those who villainised him |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk./tennis/2023/01/30/novak-djokovics-australian-open-win-ultimate-revenge-against/ |access-date= |website=The Telegraph |language= |archive-date=2 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230502132141/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2023/01/30/novak-djokovics-australian-open-win-ultimate-revenge-against/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and shortly after he claimed the ] to take the outright record for most men's singles majors won in history.<ref name="23majors">{{#invoke:cite web||title=Djokovic Wins Roland Garros For Historic 23rd Major Title |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-ruud-roland-garros-2023-sunday-final |access-date=11 June 2023 |website=ATP}}</ref> In 2024, he became the oldest gold medalist in ] history at the ].
Djokovic has won numerous awards, including the 2011 ]<ref>{{cite web| publisher=B92| url= http://www.b92.net/sport/tenis/vesti.php?yyyy=2012&mm=02&dd=06&nav_id=580504| author= | title= "Laureus" za Novaka Đokovića!| date= 6 February 2012| accessdate= 1 December 2012}}</ref> and the 2012 ]. He has won the ] twice consecutively, in 2011 and 2012. He is a recipient of the ]<ref>{{cite web| publisher=B92| url= http://www.b92.net/sport/tenis/vesti.php?yyyy=2011&mm=04&dd=28&nav_id=509033| author= | title= Đokoviću uručen Orden Svetog Save| date= 28 April 2011| accessdate= 1 December 2012}}</ref> and the ].<ref>{{cite web| publisher=B92| url= http://www.b92.net/info/vesti/index.php?yyyy=2012&mm=02&dd=14&nav_category=12&nav_id=582498| author= | title= Tadić odlikovao Đokovića| date= 14 February 2012| accessdate= 1 December 2012}}</ref>


Representing Serbia, Djokovic led the ] to its first ] title in 2010, and the ] title in 2020. In singles, he won the gold medal at the ] and the bronze medal at the ]. He is a recipient of the ], ], and the ].
==Early and personal life==
Djokovic was born on 22 May 1987, in ], ], to parents Srđan and Dijana (née Žagar). His two younger brothers, ] and Đorđe, are also tennis players with professional aspirations.<ref name="djokovic.com"/>
Residing in ], Monaco, Djokovic has been coached since 2006 by a former ] tennis player ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.itftennis.com/procircuit/players/player/profile.aspx?playerid=100004087|title = ITF Tennis – Mens Circuit – Player Biography|accessdate =14 August 2007}}</ref> Similar to fellow pro ], Djokovic is a self-described fan of languages, speaking five himself: his native ], English, German, Italian and French.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vogue.com/vogue-daily/article/hot-shot-novak-djokovic/|title = Hot Shot: Novak Djokovic – Vogue Magazine|accessdate =6 June 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tennis-x.com/story/2008-05-07/l.php|title = Novak Djokovic Interview|accessdate =6 June 2011}}</ref> He has been dating Jelena Ristić since 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zimbio.com/Jelena+Ristic/articles/Ol59RXZuV3l/Novak+Djokovic+Girlfriend+Jelena+Ristic+Watches |title=Novak Djokovic's Girlfriend Jelena Ristic Watches Him Win 1st US Open Title – Jelena Ristic |publisher=Zimbio |date=12 September 2011 |accessdate=29 October 2011}}</ref>
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Beyond competition, Djokovic was elected as the president of the ATP Player Council in 2016. He stepped down in 2020 to front a new player-only tennis association; the ] (PTPA) founded by him and ], citing the need for players to have more influence on the tour and advocating better prize money structure for lower ranked players.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||last=JohnWallStreet|date=3 September 2020|title=Djokovic Forms New Professional Tennis Players Association, Lacks Support to Command Change|url=https://www.sportico.com/leagues/tennis/2020/djokovic-professional-tennis-players-association-1234612614/|access-date=12 July 2021|website=Sportico.com|archive-date=2 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210802222408/https://www.sportico.com/leagues/tennis/2020/djokovic-professional-tennis-players-association-1234612614/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=Djokovic resigns from player council|publisher=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/53962537|access-date=|archive-date=25 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210325120957/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/53962537|url-status=live}}</ref> Djokovic is an active philanthropist. He is the founder of Novak Djokovic Foundation, which is committed to supporting children from disadvantaged communities.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Novak Djokovic Doubling Donations In His Foundation's Season Of Giving |url=http://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-foundation-season-of-giving-december-2020 |access-date=18 March 2021 |website=ATP Tour |archive-date=6 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210206182957/https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-foundation-season-of-giving-december-2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> Djokovic was appointed a ] in 2015.<ref name=UNICEF>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Novak Djokovic appointed as UNICEF's Goodwill Ambassador |url=https://www.unicef.cn/en/press-releases/novak-djokovic-appointed-unicefs-goodwill-ambassador |website=www.unicef.cn |date=28 August 2015 |access-date=4 June 2023 |archive-date=4 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230604132016/https://www.unicef.cn/en/press-releases/novak-djokovic-appointed-unicefs-goodwill-ambassador |url-status=live }}</ref>
Djokovic began playing tennis at the age of four. In the summer of 1993, the six-year-old was spotted by Yugoslav tennis legend ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/news/story?id=3243000|title=Behind every good man is an even better woman coach|last=Drucker|first=Joel|publisher=ESPN|date=14 February 2008|accessdate=8 July 2011}}</ref> at ] where Djokovic's parents ran a fast-food parlour.<ref name="NYTimesintro">{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/02/sports/tennis/02iht-SRDCDJOKOVIC.html?_r=1&hpw|title=Behind Serbia’s Rise in Tennis, a Star and His Family|last=Clarey|first=Cristopher|work=The New York Times|date=1 December 2010|accessdate=9 July 2011}}</ref> Upon seeing the dedicated and talented youngster in action, she stated: "This is the greatest talent I have seen since ]."<ref name="djokovic.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.novakdjokovic.rs/bio_profile.php?jezik=2 |title=Novak Djokovic's Official Website |publisher=Novakdjokovic.rs |accessdate=29 October 2011}}</ref> Genčić worked with young Djokovic over the following six years before realizing that, due to his rapid development, going abroad in search of increased level of competition was the best option for his future. To that end, she contacted ], and in September 1999, the 12-year-old moved to the Pilić tennis academy in ], Germany, spending four years there.<ref>;''The New York Times'', 26 May 2007</ref> At the age of 14, he began his international career, winning European championships in singles, doubles, and team competition.<ref name="djokovic.com"/>


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Djokovic was known for his often humorous off-court impersonations of his fellow players, many of whom are his friends. This became evident to the tennis world after his ] quarterfinal win over ], where he entertained the audience with impersonations of ] and ]. His impersonations have also become very popular on video sharing website ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2008-01-15/djokovic-cracks-up-crowd-with-sharapova/1012878 |title=Djokovic cracks up crowd with Sharapova impersonation – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) |publisher=Abc.net.au |date=2008-01-15 |accessdate=2013-01-27}}</ref> He also did an impression of ] after his fourth round match victory at the ], before playing a brief game with McEnroe, much to the delight of the audience. It is because of this jovial personality that he earned the nickname "Djoker", a ] of his surname and the word ''joker''. Novak Djokovic is a member of the "Champions for Peace" club, a group of famous elite athletes committed to serving peace in the world through sport, created by ], a Monaco-based international organization.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsfeatures.com/olympicsnews/story/48484/tennis-star-novak-djokovic-makes-55th-champion-for-peace |title=Novak Djokovic makes 55th Champion for Peace |publisher=Sportsfeatures.com |date=18 April 2011 |accessdate=29 October 2011}}</ref>


== Early and personal life ==
Djokovic is a ]. On 28 April 2011, ] awarded Djokovic the ] I class, the highest decoration of the ], because he demonstrated love for the church, and because he provided assistance to the ], churches and ] of the Serbian Orthodox Church of ].<ref name="spc.rs"/>
Novak Djokovic was born on 22 May 1987 in ], ], ], to Dijana ({{nee|Žagar}}) and ]. He is of paternal Serbian and maternal Croatian descent.<ref name=Chap1>{{cite book |last1=Bowers |first1=Chris |title=Novak Djokovic – The Biography |date=2017 |publisher=Kings Road Publishing |isbn=978-1-78606-550-6 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=NSCtDwAAQBAJ&pg=PT13 |at=Chapter 1 |access-date=30 October 2023 |archive-date=31 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231031085541/https://books.google.com/books?id=NSCtDwAAQBAJ&pg=PT13 |url-status=live}}</ref> His two younger brothers, ] and ], have also played professional tennis.<ref name=biography>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.biography.com/athletes/novak-djokovic |title=Novak Djokovic: Biography, Tennis Player, Grand Slam Champion |website=www.biography.com |date=11 September 2023 |access-date=10 October 2023 |archive-date=16 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231016055538/https://www.biography.com/athletes/novak-djokovic |url-status=live}}</ref>


Djokovic began playing tennis at the age of four,<ref name=biography /> after his parents gave him a mini-racket and a soft foam ball, which his father said became "the most beloved toy in his life".<ref name=":0">{{#invoke:cite web||last=EDT |first=Teddy Cutler On 03/13/16 at 9:46 AM |date=13 March 2016 |title=Exclusive: Novak Djokovic's father talks Andy Murray, Roger Federer and his son's career |url=https://www.newsweek.com/novak-djokovic-father-exclusive-interview-436106 |access-date=21 February 2021 |website=Newsweek |archive-date=16 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210116161333/https://www.newsweek.com/novak-djokovic-father-exclusive-interview-436106 |url-status=live}}</ref> His parents then sent him to a tennis camp in ].<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{#invoke:cite web||last=Medić |first=Jelena |title=MAJKE ŠAMPIONI! Dijana Đoković kroz suze otkrila sve tajne: "OSTALA SAM ŽELJNA NOVAKA. Bilo je teško, Srđan pozajmi od zelenaša i ode sa Noletom, a ja sa dvoje dece NEMAM NI ZA HLEB" |url=https://sport.blic.rs/tenis/dijana-djokovic-novak-djokovic-majke-sampioni-suze/zk0s2td |access-date=21 February 2021 |website=Blic.rs |language=sr |archive-date=27 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201127091350/https://sport.blic.rs/tenis/dijana-djokovic-novak-djokovic-majke-sampioni-suze/zk0s2td |url-status=live}}</ref> In the summer of 1993, as a six-year-old, he was sent to a tennis camp organized by the ] and overseen by Yugoslav tennis player ]<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/news/story?id=3243000 |title=Behind every good man is an even better woman coach |last=Drucker |first=Joel |publisher=ESPN |date=14 February 2008 |access-date=8 July 2011 |archive-date=7 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107102139/http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/news/story?id=3243000 |url-status=live}}</ref> at ], where Djokovic's parents ran a fast-food parlour.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=spiegel>{{cite magazine |first=Maik |last=Grossekathöfer |url=https://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/street-fighter-artist-and-patriot-tennis-star-djokovic-is-the-pride-of-new-serbia-a-790484.html |title=Street Fighter, Artist and Patriot: Tennis Star Djokovic Is the Pride of New Serbia |date=7 October 2011 |magazine=] |access-date=11 October 2023 |archive-date=16 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231016054038/https://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/street-fighter-artist-and-patriot-tennis-star-djokovic-is-the-pride-of-new-serbia-a-790484.html |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="NYTimesintro">{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/02/sports/tennis/02iht-SRDCDJOKOVIC.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101202074746/http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/02/sports/tennis/02iht-SRDCDJOKOVIC.html |archive-date=2 December 2010 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Behind Serbia's Rise in Tennis, a Star and His Family |last=Clarey |first=Cristopher |work=The New York Times |date=1 December 2010 |access-date=9 July 2011}}</ref> Genčić worked with Djokovic over the following six years, convincing him to hit his backhand with two hands instead of the single hand used by his idol, ].<ref name=dare /><ref name=making1>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1234777-wimbledon-2012-novak-djokovic-the-making-of-a-champion-part-one |title=Novak Djokovic: The Making of a Champion: Part 1 |website=bleacherreport.com |date=25 June 2012 |access-date=30 November 2023 }}</ref><ref name=nytimes>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/04/sports/tennis/04djokovic.html |title=From a Ski Resort, Djokovic Emerges as a Serbian Tennis Groundbreaker |website=www.nytimes.com |date=3 December 2010 |access-date=10 October 2023 |archive-date=16 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231016054042/https://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/04/sports/tennis/04djokovic.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Djokovic has credited Genčić for "shaping my mind as a human being, but also as a professional".<ref name=ausopen>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://ausopen.com/articles/news/novak-djokovic-writing-his-own-history |title=Novak Djokovic: Writing his own history |website=ausopen.com |date=18 August 2023 |access-date=10 October 2023 |archive-date=16 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231016054040/https://ausopen.com/articles/news/novak-djokovic-writing-his-own-history |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=reuters>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/shaped-by-hardship-djokovic-grateful-tennis-mother-tennis-father-2023-06-11/ |title=Shaped by hardship, Djokovic grateful for 'tennis mother' and 'tennis father' |website=www.reuters.com |date=12 June 2023 |access-date=10 October 2023 |archive-date=16 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231016054039/https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/shaped-by-hardship-djokovic-grateful-tennis-mother-tennis-father-2023-06-11/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
He is a keen fan of Serbian football club ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/tennis/tramlines/article/840/ |title=Tennis stars' favourite football teams |publisher=Yahoo! |accessdate=29 October 2011}}</ref> Italian Serie A side ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.acmilan.com/en/news/breaking_news_show/8567 |title=Djokovic: "I Am A Big Milan Fan" |publisher=AC Milan |date=11 April 2011 |accessdate=29 October 2011}}</ref> and Portuguese club ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tennisworld.typepad.com/tennisworld/2007/05/djoko.html |title=Have a Nice Day, Nole! |publisher=tennis.com |accessdate=9 May 2007}}</ref> Djokovic is good friends with fellow Serbian tennis player ], whom he has known since the two were children growing up in Serbia, through Djokovic's uncle and Ivanovic's father.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-and-ana-ivanovic-hit-it-off-since-young/story-fnbe6xeb-1226545871056?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=t.co |title=Novak Djokovic and Ana Ivanovic hit it off since young |publisher=The Australian |date=2012-09-28 |accessdate=2013-01-27}}</ref> His favorite songs are Carl Orff - Carmina Burana,Vangelis - Chariots of Fire and Pulp Fiction Soundtrack - Opening Theme.


During the ] in the late 1990s, Serbia had to endure ]<ref name=reuters /> and ]<ref name=biography /><ref name=spiegel /><ref name=making1 /> because of the ].<ref name=biography /><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.mamamia.com.au/novak-djokovic-child/ |title=The story of Novak Djokovic child waking up to the sound of bombers |website=www.mamamia.com.au |date=27 January 2019 |access-date=10 October 2023 |archive-date=16 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231016054036/https://www.mamamia.com.au/novak-djokovic-child/ |url-status=live}}</ref> At one point Djokovic had to train inside a disused swimming pool converted into a tennis court.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tennis-usopen-djokovic-idCAKBN2G706H |title=Tennis-Doing things the hard way made Djokovic tougher |website=www.reuters.com |date=11 September 2021 |access-date=10 October 2023 |archive-date=16 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231016054036/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tennis-usopen-djokovic-idCAKBN2G706H |url-status=live }}</ref> Due to his rapid development, Genčić contacted ] and in September 1999 Djokovic moved to the Pilić tennis academy in ], Germany, spending four years there.<ref name=dare /><ref name=spiegel /><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||last=Clarey |first=Christopher |title=Djokovic Is on the Rise, Just as He Expects to Be |work=The New York Times |date=26 May 2007 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/26/sports/tennis/26tennis.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070528111728/http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/26/sports/tennis/26tennis.html |archive-date=28 May 2007 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |access-date=28 July 2019}}</ref> Pilić made him serve against a wall for several months to improve his technique, and he had him working with a rubber exercise band for a year to improve flexibility in his wrist.<ref name=spiegel /> One of the players he trained with at the Niki Pilić academy was future world No. 10 ], with whom he allegedly had a fiery rivalry.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.express.co.uk/sport/tennis/1794509/Novak-Djokovic-Ernests-Gulbis-Cosmin-Georgescu |title=Novak Djokovic accused of 'punching' fellow star as tense training session surfaces |website=www.express.co.uk |date=24 July 2023 |access-date=11 October 2023 |archive-date=16 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231016054038/https://www.express.co.uk/sport/tennis/1794509/Novak-Djokovic-Ernests-Gulbis-Cosmin-Georgescu |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/novak-gulbis-will-keep-friendship-aside-in-duel/story-uYaQoH6KGknjI5KU7IvWML.html |title=Novak, Gulbis will keep friendship aside in duel |website=www.hindustantimes.com |date=3 June 2008 |access-date=11 October 2023 |archive-date=16 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231016054038/https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/novak-gulbis-will-keep-friendship-aside-in-duel/story-uYaQoH6KGknjI5KU7IvWML.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Tennis career==


His father also took him to train at academies in the United States, Italy, and Germany.<ref name=":0" /> Because of the high cost of traveling and training his father took out high-interest loans to help pay for his son's tennis education, putting Djokovic under immense pressure to deliver.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=spiegel /><ref name=making1 /> He believes the impact this had on him could be the reason behind his prowess under pressure.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=spiegel />
===Start of career===
As a member of the ] national team, Djokovic reached the finals of the 2001 ] for players under 14, in which he lost his match in singles.<ref>. ITF Tennis. Retrieved 10 May 2011.</ref>


He met his future wife, Jelena Ristić, in high school, and began dating her in 2005.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.zimbio.com/Jelena+Ristic/articles/Ol59RXZuV3l/Novak+Djokovic+Girlfriend+Jelena+Ristic+Watches |title=Novak Djokovic's Girlfriend Jelena Ristic Watches Him Win 1st US Open Title – Jelena Ristic |publisher=Zimbio |date=12 September 2011 |access-date=29 October 2011 |archive-date=15 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111115103435/http://www.zimbio.com/Jelena+Ristic/articles/Ol59RXZuV3l/Novak+Djokovic+Girlfriend+Jelena+Ristic+Watches |url-status=live }}</ref> The two became engaged in September 2013,<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.balkaninside.com/novak-djokovic-engaged-to-long-time-girlfriend |title=Novak Djokovic engaged to long time girlfriend |work=Balkan Inside |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131002040551/http://www.balkaninside.com/novak-djokovic-engaged-to-long-time-girlfriend/ |archive-date=2 October 2013}}</ref> and on 10 July 2014 the couple were married on Montenegro's ] island, in the Church of ] ({{langx|sr|Црква Светог Архиђакона Стефана}}).<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/07/novak-djokovic-wedding-jelena-ristic-wimbledon |title=Novak Djokovic wedding Jelena Ristic |work=USA Today |date=10 July 2014 |access-date=10 July 2014 |archive-date=11 July 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140711162558/http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/07/novak-djokovic-wedding-jelena-ristic-wimbledon |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=Završeno crkveno vjenčanje Novaka i Jelene Đoković |url=http://www.nezavisne.com/umjetnost-zabava/jet-set/Zavrseno-crkveno-vjencanje-Novaka-i-Jelene-Djokovic-253237.html |access-date=12 July 2014 |publisher=nezavisne |language=sr |archive-date=14 July 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714013116/http://www.nezavisne.com/umjetnost-zabava/jet-set/Zavrseno-crkveno-vjencanje-Novaka-i-Jelene-Djokovic-253237.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Završeno crkveno vjenčanje Novaka i Jelene Đoković |url=http://www.nezavisne.com/umjetnost-zabava/jet-set/Zavrseno-crkveno-vjencanje-Novaka-i-Jelene-Djokovic-253237.html |access-date=12 July 2014 |publisher=nezavisne}}</ref> He and Ristić had their first child, a boy, in October 2014.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://edition.cnn.com/2014/04/24/sport/tennis/tennis-djokovic-girlfriend-pregnant |title=Novak Djokovic to become a father for the first time |publisher=CNN |date=24 April 2014 |access-date=29 June 2016 |archive-date=13 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160813225700/http://edition.cnn.com/2014/04/24/sport/tennis/tennis-djokovic-girlfriend-pregnant |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/early-lead/wp/2014/10/21/novak-djokovics-wife-gives-birth-to-baby-boy-according-to-serbian-reports |title=Novak Djokovic's wife gives birth to baby boy |access-date=21 October 2014 |newspaper=The Washington Post |archive-date=22 October 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141022083429/http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/early-lead/wp/2014/10/21/novak-djokovics-wife-gives-birth-to-baby-boy-according-to-serbian-reports/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Their daughter was born in 2017.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://www.b92.net/zivot/vesti.php?yyyy=2017&mm=09&dd=02&nav_id=1299672 |title=Novak i Jelena Đoković dobili ćerku |publisher=b92 |date=2 September 2017 |access-date=3 September 2017 |archive-date=3 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170903025900/http://www.b92.net/zivot/vesti.php?yyyy=2017&mm=09&dd=02&nav_id=1299672 |url-status=live }}</ref>
In juniors, Djokovic compiled a singles win/loss record of 40–11 (and 23–6 in doubles), reaching a combined junior world ranking of No. 24 in February 2004. His best junior results included the semifinals at the ] and a third round in the ], while at the US Open he was eliminated at the first round in the ].


Djokovic is a self-described fan of languages, speaking ], English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish to varying levels of proficiency.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.vogue.com/vogue-daily/article/hot-shot-novak-djokovic |title=Hot Shot: Novak Djokovic – ''Vogue'' |access-date=6 June 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110522044854/http://www.vogue.com/vogue-daily/article/hot-shot-novak-djokovic/ |archive-date=22 May 2011}}</ref><ref name=Pack>{{#invoke:cite web||last=Bevis |first=Marianne |title=Bleacherreport: Has the Djoker in the Pack Come of Age? |url=https://novakdjokovic.com/en/news/media/bleacherreport-has-the-djoker-in-the-pack-come-of-age/ |website=novakdjokovic.com |date=22 December 2010 |access-date=17 September 2023 |archive-date=14 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230914181040/https://novakdjokovic.com/en/news/media/bleacherreport-has-the-djoker-in-the-pack-come-of-age/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.tennis-x.com/story/2008-05-07/l.php |title=Novak Djokovic Interview |access-date=6 June 2011 |archive-date=24 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724160303/http://www.tennis-x.com/story/2008-05-07/l.php |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||last=Meyer |first=Luke |date=11 September 2023 |title=SPEAKING FLUENT SPANISH. Novak Djokovic confirms he will the Davis Cup in Spain, While Carlos Alcaraz... |url=https://tennistonic.com/tennis-news/616280/speaking-fluent-spanish-novak-djokovic-confirms-he-will-the-davis-cup-in-spain-while-carlos-alcaraz/ |access-date=12 September 2023 |website=Tennis Tonic – News, Predictions, H2H, Live Scores, stats |archive-date=14 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230914181030/https://tennistonic.com/tennis-news/616280/speaking-fluent-spanish-novak-djokovic-confirms-he-will-the-davis-cup-in-spain-while-carlos-alcaraz/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
Djokovic became a professional in 2003. At the beginning of his professional career, he mainly played in ] and ] tournaments, winning three of each type from 2003 to 2005. His first tour-level tournament was Umag in 2004, where he lost to ] in the round of 32.


== Tennis career ==
Djokovic made his first Grand Slam appearance by qualifying for the ], where he was defeated by eventual champion ] in the first round, 0–6, 2–6, 1–6.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2005-01-17/impressive-safin-opens-melbourne-account/620820 |title=Impressive Safin opens Melbourne account – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) |publisher=Abc.net.au |date=2005-01-17 |accessdate=2013-01-27}}</ref> However, he went on to reach the third round of both ] and the ], coming back from two sets down to defeat ] in the former, and beating ] and ] in the latter. Djokovic participated in four Masters events (qualifying for two of them), his best performance coming in ], where he reached the third round (beating fourth seed ] along the way).
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===2006: First ATP titles===
Djokovic briefly considered plans to move from Serbia to play for Britain.<ref name="Hodgkinson">{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2006/05/17/stmurrad.xml&sSheet=/sport/2006/05/17/ixtenn.html|title= Serbian may join British ranks
|last= Hodgkinson
|first=Mark|date= 17 May 2006|work=The Daily Telegraph |location=UK |accessdate=13 August 2007}}</ref> He reached the Top 40 in the world singles rankings due to his first quarter-final appearance at a grand slam, coming at the ], and also by reaching the fourth round at ].


=== 2000s ===
Three weeks after ], he won his maiden ATP title at the ] in ] without losing a set, defeating ] in the final. Djokovic won his second career title at the ] in ], and moved into the top 20 for the first time in his career.
==== 2001–2003: Juniors ====
{{Main|Novak Djokovic junior years}}
In 2001, Djokovic dominated the U14 circuit in the ETA Junior Tour, currently known as the ], winning his first ETA title in a second category tournament in ], defeating his compatriot ] in the final,<ref name=suu>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://issuu.com/tenniseurope/docs/25_years_of_the_tennis_europe_junio |title=25 years of the Tennis Europe Junior Tour by Tennis Europe – 2001 |website=issuu.com |date=18 December 2015 |access-date=31 October 2023 |archive-date=27 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231027015956/https://issuu.com/tenniseurope/docs/25_years_of_the_tennis_europe_junio |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.ctvmessina.it/public/pdf/file_17.pdf |title=Vincitori del Trofeo Carlo Stagno d'Alcontres |trans-title=Winners of the Carlo Stagno d'Alcontres trophy |language=Italian |website=www.ctvmessina.it |access-date=31 October 2023 |archive-date=23 April 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170423062422/http://www.ctvmessina.it/public/pdf/file_17.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref> and his second in ]<ref name=suu /> after beating the top seed and ] ] in the semifinals, and the second seed ] in the final.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.iltirreno.it/livorno/sport/2012/07/19/news/nole-murray-quando-livorno-era-wimbledon-1.5426691 |title=Nole-Murray, quando Livorno era Wimbledon |trans-title=Nole-Murray, when Livorno was Wimbledon |language=it |website=www.iltirreno.it |date=19 July 2012 |access-date=31 October 2023 |archive-date=1 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231101011121/https://www.iltirreno.it/livorno/sport/2012/07/19/news/nole-murray-quando-livorno-era-wimbledon-1.5426691 |url-status=live }}</ref> In July, Djokovic was the top seed at the ], held in ], where he won the singles tournament over ],<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://sportnet.sme.sk/spravy/tenis-lacko-prehral-na-me14-az-vo-finale-gajdosova-s-juricovou-vitazkami-debla/?page=10 |title=Tenis: Lacko prehral na ME14 až vo finále |trans-title=Tennis: Lacko lost at EC14 only in the final |website=sportnet.sme.sk |date=29 July 2001 |access-date=31 October 2023 |archive-date=1 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231101011122/https://sportnet.sme.sk/spravy/tenis-lacko-prehral-na-me14-az-vo-finale-gajdosova-s-juricovou-vitazkami-debla/?page=10 |url-status=live }}</ref> and the doubles with Božović over the Russian pair of ] and Mikhail Bekker.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.tenniseurope.org/page/16401/European-Junior-Championships-14-Under |title=European Junior Championships 14 & Under |website=www.tenniseurope.org |access-date=31 October 2023 |archive-date=27 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231027162713/https://www.tenniseurope.org/page/16401/European-Junior-Championships-14-Under |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=Raonic>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/djokovic-practices-returns-with-bozovic-pays-off-against-raonic |title=Djokovic practices returns with Bozovic, pays off against Raonic |website=www.tennis.com |date=3 November 2014 |access-date=31 October 2023 |archive-date=27 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231027015958/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/djokovic-practices-returns-with-bozovic-pays-off-against-raonic |url-status=live}}</ref> Djokovic also led the Serbian team to victory in the European Summer Cup,<ref name=suu /> thus ending the year as a European champion in singles, doubles and in team competition, while also winning the silver medal at the ] for players under 14 in a team competition for Yugoslavia.<ref name=dare /><ref name=biography /><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.itftennis.com/media/5203/junior-team-competitions-rolls-of-honour.pdf |title=Junior team competitions rolls of honour |website=www.itftennis.com |access-date=31 October 2023 |archive-date=31 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231031024504/https://www.itftennis.com/media/5203/junior-team-competitions-rolls-of-honour.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref> Djokovic ended 2001 at the top of the ETA rankings for U14s, one place ahead of Murray at No. 2.<ref name=suu />


In 2002, Djokovic continued his dominance, now in the U16 circuit. In June, Djokovic won two prestigious tournaments in France, the Derby Cadets in ''La Boule'', where he beat future world No. 6 ] in the final,<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.ouest-france.fr/pays-de-la-loire/la-baule-44500/la-premiere-fois-que-djokovic-et-monfils-se-sont-rencontres-81081624-3f30-11ee-82fe-3f735fd93bc9 |title=La première fois que Novak Djokovic, 15 ans, a battu Gaël Monfils, 16 ans, c'était à La Baule |trans-title=The first time 15-year-old Novak Djokovic beat 16-year-old Gaël Monfils was in La Baule |language=fr |website=www.ouest-france.fr |date=20 August 2023 |access-date=30 November 2023}}</ref> and ''Le Pontet'' in ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.ledauphine.com/vaucluse/2012/07/02/l-empreinte-djokovic |title=L'empreinte Djokovic |trans-title=The Djokovic imprint |language=fr |website=www.ouest-france.fr |date=2 July 2012 |access-date=30 November 2023}}</ref> In September, Djokovic won his first ITF tournament in ]<ref name=dare /> after winning all of his matches in straight sets, some of which against rivals three years older than he, including the No. 1 seed ] in the final.<ref name=activity>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/players/novak-djokovic/800225217/srb/jt/s/activity/ |title=Novak Djokovic player details – Activity in singles |publisher=International Tennis Federation |access-date=14 December 2023 }}</ref> In November, Djokovic participated in the prestigious Prince Cup and ] in ], defeating home favorite Stephen Bass to win the former<ref name=activity /> despite having to play the final just a few hours after winning a qualifier round for the Orange Bowl, where he beat two Americans in the main draw before losing in the third round to ].<ref name=activity />
Djokovic also reached his first career Masters quarterfinal at ] during the indoor hardcourt season.


In juniors, he compiled a singles win-loss record of 40–11 (and 23–6 in doubles), reaching a combined junior world ranking of No. 24 in February 2004.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.itftennis.com/juniors/players/player/profile.aspx?playerid=100004087 |title=Novak Djokovic player details |publisher=International Tennis Federation |access-date=24 October 2013 |archive-date=29 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029191925/http://www.itftennis.com/juniors/players/player/profile.aspx?playerid=100004087 |url-status=dead }}</ref> At the junior Grand Slam events, his best showing was at the Australian Open where he reached ] in 2004. He also played at the ] and ] junior events in 2003.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/players/novak-djokovic/800225217/srb/jt/s/overview/ |title=Novak Djokovic player details – overview |publisher=International Tennis Federation |access-date=6 September 2021 |archive-date=6 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210906040938/https://www.itftennis.com/en/players/novak-djokovic/800225217/srb/jt/s/overview/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
===2007: Becoming a top-10 player and first Grand slam final===
Djokovic began the year by defeating Australian ] in the final of the ], before losing in the fourth round of the ] to eventual champion ] in straight sets. His performances at the ] events in ], and ], where he was the runner-up and champion respectively, pushed him into the world's top 10. Djokovic lost the Indian Wells final to ], but defeated ] in Key Biscayne in the quarterfinals before defeating ] for the title in the finals.


==== 2003–2005: Start of professional career ====
Right after his first Master Series title, he went back home to contribute to his country's attempt to get into the World Group of the ] competition. Serbia faced the Republic of Georgia, and Djokovic won a point by defeating Georgia's ]. Djokovic played in the Masters Series ], where he was defeated by ] in the third round, and in the ], where he defeated ] in the final. Djokovic then reached the quarterfinals of both the ] in Rome and the ], but lost to ] and ] respectively. At the French Open, Djokovic reached his first Grand Slam semifinal, losing to eventual champion Nadal.
In January 2003, at age 15, Djokovic played his first match in a professional tournament after receiving a wildcard from Pilić to enter a ] event in Oberschleißheim, the suburb of Munich where Pilić had his academy, but despite knowing the court where he played very well, Djokovic still lost to ] in two tight sets.{{sfn|Bowers|2014|p=chapter five}}<ref name=timeline>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/a-timeline-of-novak-djokovic-path-to-greatness-calendar-slam-bid-us-open |title=A timeline of Novak Djokovic's path to ultimate greatness |website=www.tennis.com |date=29 August 2021 |access-date=30 November 2023}}</ref> Pilić also had influence outside of Germany and requested a wildcard for Djokovic to play in a Futures in Belgrade in June, where he beat the No. 4 seed in the first round and then Cesar Ferrer-Victoria in the final, gaining him his first world ranking of No. 767.<ref name=making2>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1270074-london-2012-novak-djokovic-the-making-of-a-champion-part-2 |title=Novak Djokovic, the Making of a Champion, Part 2 |website=bleacherreport.com |date=24 July 2012 |access-date=30 November 2023 }}</ref><ref name=Ranking>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.espn.com.au/tennis/story/_/id/34222470/ranking-novak-djokovic-grand-slam-titles |title=Ranking Novak Djokovic's 24 Grand Slam tennis titles |publisher=] |date=12 September 2023 |access-date=30 November 2023}}</ref> At age 16, he finished 2003 ranked world No. 687.<ref name=making2 />


On 11 April 2004, the 16-year-old Djokovic earned his first official ATP victory when he defeated No. 1340 ] in a dead rubber held in Belgrade during a Davis Cup tie between Serbia & Montenegro and Latvia.<ref name=bang>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2008/jan/28/tennis.australianopen20081 |title=Djokovic arrives with a bang and a new era begins |work=] |date=28 January 2008 |access-date=30 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Novak_Djokovic/114150/-i-wanted-to-repeat-what-rafael-nadal-roger-federer-did-novak-djokovic-said/ |title='I wanted to repeat what Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer did,' Novak Djokovic said |website=www.tennisworldusa.org |date=18 May 2022 |access-date=30 November 2023}}</ref> He won his first ] tournament in ], where he started as a qualifier.<ref name=biography /><ref name=Shorthistory>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://tennisreviewer.com/a-short-history-of-novak-djokovic/ |title=A Short History of Novak Djokovic |website=tennisreviewer.com |date=24 March 2021 |access-date=1 December 2023 }}</ref><ref name=bang /> In the final, played on the day of his 17th birthday, Djokovic dominated No. 232 ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Tennis/Actualites/Le-jour-de-la-naissance-d-arthur-fils-en-2004-que-se-passait-il-dans-le-tennis/1382657 |title=Le jour de la naissance d'Arthur Fils, en 2004, que se passait-il dans le tennis? |trans-title=On the day Arthur Fils was born, in 2004, what was happening in tennis? |website=www.lequipe.fr |date=25 February 2023 |access-date=30 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://tennistonic.com/stat-tournaments/?m=atp&tid=2488&p1=5992&p2=431 |title=N.Djokovic beats D.Bracciali – Budapest Challenger – Budapest 2004 |website=tennistonic.com |date=22 May 2004 |access-date=30 November 2023}}</ref> Djokovic then qualified for his first ATP Tour event, the Croatia Open Umag in July 2004, where he lost to ] in the first round.<ref name=bang /> His success in Futures and Challenger events saw him rise into the world's Top 200 and finish 2004 as the world No. 186.<ref name=making2 />
At ], Djokovic won a five-hour quarterfinal against ]. In his semifinal match against ], he was forced to retire with elbow problems in the third set, after winning the first and losing the second set.
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Djokovic went on to win the Masters Series ] in ]. He defeated World No. 3 ] in the quarterfinals, World No. 2 ] in the semifinals, and World No. 1 Federer in the final. This was the first time a player had defeated the top three ranked players in one tournament since ] in 1994.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/news/story?id=2971389|title=After topping Nadal, Djokovic put away Federer to win Rogers Cup|publisher=ESPN|date=13 August 2007|accessdate=10 July 2011}}</ref> Djokovic was also only the second player, after ], to have defeated both Federer and Nadal since they became the top two players in the world. After this tournament, ] stated that Djokovic "is definitely a contender to win a Grand Slam (tournament)."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blackrocktourofchampions.com/5/news/2007/borg_djokovic.asp|title= Borg: 'Djokovic can win a Grand Slam'|publisher=BlackRock Tour of Champions|date=13 August 2007|accessdate=13 August 2007|archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20070929132024/http://www.blackrocktourofchampions.com/5/news/2007/borg_djokovic.asp <!--Bot retrieved archive -->|archivedate = 29 September 2007}}</ref> However, the following week at the ] in ], Ohio, Djokovic lost in the second round to Moyà in straight sets. Djokovic nevertheless reached the final of the ]. Djokovic had five set points in the first set and two in the second set, but lost them all before losing the final to top-seeded Federer in straight sets.


In January 2005, Djokovic made his Grand Slam debut at the ], where he defeated future rival ] in the second round of the ].<ref name=Stanimal>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/tennis/wawrinka-v-djokovic-an-epic-third-serve-of-stanimal-and-the-djoker-20150129-131iim.html |title=Wawrinka v Djokovic: An epic third serve of Stanimal and the Djoker |website=www.smh.com.au |date=29 January 2015 |access-date=30 November 2023 }}</ref> In the first round of the main draw, he was defeated by eventual champion ] in straight sets.<ref name=making2 /><ref name=bang /><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2005-01-17/impressive-safin-opens-melbourne-account/620820 |title=Impressive Safin opens Melbourne account |publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation |date=17 January 2005 |access-date=27 January 2013 |archive-date=5 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105022321/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2005-01-17/impressive-safin-opens-melbourne-account/620820 |url-status=live }}</ref> Later that year, Djokovic won his first Grand Slam match at the ], and went on to reach the third round of both ] and the ], coming back from two sets down and saving multiple match points to defeat ] in the former, and beating ] and ] in the latter. Djokovic participated in four Masters events and qualified for two of them, his best performance coming in ], where he reached the third round and defeated fourth seed ] along the way.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.b92.net/sport/tenis/vesti.php?yyyy=2005&mm=11&dd=02&nav_id=179579 |title=Đoković pobedio i Puertu! |language=sr |website=b92.net |date=11 February 2005 |access-date=24 October 2013 |archive-date=29 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029193834/http://www.b92.net/sport/tenis/vesti.php?yyyy=2005&mm=11&dd=02&nav_id=179579 |url-status=live }}</ref> He finished the year ranked No. 78, the youngest player in the top 100.<ref name=bang /><ref name=Pack />
Djokovic won his fifth title of the year at the ] in Vienna, defeating ] in the final. His next tournament was the ] in Madrid, where he lost to ] in the semifinals. Djokovic, assured of finishing the year as World No. 3, qualified for the year-ending ], but did not advance beyond the ] matches. He received the ] award for the best athlete in Serbia, and the ] declared him the best athlete.<ref>. Oks.org.rs. Retrieved 9 March 2011.</ref>


===2008: First Grand Slam title=== ==== 2006: First ATP titles and major quarterfinal ====
On 9 April 2006, Djokovic clinched a decisive Davis Cup win against Great Britain by defeating ] in four sets in the fourth match of the tie, giving ] an insurmountable 3–1 lead in their best-of-five series, thus keeping the country in the ]. Afterwards, Djokovic briefly considered moving from Serbia to play for Great Britain.<ref name="Hodgkinson">{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2006/05/17/stmurrad.xml&sSheet=/sport/2006/05/17/ixtenn.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012173920/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=%2Fsport%2F2006%2F05%2F17%2Fstmurrad.xml&sSheet=%2Fsport%2F2006%2F05%2F17%2Fixtenn.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=12 October 2007 |title=Serb may join British ranks |last=Hodgkinson |first=Mark |date=17 May 2006 |work=The Daily Telegraph |location=London |access-date=13 August 2007}}</ref> The British media spoke of Djokovic's family negotiating with the ] about changing his international loyalty by joining British tennis ranks.<ref name="Hodgkinson" /> The 18-year-old Djokovic, who was ranked 64th in the world, initially dismissed the story by saying that the talks were not serious, describing them as "the British being very kind to us after the Davis Cup."<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/5045764.stm |title=Djokovic dismisses British links |date=4 June 2006 |publisher=BBC |access-date=16 October 2009 |archive-date=30 April 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080430000939/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/5045764.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> However, more than three years later, in October 2009, Djokovic confirmed that the talks between his family and the LTA throughout April and May 2006 were indeed serious:
Djokovic started the year by playing the ] with fellow Serbian World No. 3 ]. While he won all his round-robin matches, the team lost 1–2 in the final to the second-seeded American team of ] and ]. At the ], Djokovic reached his second consecutive Grand Slam final without dropping a set, including a victory over three-time defending champion ] in the semifinals. By reaching the semifinals, Djokovic became the youngest player to have reached the semifinals in all four Grand Slams. In the final, Djokovic defeated unseeded Frenchman ] in four sets to earn Serbia's first Grand Slam singles title.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/australianopen/2290167/Novak-Djokovic-wins-Australian-Open.html|location=London|work=The Daily Telegraph|title=Novak Djokovic wins Australian Open|first=Mark|last=Hodgkinson|date=27 January 2008}}</ref> This marked the first time since the 2005 Australian Open that a Grand Slam singles title was not won by Federer or Nadal.
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Djokovic's next tournament was the ], where he lost in the semifinals to ]. At the ] ] in ], California, Djokovic won his ninth career singles title, defeating American ] in the three-set final. Djokovic won his tenth career singles title and fourth Master Series singles crown at the ] in ]. The following week at the ], Djokovic lost to Nadal in the semifinals. At the French Open, Djokovic was the third-seeded player behind Federer and Nadal. Djokovic lost to Nadal in the semifinals in straight sets.


{{blockquote|Britain was offering me a lot of opportunities and they needed someone because Andy was the only one, and still is. That had to be a disappointment for all the money they invest. But I didn't need the money as much as I had done. I had begun to make some for myself, enough to afford to travel with a coach, and I said, "Why the heck?" I am Serbian, I am proud of being a Serbian, I didn't want to spoil that just because another country had better conditions. If I had played for Great Britain, of course I would have played exactly as I do for my country but deep inside, I would never have felt that I belonged. I was the one who took the decision.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/tennis/article6876924.ece |title=Why Novak Djokovic said no to Great Britain |work=The Times |location=London, UK |access-date=16 October 2009 |first1=Neil |last1=Harman |archive-date=5 August 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110805103839/http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/tennis/article6876924.ece |url-status=live }}{{subscription required}}</ref>}}Djokovic reached his first Grand Slam quarterfinal at the ] as the world No. 63, after upsetting ninth-ranked ] in the second round.<ref name=1April>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.tennismajors.com/atp/april-1-2007-the-day-novak-djokovic-became-the-youngest-miami-winner-330803.html |title=The day Novak Djokovic became the youngest men's champion in the history of the Miami Open |website=www.tennismajors.com |date=1 April 2023 |access-date=4 November 2023 |archive-date=4 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231104235926/https://www.tennismajors.com/atp/april-1-2007-the-day-novak-djokovic-became-the-youngest-miami-winner-330803.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In the quarterfinals, he faced ], the first-ever meeting of their ], which Nadal won via a retirement from Djokovic after Nadal took the first two sets.<ref name=1April /> This deep run at the French Open saw him reach the top 40 in the world singles rankings. At ], he reached the fourth round, losing to seventh seed ] in five sets.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||date=3 July 2006 |title=Ancic snuffs out Djokovic threat |publisher=BBC Sport |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/5141492.stm |access-date=3 November 2013 |archive-date=4 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131104220212/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/5141492.stm |url-status=live }}</ref>
On ], Djokovic once again played Nadal, this time in the ] final in ], London, losing in two sets. At ], Djokovic was the third-seeded player; however, he lost in the second round to ]. This ended a streak of five consecutive Grand Slams where he had reached at least the semifinals.
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Djokovic then failed to defend his 2007 singles title at the Masters Series ] in ]. He was eliminated in the quarterfinals by eighth-seeded ]. The following week at the ] in ], Ohio, Djokovic advanced to the final, beating Nadal. In the final, he again lost to Murray in straight sets. His next tournament was the ], his first Olympics. He and ], seeded second in men's doubles, were eliminated in the first round by the ] pairing of ] and ]. Seeded third in singles, Djokovic lost in the semifinals to Nadal. Djokovic then defeated ], the loser of the other semifinal, in the bronze medal match. After the Olympics, Djokovic entered the ] as the third seed. He defeated ] in the quarterfinals. To a smattering of boos in a post-match interview, Djokovic criticized Roddick for accusing him of making excessive use of the trainer during matches. His run at the US Open ended in the semifinals when he lost to Federer in four sets, in a rematch of the ] final. He played four tournaments after the US Open. In a rematch of the 2008 Australian Open final, he lost in the final of the ] to ] in straight sets. In November, Djokovic was the second seed at the year-ending ] in Shanghai. In his first round-robin match, he defeated Argentine ] in straight sets. He then beat ] in three sets, before losing his final round-robin match against Tsonga. Djokovic qualified for the semifinals, where he defeated ]. In the final, Djokovic defeated ] to win his first Tennis Masters Cup title.


Three weeks after Wimbledon, Djokovic won his maiden ATP title at the ] in ] without losing a set, defeating ] in the final.<ref name=1April /> He won his second career title at the ] in ], France, defeating ] in the final, and moved into the top 20.<ref name=1April /><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2006/10/08/Djokovic-titles-at-Metz-France/59121160353541/ |title=Djokovic titles at Metz, France |website=www.upi.com |date=8 October 2006 |access-date=4 November 2023}}</ref> He also reached his first career Masters quarterfinal at ] during the indoor hardcourt season.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||date=20 October 2006 |title=F. Gonzalez und N. Djokovic Year up to 2013 |publisher=Tennis Wettpoint |url=http://tennis.wettpoint.com/en/h2h/23347-91752.html |access-date=3 November 2013 |archive-date=27 April 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150427004437/http://tennis.wettpoint.com/en/h2h/23347-91752.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Djokovic finished the year ranked No. 16, the youngest player in the top 20.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||date=20 January 2007 |title=Serbian teenager Djokovic is thinking big |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tennis-djokovic-idUSL0191355220061204 |access-date=17 September 2023 |archive-date=29 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230929055739/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tennis-djokovic-idUSL0191355220061204 |url-status=live }}</ref>
===2009: Ten finals, five titles===
Djokovic started the year at the ] in ], ], where he was upset by ] in the first round.<ref>{{cite web|title=Djokovic Upset In First Round Match At Brisbane|publisher=The Sports Network. Canadian Press|date=6 January 2009|url=http://www.tsn.ca/canadian_hockey/story/?id=262117|accessdate=17 September 2011}}</ref> At the ] in ], ], he lost to ] in the semifinals.<ref>{{cite web|title=Djokovic Upset By Nieminen In Sydney International Semifinal|publisher=The Sports Network. Canadian Press|date=16 January 2009|url=http://www.tsn.ca/tennis/story/?id=263426|accessdate=17 September 2011}}</ref> As defending champion at the ], Djokovic retired from his quarterfinal match with former World No. 1 ].<ref>{{dead link|date=July 2011}}. Thetennistimes.com (18 April 2009). Retrieved 9 March 2011.</ref>


==== 2007: First Masters title and major final, top 3 ====
After losing in the semifinals of the ] tournament in Marseille to ], Djokovic won the singles title at the ], defeating ] to claim his twelfth career title. The following week, Djokovic was the defending champion at the ] in ], California, an ] event, but lost to Roddick in the quarterfinals. At the ] in ], Florida, another ATP World Tour Masters 1000 event, Djokovic beat Federer in the semifinals, before losing to ] in the final.
Djokovic began 2007 by defeating Australian ] in the ] final, before losing in the fourth round of the ] to eventual champion Roger Federer<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2007/jan/29/tennis.australianopen2007 |title=Federer eyes the ultimate prize with No10 in the bag |date=29 January 2007 |work=The Guardian |location=London, UK |access-date=26 October 2013 |archive-date=29 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029200859/http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2007/jan/29/tennis.australianopen2007 |url-status=live }}</ref> in straight sets. His performances at the ] events in ], and ], where he was the runner-up and champion respectively, pushed him into the world's top 10.<ref name=1April /> Djokovic lost the Indian Wells final to Rafael Nadal, but defeated Nadal in Key Biscayne in the quarterfinals before going on to defeat ] in the final to win his maiden Masters Series title.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/miami-masters/2007/djokovic-dumps-nadal_sto1132582/story.shtml |title=Djokovic dumps Nadal |date=29 March 2007 |work=Eurosport |access-date=14 November 2021 |archive-date=13 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231113173945/https://www.eurosport.com/geoblocking.shtml |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=cruises>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/6516601.stm |title=Djokovic cruises to Miami title |date=1 April 2007 |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=14 November 2021 |archive-date=14 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211114160541/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/6516601.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> In doing so, he became the youngest player to ever win the tournament and the first teenager to win the event since ] in 1990.<ref name=1April /><ref name=cruises />
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Djokovic reached the final of the next ATP World Tour Masters 1000 event, the ] on clay, losing to ] in the final. At the ] in Rome, another ATP World Tour Masters 1000 event, Djokovic was the defending champion, but again lost in the final.


Djokovic then returned to Serbia to help his country enter the ]<ref name=Georgia>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://www.daviscup.com/en/draws-results/tie/details.aspx?tieId=100008969 |title=Match: Serbia – Georgia 5:0 |publisher=Davis Cup |date=6 April 2007 |access-date=26 October 2013 |archive-date=29 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029194214/http://www.daviscup.com/en/draws-results/tie/details.aspx?tieId=100008969 |url-status=live }}</ref> in a match against ]. He won a point by defeating Georgia's ].<ref name=Georgia /> Later, he played in the ], where he was defeated by ] in the third round, and at the ], where he defeated ] in the final.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2007&mm=05&dd=07&nav_id=41097 |title=Đoković wins Estoril Open |date=7 May 2007 |publisher=B92 News |access-date=31 October 2013 |archive-date=4 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131104222939/http://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2007&mm=05&dd=07&nav_id=41097 |url-status=live }}</ref> Djokovic then reached the quarterfinals of both the ] in Rome, where he lost to Nadal, and the ], where he was defeated by Carlos Moyá. At the ], Djokovic reached his first major semifinal, losing to eventual champion Nadal.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://www.rolandgarros.com/en_FR/about/history/past_tournaments/2007.html |title=2007: Hat-trick for Nadal and Henin |publisher=Roland Garros |access-date=26 October 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029191606/http://www.rolandgarros.com/en_FR/about/history/past_tournaments/2007.html |archive-date=29 October 2013}}</ref>
Djokovic was the top seed at his hometown tournament, the ] in Belgrade. He defeated first-time finalist ] to win his second title of the year.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/8042957.stm|title=Djokovic wins Serbia Open final|date=10 May 2009|work=BBC Sport |accessdate=11 May 2009}}</ref> As third seed at the ], Djokovic advanced to the semifinals without dropping a set. There, he faced Nadal and lost despite holding three match points. The match, at 4 hours and 3 minutes, was the longest three-set singles match on the ATP World Tour in the Open Era.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2009/12/Best-Matches-Of-The-Year.aspx|title=Best Matches of the Year|date=9 December 2009|work=ATP World Tour}}</ref> At the ], he lost in the third round to German ].


At ], Djokovic won a five-hour quarterfinal against ] to reach his first Wimbledon semi-final.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.rediff.com/sports/2007/jul/06djoko.htm |title=Djokovic wins five-hour battle against Baghdatis |publisher=Rediff India Abroad |date=6 July 2007 |access-date=17 October 2023 |archive-date=19 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231019030443/https://www.rediff.com/sports/2007/jul/06djoko.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> At the time, the match had lasted just 5 minutes shy of the longest Wimbledon match played in a single day. After the match, Baghdatis stated that playing against Djokovic was "a bit like facing Andre Agassi. He is just making you move from one place to another".<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.reuters.com/article/tennis-wimbledon-djokovoic-idUKL0689752620070706 |title=UPDATE 1-Tennis-Djokovic wins five-hour battle against Baghdatis |website=www.reuters.com |date=6 July 2007 |access-date=12 November 2023 |archive-date=12 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231112005937/https://www.reuters.com/article/tennis-wimbledon-djokovoic-idUKL0689752620070706 |url-status=live }}</ref> Djokovic started his semifinal match against Nadal with nearly 17 hours on court, and ended up retiring with elbow problems in the third set, after winning the first and losing the second set.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://www.rediff.com/sports/2007/jul/07nadal.htm |title=Nadal in final after Djokovic retires |publisher=Rediff India Abroad |date=7 July 2007 |access-date=26 October 2013 |archive-date=29 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029195045/http://www.rediff.com/sports/2007/jul/07nadal.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>
Djokovic began his grass court season at the ] where, after the withdrawal of Federer, he competed as the top seed. He advanced to the final, where he lost to German ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/8099645.stm|title=Haas beats Djokovic to win title|date=14 June 2009|publisher=BBC Sport |accessdate=20 June 2009}}</ref> Djokovic also lost to Haas in the quarterfinals of ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/8129159.stm|title=Haas stuns Djokovic to make semis|date=1 July 2009|work=BBC Sport |accessdate=1 July 2009|first=Ian|last=Westbrook}}</ref>
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Djokovic's next tournament was the ] in Montreal, and he defeated No. 3 ] in the quarterfinals, No. 2 Nadal in the semifinals, and No. 1 Federer in the final. This was the first time a player had defeated the top three ranked players in one tournament since ] in 1994.<ref name=timeline /><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/news/story?id=2971389 |title=After topping Nadal, Djokovic put away Federer to win Rogers Cup |publisher=ESPN |date=13 August 2007 |access-date=10 July 2011 |archive-date=7 August 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130807002545/http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/news/story?id=2971389 |url-status=live }}</ref> Djokovic was also only the second player, after ], to have defeated both Federer and Nadal since they became the top two players in the world. After this tournament, ] stated that Djokovic "is definitely a contender to win a Grand Slam (tournament)."<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.blackrocktourofchampions.com/5/news/2007/borg_djokovic.asp |title=Borg: 'Djokovic can win a Grand Slam' |publisher=BlackRock Tour of Champions |date=13 August 2007 |access-date=13 August 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070929132024/http://www.blackrocktourofchampions.com/5/news/2007/borg_djokovic.asp |archive-date=29 September 2007}}</ref> The following week at the ], Djokovic lost in the second round to Moyà in straight sets. Nevertheless, he went on to reach the final of the ], where he had five set points in the first set and two in the second set, but lost them all before losing the match in straight sets to the top-seeded Federer.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/6985663.stm |title=US Open 2007 |date=20 October 2006 |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=3 November 2013 |first=Piers |last=Newbery |archive-date=16 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116054648/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/6985663.stm |url-status=live }}</ref>


Djokovic won his fifth title of the year at the ] in Vienna, defeating ] in the final. His next tournament was the ], where he lost to ] in the semifinals. Djokovic, assured of finishing the year ranked No. 3, qualified for the ], but did not advance beyond the ] matches. He received the ] award for the best athlete in Serbia, and the ] declared him the best athlete in the country.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://www.oks.org.rs/olimpijski-komitet-srbije/priznanja-i-trofeji/trofej-oks-najuspesniji-sportisti/najsupesniji-sportisti-u-izboru-oks/ |title=Najuspešniji u izboru OKS |date=7 July 2016 |publisher=] |access-date=7 July 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180725105812/http://www.oks.org.rs/olimpijski-komitet-srbije/priznanja-i-trofeji/trofej-oks-najuspesniji-sportisti/najsupesniji-sportisti-u-izboru-oks/ |archive-date=25 July 2018 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
During the ], Djokovic made the quarterfinals of the ] in ], before losing to ]. At the ] in ], Djokovic defeated World No. 3 ] in the semifinals. He lost in the final to World No. 1 ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/8217221.stm|title=Federer secures Cincinnati title|date=23 August 2009|work=BBC Sport |accessdate=28 September 2009}}</ref> At the ], Djokovic made the semifinals, having dropped only two sets, defeating ], 15th seed ] and 10th seed ]. He then lost to ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/8253758.stm|title=Federer & Del Potro into US final|date=13 September 2009|work=BBC Sport |accessdate=28 September 2009}}</ref>


Djokovic played a key role in the ] win over ] by winning all his matches and helping promote the ] to the ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://www.rtv.rs/sr_lat/sport/tenis/dejvis-kup:-srbija-australija-4-:1_32531.html |title=Dejvis kup: Srbija – Australija 4:1 |date=23 September 2007 |publisher=Radio Televizija Vojvodine |access-date=26 October 2013 |language=sr |archive-date=23 June 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150623054159/http://www.rtv.rs/sr_lat/sport/tenis/dejvis-kup:-srbija-australija-4-:1_32531.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In Serbia's tie against ] in Moscow in early 2008, Djokovic was sidelined due to ] and missed his first singles match. He returned to win his doubles match, teaming with ], before retiring during his singles match with ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/news/story?id=3239439 |title=Serbia's Djokovic retires from Davis Cup match to hand Russians victory |date=10 February 2008 |publisher=ESPN Tennis |access-date=26 October 2013 |archive-date=29 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029220138/http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/news/story?id=3239439 |url-status=live }}</ref>
At the ] in Beijing, he defeated ], ], ], and ] en route to the final, where he defeated ] in straight sets to win his third title of the year.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/8301353.stm|title=Djokovic beats Cilic in Beijing|date=11 October 2009|work=BBC Sport |accessdate=12 October 2009}}</ref> At the inaugural ], Djokovic lost in the semifinals to ]. At the ] in ], Djokovic defeated ] to make it to the quarterfinals.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://sports.yahoo.com/ten/news?slug=capress-ten_swiss_indoors–052842123&prov=capress&type=lgns|title=Djokovic gets first career double bagel, beats Hernych at Swiss Indoors|date=9 November 2009|agency=Associated Press|accessdate=12 October 2009}}</ref> He then recovered from a deficit to defeat ] in the quarterfinals. He won the semifinals against ]. In the final, he defeated home favourite and three-time defending champion ] to win his fourth title of the year.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/8349507.stm|title= Djokovic beats Federer in final|date=8 November 2009|work=BBC Sport |accessdate=9 November 2009}}</ref> At the last Masters 1000 event of the year at the ] in Paris, Djokovic won his first Masters 1000 title of the year. He defeated ] in the semifinals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2009/11/Paris-Saturday-Djokovic-Cruises-Past-Nadal.aspx|title=In-Form Djokovic Cruises Past Nadal, Reaches 10th Final Of Year|date=14 November 2009|publisher=atpworldtour.com|accessdate=28 November 2009}}</ref> In the final, Djokovic prevailed over ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/8361518.stm|title= Djokovic wins superb Paris final|date=8 November 2009|work=BBC Sport |accessdate=28 November 2009}}</ref>


==== 2008: First Major title, ATP Finals title ====
Coming into the year-ending ] in London as the defending champion, Djokovic defeated ] in his first round-robin match.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/8375565.stm|title=Djokovic edges past Davydenko|date=23 November 2009|work=BBC Sport |accessdate=28 November 2009}}</ref> In his second match, he lost to ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/8379271.stm|title=Robin Soderling beats Novak Djokovic to reach semis|date=25 November 2009|work=BBC Sport |accessdate=28 November 2009}}</ref> Despite victory over ] in his third round-robin match, Djokovic failed to make the semifinals.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/8383103.stm|title=Novak Djokovic beats Nadal but is knocked out of Finals|date=27 November 2009|work=BBC Sport |accessdate=28 November 2009}}</ref> Djokovic ended the year as the World No. 3 for the third consecutive year. Djokovic played 97 matches throughout the year, the most of any player on the ATP World Tour, with a 78–19 win-loss record. In addition to leading the ATP World Tour in match wins, he reached a career best 10 finals, winning 5 titles.
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Djokovic started his preparations for the season by playing the ] with fellow Serbian world No. 3 ] where he won all of his four singles matches, including in the final against the United States, where he beat Mardy Fish in a deciding set tiebreak to level the tie, but then losing the decisive mixed doubles rubber,<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tennis-hopman-idUSL0455531020080104 |title=U.S. edge out Serbia to win Hopman Cup |website=www.reuters.com |date=4 January 2008 |access-date=6 November 2013 |archive-date=17 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210517032751/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tennis-hopman-idUSL0455531020080104 |url-status=live }}</ref> in which he faced former ] ] in a competitive event for the first time.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.essentiallysports.com/tennis-news-atp-wta-watch-when-serena-williams-slammed-aces-against-novak-djokovic/ |title=Watch When Serena Williams Slammed Aces Against Novak Djokovic |website=www.essentiallysports.com |date=4 May 2020 |access-date=6 November 2013 |archive-date=10 May 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200510070823/https://www.essentiallysports.com/tennis-news-atp-wta-watch-when-serena-williams-slammed-aces-against-novak-djokovic/ |url-status=live }}</ref> At the ], Djokovic reached his second consecutive Grand Slam final, this time without dropping a set, including a victory over two-time defending champion Federer in the semifinals.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2008/jan/25/tennis.australianopen20084 |title=Djokovic crushes Federer to seal final spot |date=25 January 2008 |work=The Guardian |location=London, UK |access-date=31 October 2013 |archive-date=5 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105205109/http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2008/jan/25/tennis.australianopen20084 |url-status=live }}</ref> By reaching the semifinals, Djokovic became the youngest player in the Open Era to have reached the semifinals in all four Grand Slam events.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-05-14/players-to-watch/28311340_1_novak-djokovic-grand-slam-singles-title |archive-url=https://archive.today/20131031153459/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-05-14/players-to-watch/28311340_1_novak-djokovic-grand-slam-singles-title |url-status=dead |archive-date=31 October 2013 |title=Novak Djokovic |date=14 May 2010 |work=] |access-date=31 October 2013}}</ref> In the final, Djokovic defeated unseeded Frenchman ] in four sets to earn his first Grand Slam singles title.<ref name="dte">{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/australianopen/2290167/Novak-Djokovic-wins-Australian-Open.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220110/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/australianopen/2290167/Novak-Djokovic-wins-Australian-Open.html |archive-date=10 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |location=London |work=The Daily Telegraph |title=Novak Djokovic wins Australian Open |first=Mark |last=Hodgkinson |date=27 January 2008}}{{cbignore}}</ref> This marked the first time since the 2005 Australian Open that a Grand Slam singles title was not won by Federer or Nadal.<ref name="dte" />


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===2010: Davis Cup title===
Djokovic started his year by playing in the ], an exhibition event. In his first match, he defeated ], but lost to ] in his second.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aamiclassic.com.au/results.php|title=Djokovic results at AAMI classic 2010|accessdate=14 January 2010|date=14 January 2010}}</ref> At the ], Djokovic was eliminated in the quarterfinals by ] in five sets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://au.sports.yahoo.com/tennis/news/article/-/6730661/djokovic-blames-illness|title=Djokovic blames illness|accessdate=28 January 2010|date=28 January 2010}}</ref> Despite the loss, Djokovic attained a career-high ranking of World No. 2. He reached the semifinals of the ] in ], losing to ]. At the ] in the ], Djokovic reached the final, defeating ] to win his first title of the year.<ref>. ATP World Tour (27 February 2010). Retrieved 9 March 2011.</ref>


Djokovic's next tournament was the ], where he lost in the semifinals to Roddick. At the ], Djokovic won his ninth career singles title, defeating Mardy Fish in the final.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tennis-men-pacific-idUSN2329620320080324 |title=Djokovic sinks Fish to seal Indian Wells title |work=Reuters |date=24 March 2008 |access-date=7 April 2022 |archive-date=7 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220407090229/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tennis-men-pacific-idUSN2329620320080324 |url-status=live }}</ref> Djokovic won his tenth career singles title and fourth Master Series singles crown at the ] in Rome after defeating Wawrinka in the final.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2007&mm=05&dd=07&nav_id=41097 |title=Djokovic defeats Wawrinka in Rome |date=11 May 2008 |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=31 October 2013 |archive-date=4 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131104222939/http://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2007&mm=05&dd=07&nav_id=41097 |url-status=live }}</ref> The following week he lost to Nadal in the semifinals at the ]. At the French Open, Djokovic was the third-seeded player behind Federer and Nadal. He lost to Nadal in the semifinals in straight sets.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2008/jun/06/frenchopen.tennis2 |title=French Open: Ruthless Nadal crushes Djokovic to reach final |date=6 June 2008 |work=The Guardian |location=London |access-date=26 October 2013 |archive-date=3 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303165523/http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2008/jun/06/frenchopen.tennis2 |url-status=live }}</ref>
He then took part in ]'s ] tie against the ] on clay in Belgrade. He helped Serbia reach their first quarterfinal in the Davis Cup 3–2 victory, defeating ] and ]. At the ], he lost in the fourth round to ]. At the ], he lost in his opening match to ]. Djokovic then announced that he had ceased working with ] as his coach.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tennisconnected.com/home/2010/04/12/djokovic-admits-that-martin-messed-up-his-serve/|title=Djokovic Admits That Martin Messed Up His Serve|accessdate=8 May 2010|date=12 April 2010}}</ref>


On ], Djokovic once again played Nadal, this time in the ] final in ], where he lost in two sets. Djokovic entered Wimbledon seeded third but lost in the second round to ], ending a streak of five consecutive majors where he had reached at least the semifinals.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/wimbledon08/news/story?id=3460043 |title=Djokovic sent home by Safin in Wimbledon's second round |date=25 June 2008 |publisher=ESPN |access-date=3 November 2013 |archive-date=5 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105041846/http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/wimbledon08/news/story?id=3460043 |url-status=live }}</ref>
In his first clay-court tournament of the year at the ], top-seeded Djokovic reached the semifinals with wins over ] and ]. There, he lost to ]. Djokovic again lost to Verdasco at the ] in Rome, this time in the quarterfinals.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/8655303.stm|title=Novak Djokovic beaten in Rome by Fernando Verdasco|accessdate=8 May 2010|date=30 April 2010|publisher=BBC News }}</ref> As the defending champion at his hometown event, the ] in Belgrade, he withdrew in the quarterfinals while trailing ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Kr/F/Filip-Krajinovic.aspx|title=Tennis – ATP World Tour – Tennis Players – Filip Krajinovic }}</ref>


Djokovic then failed to defend his 2007 singles title at the ] in ], where he was eliminated in the quarterfinals by ]. The following week at the ], Djokovic advanced to the final, beating Nadal in the semifinals, which not only ended the Spaniard's 32-match winning streak, but also delayed Nadal's first ascension to world No. 1 by a week.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.independent.ie/news/djokovic-ends-nadals-winning-streak/26466729.html |title=Djokovic ends Nadal's winning streak |work=The Independent |date=3 August 2008 |access-date=6 November 2023 |archive-date=7 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231107005924/https://www.independent.ie/news/djokovic-ends-nadals-winning-streak/26466729.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In the final, he again lost to Murray in straight sets. His next tournament was the ], his first Olympics. He and Nenad Zimonjić, seeded second in men's doubles, were eliminated in the first round by the Czech pairing of ] and ]. Seeded third in singles, Djokovic lost in the semifinals to Nadal. Djokovic then defeated ], the loser of the other semifinal, in the bronze medal match.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://en.beijing2008.cn/news/sports/headlines/tennis/n214551295.shtml |title=Djokovic wins Men's Singles bronze medal |date=24 August 2008 |publisher=The Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games |access-date=26 October 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029203417/http://en.beijing2008.cn/news/sports/headlines/tennis/n214551295.shtml |archive-date=29 October 2013}}</ref>
Djokovic entered the ] seeded third. He defeated ], ], ], and ] en route to the quarterfinals, where he lost to ] in five sets.<ref>. ''The Globe and Mail''. Retrieved 9 March 2011.</ref> Djokovic entered the ] as third seed, defeating ], ], ], ], and ] en route to the semifinals, which he lost to ] in straight sets.


After the Olympics, Djokovic entered the ] seeded third, where he defeated Roddick in the quarterfinals. To a smattering of boos in a post-match interview, Djokovic criticized Roddick for accusing him of making excessive use of the trainer during matches and for suggesting that he was faking his injuries.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/09/05/open.djokovic/ |title=Angry Djokovic exacts revenge on Roddick |date=5 September 2008 |publisher=] |access-date=26 October 2013 |archive-date=29 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029183949/http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/09/05/open.djokovic/ |url-status=live }}</ref> His run at the US Open ended in the semifinals when he lost to Federer in four sets, in a rematch of the previous year's final. In November, Djokovic was the second seed at the year-ending ] in Shanghai, beating ] and ] in the round-robin stage, and ] in the semifinals. In the final, Djokovic defeated Davydenko to win his first title at the year-end championship.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/7731957.stm |title=Superb Djokovic wins Masters Cup |date=16 November 2008 |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=26 October 2013 |first=Piers |last=Newbery |archive-date=29 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029212534/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/7731957.stm |url-status=live }}</ref>
Djokovic then competed at the ] in Toronto, where he lost to ] in the semifinals. Djokovic also competed in doubles with ] in a one-time, high-profile partnership. This hadn't happened since 1976, when ] and ] as World No. 1 and No. 2 paired together as a doubles team.<ref>. News.tennisty.com. Retrieved 9 March 2011.</ref> They lost in the first round to Canadians ] and ]. Djokovic lost in the quarterfinals of the ] in Cincinnati to ]. As the third seed at the ], Djokovic came very close to losing in his opening round against ] in extreme heat. He then defeated ], ] and ], and number 17 seed ], all in straight sets to reach the US Open semifinals for the fourth consecutive year. In the semifinals, Djokovic defeated ] in five sets after saving two match points with forehand winners while serving to stay in the match at 4–5 in the 5th set. It was Djokovic's first victory over Federer at the US Open in four attempts, and his first victory over Federer in a Major since the 2008 Australian Open. Djokovic lost to Nadal in the final, a match that saw Nadal complete his career Grand Slam.


==== 2009: Ten finals, five titles ====
After helping Serbia defeat the Czech Republic 3–2 to make it to the Davis Cup final, Djokovic competed at the ] as the top seed and defending champion. He won the title for the second successive year, after defeating ], ] (walkover), ], and ] en route to the final. Djokovic then defeated ] in the final. At the Shanghai Masters, Djokovic made a semifinal appearance, losing to ]. Djokovic played his final tournament of the year at the ] in London. Djokovic was placed in Group A along with ], ], and ]. Djokovic won his first round-robin match against Berdych. He next lost to Nadal. He defeated Roddick in his final round-robin match and advanced to the semifinals. He lost to ] in two sets.
{{Main|2009 Novak Djokovic tennis season}}
Djokovic started the year at the ], where he was upset by fellow Pilić academy trainee ] in the first round.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Djokovic Upset in First Round Match at Brisbane |publisher=The Sports Network. Canadian Press |date=6 January 2009 |url=https://www.tsn.ca/canadian_hockey/story/?id=262117 |access-date=17 September 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121020224943/http://www.tsn.ca/canadian_hockey/story/?id=262117 |archive-date=20 October 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> As defending champion at the ], Djokovic retired from his quarterfinal match with former world No. 1 Andy Roddick, primarily due to heat illness that generated muscle aches and cramps.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2009/jan/27/australian-open-quarter-finals-novak-djokovic-andy-roddick |title=Federer and Roddick into semis after champion Djokovic pulls out |work=TheGuardian |date=31 January 2022 |access-date=31 January 2022 |archive-date=1 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220201024844/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2009/jan/27/australian-open-quarter-finals-novak-djokovic-andy-roddick |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/djokovic-melts-in-the-australian-heat-1517718.html |title=Djokovic melts in the Australian heat |work=Independent |date=31 January 2022 |access-date=31 January 2022 |archive-date=1 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220201024857/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/djokovic-melts-in-the-australian-heat-1517718.html |url-status=live }}</ref> After losing in the semifinals of the ] tournament in Marseille to Tsonga, Djokovic won the singles title at the ], defeating Ferrer to claim his twelfth career title.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/news/story?id=3942083 |title=Djokovic tops Ferrer in Dubai final |date=28 February 2009 |publisher=ESPN |access-date=11 November 2013 |archive-date=11 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131111023736/http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/news/story?id=3942083 |url-status=live }}</ref> The following week, Djokovic was the defending champion at the ] but lost to Roddick in the quarterfinals. At the ] in Key Biscayne, Djokovic beat Federer in the semifinals, before losing to Murray in the final.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/7983446.stm |title=Murray wins Miami Masters title |date=5 April 2009 |publisher=BBC |access-date=11 November 2013 |archive-date=8 April 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090408005120/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/7983446.stm |url-status=live }}</ref>


Djokovic reached the final of the next Masters event, the ] on clay, losing to Nadal in the final. At the ] in Rome, Djokovic failed to defend the title he had won the previous year, losing to Nadal in the final again.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/tennis/2009-05-03-rome-masters_N.htm |title=Nadal rolls past Djokovic to win Rome Masters for fourth time |date=3 May 2009 |work=USA Today |access-date=3 November 2013 |archive-date=23 June 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150623063702/http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/tennis/2009-05-03-rome-masters_N.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> Djokovic was the top seed at his hometown tournament, the ] in Belgrade, beating ] in the final to win his second title of the year.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/8042957.stm |title=Djokovic wins Serbia Open final |date=10 May 2009 |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=11 May 2009 |archive-date=13 May 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090513000032/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/8042957.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> Djokovic then reached the semifinals of the ] without dropping a set, where he lost to Nadal despite holding three match points. The match, at 4 hours and 3 minutes, was at the time the longest three-set singles match on the ATP Tour in the Open Era.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2009/12/Best-Matches-Of-The-Year.aspx |title=Best Matches of the Year |date=9 December 2009 |work=ATP World Tour |access-date=15 May 2011 |archive-date=2 August 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130802002528/http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2009/12/Best-Matches-Of-The-Year.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref> At the ], he lost in the third round to German ].
Djokovic went on to win his two singles rubbers in Serbia's Davis Cup finals victory over France. This started a long unbeaten run that went on into 2011. Djokovic finished the year ranked World No. 3, his fourth successive finish at this position. He was awarded the title "Serbian Sportsman of the year" by the ]<ref>. Oks.org.rs. Retrieved 9 March 2011.</ref> and "Serbian Athlete of the year" by ].<ref>. Novosti.rs. Retrieved 9 March 2011.</ref>


Djokovic began his grass court season at the ] where after the withdrawal of Federer, he competed as the top seed. He advanced to the final, where he lost to ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/8099645.stm |title=Haas beats Djokovic to win title |date=14 June 2009 |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=20 June 2009 |archive-date=17 June 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090617081612/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/8099645.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> Djokovic then lost to Haas again, this time in the quarterfinals of ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/8129159.stm |title=Haas stuns Djokovic to make semis |date=1 July 2009 |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=1 July 2009 |first=Ian |last=Westbrook |archive-date=2 July 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090702012107/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/8129159.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> During the ], Djokovic made the quarterfinals of the ] in Montreal before losing to Roddick. At the ], Djokovic defeated Nadal in the semifinals before losing in the final to Federer.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/8217221.stm |title=Federer secures Cincinnati title |date=23 August 2009 |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=28 September 2009 |archive-date=24 August 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090824101035/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/8217221.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> At the ], Djokovic reached the semifinals, where he was defeated by Federer.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/8253758.stm |title=Federer & Del Potro into US final |date=13 September 2009 |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=28 September 2009 |archive-date=24 September 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090924231240/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/8253758.stm |url-status=live }}</ref>
===2011: Ascent to No. 1===

Djokovic then won his third title of the year at the ] in Beijing, beating ] in the final.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/8301353.stm |title=Djokovic beats Cilic in Beijing |date=11 October 2009 |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=12 October 2009 |archive-date=12 October 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091012101501/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/8301353.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> Djokovic then lost in the semifinals of the inaugural ] to Davydenko. At the ] in ], Djokovic recorded his first 6–0, 6–0 win at an elite event when he defeated ] in the second round.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/djokovic-bagels-hernych-6-0-6-0-at-swiss-indoors |title=Djokovic bagels Hernych 6–0, 6–0 at Swiss Indoors |date=5 November 2009 |website=tennis.com |access-date=12 October 2009 |archive-date=18 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230518155841/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/djokovic-bagels-hernych-6-0-6-0-at-swiss-indoors |url-status=live }}</ref> He then defeat home player Wawrinka in the quarterfinals before saving three match to win his semifinal against ]. In the final, he defeated home favorite and three-time defending champion Federer to win his fourth title of the year.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/8349507.stm |title=Djokovic beats Federer in final |date=8 November 2009 |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=9 November 2009 |archive-date=10 November 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091110101708/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/8349507.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> Djokovic won his first Masters title of the year at the ] after defeating Nadal in the semifinals, and outlasting ] in a decisive set tiebreak in the final.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/8361518.stm |title=Djokovic wins superb Paris final |date=8 November 2009 |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=28 November 2009 |archive-date=19 November 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091119054003/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/8361518.stm |url-status=live }}</ref>

Even though he came into the year-ending ] in London on a 10-match winning streak and as the defending champion, Djokovic failed to make it out from the round-robin stage despite beating both Davydenko and Nadal due to having fewer sets.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/tennis/atp-finals-day5/ |title=Djokovic out of ATP finals despite win |publisher=www.sportsnet.ca |date=27 November 2009 |access-date=6 November 2023 |archive-date=7 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231107005924/https://www.sportsnet.ca/tennis/atp-finals-day5/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Djokovic ended the year as the No. 3 for the third consecutive year, having played 97 matches, the most of any player on the ATP Tour, which earned him the Ironman nickname, with a 78–19 win–loss record. In addition to leading the ATP Tour in match wins, he reached a career-best ten finals, winning five titles.<ref name=Ironman>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.reuters.com/article/idINIndia-45629620100123 |title=Ironman Djokovic fed up with matches |website=www.reuters.com |date=23 January 2010 |access-date=6 November 2023 |archive-date=7 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231107005924/https://www.reuters.com/article/idINIndia-45629620100123 |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== 2010s ===
==== 2010: US Open final & Davis Cup crown ====
{{Main|2010 Novak Djokovic tennis season}}
After playing nearly a hundred matches in 2009, Djokovic stated that he was "fed up with matches", so he decided not to play any ranking tournaments before the ], thus starting his year by playing in the ], an exhibition event, where he beat Tommy Haas, but lost to ] and teenager ].<ref name=Ironman /> At the Australian Open, Djokovic lost a five-setter to Tsonga in the quarterfinals.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://au.sports.yahoo.com/tennis/news/article/-/6730661/djokovic-blames-illness |title=Djokovic blames illness |access-date=28 January 2010 |date=28 January 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100129064031/http://au.sports.yahoo.com/tennis/news/article/-/6730661/djokovic-blames-illness |archive-date=29 January 2010}}</ref> Despite the loss, he attained a career-high ranking of No. 2 and went on to reach the semifinals in ], where he lost to ]. At the ], Djokovic reached the final, this time defeating Youzhny to win his first title of the year and to successfully defend a title for the first time in his career.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/tennis/djokovic-wins-a-war-of-attrition-1.551517 |title=Djokovic wins a war of attrition |website=www.thenationalnews.com |date=1 March 2010 |access-date=4 November 2023 |archive-date=4 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231104225930/https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/tennis/djokovic-wins-a-war-of-attrition-1.551517 |url-status=live }}</ref>

On 6–8 March 2010, Djokovic then took part in Serbia's ] tie against the ] on clay in Belgrade, where he played a key role in helping his country reach the quarterfinal in the Davis Cup for the first time in its independent history, winning both singles matches against ] and ] in a 3–2 victory.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/08/sports/tennis/08tennis.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100311044258/http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/08/sports/tennis/08tennis.html |archive-date=11 March 2010 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Serbia Beats U.S. in First Round of Davis Cup |date=8 March 2010 |work=The New York Times |access-date=11 November 2013}}</ref> After early exits at the ] and ], Djokovic announced that he had ceased working with ] as his coach.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://tennisconnected.com/home/2010/04/12/djokovic-admits-that-martin-messed-up-his-serve/ |title=Djokovic Admits That Martin Messed Up His Serve |access-date=8 May 2010 |date=12 April 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100416050753/http://tennisconnected.com/home/2010/04/12/djokovic-admits-that-martin-messed-up-his-serve/ |archive-date=16 April 2010}}</ref>

In his first clay-court tournament of the year at the ], top-seeded Djokovic reached the semifinals with wins over Wawrinka and ] before losing to Verdasco. Djokovic again lost to Verdasco at the ] in Rome, this time in the quarterfinals.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/8655303.stm |title=Novak Djokovic beaten in Rome by Fernando Verdasco |access-date=8 May 2010 |date=30 April 2010 |publisher=BBC News |archive-date=3 May 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100503154419/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/8655303.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> As the defending champion at his hometown event, the ] in Belgrade, he withdrew in the quarterfinals while trailing No. 319 ],<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/djokovic-retires-in-belgrade-with-breathing-problems |title=Djokovic retires in Belgrade with breathing problems |website=www.tennis.com |date=7 May 2010 |access-date=4 November 2023 |archive-date=4 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231104225929/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/djokovic-retires-in-belgrade-with-breathing-problems |url-status=live }}</ref> the lowest-ranked player to ever beat Djokovic as well as the only time that Djokovic lost to a player outside the Top 200.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/ATP_Tennis/54176/what-have-been-the-toughest-defeats-of-novak-djokovic-career/ |title=What have been the toughest defeats of Novak Djokovic career? |website=www.tennisworldusa.org |date=26 April 2018 |access-date=6 November 2023 |archive-date=7 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231107005924/https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/ATP_Tennis/54176/what-have-been-the-toughest-defeats-of-novak-djokovic-career/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Djokovic entered the ] seeded third, where he lost to ] in five sets, marking the only time he lost a match at a major after leading two sets to love.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/209-1-on-this-day-novak-djokovic-took-his-only-loss-from-two-sets-up |title=209–1: On this day, Novak Djokovic took his only loss from two sets up |website=www.tennis.com |date=2 June 2020 |access-date=4 November 2023 |archive-date=4 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231104225929/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/209-1-on-this-day-novak-djokovic-took-his-only-loss-from-two-sets-up |url-status=live }}</ref> Djokovic then won the first ATP doubles titles of his career at the ], pairing with ] to beat ] and ] in the final.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://novakdjokovic.com/en/news/tennis/novak-clinches-his-first-atp-doubles-title/ |title=Novak clinches his first ATP doubles title! |website=novakdjokovic.com |date=13 June 2010 |access-date=15 November 2023 }}</ref> In ], he lost in the semifinals to ] in straight sets.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2010/jul/02/tomas-berdych-novak-djokovic-wimbledon-2010 |title=Wimbledon 2010: Tomas Berdych into final after beating Novak Djokovic |work=] |date=2 July 2010 |access-date=7 July 2016 |archive-date=26 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160826014854/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2010/jul/02/tomas-berdych-novak-djokovic-wimbledon-2010 |url-status=live }}</ref>

Djokovic then competed at the ] in Toronto, where he lost to Federer in the semifinals. Djokovic also competed in doubles with Nadal in a one-time, high-profile partnership. This had not happened since 1976, when ] and ] as No. 1 and No. 2 paired together as a doubles team.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://novakdjokovic.com/en/news/tennis/toronto-spectacle-nole-and-rafa-to-play-doubles-together/ |title=Toronto spectacle: Nole and Rafa to play doubles together! |website=novakdjokovic.com |date=6 August 2010 |access-date=6 November 2023 |archive-date=7 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231107005924/https://novakdjokovic.com/en/news/tennis/toronto-spectacle-nole-and-rafa-to-play-doubles-together/ |url-status=live }}</ref> They lost in the first round to Canadians ] and ]. Djokovic then lost to Roddick in the quarterfinals of the ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://www.politika.rs/sr/clanak/146699/Tenis/Rodik-bolji-od-Dokovica-u-Sinsinatiju |title=Rodik bolji od Đokovića u Sinsinatiju |date=20 August 2010 |publisher=] |access-date=7 July 2016 |archive-date=9 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809163743/http://www.politika.rs/sr/clanak/146699/Tenis/Rodik-bolji-od-Dokovica-u-Sinsinatiju |url-status=live }}</ref> As the third seed at the ], Djokovic came very close to losing in his opening round against Viktor Troicki in extreme heat. He then defeated ], James Blake, Mardy Fish, and Gaël Monfils, all in straight sets, to reach the US Open semifinals for the fourth consecutive year. There, he defeated Federer in five sets after saving two match points with forehand winners while serving to stay in the match at 4–5 in the fifth set. It was Djokovic's first victory over Federer at the US Open in four attempts, and his first victory over Federer in a Major since the 2008 Australian Open. Djokovic went on to lose to Nadal in the final, a match that saw Nadal complete his career Grand Slam.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/8992563.stm |title=Rafael Nadal wins US Open to seal career Grand Slam |date=14 September 2010 |publisher=BBC |access-date=3 November 2013 |archive-date=4 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131104220206/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/8992563.stm |url-status=live }}</ref>

After helping Serbia defeat the Czech Republic 3–2 to make it to the Davis Cup final, Djokovic competed at the ] as the top seed and defending champion. He won the title for the second successive year after defeating ] in the final. At the Shanghai Masters, Djokovic made a semifinal appearance, losing to Federer. Djokovic played his final tournament of the year at the ] in London, where he lost to Federer in the semifinals.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/9235301.stm |title=Roger Federer beats Djokovic to set up Nadal final |date=27 November 2010 |publisher=BBC |access-date=22 June 2016 |archive-date=6 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306022109/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/9235301.stm |url-status=live }}</ref>

Serbia progressed to the Davis Cup final, following the victories over ] (4–1) and the ] (3–2). Serbia came from 1–2 down to defeat ] in the final tie 3–2 in Belgrade to win the nation's first Davis Cup Championship. In the final, Djokovic scored two singles points for Serbia, defeating Gilles Simon and Gaël Monfils.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/news/story?id=5887226 |title=Serbia wins first Davis Cup title |date=6 December 2010 |publisher=ESPN |access-date=6 December 2010 |archive-date=1 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160101174526/http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/news/story?id=5887226 |url-status=live }}</ref> He was the backbone of the Serbian squad, going 7–0 in singles rubbers to lead the nation to the title, although the honour of winning the deciding rubber in the final went to compatriot Viktor Troicki. This two singles rubbers wins started a long unbeaten run that went on into 2011. Djokovic finished the year ranked No. 3, his fourth successive finish at this position. He was awarded the title "Serbian Sportsman of the year" by the ] and "Serbian Athlete of the year" by ].<ref name=Shorthistory /><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://novakdjokovic.com/en/news/events/ocs-nole-declared-the-best-athlete-of-serbia-in-2010/ |title=OCS: Nole declared the best athlete of Serbia in 2010! |website=novakdjokovic.com |date=17 December 2010 |access-date=6 November 2010 |archive-date=20 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130920053255/http://novakdjokovic.com/en/news/events/ocs-nole-declared-the-best-athlete-of-serbia-in-2010/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

==== 2011: One of the greatest seasons in history ====
{{Main|2011 Novak Djokovic tennis season}} {{Main|2011 Novak Djokovic tennis season}}
] and clinching the ] ranking following his victory in the semi-finals of the ].]] ] in the semifinals of the ], clinching the ] ranking for the first time in his career.]]


Djokovic began his season by winning the ]. He only dropped one set en route to the title, beating Federer in the semifinals and Murray in the final to capture his second Australian Open title and his first grand slam in three years.<ref name=AOFINAL>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/ipad/djokovic-wins-in-straight-sets/story-fn6bn7je-1225997095404|title=Novak Djokovic wins in straight sets|work=heraldsun.com.au|last=Schlink|first=Leo|date=30 January 2011|accessdate=7 October 2023|archive-date=25 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200725183105/https://www.heraldsun.com.au/ipad/djokovic-wins-in-straight-sets/news-story/23c87807702c319e5cf3d3831d3784fb?nk=f57d6a47290dfb86b3a84de59296ae46-1595701865|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="AUSSFONE">{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/australian-open-2011/novak-djokovic-upsets-roger-federer-in-australian-open-semi-final/story-fn77kxzt-1225995803984|title=Novak Djokovic upsets Roger Federer in Australian Open semi-final|last=Schlink|first=Leo|date=28 January 2011|work=]|accessdate=7 October 2023|archive-date=25 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200725183103/https://www.heraldsun.com.au/archive/old-sport-pages/novak-djokovic-upsets-roger-federer-in-australian-open-semi-final/news-story/ee77d7c36872fe470d523fde60d2d57f?nk=38696b75c0b8561efb7e7834ee95584f-1595701863|url-status=live}}</ref>
Djokovic won ten tournaments in 2011,<ref name="NYTimesintro" /> including Grand Slam tournament victories at the Australian Open, Wimbledon and the US Open.<ref name="NYTimesintro" /> Djokovic also captured a record-breaking five ] titles,<ref name="NYTimesintro" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2011/08/32/Montreal-Final-Djokovic-Wins-Fifth-Masters-1000.aspx|title=Djokovic Makes Masters 1000 History In Montreal|author=ATP Staff|date=14 August 2011|publisher=ATP World Tour|accessdate=14 October 2011}}</ref> and set a new record for the most prize money won in a single season on the ATP World Tour (12.0 million dollars).<ref name="NYTimesintro" /> His level dropped at season's end beginning with a back injury and ended with a poor showing at the ]. Djokovic finished the season with a 70–6 record and No. 1 in the world. ] declared Djokovic's season as the best he has ever seen in his lifetime, calling it "one of the best achievements in all of sports."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/after-putting-on-couch-potato-weight-in-retirement-1871510.html|title=After putting on 'couch potato' weight in retirement, Pete Sampras is fit again and playing competitively |date=21 September 2011|author=Hal Habib |work=]}}</ref> ] called Djokovic's season "one of the very best years in tennis of all time," adding that it "may not be the best statistically, but he’s beaten Federer, he’s beaten Nadal, he’s beaten everybody that came around to challenge him in the biggest tournaments in the world."<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-11-18/novak-djokovic-s-season-ranks-among-greatest-in-tennis-boris-becker-says.html|title=Djokovic’s Season Ranks Among Greatest Ever, Becker Says |date=19 November 2011|author=Danielle Rossingh |work=]}}</ref> ], who lost to Djokovic in six finals on three different surfaces, described Djokovic's performances as "probably the highest level of tennis that I ever saw."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/19112011/2/tennis-nadal-returns-unfamiliar-role-underdog.html|title=Nadal returns in unfamiliar role of underdog |date=19 November 2011|publisher=]}}</ref> Djokovic was named 2011 ] World Champion.<ref name="beta.itftennis.com">{{cite web |url=http://beta.itftennis.com/about/news/articles/djokovic-and-kvitova-named-2011-itf-world-champions.aspx|title=Djokovic and Kvitova named 2011 ITF World Champions |date=13 December 2011|work=]}}</ref>
He also received the ] by winning 13 sets with the result of 6–0 during the season.


He next competed at the ] and beat Federer in the final in straight sets.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/9408376.stm |title=Novak Djokovic defeats Roger Federer to win Dubai title |publisher=BBC |date=26 February 2011 |access-date=12 November 2023 |archive-date=31 May 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531215424/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/9408376.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> Two weeks later, Djokovic won his second ] title after beating Federer in the semifinals and Nadal in the final, both in three sets, thus becoming only the third player to beat Nadal and Federer in the same tournament twice, joining Nikolay Davydenko and David Nalbandian.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://edition.cnn.com/2011/SPORT/tennis/03/20/tennis.djokovic.nadal.wozniacki/index.html|title=Hot Djokovic denies No. 1 Nadal in epic Indian Wells final|date=21 March 2011|publisher=CNN|accessdate=7 October 2023|archive-date=9 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231009161344/http://edition.cnn.com/2011/SPORT/tennis/03/20/tennis.djokovic.nadal.wozniacki/index.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=IWFL>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://articles.latimes.com/2011/mar/20/sports/la-sp-dwyre-20110321|title=Novak Djokovic finds a secret to tennis success and a dent in Rafael Nadal's armor|last=Dwyre|first=Bill|date=20 March 2011|work=Los Angeles Times|accessdate=7 October 2023|archive-date=6 April 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110406210405/http://articles.latimes.com/2011/mar/20/sports/la-sp-dwyre-20110321|url-status=live}}</ref> In ], Djokovic once again beat Nadal in the finals in three sets, with the final set being decided in a tiebreak.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://news.scotsman.com/tennis/Novak-Djokovic-hot-streak-rolls.6745460.jp|title=Novak Djokovic hot streak rolls on as Rafael Nadal is edged out|last=Fodens|first=Eve|date=4 April 2011|work=The Scotsman|location=UK|accessdate=7 October 2023|archive-date=23 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200723051807/https://www.scotsman.com/news|url-status=live}}</ref> After winning the ], Djokovic won the ] and ] Opens, beating Nadal in straight sets in both finals.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/13328382.stm|title=Novak Djokovic ends Nadal's run on clay in Madrid|last=Newbery|first=Piers|date=8 May 2011|publisher=BBC Sports|accessdate=7 October 2023|archive-date=31 May 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531190306/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/13328382.stm|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=reversal>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/13407236.stm|title=Novak Djokovic beats Rafael Nadal to win Rome Masters|last=Hudson|first=Elizabeth|date=15 May 2011|publisher=BBC Sports|accessdate=7 October 2023|archive-date=18 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120118083433/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/13407236.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> Beating Nadal in back-to-back matches on clay was a notable reversal due to the fact that he had previously lost all nine matches played against Nadal on clay.<ref name=reversal />
===2012: Reclaiming No. 1 spot===
{{Main|2012 Novak Djokovic tennis season}}


He continued his good form on clay at the ] by dropping only one set en route to the semifinal, which he lost to Federer. This loss marked Djokovic's first defeat of the season (with Federer also being the last man to defeat Djokovic in 2010), ending a 43-match win streak, which included a 41–0 start to 2011.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2011/jun/04/federer-ends-djokovics-41-match-streak/|title=Federer ends Djokovic's 41-match streak|date=4 June 2011|website=www.spokesman.com|accessdate=7 October 2023|archive-date=9 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231009161344/https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2011/jun/04/federer-ends-djokovics-41-match-streak/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/5-best-starts-tennis-season-open-era|title=5 best starts to a tennis season in the Open era|date=1 May 2015|website=www.spokesman.com|accessdate=8 October 2023|archive-date=9 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231009161348/https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/5-best-starts-tennis-season-open-era|url-status=live}}</ref> Five weeks later at ], Djokovic replaced Nadal as the world No. 1 and then defeated him in a four set final to take his first Wimbledon title.<ref name="YEN1">{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2011/10/Features/Djokovic-Clinches-Year-End-No-1-Ranking.aspx|title=Djokovic Clinches Year-End No. 1 For First Time|date=13 October 2011|work=]|accessdate=7 October 2023|archive-date=14 October 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111014000158/http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2011/10/Features/Djokovic-Clinches-Year-End-No-1-Ranking.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/news/story?id=6735069|title=Novak Djokovic wins Wimbledon title|agency=Associated Press|date=3 July 2011|publisher=ESPN|accessdate=7 October 2023|archive-date=4 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140104010441/http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/news/story?id=6735069|url-status=live}}</ref>
Djokovic began his season by winning the ]. He won his first four rounds against ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/news/articles/2012-01-17/201201171326771277097.html|title = Djokovic eases to first round win|accessdate =17 January 2012}}</ref> ], ] and ] respectively. In the quarterfinals he defeated ] in three sets. In the semifinal, Djokovic beat ] in five sets (7–5 in the fifth set) after 4 hours and 50 minutes, coming back from a two-sets-to-one deficit and fending off break points at 5-all in the fifth set.<ref>{{cite news|title=Andy Murray defeated by Novak Djokovic in epic semi-final|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-defeated-by-novak-djokovic-in-epic-semifinal-6295539.html|work=The Independent |accessdate=27 January 2012|date=27 January 2012|location=London|first=Jon|last=Fisher}}</ref> In the ], Djokovic beat ] in five sets, coming from a break down in the final set to win 7–5. At 5 hours and 53 minutes, the match was the longest final in Open Era Grand Slam history, as well as the longest match in Australian Open history, surpassing the 5 hour and 14 minute 2009 semifinal between Nadal and ].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://sports.yahoo.com/tennis/news;_ylt=AvXD5NaQsyZDcZW4Ke51.Ss4v7YF?slug=ap-australianopen | title=Djokovic has that unbeatable feeling | accessdate=30 January 2012}}</ref>


In ], Djokovic won his single-season record-breaking fifth Masters title with a three-set win over Mardy Fish in the final.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/14524446.stm|title=Novak Djokovic beats Mardy Fish to win Rogers Cup|author=BBC Sports staff|date=14 August 2011|publisher=BBC Sports|accessdate=7 October 2023|archive-date=22 August 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110822184920/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/14524446.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> At the ], Djokovic beat Federer and Nadal on the way to the title, thus becoming only the second player to defeat both of them in the same Major event after ] in the 2009 US Open.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/usopen11/story/_/id/6963299/2011-us-open-novak-djokovic-downs-rafael-nadal-win-us-open |title=Novak Djokovic claims U.S. Open crown |publisher=ESPN |date=13 September 2011 |access-date=12 November 2023 |archive-date=11 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230911050823/https://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/usopen11/story/_/id/6963299/2011-us-open-novak-djokovic-downs-rafael-nadal-win-us-open |url-status=live }}</ref> Djokovic ], saving two against Federer in the semifinals to complete a comeback from two sets down,<ref name=save>{{#invoke:cite web||url= https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2011/sep/11/us-open-2011-federer-djokovic|title= US Open 2011: Roger Federer struggles to accept Novak Djokovic defeat|date= 10 September 2011|work= The Guardian|access-date= 24 January 2017|archive-date= 28 January 2017|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170128170740/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2011/sep/11/us-open-2011-federer-djokovic|url-status= live}}</ref><ref name=Mitchell>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2011/sep/10/novak-djokovic-roger-federer-us-open|title=Novak Djokovic reaches US Open final after stunning Roger Federer|last=Mitchell|first=Kevin|date=10 September 2011|work=]|location=UK|accessdate=7 October 2023|archive-date=22 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230422004944/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2011/sep/10/novak-djokovic-roger-federer-us-open|url-status=live}}</ref> thus becoming just the second player to beat Federer from two sets down after Tsonga a few months earlier in Wimbledon.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/usopen11/story/_/id/6953108/two-sets-novak-djokovic-rallies-beat-roger-federer|title=Two sets down, Novak Djokovic rallies to beat Roger Federer|date=10 September 2011|work=ESPN|accessdate=7 October 2023|archive-date=9 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231009161345/https://www.espn.com/tennis/usopen11/story/_/id/6953108/two-sets-novak-djokovic-rallies-beat-roger-federer|url-status=live}}</ref> Djokovic's crosscourt forehand return winner to save the first match point is widely regarded as one of the greatest shots in US Open history as well as one of the greatest returns in tennis history.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2021-09-07/2021_us_open_quotebook_fernandez_medvedev_augeraliassime_have_their_say.html|title=Novak Djokovic and the greatest shot in US Open history|date=8 September 2021|website=www.usopen.org|accessdate=7 October 2023|archive-date=9 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231009161346/https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2021-09-07/2021_us_open_quotebook_fernandez_medvedev_augeraliassime_have_their_say.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/moment-5-novak-djokovic-hits-forehand-return-heard-round-world-us-open-goat-race |title=Moment 5: Novak Djokovic hits the all-or-nothing forehand return heard 'round the world |website=www.tennis.com |date=27 June 2023 |access-date=12 November 2023 |archive-date=2 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231002141417/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/moment-5-novak-djokovic-hits-forehand-return-heard-round-world-us-open-goat-race |url-status=live }}</ref> This was the second consecutive US Open where Djokovic saved two match points against Federer to reach the final, and the fifth consecutive US Open where Djokovic and Federer played each other.<ref name=save /> Djokovic played Nadal in their second successive major final, winning the match in four sets and taking his first US Open title.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/othersports/2016189757_tennis13.html?prmid=head_main |archive-url=https://archive.today/20121209080517/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/othersports/2016189757_tennis13.html?prmid=head_main |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 December 2012 |title=Novak Djokovic beats Rafael Nadal in U.S. Open men's final |author=The Washington Post and The New York Times |date=12 September 2011 |work=The Seattle Times|accessdate=7 October 2023 }}</ref><ref name=US11>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2011-us-open-novak-djokovic-overcomes-back-pain-rafael-nadal-to-win-marathon-match/2011/09/12/gIQAHeD7NK_story.html |title=2011 U.S. Open: Novak Djokovic overcomes back pain, Rafael Nadal to win marathon match |newspaper=] |date=12 September 2011 |access-date=7 October 2023}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://articles.latimes.com/2011/sep/12/sports/la-sp-us-open-mens-final-20110913|title=Novak Djokovic's U.S. Open title is epic in scale|last=Pucin|first=Diane|date=12 September 2011|work=Los Angeles Times|accessdate=7 October 2023|archive-date=5 November 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111105102806/http://articles.latimes.com/2011/sep/12/sports/la-sp-us-open-mens-final-20110913|url-status=live}}</ref>
Djokovic was beaten by ] in the semifinals at ]. He successfully defended his title in ]. In the ] final, he lost in straight sets to Nadal, unable to prevent Nadal from earning his record-breaking eighth consecutive title there. Djokovic also lost in straight sets to Nadal at the Rome Masters 2012 final.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/18150412 |title=Rafael Nadal beats Novak Djokovic to win Italian Open |publisher=BBC |date=21 May 2012 |accessdate=10 September 2012}}</ref>

With the victory, Djokovic extended his season record to an impressive 64–2.<ref name=US11 /> However, his level dropped toward the season's end, beginning with a back injury sustained during the US Open which caused him to retire from the ], and ending with a poor showing at the ], in which he lost to ] and ], but saved match point against ] to seal his 70th and final win of the year.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/djokovic-saves-match-point-vs-berdych-for-70th-win |title=Djokovic saves match point vs. Berdych for 70th win |website=www.tennis.com |date=21 November 2011 |access-date=15 November 2023 }}</ref> Djokovic concluded the season with a 70–6 record and a year-end ranking of No. 1. He was named the 2011 ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||date=13 December 2011 |title=Djokovic and Kvitova named 2011 ITF World Champions |url=http://beta.itftennis.com/about/news/articles/djokovic-and-kvitova-named-2011-itf-world-champions.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120105205103/http://beta.itftennis.com/about/news/articles/djokovic-and-kvitova-named-2011-itf-world-champions.aspx |archive-date=5 January 2012 |work=]}}</ref>

In total, Djokovic won ten tournaments in 2011,<ref name="NYTimesintro" /> including three Grand Slam tournament victories at the ], ], and the ].<ref name="NYTimesintro" /> He also captured a then-record-breaking five ] titles,<ref name="NYTimesintro" /><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2011/08/32/Montreal-Final-Djokovic-Wins-Fifth-Masters-1000.aspx |title=Djokovic Makes Masters 1000 History in Montreal |date=14 August 2011 |publisher=ATP World Tour |access-date=14 October 2011 |archive-date=31 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130731032003/http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2011/08/32/Montreal-Final-Djokovic-Wins-Fifth-Masters-1000.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref> and won $12.6 million on the ATP Tour.<ref name="NYTimesintro" /> Djokovic lost only two matches from the start of the season until the final match of the US Open in September, going 10–1 against Nadal and Federer, the other two best players of the year, including 6–0 against Nadal, all in Big Title finals.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||last=Ackerman|first=McCarton|date=2020|title=For Novak Djokovic, Banner 2011 Season Remains Benchmark To Eclipse|url=http://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-2011-season-feature|access-date=5 March 2020|website=ATP Tour|archive-date=12 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200312171445/https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-2011-season-feature|url-status=live}}</ref> Djokovic also had the most dominant record versus a world No. 1 for a single season, going 5–0 against Nadal before overtaking him as the world No. 1.

] declared Djokovic's 2011 season as the best he had seen in his lifetime, calling it "one of the best achievements in all of the sports."<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/after-putting-on-couch-potato-weight-in-retirement-1871510.html |title=After putting on 'couch potato' weight in retirement, Pete Sampras is fit again and playing competitively |date=21 September 2011 |author=Hal Habib |work=] |access-date=23 September 2011 |archive-date=21 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221232013/http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/sports/after-putting-on-couch-potato-weight-in-retireme-1/nLyDk/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> ] called Djokovic's season "one of the very best years in tennis of all time", noting that it "may not be the best statistically, but he's beaten Federer, he's beaten Nadal, he's beaten everybody that came around to challenge him in the biggest tournaments in the world."<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-11-18/novak-djokovic-s-season-ranks-among-greatest-in-tennis-boris-becker-says.html |title=Djokovic's Season Ranks Among Greatest Ever, Becker Says |date=19 November 2011 |author=Danielle Rossingh |work=] |access-date=10 March 2017 |archive-date=23 August 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130823232443/http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-11-18/novak-djokovic-s-season-ranks-among-greatest-in-tennis-boris-becker-says.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Rafael Nadal, who lost to Djokovic in six finals on hard, clay and grass courts, described Djokovic's performances as "probably the highest level of tennis that I ever saw."<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/19112011/2/tennis-nadal-returns-unfamiliar-role-underdog.html |title=Nadal returns in unfamiliar role of underdog |date=19 November 2011 |publisher=] |access-date=13 December 2011 |archive-date=8 August 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130808005743/http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/19112011/2/tennis-nadal-returns-unfamiliar-role-underdog.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

==== 2012: Australian Open and year-end titles ====
{{Main|2012 Novak Djokovic tennis season}}
Djokovic began his season by winning the ]. In the quarterfinals, he defeated ] in three sets. In the semifinal, Djokovic beat Andy Murray in five sets after 4 hours and 50 minutes, recovering from a two-sets-to-one deficit and fending off break points at 5-all in the fifth set, in a rematch of ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=Andy Murray defeated by Novak Djokovic in epic semi-final |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-defeated-by-novak-djokovic-in-epic-semifinal-6295539.html |work=The Independent |access-date=27 January 2012 |location=London |first=Jon |last=Fisher |archive-date=27 January 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120127231624/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-defeated-by-novak-djokovic-in-epic-semifinal-6295539.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In ], Djokovic beat Rafael Nadal in five sets, recovering from losing the first set and then a break down in the final set to win 7–5. At 5 hours and 53 minutes, the match was the longest Grand Slam final in Open Era history, as well as the longest match in Australian Open history, surpassing the 5-hour and 14-minute 2009 semifinal between Nadal and Fernando Verdasco.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-djokovic-has-that-unbeatable-feeling-2012jan30-story.html |title=Djokovic has that unbeatable feeling |date=30 January 2012 |access-date=30 January 2012 |archive-date=18 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230518155850/https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-djokovic-has-that-unbeatable-feeling-2012jan30-story.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


Djokovic reached his maiden French Open final in 2012 by defeating Roger Federer,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/18366030 |title=French Open men's semi-finals |publisher=BBC |date=8 June 2012 |accessdate=10 September 2012}}</ref> reaching the finals of all four Grand Slams consecutively. Djokovic had the chance to become the first man since ] in 1969 to hold all four Grand Slam titles at once, having won last year's ] and ] titles as well as ], but was beaten by ] in the final in four sets.<ref>{{cite web|last=Henson |first=Mike |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/18395750 |title=Rafael Nadal beats Novak Djokovic to win seventh French Open |publisher=BBC |date=11 June 2012 |accessdate=10 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Nadal tops Djokovic for record seventh French|url=http://www.tennis.com/news/2012/06/nadal-tops-djokovic-for-record-seventh-french/36551/#.UE8q_LLib90|publisher=Tennis.com|accessdate=11 September 2012|date=11 June 2012}}</ref> Following the French Open, Djokovic was unsuccessful in defending his ] title from the prior year, losing to Roger Federer in four sets in the semifinals. Djokovic was beaten by ] in the semifinals at ]. He successfully defended his title in ] after beating Murray in the final.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://edition.cnn.com/2012/04/01/sport/tennis/tennis-djokovic-murray-miami-final/index.html |title=Djokovic retains Miami title with straight sets win over Murray |publisher=CNN |date=1 April 2012 |access-date=15 November 2023 }}</ref> In the ] final, he lost in straight sets to Nadal. Djokovic also lost in straight sets to Nadal at the ] final.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/18150412 |title=Rafael Nadal beats Novak Djokovic to win Italian Open |publisher=BBC |date=21 May 2012 |access-date=10 September 2012 |archive-date=21 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120521203422/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/18150412 |url-status=live}}</ref>


Djokovic reached his maiden ] final by defeating Roger Federer,<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/18366030 |title=French Open men's semi-finals |publisher=BBC Sport |date=8 June 2012 |access-date=10 September 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120609030213/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/18366030 |archive-date=9 June 2012}}</ref> reaching the final of all four majors consecutively. Djokovic had the chance to become the first man since ] in 1969 to hold all four major titles at once, having won last year's ] and ] titles as well as ], but was beaten by Nadal in the final in four sets.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||last=Henson |first=Mike |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/18395750 |title=Rafael Nadal beats Novak Djokovic to win seventh French Open |publisher=BBC Sport |date=11 June 2012 |access-date=10 September 2012 |archive-date=3 September 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120903130629/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/18395750 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Nadal tops Djokovic for record seventh French |url=http://www.tennis.com/news/2012/06/nadal-tops-djokovic-for-record-seventh-french/36551/#.UE8q_LLib90 |publisher=Tennis.com |access-date=11 September 2012 |date=11 June 2012 |archive-date=5 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141105012053/http://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2012/06/nadal-tops-djokovic-for-record-seventh-french/36551/#.UE8q_LLib90 |url-status=live }}</ref> Following the French Open, Djokovic failed to defend his title in ], losing to Roger Federer in four sets in the semifinals.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2012/jul/06/wimbledon-2012-roger-federer-novak-djokovic |title=Wimbledon 2012: Roger Federer beats Novak Djokovic to reach final |website=www.theguardian.com |date=6 July 2012 |access-date=12 November 2023 |archive-date=30 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170830012221/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2012/jul/06/wimbledon-2012-roger-federer-novak-djokovic |url-status=live }}</ref>
At the London 2012 Olympics, Djokovic was chosen as the flag bearer for Serbia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/tennis-busted-racquet/novak-djokovic-serbia-flag-bearer-olympics-122216641--ten.html|title=Novak Djokovic will be Serbia’s flag bearer at Olympics |accessdate=8 June 2012}}</ref> On 2 August 2012, Djokovic defeated French fifth seed ] and advanced to the semi-finals of Olympics, where he was beaten by ] of ] in straight sets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/london-olympics-2012/news/Djokovic-sets-up-Murray-showdown/articleshow/15329375.cms|title=Djokovic sets up Murray showdown |accessdate=2 August 2012}}</ref> In the bronze medal match he lost to ], finishing 4th.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/london-olympics-2012/news/Del-Potro-beats-Djokovic-to-take-bronze/articleshow/15365448.cms|title= Del Potro beats Djokovic to take bronze
|accessdate=5 August 2012}}</ref>
He successively defended his Rogers Cup title, dropping just a single set to Tommy Haas. Following the Rogers Cup, Djokovic would make the finals of the ] but lost to Roger Federer in straight sets.


At the ] in London, Djokovic was chosen as the flag bearer for Serbia.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/tennis-busted-racquet/novak-djokovic-serbia-flag-bearer-olympics-122216641--ten.html |title=Novak Djokovic will be Serbia's flag bearer at Olympics |date=8 June 2012 |access-date=8 June 2012 |archive-date=14 June 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120614022140/http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/tennis-busted-racquet/novak-djokovic-serbia-flag-bearer-olympics-122216641--ten.html |url-status=live }}</ref> On 2 August 2012, Djokovic defeated French fifth seed ] and advanced to the semifinals, where he was beaten by Murray in straight sets.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/london-olympics-2012/news/Djokovic-sets-up-Murray-showdown/articleshow/15329375.cms |title=Djokovic sets up Murray showdown |access-date=2 August 2012 |work=The Times of India |archive-date=3 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120803112247/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/london-olympics-2012/news/Djokovic-sets-up-Murray-showdown/articleshow/15329375.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> In the bronze medal match he lost to ], finishing fourth.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/london-olympics-2012/news/Del-Potro-beats-Djokovic-to-take-bronze/articleshow/15365448.cms |title=Del Potro beats Djokovic to take bronze |access-date=5 August 2012 |work=The Times of India |archive-date=6 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120806033322/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/london-olympics-2012/news/Del-Potro-beats-Djokovic-to-take-bronze/articleshow/15365448.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
At the ] on 9 September, Djokovic reached his third consecutive final at ] by beating fourth-seeded ] in a match suspended a day earlier due to rain.<ref>{{cite news|title=DJOKOVIC BEATS FERRER TO REACH 3RD US OPEN FINAL|url=http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/T/TEN_US_OPEN_MEN?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2012-09-09-13-59-18|work=Associated Press|accessdate=9 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tennis/us-open-2012/top-stories/Novak-Djokovic-sets-up-Andy-Murray-US-Open-final/articleshow/16327149.cms|title=
He successively defended his Rogers Cup title, dropping just a single set to ]. Following the Rogers Cup, Djokovic made the final of the ] but lost to Federer in straight sets.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://edition.cnn.com/2012/08/19/sport/tennis/tennis-cincinnati-federer-djokovic |title=Federer sweeps aside Djokovic in Cincinnati to underline No. 1 status |date=19 August 2012 |publisher=CNN |access-date=3 November 2013 |archive-date=26 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141226215032/http://edition.cnn.com/2012/08/19/sport/tennis/tennis-cincinnati-federer-djokovic/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
Novak Djokovic sets up Andy Murray US Open final |accessdate=9 September 2012}}</ref> He was defeated in the final by ] of Great Britain in five sets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/19554524|title=Andy Murray: US Open success 'means the world to me'
|accessdate=11 September 2012}}</ref> He defended his China Open title defeating Tsonga in straight sets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/19861492|title= Novak Djokovic and Victoria Azarenka win the China Open
|accessdate=7 October 2012}}</ref> The following week he won the Shanghai Masters by defeating ] in the final.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/19941370|title=Novak Djokovic beats Andy Murray to win Shanghai Masters
|accessdate=14 October 2012}}</ref> Djokovic was guaranteed to regain his World No. 1 ranking, following the withdrawal of ] from the Paris Masters.<ref name="usatoday.com"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/916360-novak-djokovic-ousts-roger-federer-to-regain-world-number-one-gong|title=Novak Djokovic ousts Roger Federer to regain world number one| date=29 October 2012 |accessdate=29 October 2012}}</ref>


At the ], Djokovic reached his third consecutive final by beating fourth-seeded David Ferrer in a match suspended a day due to rain.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=Djokovic Beats Ferrer To Reach 3rd US Open Final |url=http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/T/TEN_US_OPEN_MEN?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2012-09-09-13-59-18 |agency=Associated Press |access-date=9 September 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120909185909/http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/T/TEN_US_OPEN_MEN?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2012-09-09-13-59-18 |archive-date=9 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tennis/us-open-2012/top-stories/Novak-Djokovic-sets-up-Andy-Murray-US-Open-final/articleshow/16327149.cms |title=Novak Djokovic sets up Andy Murray US Open final |access-date=9 September 2012 |work=The Times of India |archive-date=10 September 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120910060057/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tennis/us-open-2012/top-stories/Novak-Djokovic-sets-up-Andy-Murray-US-Open-final/articleshow/16327149.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> He then lost to Murray in a ] that lasted 4 hours and 54 minutes, the joint-longest US Open in history.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/19554524 |title=Andy Murray: US Open success 'means the world to me' |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=11 September 2012 |archive-date=11 September 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120911090108/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/19554524 |url-status=live }}</ref> This final also set the records for both the longest tiebreak (24 minutes) and the longest rally (54 shots) in a major final, won by Murray and Djokovic respectively.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/apr/21/my-favourite-game-andy-murray-v-novak-djokovic-us-open-2012-tennis |title=My favourite game: Andy Murray v Novak Djokovic, 2012 US Open final |work=The Guardian |date=21 April 2020 |access-date=15 November 2023 }}</ref> Djokovic went on to defend his ] title, defeating Tsonga in straight sets.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/19861492 |title=Novak Djokovic and Victoria Azarenka win the China Open |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=7 October 2012 |archive-date=8 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121008165919/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/19861492 |url-status=live }}</ref> The following week he won the Shanghai Masters by defeating Murray in the final.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/19941370 |title=Novak Djokovic beats Andy Murray to win Shanghai Masters |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=14 October 2012 |archive-date=15 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121015003122/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/19941370 |url-status=live }}</ref> With Federer's withdrawal from the Paris Masters, Djokovic regained the No. 1 ranking.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/tennis/2012/10/29/novak-djokovic-year-end-no-1/1666751 |title=Novak Djokovic to finish year as No. 1 |access-date=29 October 2012 |work=USA Today |date=29 October 2012 |archive-date=29 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121029203332/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/tennis/2012/10/29/novak-djokovic-year-end-no-1/1666751/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On 12 November 2012, Djokovic won the ] by defeating Federer in the final.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||work=The Telegraph |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/atptour/9673852/ATP-World-Tour-Final-2012-world-No-1-Novak-Djokovic-seals-season-with-defeat-of-Roger-Federer-in-fitting-finale.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121113052038/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/atptour/9673852/ATP-World-Tour-Final-2012-world-No-1-Novak-Djokovic-seals-season-with-defeat-of-Roger-Federer-in-fitting-finale.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=13 November 2012 |title=ATP World Tour Final 2012: world No 1 Novak Djokovic seals season with defeat of Roger Federer in fitting finale |date=12 November 2012 |access-date=12 November 2012 |location=London, UK |first=Simon |last=Briggs}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tennis/top-stories/Djokovic-beats-Federer-to-win-World-Tour-finals-title/articleshow/17200658.cms |title=Djokovic beats Federer to win World Tour Finals title |access-date=13 November 2012 |work=The Times of India |archive-date=19 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121119185922/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tennis/top-stories/Djokovic-beats-Federer-to-win-World-Tour-Finals-title/articleshow/17200658.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> Because of his achievements in the 2012 season, Djokovic was named the 2012 ] in men's singles by the ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tennis/top-stories/Novak-Djokovic-Serena-Williams-crowned-ITF-world-champions/articleshow/17572209.cms |title=Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams crowned ITF world champions |access-date=11 December 2012 |work=The Times of India |archive-date=12 December 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20121212040808/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tennis/top-stories/Novak-Djokovic-Serena-Williams-crowned-ITF-world-champions/articleshow/17572209.cms? |url-status=live }}</ref>
On 12 November 2012, Djokovic won the ] by defeating ] in the final.<ref>{{cite web| publisher=The Telegraph| url= http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/atptour/9673852/ATP-World-Tour-Final-2012-world-No-1-Novak-Djokovic-seals-season-with-defeat-of-Roger-Federer-in-fitting-finale.html| title= ATP World Tour Final 2012: world No 1 Novak Djokovic seals season with defeat of Roger Federer in fitting finale| date= 12 November 2012| accessdate=12 November 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| publisher=B92 | url= http://www.b92.rs/sport/tenis/masters/vesti.php?yyyy=2012&mm=11&dd=12&nav_id=659733| title= Kralj Novak osvojio London!| date= 12 November 2012| accessdate=12 November 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tennis/top-stories/Djokovic-beats-Federer-to-win-World-Tour-Finals-title/articleshow/17200658.cms|title=
Djokovic beats Federer to win World Tour Finals title |accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref>
Because of his achievements in the 2012 season, Djokovic was named the 2012 ] in men's singles by the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tennis/top-stories/Novak-Djokovic-Serena-Williams-crowned-ITF-world-champions/articleshow/17572209.cms|title=
Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams crowned ITF world champions |accessdate=11-12-2012}}</ref>


==== 2013: Australian Open and Year-end titles ====
===2013===
{{Main|2013 Novak Djokovic tennis season}} {{Main|2013 Novak Djokovic tennis season}}
Djokovic started his preparations for the 2013 season by playing the ] with ], winning three of his four singles matches, including in the final against ] of Spain in an eventual 1–2 loss.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/tennis/news/20130105/spain-beats-serbia-hopman-cup-final.ap/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130215184808/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/tennis/news/20130105/spain-beats-serbia-hopman-cup-final.ap/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=15 February 2013 |title=Spain beats Serbia in Hopman Cup final |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=6 January 2013 |access-date=15 November 2023}}</ref> In his first competitive tournament of the year, Djokovic beat Stan Wawrinka in a five-set epic in the fourth round of the ], lasting over five hours, and being deemed to be one of the best matches ever played,<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":10" /><ref name=":11" /> with Wawrinka deeming it to have been the best match that he ever played.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Nguyen |first=Courtney |date=20 January 2013 |title=Djokovic outlasts Wawrinka in five-hour thriller at Australian Open |url=https://www.si.com/tennis/2013/01/20/novak-djokovic-stanislas-wawrinka-australian-open |access-date=5 September 2023 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |archive-date=5 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230905015258/https://www.si.com/tennis/2013/01/20/novak-djokovic-stanislas-wawrinka-australian-open |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":13" /> He later defeated Andy Murray in the final to win a record third consecutive Australian Open trophy and the sixth major of his career.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||publisher=B92 |url=http://www.b92.rs/sport/tenis/masters/vesti.php?yyyy=2013&mm=01&dd=27&nav_id=681127 |title=Novak piše istoriju Melburna! |date=27 January 2013 |access-date=27 January 2013 |archive-date=28 January 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130128120743/http://www.b92.rs/sport/tenis/masters/vesti.php?yyyy=2013&mm=01&dd=27&nav_id=681127 |url-status=live }}</ref> A week later, he participated in a ] match against ], where he defeated ] to give the Serbian team a 2–0 lead.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||publisher=CNN |url=http://edition.cnn.com/2013/02/01/sport/tennis/tennis-davis-cup-djokovic-berdych/index.html?hpt=hp_t3 |title=Surefooted Djokovic gives Serbia 2–0 lead in Davis Cup tie against Belgium |date=1 February 2013 |access-date=2 February 2013 |archive-date=2 February 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130202005020/http://edition.cnn.com/2013/02/01/sport/tennis/tennis-davis-cup-djokovic-berdych/index.html?hpt=hp_t3 |url-status=live }}</ref>


On 2 March 2013, Djokovic defeated ] in the final of the ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||publisher=RTS |url=http://www.rts.rs/page/sport/sr/story/38/Tenis/1277088/Novak+pokorio+Dubai.html |title=Novak pokorio Dubai |access-date=2 March 2013 |archive-date=4 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130304090519/http://www.rts.rs/page/sport/sr/story/38/Tenis/1277088/Novak+pokorio+Dubai.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Another solid week of tennis saw Djokovic reach the semifinals at the ], before losing to ], ending his 22-match winning streak.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||publisher=BBC |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21818191 |title=Juan Martín del Potro beats Novak Djokovic in Indian Wells semis |date=17 March 2013 |access-date=27 March 2013 |archive-date=27 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130327124727/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21818191 |url-status=live }}</ref> The following week, Djokovic entered the ] as the defending champion, but lost in the fourth round to ] in straight sets.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||publisher=BBC |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21951628 |title=Novak Djokovic loses to Tommy Haas at Sony Open in Miami |date=27 March 2013 |access-date=21 April 2013 |archive-date=10 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130410094842/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21951628 |url-status=live }}</ref>
Djokovic began the 2013 season by defeating Andy Murray in the final of the ] to win a record third consecutive Australian Open trophy and the sixth Grand Slam of his career.<ref>{{cite web| publisher=B92| url= http://www.b92.rs/sport/tenis/masters/vesti.php?yyyy=2013&mm=01&dd=27&nav_id=681127| author= | title= Novak piše istoriju Melburna!| date= 27 January 2013| accessdate= 27 January 2013}}</ref> A week later, he participated in a ] match against ], where he defeated Olivier Rochus in straight sets to give the Serbian team a 2–0 lead.<ref>{{cite web| publisher=CNN| url=http://edition.cnn.com/2013/02/01/sport/tennis/tennis-davis-cup-djokovic-berdych/index.html?hpt=hp_t3| author= | title= Surefooted Djokovic gives Serbia 2–0 lead in Davis Cup tie against Belgium| date= 1 February 2013| accessdate= 2 February 2013}}</ref>
On 2 March 2013, Djokovic won the thirty-sixth professional single's title of his career by defeating Tomáš Berdych in the final of the ].<ref>{{cite web| publisher= RTS| url= http://www.rts.rs/page/sport/sr/story/38/Tenis/1277088/Novak+pokorio+Dubai.html| author= | title= Novak pokorio Dubai| date= 2 March 2013| accessdate= 2 March 2013}}</ref>
Another solid week of tennis saw Djokovic reach the semifinals at the ] in Indian Wells, before losing to del Potro, bringing an end to his 22 match winning streak.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=BBC|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21818191|title=Juan Martin del Potro beats Novak Djokovic in Indian Wells semis|date=17 March 2013|accessdate=27 March 2013}}</ref> The following week, Djokovic went into the ] as defending champion, but lost in the fourth round to ] in straight sets.<ref>{{cite web| publisher= BBC| url= http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21951628| title= Novak Djokovic loses to Tommy Haas at Sony Open in Miami| title= Novak Djokovic loses to Tommy Haas at Sony Open in Miami| date= 27 March 2013| accessdate= 21 April 2013}}</ref> In April, he played for Serbia as the country faced the ] in the Davis Cup quarterfinals. Djokovic clinched the tie for his team by defeating ] and ].<ref>{{cite web| publisher= ATP| url= http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2013/04/14/Davis-Cup-Quarterfinals-Friday-USA-Serbia-Canada-Italy.aspx| title= Djokovic Stars for Serbia; Raonic Levels Canadians| date= 5 April 2013| accessdate= 21 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| publisher= Davis Cup| url= http://www.daviscup.com/en/news/142724.aspx| author= Craig Gabriel| title= Djokovic ends American hopes| date= 7 April 2013| accessdate= 21 April 2013}}</ref> Later that month, he defeated eight-time winner ] in straight sets in the final of the ] to clinch his first title in ].<ref>{{cite web| publisher= BBC| url= http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/22239813| title= Novak Djokovic beats Rafael Nadal to win Monte Carlo Masters title| date= 21 April 2013| accessdate= 21 April 2013}}</ref> In May, he was defeated by Bulgarian ] in three sets in the second round of the ] in ].<ref>{{cite web| publisher= BBC| url= http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/22443925| title= Novak Djokovic beaten by Grigor Dimitrov at Madrid Open| date= 7 May 2013| accessdate= 7 May 2013}}</ref>


In April, Djokovic played for Serbia against the ] in the Davis Cup quarterfinals. Djokovic clinched a tie for his team by defeating ] and ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||publisher=ATP |url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2013/04/14/Davis-Cup-Quarterfinals-Friday-USA-Serbia-Canada-Italy.aspx |title=Djokovic Stars for Serbia; Raonic Levels Canadians |date=5 April 2013 |access-date=21 April 2013 |archive-date=8 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130408235021/http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2013/04/14/Davis-Cup-Quarterfinals-Friday-USA-Serbia-Canada-Italy.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||publisher=Davis Cup |url=http://www.daviscup.com/en/news/142724.aspx |author=Craig Gabriel |title=Djokovic ends American hopes |date=7 April 2013 |access-date=21 April 2013 |archive-date=30 June 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130630074435/http://www.daviscup.com/en/news/142724.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref> Later that month, he defeated eight-time champion ] in straight sets in the final of the ] to clinch his first title in Monte Carlo.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/22239813 |title=Novak Djokovic beats Rafael Nadal to win Monte-Carlo Masters title |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=21 April 2013 |archive-date=18 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140418025357/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/22239813 |url-status=live }}</ref> In May, he was defeated by ] in three sets in the second round of the ] in Madrid.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/22443925 |title=Novak Djokovic beaten by Grigor Dimitrov at Madrid Open |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=7 May 2013 |archive-date=9 May 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130509070003/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/22443925 |url-status=live }}</ref> The following week, he lost to Berdych at the quarterfinal stage of the Rome Masters.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/05/18/13/djokovic-crumbles-defeat-against-berdych-rome |title=Djokovic crumbles to defeat against Berdych in Rome |date=18 May 2013 |publisher=ABC CBN |access-date=3 November 2013 |archive-date=18 May 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130518173501/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/05/18/13/djokovic-crumbles-defeat-against-berdych-rome |url-status=live }}</ref>
===Davis Cup===
In 2006, Djokovic won the decisive win on 9 April, against Great Britain by defeating ] in four sets in the fourth match, giving his team an insurmountable 3–1 lead in their best-of-five series, thus keeping ] in the ]. Following this match-up, a lot of media buzz appeared about Djokovic's camp negotiating with the ] about changing his international loyalty by joining British tennis ranks.<ref name="Hodgkinson"/> Nineteen-year-old Djokovic, who was No. 63 on the ATP list at the time, mostly dismissed the story at first by saying that the talks were not serious, describing them as "the British being very kind to us after the Davis Cup".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/5045764.stm|title= Djokovic dismisses British links|date= 4 June 2006|publisher=BBC |accessdate=16 October 2009}}</ref> However, more than three years later, in October 2009, Djokovic confirmed that the talks between his family and the LTA throughout April and May 2006, were indeed serious:


Djokovic began his ] campaign with wins over ], ], and Dimitrov in straight sets.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||publisher=BBC |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/22741069 |title=Novak Djokovic thrashes Grigor Dimitrov in French Open |date=1 June 2013 |access-date=13 February 2018 |archive-date=9 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130909052432/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/22741069 |url-status=live }}</ref> In the fourth round he recovered from a set down and defeated ] of Germany in four sets.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||publisher=BBC |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/22756455 |title=Novak Djokovic fights back to reach French Open quarters |date=3 June 2013 |access-date=13 February 2018 |archive-date=19 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130919160541/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/22756455 |url-status=live }}</ref> In the process, he reached a 16th consecutive Grand Slam quarterfinal, which he won over ]. Djokovic then lost to Nadal in the semifinal in a five-set epic.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||work=The Washington Times |url=http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/jun/7/french-open-2013-rafael-nadal-novak-djokovic-final/?page=all |author=Howard Fendrich |title=French Open 2013: Rafael Nadal ousts Novak Djokovic to reach final |date=7 June 2013 |access-date=6 July 2013 |archive-date=9 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131109025548/http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/jun/7/french-open-2013-rafael-nadal-novak-djokovic-final/?page=all |url-status=live }}</ref>
{{bquote|Britain was offering me a lot of opportunities and they needed someone because Andy was the only one, and still is. That had to be a disappointment for all the money they invest. But I didn't need the money as much as I had done. I had begun to make some for myself, enough to afford to travel with a coach, and I said, 'Why the heck?' I am Serbian, I am proud of being a Serbian, I didn't want to spoil that just because another country had better conditions. If I had played for Great Britain, of course I would have played exactly as I do for my country but deep inside, I would never have felt that I belonged. I was the one who took the decision''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/tennis/article6876924.ece|title= Why Novak Djokovic said no to Great Britain|date= 16 October 2009|work=The Times |location=UK |accessdate=16 October 2009|first1=Neil|last1=Harman}}</ref>}}


At ], Djokovic defeated ] in a five-set epic that lasted 4 hours and 44 minutes, which at the time was the longest Wimbledon semifinal in history.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/23200853 |title=Novak Djokovic beats Del Potro to reach Wimbledon final |website=BBC Sport |date=5 July 2013 |access-date=15 November 2023}}</ref> Djokovic then lost the final to Murray in straight sets. At the ], he lost to Nadal in the semifinal in three sets. Later, Djokovic lost to Isner in the quarterfinals in Cincinnati. Djokovic went on to reach the ], where he met Nadal for the 37th time in his career (a new Open Era record). He went on to lose in four sets.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||work=] |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/10/sports/tennis/nadal-beats-djokovic-to-win-us-open.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130910013258/http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/10/sports/tennis/nadal-beats-djokovic-to-win-us-open.html |archive-date=10 September 2013 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |author=Christopher Clarey |title=Nadal Beats Djokovic to Win U.S. Open |date=9 September 2013 |access-date=15 November 2020}}</ref> In early October, Djokovic collected his fourth Beijing title by defeating Nadal in the final in straight sets. He also collected his second Shanghai Masters title, extending his winning streak to 20–0 over the last two seasons at the hard-court Asian swing of the tour.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/tennis/2013/10/13/novak-djokovic-juan-martin-del-potro-shanghai-masters/2975329/ |title=Djokovic beats del Potro to win Shanghai Masters |date=13 October 2013 |work=USA Today |access-date=3 November 2013 |archive-date=19 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019061529/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/tennis/2013/10/13/novak-djokovic-juan-martin-del-potro-shanghai-masters/2975329/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Djokovic won his 16th Masters title in Paris at the end of the season, beating David Ferrer in the final.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-11-03/novak-djokovic-defeats-david-ferrer-to-win-paris-masters-title |archive-url=https://archive.today/20131105174612/http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-11-03/novak-djokovic-defeats-david-ferrer-to-win-paris-masters-title |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 November 2013 |title=Djokovic Beats Ferrer to Win Paris Masters Title |date=3 November 2013 |work=Bloomberg BusinessWeek |access-date=5 November 2013}}</ref> At the ] Djokovic retained his trophy, beating Nadal in straight sets.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2013/nov/11/novak-djokovic-rafael-nadal-world-tour-finals |title=Djokovic denies Nadal last word in the World Tour Finals |date=12 November 2013 |work=The Guardian |access-date=18 November 2013 |archive-date=18 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131118081333/http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2013/nov/11/novak-djokovic-rafael-nadal-world-tour-finals |url-status=live }}</ref>
By winning all three of his matches, Djokovic played a key role in the ] win over ], promoting the ] to ] in 2008. In Serbia's tie against ] in early 2008, in Moscow, Djokovic was sidelined due to ] and was forced to miss his first singles match. He returned to win his doubles match, teaming with ], before being forced to retire during his singles match with ]. Djokovic also had a big role in promoting Serbia to the 2009 World Group. On 6–8 March 2010, he played the key role in bringing Serbia to World Group quarterfinals for the first time in its independent history, winning both singles matches in the home tie against ] (against ] and ]). Later, Serbia progressed to the Davis Cup final, following the victories over ] (4–1) and ] (3–2). Serbia came from 1–2 down to defeat ] in the final tie 3–2 in Belgrade to win the nation's first Davis Cup Championship. In the final, Djokovic scored two singles points for Serbia, defeating ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/news/story?id=5887226|title=Serbia wins first Davis Cup title|date=2010-12-64|publisher=ESPN|accessdate=6 December 2010}}</ref> He was the backbone of the Serbian squad, going 7–0 in singles rubbers to lead the nation to the title, although the honour of winning the deciding rubber in the final went to compatriot ]. In the semi-finals of the ], Djokovic played a crucial rubber match for Serbia against ] of Argentina, where he retired while trailing, after reaggravating a back injury sustained during the US Open tournament. This secured Argentina's place in the final. This marked Djokovic's third loss of his 2011 season, and his second retirement.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/14965516.stm|title=Novak Djokovic retires as Argentina beat Serbia to reach final|date=18 September 2011|publisher=BBC|accessdate=25 September 2011}}</ref>
At the end of the season, ] joined his staff as head coach.


==== 2014: Wimbledon and ATP Finals titles ====
==Rivalries==
{{see also|Big Four (tennis)}} {{Main|2014 Novak Djokovic tennis season}}
Djokovic began the year with a warmup tournament win, the ]. At the ], he won his first four matches in straight sets against ], ], ], and No. 15 seed ] respectively. He met Wawrinka in the quarterfinals of the tournament, the second consecutive year the two had met at the event. Despite coming back from two sets to one down, Djokovic fell 9–7 in the fifth set, ending his 25–match winning streak in Melbourne, as well as his streak of 14 consecutive Grand Slam tournament semifinals.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://espn.go.com/tennis/aus14/story/_/id/10326661/australian-open-tomas-berdych-stanislas-wawrinka-reach-aussie-semifinals |title=Stanislas Wawrinka Ousts Djokovic |date=21 January 2014 |publisher=ESPN |access-date=21 January 2014 |archive-date=24 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140124101037/http://espn.go.com/tennis/aus14/story/_/id/10326661/australian-open-tomas-berdych-stanislas-wawrinka-reach-aussie-semifinals |url-status=live }}</ref>


Djokovic won his third ] title, defeating Federer in the final. Continuing his good run, he beat No. 1 Nadal in the final of the ] in straight sets.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://espn.go.com/tennis/story/_/id/10698891/novak-djokovic-rolls-rafael-nadal-win-fourth-sony-open-title |title=Novak Djokovic rolls Rafael Nadal win fourth Sony Open title |date=30 March 2014 |publisher=ESPN |access-date=15 July 2014 |archive-date=12 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140412045638/http://espn.go.com/tennis/story/_/id/10698891/novak-djokovic-rolls-rafael-nadal-win-fourth-sony-open-title |url-status=live }}</ref> Suffering from a wrist injury which hampered him throughout the ], Djokovic lost the semifinals to Federer in straight sets. After returning from injury, Djokovic won his third Rome title by beating Nadal in the final of the ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||publisher=BBC |title=Novak Djokovic beats Rafael Nadal to win Italian Open in Rome |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/tennis/27462782 |date=18 May 2014 |access-date=18 May 2014 |archive-date=19 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140519000409/http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/tennis/27462782 |url-status=live }}</ref> He subsequently donated the $500,000 in prize money that he had received to the victims of the ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||publisher=B92 |title=Đoković donirao 500.000 dolara! |url=http://www.b92.net/sport/tenis/vesti.php?yyyy=2014&mm=05&dd=19&nav_id=850243 |date=19 May 2014 |access-date=19 May 2014 |archive-date=19 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140519225011/http://www.b92.net/sport/tenis/vesti.php?yyyy=2014&mm=05&dd=19&nav_id=850243 |url-status=live }}</ref>
===Djokovic vs. Nadal===
{{Main|Djokovic–Nadal rivalry}}


Djokovic reached the final of the ] losing only two sets in six matches but lost in the final to Nadal in four sets.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/jun/08/imperious-nadal-overcomes-djokovic-to-win-his-ninth-french-open-title |title=Rafael Nadal overcomes Novak Djokovic to win ninth French Open title |website=www.theguardian.com |date=8 June 2014 |access-date=12 November 2023 |archive-date=25 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230425211542/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/jun/08/imperious-nadal-overcomes-djokovic-to-win-his-ninth-french-open-title |url-status=live }}</ref> It was Djokovic's first defeat in the last 5 matches between both. At the ] Djokovic defeated ] in the ] in five sets. With this victory he replaced Rafael Nadal again as the world No. 1.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2014/06/27/Wimbledon-Final-Djokovic-Federer.aspx |title=Djokovic returns to No. 1 with Wimbledon victory |date=6 July 2014 |publisher=ATP |access-date=7 July 2014 |archive-date=7 July 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140707233715/http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2014/06/27/Wimbledon-Final-Djokovic-Federer.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref> Djokovic played at the ], losing to eventual first-time champion ] in straight sets.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://www1.skysports.com/tennis/news/12040/9410311/atp-rogers-cup-top-seed-novak-djokovic-beaten-by-jo-wilfried-tsonga-in-toronto |title=ATP Toronto Masters: Top seed Novak Djokovic beaten by Jo-Wilfried Tsonga |date=8 August 2014 |publisher=ATP |access-date=12 August 2014 |archive-date=11 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140811115533/http://www1.skysports.com/tennis/news/12040/9410311/atp-rogers-cup-top-seed-novak-djokovic-beaten-by-jo-wilfried-tsonga-in-toronto |url-status=live }}</ref> He followed that with a loss to Tommy Robredo at the Cincinnati Masters. At the ], Djokovic reached the semifinals, where he lost in four sets to ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Nishikori register historic victory over Djokovic |date=6 September 2014 |url=http://www.india.com/sports/novak-djokovic-vs-kei-nishikori-live-updates-us-open-2014-semi-final-141877/ |access-date=6 September 2014 |archive-date=24 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924042644/http://www.india.com/sports/novak-djokovic-vs-kei-nishikori-live-updates-us-open-2014-semi-final-141877/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
Djokovic and Nadal have met 34 times (the sixth-most head-to-head meetings in the Open Era)<ref name="atpworldtour.com">{{cite web|last=Sharko |first=Greg |url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2011/09/Features/Shark-Bites-Djokovic-US-Open.aspx |title=Shark Bites – Djokovic's $10m Season |publisher=ATP World Tour |date=13 September 2011 |accessdate=29 October 2011}}</ref> with Nadal having a 19–15 advantage.<ref name="FEDEX ATP HEAD 2 HEADs">{{cite web|url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=N409&oId=D643|title=FEDEX ATP HEAD 2 HEADs|accessdate=19 August 2011}}</ref> Nadal leads on grass 2–1 and clay 12–3, but Djokovic leads on hard courts 11–5.<ref name="FEDEX ATP HEAD 2 HEADs"/> This rivalry is listed as the third greatest rivalry in the last decade by ATPworldtour.com.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2009/12/Decade-In-Review-Rivalries.aspx|title=RIVALRIES OF THE DECADE|accessdate=19 August 2011}}</ref> Djokovic is the first player to have at least ten match wins against Nadal and the only person to defeat Nadal seven times consecutively.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.wikipedia.org/Rafael_Nadal_career_statistics#ATP_Head_to_head|title=Rafael Nadal career statistics|accessdate=19 August 2011}}</ref> The two share the record for the longest Australian Open and Grand Slam final match ever played (5 hours and 53 minutes), which was the 2012 Australian Open final.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2012/01/4/Australian-Open-Sunday-Djokovic-Nadal-Final.aspx |title=Australian Open 2012 Sunday – Djokovic Wins Epic Contest to Retain Melbourne Title |publisher=ATP World Tour |accessdate=20 April 2012}}</ref> In the 2011 Wimbledon final, Djokovic won in four sets, which was his first victory over Nadal in a Major.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/04/sports/tennis/2011-wimbledon-mens-final-novak-djokovic-defeats-rafael-nadal.html?amp=&pagewanted=all|title=Djokovic Overwhelms Nadal for Wimbledon Title|accessdate=3 July 2011 | work=The New York Times|first=Christopher|last=Clarey|date=3 July 2011}}</ref> By doing so, he became the only person other than Federer to defeat Nadal in a Grand Slam tournament final. Djokovic also defeated Nadal in the 2011 US Open Final to capture his third major title of the year and fourth overall. By beating Nadal, Djokovic became the second player to defeat Nadal in more than one Grand Slam final (the other being Federer), and the only player to beat Nadal in a Slam final on a surface other than grass. In 2012, Djokovic defeated Nadal in the Australian Open final which made Nadal the first player to lose in three consecutive Grand Slam finals.


Djokovic returned to Beijing with a fifth trophy in six years, defeating Murray in the semifinal and Berdych in the final.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=Novak Djokovic beats Tomas Berdych to win fifth China Open |publisher=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/29497855 |access-date=6 October 2014 |archive-date=6 October 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006003924/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/29497855 |url-status=live }}</ref> The following week he was beaten by Federer in the semifinal of ]. He then won the ] title, without losing a single set, beating Raonic in the final.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=Novak Djokovic beats Milos Raonic to retain Paris Masters title |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/nov/02/novak-djokovic-paris-masters-milos-raonic |work=The Guardian |access-date=7 July 2016 |archive-date=26 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160826012717/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/nov/02/novak-djokovic-paris-masters-milos-raonic |url-status=live }}</ref>
At the ] in April, Nadal finally beat Djokovic for the first time since November 2010. They had met in seven finals from January 2011 to January 2012, all of which Djokovic won. In the final at Monte Carlo, an in-form Nadal crushed Djokovic. Nadal again defeated Djokovic in the final of the Rome Masters tournament.


In the ATP Finals, Djokovic created a record by winning three round-robin matches with a loss of just nine games. By reaching the semifinal, he also secured the year-end No. 1 ranking for the third time, tying him with Nadal in the fifth position. He was awarded the ] trophy after Federer withdrew before the final.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/tennis/30074849 |title=Roger Federer out of ATP World Tour final v Novak Djokovic |date=16 November 2014 |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=16 November 2014 |archive-date=16 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141116185220/http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/tennis/30074849 |url-status=live }}</ref> This marked the seventh title of the season for him and the fourth title at the year-end event.
At the ], Djokovic faced Nadal in the final. For the second time in tennis history, two opposing tennis players played four consecutive Grand Slams Finals against each other. They also became the only players in history, except for Venus and Serena Williams, to have faced the same opponent in the finals of each of the four different Grand Slam events. Nadal eventually won in four sets after multiple rain delays that forced the final to be concluded on the following Monday afternoon.

==== 2015: Another great tennis season ====
{{Main|2015 Novak Djokovic tennis season}}
Djokovic began the season at the ] in Doha, where he won his first two rounds for the loss of just 6 games, however, lost in the quarterfinals against ] in three tight sets. He rebounded from this defeat well at the ], where he made it through the first five rounds without dropping a set. In the semifinals, he faced defending champion ], the man who beat him the previous year. He twice lost a set lead, however, came roaring back in the fifth to take it to love, and set up a third final against ]. After splitting the first two sets in ]s, Djokovic found his form after dropping his serve at the start of the third set, going on to win 12 of the last 13 games to record a four-set victory over the Scot, and win an Open Era record-breaking fifth title in Melbourne, overtaking ] and ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/australianopen/11382628/Andy-Murray-beaten-by-Novak-Djokovic-in-Australian-Open-final.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220110/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/australianopen/11382628/Andy-Murray-beaten-by-Novak-Djokovic-in-Australian-Open-final.html |archive-date=10 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Andy Murray beaten by Novak Djokovic in Australian Open final |date=1 February 2015 |work=The Daily Telegraph |access-date=2 February 2015 |location=London, UK |first=Simon |last=Briggs}}{{cbignore}}</ref> He moved into equal eighth on the all-time list of men with the most Major titles, tying Agassi, ], ], ] and ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2015/01/4/Australian-Open-Sunday-Final-Djokovic-Murray.aspx |title=DJOKOVC MAKES HISTORY AT AUSTRALIAN OPEN |access-date=1 February 2015 |archive-date=2 February 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150202053034/http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2015/01/4/Australian-Open-Sunday-Final-Djokovic-Murray.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref>
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He next competed at the ] and lost to Federer in the final.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.dnevnik.rs/sport/djokovic-izgubio-od-federera-u-finalu-dubaija |script-title=sr:Ђоковић изгубио од Федерера у финалу Дубаија |date=28 February 2015 |work=] |language=sr |access-date=28 February 2015 |archive-date=3 April 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150403003104/http://www.dnevnik.rs/sport/djokovic-izgubio-od-federera-u-finalu-dubaija |url-status=live }}</ref> After 2 weeks, Djokovic defeated ] and Andy Murray en route to his 21st ] title, beating Federer in three sets in ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://edition.cnn.com/2015/03/22/tennis/tennis-indian-wells-federer-djokovic |title=Novak Djokovic battles past Roger Federer for Indian Wells title |date=23 March 2015 |publisher=CNN |access-date=27 March 2015 |archive-date=26 March 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150326000745/http://edition.cnn.com/2015/03/22/tennis/tennis-indian-wells-federer-djokovic |url-status=live }}</ref> In ], he defeated David Ferrer and John Isner en route to winning his fifth title defeating Andy Murray in three sets. With his 22nd Masters title, Djokovic became the first player to complete the ] three times.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2015/03/13/Miami-Sunday-Final-Djokovic-Murray.aspx |title=Djokovic Makes History With Fifth Miami Title |date=5 April 2015 |work=ATP World Tour |access-date=6 April 2015 |archive-date=7 April 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150407023200/http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2015/03/13/Miami-Sunday-Final-Djokovic-Murray.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2015/03/13/Miami-Final-Set-by-Set.aspx |title=Dominant Djokovic: How The Miami Final Was Won |date=5 April 2015 |work=ATP World Tour |access-date=6 April 2015 |archive-date=6 April 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150406160340/http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2015/03/13/Miami-Final-Set-by-Set.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref> In April, Djokovic clinched his second ] by beating Tomáš Berdych in the final.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/tennis/32373219 |title=Novak Djokovic beats Tomas Berdych to win Monte Carlo title |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=19 April 2015 |archive-date=20 April 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150420032330/http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/tennis/32373219 |url-status=live }}</ref> Therefore, Djokovic became the first man to win the first three ] titles of the season.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Nguyen |first=Courtney |date=19 April 2015 |title=Djokovic defeats Berdych to win second Monte Carlo Masters title |magazine=Sports Illustrated |url=https://www.si.com/tennis/2015/04/19/novak-djokovic-history-monte-carlo-masters-title |access-date=14 September 2023 |archive-date=18 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230918062027/https://www.si.com/tennis/2015/04/19/novak-djokovic-history-monte-carlo-masters-title |url-status=live}}</ref> Djokovic withdrew from the 2015 Madrid Masters.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://espn.go.com/tennis/story/_/id/12792096/novak-djokovic-withdraws-mutua-madrid-open |title=Novak Djokovic withdraws from Mutua Madrid Open |date=30 April 2015 |access-date=10 May 2015 |archive-date=4 May 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150504210319/http://espn.go.com/tennis/story/_/id/12792096/novak-djokovic-withdraws-mutua-madrid-open |url-status=live }}</ref> He won the title for the fourth time at the ], making it 4 out of 4 titles in Masters events entered by Djokovic in the season.

He continued his good form on clay at the ] by reaching the final without dropping a set in the first five rounds, including a quarterfinal clash with ] and a five-set semifinal victory over No. 3 seed Andy Murray which took two days to complete. This meant he became only the second man to have won against Nadal at the French Open. However, he lost the next match and the tournament to No. 8 seed ] in four sets.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Stanislas Wawrinka stuns Novak Djokovic to win French Open |first=Piers |last=Newbery |publisher=BBC Sport |date=7 June 2015 |access-date=8 June 2015 |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/tennis/33042056 |archive-date=8 June 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150608210611/http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/tennis/33042056 |url-status=live }}</ref> Five weeks later, he rebounded again from the tough loss in Paris, just like 2014, coming from two sets down to beat ] in the fourth round, and then going on to claim his third ] title, with a four-set win over Roger Federer.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Djokovic sweeps to third Wimbledon title |first=Ron |last=Atkin |publisher=] |date=12 July 2015 |access-date=12 July 2015 |url=http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/articles/2015-07-12/djokovic_sweeps_to_third_wimbledon_title.html |archive-date=14 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150814105551/http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/articles/2015-07-12/djokovic_sweeps_to_third_wimbledon_title.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

Prior to the final Grand Slam event of the year, Djokovic had the chance to become the first man in history to complete the full set of Masters titles in ], achieving the ], but he lost the final to Federer (Djokovic would accomplish the feat at the ] and ] events).<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Federer defeats Djokovic in straight sets to win Cincinnati Masters |first=Joe |last=Wolfond |publisher=thescore.com |date=23 August 2015 |access-date=25 November 2015 |url=https://www.thescore.com/news/815258 |archive-date=13 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231113174108/https://www.thescore.com/news/815258 |url-status=live }}</ref> At the ], Djokovic reached the final for the sixth time in his career, achieving the feat of reaching all four Grand Slam finals in a single calendar year. In the final, he faced Federer once again, defeating him in four sets to win his third Grand Slam title of the year, his second title at Flushing Meadows, and his tenth Grand Slam singles title overall, becoming the fifth man in the Open Era to win double-digit Grand Slam singles titles, as well as only the third man to reach all four Major finals in a calendar year.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/tennis/34241632 |title=US Open 2015: Novak Djokovic beats Roger Federer in final |publisher=BBC Sport |author1=Piers Newbery |date=14 September 2015 |access-date=14 September 2015 |archive-date=27 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151027032328/http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/tennis/34241632 |url-status=live }}</ref>

He returned to ] in October, winning the title for the sixth time, defeating Nadal in straight sets in the final to bring his overall record at the tournament to 29–0.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/12/sports/tennis/djokovic-defeats-nadal.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151015061502/http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/12/sports/tennis/djokovic-defeats-nadal.html |archive-date=15 October 2015 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Djokovic Defeats Nadal |work=The New York Times |date=12 October 2015 |access-date=13 October 2015}}</ref> Djokovic then reached the final of the ], where he defeated Murray in straight sets, taking his fourth title there and a record sixth ATP Masters tournament in one year.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/djokovic-battles-murray-for-paris-2015-title |title=Djokovic battles Murray for Paris 2015 title |publisher=atpworldtour.com |date=12 November 2015 |access-date=22 November 2015 |archive-date=23 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151123032404/http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/djokovic-battles-murray-for-paris-2015-title |url-status=live }}</ref> After losing to Federer in the round-robin stage of the ] he took on the third seed again in the final. He beat Federer in straight sets winning his fifth ATP Finals title and becoming the first player to win the Year-end Championships four consecutive times.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/atp-world-tour-finals-novak-djokovic-dominates-roger-federer-claim-record-fourth-straight-title-1529972 |title=ATP World Tour Finals: Novak Djokovic dominates Roger Federer to claim record fourth straight title |work=International Business Times |date=12 November 2015 |access-date=22 November 2015 |archive-date=22 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151122204325/http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/atp-world-tour-finals-novak-djokovic-dominates-roger-federer-claim-record-fourth-straight-title-1529972 |url-status=live }}</ref>

By the end of the season, Djokovic made a season-record 15 consecutive finals, reaching the championship match of every top-level tournament he played (four in Majors, eight in Masters, and the final at the Year-end Championships). He won 11 titles including a season-record 10 ] (three Majors, six Masters, and the Year-end Championships) on all court surfaces and conditions (hard, clay, grass and indoors). Djokovic set a season-record of 16,585 for most ranking points accumulated as world No. 1. and had a season-record 31 victories over top-10 players, including a remarkable 15–4 winning record against the other members of the Big Four, Federer, Nadal, and Murray. The 2015 season is Djokovic's most successful season as of 2022, and it is considered one of the greatest seasons in tennis history.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://novakdjokovic.com/en/news/media/novak-sets-gold-standard-in-record-breaking-2015-season/ |title=Novak sets gold standard in record-breaking 2015 season |website=Novak Djokovic |access-date=2 October 2022 |archive-date=2 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221002154007/https://novakdjokovic.com/en/news/media/novak-sets-gold-standard-in-record-breaking-2015-season/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
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==== 2016: 'Nole Slam' and four Masters titles====
{{Main|2016 Novak Djokovic tennis season}}
] after winning the ], completing "Nole Slam" and his first career Grand Slam]]
Djokovic collected his 60th career title in ], defeating ] in two sets in a final that lasted 73 minutes. He broke his own ATP ranking points record, bringing it up to 16,790. Djokovic then proceeded to win his sixth ]. On his road to his ] record sixth title in Melbourne, he defeated ] in four sets in the semifinals, and in a rematch of the 2015 final, he defeated ], in three straight sets.<ref name="cnn.com.ao">{{#invoke:cite news||last1=Ubha |first1=Ravi |title=Australian Open 2016: Novak Djokovic eases past Andy Murray for historic title |url=http://edition.cnn.com/2016/01/31/tennis/australian-open-tennis-djokovic-murray/index.html |access-date=31 January 2016 |publisher=CNN |date=31 January 2016 |archive-date=31 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160131115312/http://edition.cnn.com/2016/01/31/tennis/australian-open-tennis-djokovic-murray/index.html |url-status=live }}</ref> He quickly rebounded from an eye infection at the ] to collect a fifth ] title, defeating Rafael Nadal in the semifinals, and ] in the final. Djokovic's run was so dominant that the world no. 2 and 3 (Andy Murray and Roger Federer) could have combined their points and still not have had enough to pass him in the rankings.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||date=31 January 2016 |title=Novak Djokovic grand slam ranking points Roger Federer Andy Murray |work=Fox Sports |url=http://www.foxsports.com/tennis/story/novak-djokovic-grand-slam-ranking-points-roger-federer-andy-murray-no-1-033116 |access-date=31 January 2016 |archive-date=12 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160412013124/http://www.foxsports.com/tennis/story/novak-djokovic-grand-slam-ranking-points-roger-federer-andy-murray-no-1-033116 |url-status=live }}</ref>

On 3 April 2016, Djokovic won the ] for the third consecutive year, and did so without dropping a set en route to his sixth career ] title, tying him with ] for most ever Miami Open men's singles titles.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=Serb notches sixth Miami title |url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/djokovic-wins-sixth-miami-title-2016 |access-date=11 June 2016 |publisher=atpworldtour.com |date=3 April 2016 |archive-date=4 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160404183542/http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/djokovic-wins-sixth-miami-title-2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> In addition, the victory marked the fourth year Djokovic completed the ] in his career, the most Sunshine Doubles out of any player in history, and 2016 being the third consecutive year that Djokovic completed it. His win in Miami also saw Djokovic surpass Roger Federer to become the all-time leading prize money winner on the ATP tour with career earnings of $98.2&nbsp;million.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=Djokovic wins 6th Key Biscayne title by beating Nishikori |url=http://m.tennis.com/pro-game/2016/04/djokovic-wins-6th-key-biscayne-title-by-beating-nishikori/58028/ |access-date=3 April 2016 |publisher=m.tennis.com |date=3 April 2016 |archive-date=16 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160416184317/http://m.tennis.com/pro-game/2016/04/djokovic-wins-6th-key-biscayne-title-by-beating-nishikori/58028/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> After an early round exit at the ],<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=World No. 1 reflects on his three-set loss to Vesely |url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/djokovic-reaction-monte-carlo-2016-wednesday |access-date=11 June 2016 |publisher=atpworldtour.com |date=13 April 2016 |archive-date=30 May 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160530203954/http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/djokovic-reaction-monte-carlo-2016-wednesday |url-status=live }}</ref> Djokovic quickly bounced back by winning the ] title for the second time in his career, with a three-set victory over Murray.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=Serb wins 29th Masters 1000 title |url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/djokovic-murray-madrid-2016-final |access-date=11 June 2016 |publisher=atpworldtour.com |date=8 May 2016 |archive-date=11 May 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160511235204/http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/djokovic-murray-madrid-2016-final |url-status=live }}</ref> They met again in the ] final one week later with Murray as the victor; despite a sluggish performance, Djokovic defeated Nadal and ] in two long quarterfinals and semifinals.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=Serb reflects on challenging week in Rome |url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/djokovic-reaction-rome-2016-final |access-date=11 June 2016 |publisher=atpworldtour.com |date=15 May 2016}}</ref>

Djokovic defeated Andy Murray in the final of the ] in four sets, making him the reigning champion of all four major tournaments, a historic feat the media dubbed the ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||date=5 June 2016 |title=FRENCH OPEN: Djokovic eyes Nole Slam; Serena bids for No. 22 |url=http://bigstory.ap.org/article/3d1b405ad9bf4cbf9fab8fc9950b2b23/french-open-djokovic-eyes-nole-slam-serena-bids-no-22 |access-date=13 June 2016 |agency=] |archive-date=7 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161007183324/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/3d1b405ad9bf4cbf9fab8fc9950b2b23/french-open-djokovic-eyes-nole-slam-serena-bids-no-22 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||date=5 June 2016 |title=Avec le 'Nole Slam', Novak Djokovic signe une vraie page d'histoire |url=http://www.eurosport.fr/tennis/roland-garros/2016/avec-le-nole-slam-novak-djokovic-signe-une-vraie-page-d-histoire_sto5636346/story.shtml |access-date=13 June 2016 |publisher=] |archive-date=8 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160608002628/http://www.eurosport.fr/tennis/roland-garros/2016/avec-le-nole-slam-novak-djokovic-signe-une-vraie-page-d-histoire_sto5636346/story.shtml |url-status=live }}</ref> With his French Open triumph, Djokovic became the eighth player in history to achieve a ], the third player in history after ] and ] to hold all four Grand Slam titles at the same time, and the first player to win $100&nbsp;million in prize money.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||last1=Meiseles |first1=Josh |date=5 June 2016 |title=Djokovic Outlasts Murray For Historic Roland Garros Crown |url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/roland-garros-final-2016-djokovic-murray |access-date=5 June 2016 |publisher=] |archive-date=6 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160606071654/http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/roland-garros-final-2016-djokovic-murray |url-status=live }}</ref> The victory at the French Open brought his ATP ranking points up to a new record of 16,950.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||last=Arjun |title=7 Novak Djokovic records which may never be broken |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/5-novak-djokovic-achievements-which-may-never-be-surpassed-ss |access-date=9 September 2022 |website=www.sportskeeda.com |date=19 September 2018 |archive-date=5 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220605095020/https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/5-novak-djokovic-achievements-which-may-never-be-surpassed-ss |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Nole sets new absolute ATP ranking record! |url=https://novakdjokovic.com/en/news/tennis/nole-sets-new-absolute-atp-ranking-record/ |access-date=9 September 2022 |website=novakdjokovic.com |archive-date=9 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220809225419/https://novakdjokovic.com/en/news/tennis/nole-sets-new-absolute-atp-ranking-record/ |url-status=live }}</ref> At ], his major win streak came to an end in the third-round when he lost to American ] in four sets. It was his earliest exit in a Grand Slam since the ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||last1=McCarvel |first1=Nick |date=2 July 2016 |title=Novak Djokovic upset by American Sam Querrey at Wimbledon |work=] |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/tennis/2016/07/02/novak-djokovic-upset-american-sam-querrey-wimbledon/86634092/ |access-date=2 July 2016 |archive-date=2 July 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160702175327/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/tennis/2016/07/02/novak-djokovic-upset-american-sam-querrey-wimbledon/86634092/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

In late July, Djokovic returned to form by winning his fourth ] title, and 30th Masters title overall, without dropping a set.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=How The Toronto Final Was Won: Djokovic Takes Title |url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/toronto-2016-final-set-by-set-djokovic-nishikori |access-date=1 August 2016 |publisher=atpworldtour.com |date=31 July 2016 |archive-date=3 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160803201557/http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/toronto-2016-final-set-by-set-djokovic-nishikori |url-status=live }}</ref> In August, Djokovic was beaten in the first round of the ] in Rio de Janeiro by ]. It was Djokovic's first opening round defeat since January 2009, when ] defeated him at the ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/37007510 |title=Rio Olympics 2016: Novak Djokovic beaten by Juan Martín del Potro in first round |date=8 August 2016 |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=9 August 2016 |archive-date=8 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160808064545/http://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/37007510 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/olympics/2016/08/08/rio-olympics-2016-novak-djokovic-crashes-out-of-the-tennis-at-th/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220110/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/olympics/2016/08/08/rio-olympics-2016-novak-djokovic-crashes-out-of-the-tennis-at-th/ |archive-date=10 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Novak Djokovic cries on the court after losing to Juan Martín Del Potro at Rio Olympics 2016 |date=8 August 2016 |work=] |access-date=10 August 2016}}{{cbignore}}</ref> In the final slam of the year, the ], Djokovic advanced to the final but was defeated by ] in four sets.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=Stan Reigns in New York: How The US Open Final Was Won |url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/us-open-2016-final-set-by-set-djokovic-wawrinka |access-date=12 September 2016 |publisher=atpworldtour.com |date=11 September 2016 |archive-date=13 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160913171628/http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/us-open-2016-final-set-by-set-djokovic-wawrinka |url-status=live }}</ref> Djokovic was defeated by ] and ] in the semifinals and quarterfinals of ] and ]. Due to this result, he lost the No. 1 ranking to ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=Djokovic: If Murray Gets To No. 1, He Deserves It |url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/djokovic-reaction-paris-2016-friday |access-date=7 November 2016 |publisher=atpworldtour.com |date=4 November 2016 |archive-date=7 November 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161107150352/http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/djokovic-reaction-paris-2016-friday |url-status=live }}</ref> However, a runner-up finish at the ] indicated his best performances in nearly three months. After the season, he parted ways with his coach of three years, ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=Novak Djokovic splits with coach Boris Becker after three years |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/dec/06/novak-djokovic-splits-with-coach-boris-becker-after-three-years |access-date=12 July 2017 |work=The Guardian |date=6 December 2016 |archive-date=26 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170526105440/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/dec/06/novak-djokovic-splits-with-coach-boris-becker-after-three-years |url-status=live }}</ref>

==== 2017: Split with team and injury hiatus ====
{{Main|2017 Novak Djokovic tennis season}}
In January, Djokovic defended his title in ] after defeating the new world No. 1 ]. At the ], he was upset in the second round by world No. 117 ]. This was the first time since ] that Djokovic failed to reach the quarterfinals at the Australian Open, and the first time in his career that he lost to a player ranked outside of the top 100 at a major.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://mondo.rs/a974587/Sport/Tenis/Novak-Djokovic-Denis-Istomin-Australijan-Open.html |title=SENZACIJA: Ispao Novak Đoković! |publisher=mondo.rs |date=19 January 2017 |access-date=25 January 2017 |archive-date=26 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170126103907/http://mondo.rs/a974587/Sport/Tenis/Novak-Djokovic-Denis-Istomin-Australijan-Open.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In February and March, Djokovic played at the ] and ], but was eliminated by ] in both events before the semifinals. In April, Djokovic reached the quarterfinals of the ], losing to ]. After the tournament, he chose to split with his long-time coach ], fitness specialist ], and physiotherapist Miljan Amanović, citing the need to find a winning spark. A better showing at the ] saw Djokovic reach the semifinals, losing to Nadal in straight sets.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/madrid-2017-saturday-djokovic-nadal-set-by-set |title=Nadal Claims Emphatic Win To Book Madrid Final |publisher=atptour.com |date=13 May 2017 |access-date=15 November 2020 |archive-date=13 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210413095659/https://www.atptour.com/en/news/madrid-2017-saturday-djokovic-nadal-set-by-set |url-status=live }}</ref> A runner-up result at the ] indicated improvement in his form.

On 21 May 2017, Djokovic announced that ] would become his new coach, starting at the ]. However, as the defending champion, he lost in the quarterfinals to ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=Thiem Takes Out Defending Champ Djokovic |url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/djokovic-thiem-roland-garros-2017-wednesday |publisher=] |date=7 June 2017 |access-date=19 June 2017 |archive-date=22 June 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170622022623/http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/djokovic-thiem-roland-garros-2017-wednesday |url-status=live }}</ref> He began the grass court season at the ], playing his first non-Wimbledon tournament on grass since ]. He won the title by beating ] in the final. This was also the only tournament that Djokovic won without his coach being ] until the duo split in 2022. He made it to the quarterfinals at ] before retiring against ] due to an elbow injury.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/tennis/wimb/2017/07/12/novak-djokovic-retires-wimbledon/472377001/ |title=Novak Djokovic retires from Wimbledon quarterfinal match with injury |work=USA Today |date=12 July 2017 |access-date=13 July 2017 |archive-date=14 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170714122046/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/tennis/wimb/2017/07/12/novak-djokovic-retires-wimbledon/472377001/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

On 26 July, Djokovic announced he would miss the ] and the rest of the 2017 season to recover from his elbow injury.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/jul/26/novak-djokovic-miss-2017-season-injury |title=Novak Djokovic will miss the rest of 2017 season with elbow injury |work=The Guardian |date=16 July 2017 |access-date=26 July 2017 |archive-date=26 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170726152716/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/jul/26/novak-djokovic-miss-2017-season-injury |url-status=live }}</ref> This was the first time that he missed a major tournament since he entered his first, the 2005 Australian Open, thus ending his streak of participating in 51 consecutive Grand Slam tournaments, the seventh-longest run in history.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://eu.usatoday.com/story/sports/tennis/2017/07/26/novak-djokovic-to-sit-out-rest-of-2017-including-us-open/104013852/ |title=Novak Djokovic to miss rest of 2017, including US Open |website=eu.usatoday.com |date=16 July 2017 |access-date=15 November 2023 }}</ref>

==== 2018: Surgery, two majors, Career Golden Masters ====
{{Main|2018 Novak Djokovic tennis season}}
In January, Djokovic defeated ] at the ] exhibition tournament. At the ], he reached the fourth round, where he was upset by ]. In late January, he underwent surgery on his elbow.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-tennis-djokovic-idUKKBN1FN0H6 |title=Djokovic undergoes surgery to cure troublesome elbow |newspaper=Reuters |date=3 February 2018 |via=uk.reuters.com |access-date=26 July 2019 |archive-date=5 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190505002114/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-tennis-djokovic-idUKKBN1FN0H6 |url-status=live}}</ref> On 3 March, Djokovic returned to the practice courts,<ref>{{cite tweet |number=970044980390641664 |user=DjokerNole |title=Feels good to be outdoors in the sun and hitting the ball again. Day by day... |date=3 March 2018 |url=https://twitter.com/DjokerNole/statuses/970044980390641664 |access-date=5 June 2018 |archive-date=11 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210311092948/https://twitter.com/DjokerNole/statuses/970044980390641664 |url-status=live}}</ref> and surprisingly played at ] only a week later, losing in the second round to ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=In Indian Wells Defeat, Novak Djokovic Shows Just How Far He Has To Go |url=http://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2018/03/novak-djokovic-upset-qualifier-taro-daniel-indian-wells/72654/ |website=Tennis.com |access-date=5 June 2018 |archive-date=31 May 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180531214601/http://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2018/03/novak-djokovic-upset-qualifier-taro-daniel-indian-wells/72654/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He then lost to ] in the second round of the ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Novak Djokovic loses to Benoit Paire at Miami Open |url=http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/story/_/id/22887538/6-champion-novak-djokovic-loses-miami-open-benoit-paire |website=ESPN |date=23 March 2018 |access-date=5 June 2018 |archive-date=12 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612162223/http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/story/_/id/22887538/6-champion-novak-djokovic-loses-miami-open-benoit-paire |url-status=live }}</ref>

Reuniting with longtime coach ] at the ], Djokovic collected victories over ] and ], followed by a loss to Dominic Thiem. In a press conference, he stated, "After two years finally I can play without pain."<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/djokovic-monte-carlo-2018-monday-reaction |title=Djokovic Monte Carlo 2018 |website=atpworldtour.com |publisher=ATP |access-date=5 June 2018}}</ref> After another early exit in ] to ],<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Novak Djokovic's woes worsen with defeat by qualifier at Barcelona Open |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/apr/25/novak-djokovic-woes-worsen-defeat-to-qualifier-martin-klizan-barcelona-open-tennis |work=The Guardian |date=25 April 2018 |access-date=5 June 2018 |archive-date=2 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180602224407/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/apr/25/novak-djokovic-woes-worsen-defeat-to-qualifier-martin-klizan-barcelona-open-tennis |url-status=live }}</ref> Djokovic's gradual return to form would appear at the ]. With a first round win over ], Djokovic achieved his first victory over a top 20 player in 10 months; however, he lost in the second round to ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/44033242 |title=Madrid Open: Novak Djokovic beats Kei Nishikori in round one |date=7 May 2018 |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=14 May 2018 |archive-date=8 May 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180508200905/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/44033242 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/44056857 |title=Madrid Open: Britain's Kyle Edmund beats Novak Djokovic |date=9 May 2018 |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=14 May 2018 |archive-date=12 May 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180512131350/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/44056857 |url-status=live }}</ref> Going into the ] with a 6–6 season record, he reached the semifinals before losing to long-time rival ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=Novak Djokovic produces best performance of the year but is outlasted by Rafael Nadal in Rome |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2018/05/19/novak-djokovic-produces-best-performance-year-outlasted-rafael/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220110/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2018/05/19/novak-djokovic-produces-best-performance-year-outlasted-rafael/ |archive-date=10 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |website=The Telegraph |date=19 May 2018 |access-date=5 June 2018 |last1=Eccleshare |first1=Charlie}}{{cbignore}}</ref> He then reached the quarterfinals of the ] before losing to ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Novak Djokovic loses to Marco Cecchinato in stunning French Open quarter-final upset |url=https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/french-open-men/2018/novak-djokovic-loses-to-marco-cecchinato-in-stunning-french-open-quarter-final-upset_sto6793173/story.shtml |website=Eurosport |date=5 June 2018 |access-date=5 June 2018 |archive-date=13 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231113173945/https://www.eurosport.com/geoblocking.shtml |url-status=live }}</ref>

Djokovic began the grass court season at ], securing his first win over a top 5 player in almost 18 months by defeating ] in the second round. He reached the final where, despite holding a championship point, he lost to ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Wimbledon 2018: Marin Cilic beats Novak Djokovic in close final to claim second Queen's title |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/wimbledon-2018-marin-cilic-vs-novak-djokovic-queens-final-report-highlights-a8414821.html |website=Independent |date=24 June 2018 |access-date=16 July 2018 |archive-date=16 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180716151822/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/wimbledon-2018-marin-cilic-vs-novak-djokovic-queens-final-report-highlights-a8414821.html |url-status=live }}</ref> He also played doubles partnering with longtime friend and rival ]. Djokovic then entered ] as the 12th seed, where he reached the semifinals to face Rafael Nadal. Djokovic defeated Nadal in a 5-hour and 17-minute, five-set epic spread over two days, becoming the second-longest Wimbledon semifinal in history, second only to the match between ] and ] held earlier on the same day.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Novak Djokovic outlasts Rafael Nadal in epic Wimbledon semi-final |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/jul/14/novak-djokovic-rafael-nadal-wimbledon-semi-final |work=The Guardian |date=14 July 2018 |access-date=16 July 2018 |archive-date=16 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180716140636/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/jul/14/novak-djokovic-rafael-nadal-wimbledon-semi-final |url-status=live }}</ref> In the final, he claimed his fourth Wimbledon title and 13th major title overall by defeating Kevin Anderson in straight sets. With the win, he rose 11 ranking spots and re-entered the top 10 for the first time since October 2017.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=Novak Djokovic wins fourth Wimbledon by beating Kevin Anderson |publisher=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/44839313 |access-date=15 July 2018 |archive-date=14 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190214071721/https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/44839313 |url-status=live}}</ref> At No. 21, he was the lowest-ranked Wimbledon titlist since ] in ].<ref>{{cite web |date=15 July 2018 |title=Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic wins fourth championship, beating Kevin Anderson |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/wimbledon-novak-djokovic-wins-fourth-championship-beats-kevin-anderson-today-2018-07-15/ |access-date=28 January 2024 |publisher=CBS News |language=en-US |archive-date=28 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240128193735/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/wimbledon-novak-djokovic-wins-fourth-championship-beats-kevin-anderson-today-2018-07-15/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Roy |first=Neelabhra |date=22 June 2022 |title=5 lowest-ranked players to win Wimbledon ft. Novak Djokovic and Venus Williams |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/5-lowest-ranked-players-win-wimbledon-ft-novak-djokovic-venus-williams |access-date=28 January 2024 |website=www.sportskeeda.com |language=en-US |archive-date=28 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240128193740/https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/5-lowest-ranked-players-win-wimbledon-ft-novak-djokovic-venus-williams |url-status=live}}</ref>

After a triumphant grass season, Djokovic started his North American hardcourt swing with a third-round showing at the ], losing to ]. Afterwards, he returned to play the ] for the first time in three years. In an event plagued by suspended play due to rain, Djokovic defeated the defending champion Grigor Dimitrov, ], and Marin Čilić to reach his sixth final at the tournament and fourth final against ]. Although Federer was riding a streak of 100 consecutive holds of serve at the tournament,<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=Roger Federer v Novak Djokovic: Cincinnati Masters men's final – live! |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2018/aug/19/cincinnati-open-mens-final-roger-federer-novak-djokovic-latest-score |newspaper=The Guardian |date=19 August 2018 |access-date=19 August 2018 |last1=Lutz |first1=Tom |archive-date=19 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180819221438/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2018/aug/19/cincinnati-open-mens-final-roger-federer-novak-djokovic-latest-score |url-status=live }}</ref> dating back to the 2014 final,<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||last=Ilic |first=Jovica |date=22 August 2018 |title=Roger Federer rattles off 100 consecutive holds in Cincinnati! |url=https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Roger_Federer/59280/roger-federer-rattles-off-100-consecutive-holds-in-cincinnati-/ |access-date=14 September 2023 |website=Tennis World USA |archive-date=18 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230918062027/https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Roger_Federer/59280/roger-federer-rattles-off-100-consecutive-holds-in-cincinnati-/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Djokovic broke his serve three times to win his first Cincinnati Masters title. With this victory, Djokovic became the first (and, as of 2024, only) player in tennis history to complete the ] — winning all nine ATP Masters events at least once in one's career.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=NOVAK DJOKOVIC IS A WIN AWAY FROM MAKING MASTERS HISTORY IN CINCINNATI |url=http://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2018/08/novak-djokovic-marin-cilic-cincinnati-masters-1000-atp/76112/ |website=Tennis.com |access-date=19 August 2018 |archive-date=20 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820005819/http://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2018/08/novak-djokovic-marin-cilic-cincinnati-masters-1000-atp/76112/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

Djokovic was the sixth seed at the ]. He advanced to his eleventh US Open semifinal in as many appearances, where he overcame Kei Nishikori. Djokovic then defeated ] to win his third US Open title and 14th major title overall, tying with ]'s tally. With the win, Djokovic returned to the top 3 in the world rankings for the first time since the 2017 French Open.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/sep/09/novak-djokovic-juan-martin-del-potro-us-open-mens-final-match-report |title=Novak Djokovic powers past Juan Martín del Potro to win third US Open |date=10 September 2018 |work=The Guardian |access-date=10 September 2018 |archive-date=22 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180922044958/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/sep/09/novak-djokovic-juan-martin-del-potro-us-open-mens-final-match-report |url-status=live}}</ref>

At the ], Djokovic defeated Kevin Anderson and ] en route to the title, not dropping a set nor having his serve broken throughout. The win marked his fourth Shanghai title, and his ranking rose to No. 2.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/djokovic-coric-shanghai-2018-final-sunday |title=Read & Watch: Djokovic Wins Record Fourth Shanghai Title, 32nd Masters 1000 Crown |date=14 October 2018 |work=ATP World Tour |access-date=14 October 2018 |archive-date=15 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181015163507/https://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/djokovic-coric-shanghai-2018-final-sunday |url-status=dead}}</ref> On 31 October, Rafael Nadal announced his withdrawal from the Paris Masters due to an abdominal injury, and Djokovic reclaimed the world No. 1 ranking.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/46042799 |title=Paris Masters: Rafael Nadal out with injury & Roger Federer through |publisher=BBC Sport |date=31 October 2018 |access-date=2 November 2018 |archive-date=1 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181101065254/https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/46042799 |url-status=live}}</ref> There, Djokovic defeated Roger Federer in a tight three-set semifinal, but was upset by the unseeded ] in the final.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2018/nov/04/karen-khachanov-v-novak-djokovic-paris-masters-tennis-live |title=Paris Masters final: Karen Khachanov beats Novak Djokovic– as it happened |work=The Guardian |date=4 November 2018 |access-date=12 November 2018 |archive-date=11 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181111212938/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2018/nov/04/karen-khachanov-v-novak-djokovic-paris-masters-tennis-live |url-status=live}}</ref> At the ], Djokovic was guaranteed a fifth year-end No. 1 ranking following the withdrawal of Rafael Nadal from the event. In the round-robin stage, he defeated Alexander Zverev, Marin Čilić, and ] without dropping a set. In the semifinals, he defeated Kevin Anderson to reach his seventh final at the tournament but was upset by Zverev.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/london-finale-2018-preview-djokovic-zverev |title=Djokovic, Zverev Set Championship Clash In London |publisher=] |date=18 November 2018 |access-date=19 November 2018 |archive-date=18 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181118153915/https://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/london-finale-2018-preview-djokovic-zverev |url-status=live}}</ref> At the ], he scored victories over Karen Khachanov & Kevin Anderson to win the title.

==== 2019: Wimbledon and 7th Australian Open titles ====
{{Main|2019 Novak Djokovic tennis season}}

Djokovic's first tournament of the year was at the ], where he lost to ] in the semifinals. He then entered the ] as the top seed, and defeated ] in the final to win his record seventh Australian Open and 15th ] title overall.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=Australian Open 2019: Novak Djokovic beats Rafael Nadal to win record seventh title |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/47019140 |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=28 January 2019 |archive-date=28 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190128000744/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/47019140 |url-status=live }}</ref> Djokovic then played at the ], where he was upset by ] in the third round,<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=Indian Wells: Novak Djokovic beaten by Philipp Kohlschreiber in third round |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/47548791 |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=17 March 2019 |archive-date=16 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190316174544/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/47548791 |url-status=live }}</ref> and lost in the fourth round of the ] to Bautista Agut.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=Miami Open: Novak Djokovic & Kyle Edmund lose in fourth round |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/47711551 |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=1 April 2019 |archive-date=1 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401121727/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/47711551 |url-status=live }}</ref>

Djokovic then began his clay court season at the ], losing in the quarterfinals to ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=Monte-Carlo Masters: Novak Djokovic loses to Daniil Medvedev, Rafael Nadal into semi-finals |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/47991727 |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=23 April 2019 |archive-date=20 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190420133135/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/47991727 |url-status=live }}</ref> During the ], Novak Djokovic celebrated his 250th week at ] in ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Djokovic Celebrates 250 Weeks At No. 1 In ATP Rankings |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-celebrates-250th-week-at-no-1-in-atp-rankings |website=ATP Tour |access-date=6 May 2019 |archive-date=6 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190506031852/https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-celebrates-250th-week-at-no-1-in-atp-rankings |url-status=live }}</ref> By beating ] in the final, Djokovic claimed his third Madrid Open title and record-equaling 33rd ATP Masters title overall.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Djokovic Beats Tsitsipas For Madrid Title, Tying Nadal's Masters 1000 Record |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-tsitsipas-madrid-2019-final |website=ATP Tour |access-date=13 May 2019 |archive-date=12 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190512180306/https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-tsitsipas-madrid-2019-final |url-status=live }}</ref>
At the ], he reached the final after a brutal victory over long time rival ],<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Djokovic beats Del Potro in three-set thriller in Rome |url=https://www.eurosport.co.uk/tennis/rome-masters/2019/novak-djokovic-beats-juan-martin-del-potro-in-rome_sto7277844/story.shtml |website=eurosport.co.uk |date=18 May 2019 |publisher=] |access-date=18 May 2019 |archive-date=18 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190518162357/https://www.eurosport.co.uk/tennis/rome-masters/2019/novak-djokovic-beats-juan-martin-del-potro-in-rome_sto7277844/story.shtml |url-status=live }}</ref> where he lost to Rafael Nadal.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=Nadal Beats Djokovic To Win Ninth Rome Title |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-nadal-rome-2019-final |access-date=19 May 2019 |publisher=atptour.com |date=19 May 2019 |archive-date=20 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190520085601/https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-nadal-rome-2019-final |url-status=live }}</ref> Djokovic competed in the ], reaching the semifinals without dropping a set. His fourth-round win made him the first man to reach 10 consecutive quarterfinals at the French Open. In the semifinals, he lost to ] in a four-hour, five-set match stretched across two days, in one of the matches of the year,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tignor |first=Steve |date=19 December 2019 |title=2019 Top Matches, No. 7: Thiem d. Djokovic, Roland Garros semifinals |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/2019-top-matches-no-7-thiem-d-djokovic-roland-garros-semifinals |access-date=4 February 2024 |website=Tennis.com |language=en |archive-date=4 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240204225520/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/2019-top-matches-no-7-thiem-d-djokovic-roland-garros-semifinals |url-status=live}}</ref> ending his 26-match winning streak in majors and his search for a second 'Nole Slam".<ref name=Thiem>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/jun/08/dominic-thiem-novak-djokovic-french-open-semi-final-report |title=Dominic Thiem ends Novak Djokovic's slam streak to reach French Open final |last=Cambers |first=Simon |date=8 June 2019 |work=The Observer |access-date=8 June 2019 |issn=0029-7712 |archive-date=8 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190608162754/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/jun/08/dominic-thiem-novak-djokovic-french-open-semi-final-report |url-status=live }}</ref>

At ], Djokovic defended his title to win his fifth Wimbledon title and 16th major title overall, defeating ] in an epic five-set ] that lasted a record four hours and fifty-seven minutes. Djokovic, who won fewer points overall than Federer, saved two championship points in the fifth set to win the title.<ref name="wimbledon2019">{{#invoke:cite news||title=Novak Djokovic Wins Wimbledon |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/14/sports/tennis/federer-vs-djokovic.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190714181512/https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/14/sports/tennis/federer-vs-djokovic.html |archive-date=14 July 2019 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |access-date=14 July 2019 |work=The New York Times |date=14 July 2019}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=Djokovic tops Federer in epic Wimbledon final |url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/27189215/djokovic-tops-federer-epic-wimbledon-final |access-date=14 July 2019 |work=espn.com |date=14 July 2019 |archive-date=14 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190714181708/https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/27189215/djokovic-tops-federer-epic-wimbledon-final |url-status=live }}</ref> Djokovic next played at the ] as the defending champion, but lost to eventual champion Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Daniil Medvedev stuns Novak Djokovic to set up Cincinnati final with Goffin |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/aug/18/tennis-daniil-medvedev-stuns-novak-djokovic-cincinnati-semi-final-david-goffin |work=The Guardian |date=18 August 2019 |access-date=19 August 2019 |archive-date=18 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190818201427/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/aug/18/tennis-daniil-medvedev-stuns-novak-djokovic-cincinnati-semi-final-david-goffin |url-status=live }}</ref> As the defending champion at the ], Djokovic lost to ] in the fourth round, retiring due to injury whilst trailing by 2 sets and a break.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=US Open: Novak Djokovic pulls out injured against Stan Wawrinka |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/49547591 |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=10 September 2019 |archive-date=15 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190915050331/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/49547591 |url-status=live }}</ref> In October, Djokovic defeated ] in straight sets to win the ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://headlinezpro.com/novak-djokovic-crushes-john-millman-to-win-japan-open/ |title=Novak Djokovic Crushes John Millman To Win Japan Open |access-date=6 October 2019 |website=Headlinez pro |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191006125852/https://headlinezpro.com/novak-djokovic-crushes-john-millman-to-win-japan-open/ |archive-date=6 October 2019 |url-status=dead}}</ref> At the ], Djokovic reached the quarterfinal stage, but lost to Stefanos Tsitsipas.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.countypress.co.uk/sport/national/17963651.irate-federer-loses-join-djokovic-shanghai-masters-exit-door/ |title=Irate Federer loses to join Djokovic through Shanghai Masters exit door |access-date=11 October 2019 |website=County Press |date=11 October 2019 |archive-date=13 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191013070836/https://www.countypress.co.uk/sport/national/17963651.irate-federer-loses-join-djokovic-shanghai-masters-exit-door/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In November, Djokovic won his fifth ] title over ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/50282845 |title=Novak Djokovic beats Denis Shapovalov to win fifth Paris Masters title |publisher=BBC Sport |date=3 November 2019 |access-date=4 November 2019 |archive-date=4 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191104104110/https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/50282845 |url-status=live}}</ref> Djokovic then played at the ] but was eliminated in the round robin stage after losses to Dominic Thiem and Federer (his first loss to Federer since 2015).<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=Roger Federer beats Novak Djokovic at 2019 ATP Finals in London |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/50423549 |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=17 November 2019 |archive-date=15 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191115121331/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/50423549 |url-status=live}}</ref>

=== 2020s ===
==== 2020: Australian Open title, 2nd Career Golden Masters ====
{{Main|2020 Novak Djokovic tennis season}}
At the inaugural ], Djokovic led Serbia to the title by scoring six victories, including wins over ] in the semifinals and ] in the final.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Serbia wins atp cup |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-01-13/serbia-wins-atp-cup-nadal-upset-wth-football-crowd/11861792 |website=abc.net.au |date=12 January 2020 |publisher=ABC news |access-date=13 January 2020 |archive-date=14 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200114080522/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-01-13/serbia-wins-atp-cup-nadal-upset-wth-football-crowd/11861792 |url-status=live }}</ref> At the ], he defeated ] ] in straight sets en route to the final where he overcame ] in five sets. This marked Djokovic's eighth win at the Australian Open and 17th ] title.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://metro.co.uk/2020/02/02/novak-djokovic-makes-history-beating-dominic-thiem-win-eighth-australian-open-12168225/?ito=cbshare |title=Novak Djokovic makes history by beating Dominic Thiem to win eighth Australian Open |last=Bellshaw |first=George |website=] |date=2 February 2020 |access-date=2 February 2020 |archive-date=15 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200615202558/https://metro.co.uk/2020/02/02/novak-djokovic-makes-history-beating-dominic-thiem-win-eighth-australian-open-12168225/?ito=cbshare |url-status=live }}</ref> With the win, Djokovic regained the world No. 1 spot in the ATP rankings,<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.sueddeutsche.de/sport/tennis-djokovic-zum-achten-mal-australian-open-champion-dpa.urn-newsml-dpa-com-20090101-200202-99-741795 |title=Djokovic zum achten Mal Australian-Open-Champion |last=Zeitung |first=Süddeutsche |website=Süddeutsche.de |date=2 February 2020 |language=de |access-date=2 February 2020 |archive-date=27 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201127174649/https://www.sueddeutsche.de/sport/tennis-djokovic-zum-achten-mal-australian-open-champion-dpa.urn-newsml-dpa-com-20090101-200202-99-741795 |url-status=live }}</ref> and became the first player since ] to win major titles in three different decades, and the first to do so in the ]. The match also marked the first time Djokovic came back to win a major final after trailing two sets to one, having lost each of the last seven times this happened.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/51347187 |title=Australian Open: Novak Djokovic beats Dominic Thiem to win 17th Grand Slam |publisher=BBC Sport |date=2 February 2020 |access-date=6 November 2023 |archive-date=6 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221206164551/https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/51347187 |url-status=live }}</ref> Djokovic then won the title at ] for the fifth time, defeating ] in the final.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2020-02-29/novak-djokovic-defeats-stefanos-tsitsipas-dubai-tennis-atp-title |title=Novak Djokovic defeats Stefanos Tsitsipas for Dubai title |website=] |date=29 February 2020 |access-date=1 March 2020 |archive-date=1 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200301015137/https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2020-02-29/novak-djokovic-defeats-stefanos-tsitsipas-dubai-tennis-atp-title |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/51691237 |title=Dubai Tennis Championships: Novak Djokovic beats Stefanos Tsitsipas in final |website=BBC |date=29 February 2020 |access-date=1 March 2020 |archive-date=8 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308042153/https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/51691237 |url-status=live }}</ref>

In June, Djokovic tested positive for ] during the ], a series of charity exhibition games in Balkans that he helped organize. Djokovic was criticized for holding the event with a lack of social distancing and other precautions taken against COVID-19.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Novak Djokovic tests positive for Covid-19 amid Adria Tour fiasco |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/jun/23/novak-djokovic-tests-positive-for-covid-19-amid-adria-tour-fallout |access-date=30 June 2020 |website=The Guardian |date=23 June 2020 |archive-date=24 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200824184638/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/jun/23/novak-djokovic-tests-positive-for-covid-19-amid-adria-tour-fallout |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/29348398/novak-djokovic-canceled-adria-tour-cautionary-tale-coronavirus-pandemic |title=Novak Djokovic's canceled Adria Tour a cautionary tale during coronavirus pandemic |work=espn.com |date=30 June 2020 |access-date=30 June 2020 |archive-date=1 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200701185955/https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/29348398/novak-djokovic-canceled-adria-tour-cautionary-tale-coronavirus-pandemic |url-status=live }}</ref> The last match of the tour was cancelled after several players, their partners, and coaches tested positive for the virus.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||last=Clarey |first=Christopher |date=22 June 2020 |title=After Virus Tests, Djokovic Is Criticized for Holding Exhibition |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/22/sports/tennis/djokovic-exhibition-positive-tests-coronavirus.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200623030209/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/22/sports/tennis/djokovic-exhibition-positive-tests-coronavirus.html |archive-date=23 June 2020 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |access-date=23 June 2020 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> Djokovic stated he was "deeply sorry", admitting he and organizers "were wrong" to go ahead with the event and that they believed the tournament met all health protocols.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||last=Shapiro |first=Emily |date=23 June 2020 |title=Tennis champ Novak Djokovic tests positive for COVID-19, apologizes for holding tournament: 'We were wrong' |work=The New York Times |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/tennis-champ-novak-djokovic-tests-positive-covid-19/story?id=71401206 |access-date=23 July 2020 |archive-date=23 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200723215254/https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/tennis-champ-novak-djokovic-tests-positive-covid-19/story?id=71401206 |url-status=live }}</ref> He also said that many of the criticisms were malicious, adding: "It's obviously more than just criticism, it's like an agenda and a witch hunt".<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.cbssports.com/tennis/news/novak-djokovic-says-hes-been-subject-of-witch-hunt-after-covid-19-outbreak-led-to-adria-tour-cancellation/ |title=Novak Djokovic says he's been subject of 'witch hunt' |date=8 July 2020 |access-date=14 July 2020 |archive-date=14 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200714214131/https://www.cbssports.com/tennis/news/novak-djokovic-says-hes-been-subject-of-witch-hunt-after-covid-19-outbreak-led-to-adria-tour-cancellation/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |date=21 July 2020 |access-date=18 June 2021 |title=Novak Djokovic constantly criticised because he annoys Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer, says grandfather |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/tennis/story/novak-djokovic-grandfather-zdenko-zagar-coronavirus-cases-adria-tour-1702896-2020-07-21 |magazine=India Today |archive-date=24 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624200246/https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/tennis/story/novak-djokovic-grandfather-zdenko-zagar-coronavirus-cases-adria-tour-1702896-2020-07-21 |url-status=live}}</ref>

With the resumption of the ATP Tour, Djokovic defeated ] to win his second ] title. By doing so, he won his 35th ] title, completing his second ].<ref name="DGM">{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-raonic-ws-open-2020-final |title=Djokovic's Golden Rule: A Grandmaster Twice Over! |access-date=29 August 2020 |archive-date=9 March 2022 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220309181302/https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-raonic-ws-open-2020-final |url-status=live }}</ref> In the fourth round of the ], Djokovic was defaulted after accidentally hitting a line official in the throat with a tennis ball during his fourth round match against ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||date=6 September 2020 |title=Novak Djokovic defaulted from US Open after hitting line judge in throat |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/tennis/news/novak-djokovic-defaulted-from-us-open-after-hitting-line-judge-in-throat/43tvurkzm2501ivq4wlfzliov |access-date=7 September 2020 |website=Sportingnews.com |archive-date=25 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125061015/https://www.sportingnews.com/us/tennis/news/novak-djokovic-defaulted-from-us-open-after-hitting-line-judge-in-throat/43tvurkzm2501ivq4wlfzliov |url-status=live }}</ref> The ] docked Djokovic all ranking points he would have earned at the tournament and fined him the prize money that he would have won had the incident not occurred.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||date=6 September 2020 |title=Novak Djokovic out of US Open after accidentally hitting line judge with ball |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/novak-djokovic-us-open-accidentally-hitting-line-judge/story?id=72852681 |access-date=6 September 2020 |website=ABC News |archive-date=6 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200906210502/https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/novak-djokovic-us-open-accidentally-hitting-line-judge/story?id=72852681 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 21 September, Djokovic moved past ] for the second most weeks spent as the ] player.

Djokovic next won a record 36th Masters title and his fifth in ], defeating ] in the final.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=Djokovic Makes Masters 1000 History, Clinches Fifth Rome Crown |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-schwartzman-rome-2020-monday-final |access-date=21 September 2020 |work=atptour.com |date=21 September 2020}}</ref> At the rescheduled ], Djokovic lost in straight sets to Rafael Nadal in the final.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=Rafael Nadal beats Novak Djokovic in straight sets to go level with Roger Federer on 20 grand slam titles |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2020/10/11/rafael-nadal-vs-novak-djokovic-french-open-final-2020-live-score/ |website=The Telegraph |date=11 October 2020 |access-date=11 October 2020 |last1=Briggs |first1=Simon |last2=Wilcox |first2=Greg}}</ref> Djokovic then played at the ], where he was upset in the quarterfinals by ] in straight sets.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Sonego Stuns Djokovic In Vienna |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-sonego-vienna-2020-friday |website=ATP Tour |access-date=31 October 2020}}</ref> In the ], Djokovic lost to ] in the round robin, but defeated ] and ]. He then lost his semifinal match to ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Dominic Thiem edges Novak Djokovic in thriller to advance to final of ATP Final |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2020/11/21/tennis/novak-djokovic-dominic-thiem-atp-finals-spt-intl/index.html |website=CNN |date=21 November 2020 |access-date=26 November 2020}}</ref> On 21 December, Djokovic reached his 300th career week as the ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Djokovic hits 300 weeks at No. 1, just 10 away from Federer's record |url=https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2020/12/djokovic-hits-300-weeks-no-1-just-10-away-federers-record/92210/ |website=tennis.com |access-date=22 December 2020}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Djokovic Becomes Second Player To Reach 300 Weeks At No. 1 |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-300-weeks-no-1-fedex-atp-rankings |website=atptour.com |access-date=22 December 2020}}</ref>

==== 2021: Major titles on all three surfaces ====
{{Main|2021 Novak Djokovic tennis season}}
Djokovic began his 2021 season by playing for Serbia as the defending champions in the ], but the nation was eliminated in the group stage despite Djokovic winning both his singles matches.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Novak Djokovic sensationally loses it during dramatic upset |url=https://au.sports.yahoo.com/australian-open-2021-novak-djokovic-racquet-smash-serbia-lose-atp-cup-germany-075214524.html |website=Yahoo Sport |date=5 February 2021 |access-date=21 February 2021}}</ref> He then went on to win his 18th major title and record-extending ninth title at the ], over Daniil Medvedev in the final.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=Novak Djokovic wins ninth Australian Open by beating Daniil Medvedev |publisher=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/56145701 |access-date=21 February 2021}}</ref> On 1 March, Djokovic equaled Federer's Open Era record of 310 weeks at world No. 1, and subsequently surpassed it.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=Novak Djokovic equals Roger Federer's world number one record |publisher=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/56236695 |access-date=8 March 2021}}</ref><ref name="no1">{{#invoke:cite web||title=How Djokovic Became The Longest-Reigning Champ In ATP History |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/celebrating-djokovic-record-311-weeks-at-world-no-1 |access-date=8 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref> Djokovic next played at the ], where he lost his third round match to ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Dan Evans stuns Novak Djokovic with straight-sets win at Monte-Carlo Masters |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/apr/15/dan-evans-stuns-novak-djokovic-with-straight-sets-win-at-monte-carlo-masters |website=The Guardian |date=15 April 2021 |access-date=18 April 2021}}</ref> Djokovic then played at the ], losing a lengthy three-set semifinal to ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title='I'm not Happy' – Novak Djokovic Livid at loss to Aslan Karatsev, 'Must Play Better' for French Open |url=https://www.eurosport.co.uk/tennis/atp-belgrade/2021/i-m-not-happy-novak-djokovic-livid-at-loss-to-aslan-karatsev-must-play-better-for-french-open_sto8290385/story.shtml |website=Eurosport |date=25 April 2021 |access-date=26 April 2021}}</ref> At the ], Djokovic defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in a three-set epic played over two days in the quarterfinals,<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||date=15 May 2021 |title=Novak Djokovic Clinches Comeback Tsitsipas Win In Rome |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-tsitsipas-rome-2021-friday |access-date=28 August 2023 |website=ATP Tour}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||last=Tignor |first=Steve |date=15 May 2021 |title=Djokovic regains control to pass tricky test against Tsitsipas in Rome |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/djokovic-regains-control-to-pass-tricky-test-against-tsitsipas-in-rome |access-date=28 August 2023 |website=Tennis.com}}</ref> and ] in the semifinals, but lost in a three-set final to Rafael Nadal.

At the ], Djokovic advanced to the final after defeating Rafael Nadal in a four-set semifinal epic. It marked only Nadal's second loss to Djokovic (and third loss overall) at the event. In ], Djokovic came back from two sets down to defeat ] in five sets.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=Djokovic fights back to win French Open |publisher=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/57461952 |access-date=13 June 2021}}</ref> He became the first player in the Open Era to win a Major after coming back from a two-set deficit in two separate matches;<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||last=Petrequin |first=Samuel |date=13 June 2021 |title=Comeback! Djokovic tops Tsitsipas at French Open for Slam 19 |url=https://apnews.com/article/europe-tennis-french-open-djokovic-comeback-tsitsipas-740f48e06b09d811787785a6be19e033 |access-date=13 June 2021 |website=AP NEWS}}</ref> Djokovic also became only the third man to ], and the first to do so in the ].<ref name="DCGS">{{#invoke:cite web||title=Mission complete: Djokovic secures rare feat |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/article/mission-complete-djokovic-secures-rare-feat-rg2021 |work=Roland-Garros |access-date=21 June 2021}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-roland-garros-2021-final-historic-comeback |title=Djokovic Completes Historic Two-Set Comeback In Roland Garros Final |date=13 June 2021 |publisher=] |access-date=15 June 2021}}</ref><ref name="DETS">{{#invoke:cite web||last=Carayol |first=Tumaini |date=13 June 2021 |title=Novak Djokovic rallies to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in epic French Open final |url=http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/jun/13/french-open-final-report-novak-djokovic-stefanos-tsitsipas |access-date=13 June 2021 |website=the Guardian}}</ref>

At the ], Djokovic recorded the 100th grass-court win by reaching the semifinals,<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-fucsovics-wimbledon-2021-wednesday |title=Djokovic Records 100th Grass-Court Match Win, Reaches Wimbledon Semi-finals |date=7 July 2021 |website=ATP Tour |access-date=7 July 2021}}</ref> and defeated ] in the final to claim his sixth Wimbledon title and equal Federer and Nadal's all-time ] of 20 men's singles major titles. Djokovic became the second player to win Majors on three different surfaces in the same year achieving a "Surface Slam"<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||last=Bhagavatula |first=Manoj |date=11 July 2021 |title=Stats: Djokovic ties Federer, Nadal's 20 Grand Slams with 6th Wimbledon title |url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/31800623/novak-djokovic-roger-federer-rafael-nadal-20-grand-slam-6-wimbledon |access-date=11 July 2021 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> and the fifth man in the Open Era to achieve the "Channel Slam", winning the French Open and Wimbledon in the same year.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||last=Sportstar |first=Team |title=Novak Djokovic joins Federer, Nadal in rare Channel Slam triumph after Wimbledon win |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/tennis/novak-djokovic-wins-wimbledon-2021-channel-slam-federer-nadal-grand-slam-records-statistics-victory-berrettini/article35265856.ece |access-date=11 July 2021 |website=Sportstar|date=11 July 2021 }}</ref> Djokovic opened his summer hard court season at the ], where he sought to improve on his ] result from ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=Novak Djokovic tweets that he is in for Tokyo Olympics |url=https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31824066/novak-djokovic-posts-for-tokyo-olympics |date=15 July 2021 |newspaper=Espn.com}}</ref> However, he lost in the semifinals to ], and then to ] in the bronze medal match. Djokovic also competed in ] partnering ]; the pair lost in the semifinals to ] and ], then withdrew from their bronze medal match against WTA singles No. 1 ] and ], with Djokovic citing a shoulder injury.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Tennis fans erupt over Barty and Djokovic development at Olympics |url=https://au.sports.yahoo.com/olympics-tennis-2021-frenzy-ash-barty-novak-djokovic-204930722.html |access-date=31 July 2021 |website=au.sports.yahoo.com|date=30 July 2021 }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=Tokyo Olympics: Belinda Bencic wins gold but Novak Djokovic leaves with no medals |date=31 July 2021 |access-date=31 July 2021 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/58038816 |website=BBC News}}</ref>

Djokovic then entered the ] vying to be the third man in history to achieve the ] in men's singles.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Novak Djokovic Targets Grand Slam At The US Open; When Is The Draw {{!}} ATP Tour {{!}} Tennis|url=http://www.atptour.com/en/news/us-open-resource-page-2021|access-date=5 September 2021|website=ATP Tour}}</ref> In the third round, Djokovic faced ] and lost the first set, but won the next three sets to advance; he repeated this pattern against ]<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||last=Rennert |first=Rick |date=4 September 2021 |title=Novak Djokovic poised to be crowned king of Arthur Ashe Stadium |url=https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2021-09-04/novak_djokovic_poised_to_be_crowned_king_of_arthur_ashe_stadium.html |access-date=5 September 2021 |website=US Open}}</ref> and Matteo Berrettini. In the semifinals, he defeated Alexander Zverev in five sets, to advance to his record-equaling 31st major final.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=US Open stats: Djokovic ties Federer by making 31st major final |url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/32185922/2021-us-open-stats-novak-djokovic-ties-roger-federer-31st-major-final |website=ESPN.com |date=11 September 2021}}</ref> There, he faced ] but lost in straight sets, ending his chances of achieving the Grand Slam.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=Medvedev beats Djokovic to win US Open |publisher=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/58540110 |access-date=12 September 2021}}</ref>

At the ], Djokovic defeated ] to reach the final, which secured the year-end No. 1 ranking for the seventh time, breaking ]' all-time record. In the final, he avenged his US Open loss to Daniil Medvedev to win his sixth Paris Masters title and record 37th ] title overall.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-medvedev-paris-2021-sunday-final |title=Djokovic Wins Record 37th Masters 1000 Crown |website=ATP Tour}}</ref> At the ], Djokovic was defeated in the semifinals by Zverev.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Novak Djokovic 2021 season ends with Nitto ATP Finals defeat to Alexander Zverev |url=https://www.express.co.uk/sport/tennis/1524607/Novak-Djokovic-Alexander-Zverev-Nitto-ATP-finals-semi-final-tennis-news-result |website=Express |date=21 November 2021 |access-date=27 November 2021}}</ref> Djokovic finished the season by leading ] to the semifinals of ], where they lost to ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||last1=T. |first1=M. |title=Đoković ne može sâm – Srbija bez finala Dejvis kupa |url=https://www.b92.net/sport/tenis/vesti.php?yyyy=2021&mm=12&dd=03&nav_id=2067062 |access-date=3 December 2021 |work=b92.net |date=3 December 2021 |language=Serbian}}</ref>

==== 2022: Vaccine travel issues, Wimbledon and ATP Finals titles ====
{{Main|2022 Novak Djokovic tennis season}}

===== Australian Open controversy =====
{{See also|#Opposition to COVID-19 vaccine}}
Djokovic was set to begin his 2022 season by participating in the ] in Sydney but pulled out.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/novak-djokovic-withdraws-from-atp-cup-vaccination-uncertain-australian-open |title=Djokovic decides to withdraw from ATP Cup |website=Tennis.com |first=Jordaan |last=Sanford |access-date=6 January 2022}}</ref> In order to play at the ], where he was a three-time defending champion, the Victorian Government required all players to be vaccinated against ] or have a medical exemption. Djokovic was one of "a handful" of players and staff to be granted a medical exemption by ] and the ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||date=7 January 2022 |title=Novak Djokovic visa cancelled: why is the tennis star being kicked out of Australia? |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/jan/06/novak-djokovic-visa-cancelled-why-is-the-tennis-star-being-kicked-out-of-australia |first1=Royce |last1=Kurmelovs |first2=Christopher |last2=Knaus |website=The Guardian}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=How did Novak Djokovic get a COVID-19 vaccination exemption to play at the Australian Open? |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-01-05/how-did-novak-djokovic-get-covid-vaccination-exemption/100738684 |access-date=4 January 2022 |work=ABC News |agency=Reuters |date=5 January 2022 |first=Tim |last=Callanan}}</ref><ref name="dw22">{{#invoke:cite news||title=Australia: Questions surround Djokovic COVID exemption |author1=AFP |author1-link=Agence France-Presse |agency=Reuters |date=5 January 2022 |work=Deutsche Welle |url=https://m.dw.com/en/australia-questions-surround-djokovic-covid-exemption/a-60334341 |access-date=8 January 2022}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||last1=Sakkal |first2=Anthony |last2=Galloway |first1=Paul |date=6 January 2022 |title=Letters from federal government cast doubt on Djokovic exemption |url=https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/letters-from-federal-government-cast-doubt-on-djokovic-exemption-20220106-p59mbd.html |access-date=6 January 2022 |website=The Sydney Morning Herald}}</ref> It was later revealed that Djokovic tested positive for COVID-19 on 16 December 2021 which was used as the basis for his exemption.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=Novak Djokovic: Having Covid gave tennis star vaccine exemption – lawyers |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-59920379 |access-date=12 January 2022 |publisher=BBC News |date=9 January 2022}}</ref>

Djokovic had been granted a visa to enter Australia on 18 November 2021.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/jan/16/novak-djokovic-to-be-deported-from-australia-after-losing-appeal-against-visa-cancellation#:~:text=Djokovic%20arrived%20in%20Australia%20on,be%20sufficient%20to%20enter%20Australia |title=Novak Djokovic leaves Australia after court upholds visa cancellation |last=Karp |first=Paul |work=The Guardian |date=16 January 2022}}</ref> He travelled to Melbourne on 5 January but was detained by the ] after they determined that he did not meet the entry requirements for an unvaccinated traveller.<ref name="gre22">{{#invoke:cite news||last=Greene |first=Andrew |date=6 January 2022 |title=ABF investigates two more Tennis Australia medical exemptions after Novak Djokovic's visa cancellation |work=ABC News |publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-01-06/border-force-investigate-more-medical-exemptions-novak-djokovic/100742868 |access-date=6 January 2022}}</ref><ref name="waka22">{{#invoke:cite news||last1=Walsh |first1=Courtney |last2=Kaye |first2=Byron |date=8 January 2022 |title=Djokovic prepares Australian visa challenge as COVID vaccine furore mounts |work=Reuters |location=Melbourne |url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/djokovic-faces-third-day-australian-migrant-detention-covid-vaccine-furore-2022-01-08/ |access-date=8 January 2022}}</ref> Djokovic disclosed that a member of his support team ticked a box on his application form stating he had not travelled abroad two weeks before he left for Australia; however, he had been to Spain at that time.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||last1=Paul |first1=Sonali |last2=Walsh |first2=Courtney |title=Djokovic sorry for COVID errors, Australian Open visa still in doubt |url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/djokovic-confirms-error-made-australian-travel-entry-form-2022-01-12/ |access-date=12 January 2022 |work=Reuters |date=12 January 2022}}</ref> His visa was cancelled and he was held in an immigration detention hotel for several days awaiting a court hearing.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.voanews.com/a/djokovic-detention-draws-focus-to-australia-s-asylum-seekers/6388834.html |title=Djokovic Detention Draws Focus to Australia's Asylum-Seekers |date=9 January 2022 |publisher=] |access-date=9 January 2022}}</ref>

On 10 January, the ] ordered his release and ],<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Order of JUDGE A KELLY dated 10 January 2022 |url=https://www.fedcourt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/95058/Order-Djokovic-v-Minister-MLG35-of-2022_10-January-2022-003.pdf |publisher=Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia |access-date=19 December 2023}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||last1=Mills |first2=Adam |last2=Cooper |first1=Tammy |date=10 January 2022 |title=Court overturns decision to cancel Novak Djokovic's visa |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/tennis/judge-asks-what-more-djokovic-could-have-done-as-technology-fails-court-hearing-20220110-p59n39.html |access-date=10 January 2022 |website=The Sydney Morning Herald}}</ref><ref name="docket"> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220119104456/https://www.fcfcoa.gov.au/migration-law/online-file/djokovic |date=19 January 2022 }} docket MLG35/2022 at the ]</ref> ruling that the visa cancelation process undertaken by Australian border officials was flawed on the basis that they did not give Djokovic sufficient time to contact his lawyers and tennis authorities before his official interview. The ] conceded that the cancelation was "unreasonable in circumstances".<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||last1=Mao |first1=Frances |title=Novak Djokovic: How tennis player won visa row court case |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-59939507 |access-date=11 January 2022 |publisher=]}}</ref>

On 14 January 2022, ], Australia's ], exercised his ministerial powers under sections 133C(3) and 116(1)(e)(i) of the '']'' to cancel Djokovic's visa,<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||last1=Neaverson |first1=Georgia |title=Federal Court wins match point in Djokovic visa showdown |url=https://www.thelawyermag.com/au/news/general/federal-court-wins-match-point-in-djokovic-visa-showdown/322483 |publisher=Australasian Lawyer |access-date=21 January 2023}}</ref> citing "health and good order grounds, on the basis that it was in the public interest to do so".<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=Immigration Minister Alex Hawke cancels Novak Djokovic's visa |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-01-14/novak-djokovic-visa-cancellation-decision-immigration-minister/100748386 |website=] |date=14 January 2022 |publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation |access-date=14 January 2022}}</ref> Djokovic applied for a ], but three ] judges unanimously dismissed his application on 16 January, preventing his participation in the 2022 Australian Open.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=Novak Djokovic live updates: Tennis star loses his bid to stay in Australia |first=Jordan |last=Hayne |date=16 January 2022 |work=ABC News |publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-01-16/novak-djokovic-live-updates-visa-cancellation-court-hearing/100758964 |access-date=15 January 2022}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=Djokovic loses deportation appeal in Australia |url=https://apnews.com/article/coronavirus-pandemic-novak-djokovic-sports-health-australia-2ca1c31f867c05a49e66a8b8f8849477 |access-date=16 January 2022 |work=] |date=16 January 2022}}</ref><ref name="allsop-j-et-al-2022">{{cite video |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxIQWMIBRh4&t=11m55s |title=Novak Djokovic v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs |date=16 January 2022 |publisher=] |via=YouTube |author-link1=James Allsop |first1=James |last1=Allsop |first2=Anthony |last2=Besanko |first3=David |last3=O'Callaghan}}</ref> Djokovic said he was "extremely disappointed" with the decision but accepted the ruling, and flew out of Australia to ] that night.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-60014059 |title=Novak Djokovic: Tennis star deported after losing Australia visa battle |date=16 January 2022 |access-date=16 January 2022 |publisher=BBC News}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||last1=Jurejko |first1=Jonathan |title=Novak Djokovic 'extremely disappointed' with Australia court decision |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/60014739 |access-date=16 January 2022 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=16 January 2022}}</ref><ref name="afp-20220117-dubai">{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9ONWNNc7wc |title=Djokovic lands in Dubai after Australia deportation |agency=] |date=17 January 2022 |access-date=17 January 2022 |via=YouTube}}</ref> Because he was removed using ministerial powers under the ''Migration Act'', he is now barred from returning to Australia for three years,<ref name="abc22">{{#invoke:cite news||title=Scott Morrison leaves door open for Novak Djokovic to return within three-year ban |date=17 January 2022 |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-01-17/scott-morrison-novak-djokovic-australian-ban/100760742 |work=ABC News |publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation |access-date=17 January 2022}}</ref> although each visa application is reviewed on its merits.<ref name="abc22" /> As of November 2022, this visa ban has been overturned by the ] Immigration Minister ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||date=16 November 2022 |title=Novak Djokovic responds after being granted visa to play in Australian Open |work=ABC News |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-17/novak-djokovic-responds-after-australian-open-visa-offer/101663466 |access-date=18 November 2022}}</ref>

In February, Djokovic gave an interview to the ] regarding his deportation from Australia, stating he is willing to forego career records by sticking to his principles of free choice and not having the COVID-19 vaccine.<ref name=willing /> In May, he admitted that the court battle and his deportation from Australia "took a major toll" on him.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://au.sports.yahoo.com/novak-djokovic-confession-about-australian-open-deportation-saga-000133350.html |title=Novak Djokovic's big confession about Australian deportation saga |work=Yahoo! Sport Australia |last=Young |first=Chris |date=19 May 2022 |access-date=5 December 2022}}</ref> He said: "The amount of pressure and everything that I was feeling in the first few months of the year, as much as I've felt pressure in my life and my career, that was something really on a whole different level".<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://sports.yahoo.com/fired-djokovic-braced-alcaraz-nadal-040146864.html |title=Fired-up Djokovic braced for Alcaraz and Nadal challenge at French Open |work=Yahoo! Sports |date=18 May 2022 |access-date=5 December 2022 |archive-date=20 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220620121155/https://sports.yahoo.com/fired-djokovic-braced-alcaraz-nadal-040146864.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===== After Australia =====
Djokovic entered the ] in February, where vaccination was not required for entry.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/60157577 |title=Novak Djokovic set for return to action in Dubai after missing Australian Open |publisher=BBC News |date=27 January 2022 |access-date=30 January 2022}}</ref> He was upset in the quarterfinals by eventual finalist ], resulting in him conceding his ] ranking to ]. This marked the first time a man outside of the ] was ranked singles world No. 1 since ] in February 2004.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/60512757 |title=Novak Djokovic to lose number one ranking after defeat to Jiří Veselý in Dubai |publisher=] |date=24 February 2022 |access-date=24 February 2022}}</ref> Djokovic withdrew from both the ] and the ], due to the United States ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||last1=Carayol |first1=Tumaini |title=Novak Djokovic pulls out of Indian Wells as vaccine stance derails US trip |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/mar/10/novak-djokovic-pulls-out-of-indian-wells-as-vaccine-stance-puts-paid-to-us-trip |access-date=20 March 2022 |work=The Guardian |date=9 March 2022}}</ref> Despite being unable to play, Djokovic regained the world No. 1 ranking after Medvedev's third-round defeat at Indian Wells.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/12566488/indian-wells-daniil-medvedev-loses-no-1-spot-to-novak-djokovic-after-third-round-defeat |title=Indian Wells: Daniil Medvedev loses No 1 spot to Novak Djokovic after third-round defeat |work=Sky News |date=14 March 2022 |access-date=15 March 2022}}</ref>

After being unable to play in March, Djokovic began his clay court season at the ] in April. Seeded first, he received a bye in the first round and lost to eventual finalist ] in the second, his first opening match loss since the ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||date=12 April 2022 |title=Undercooked Djokovic loses to Davidovich Fokina in Monte Carlo |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/apr/12/novak-djokovic-alejandro-davidovich-fokina-monte-carlo-masters |access-date=12 April 2022}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||last=Goodwin |first=Sam |date=12 April 2022 |title=Novak Djokovic suffers shocking career first in Monte Carlo disaster |work=Yahoo! Sport Australia |url=https://au.sports.yahoo.com/tennis-2022-novak-djokovic-career-first-monte-carlo-204323111.html |access-date=12 April 2022}}</ref> Later that month, he reached the final of the ] and lost to ] in three sets.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=Novak Djokovic loses to Andrey Rublev in Serbia Open final |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/apr/24/novak-djokovic-beaten-by-andrey-rublev-in-serbia-open-final |access-date=24 April 2022 |work=The Guardian |agency=PA Media |date=24 April 2022}}</ref> At the ] in May, Djokovic made it to the semifinals where he was beaten in three sets by 19-year-old ], the eventual champion.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-madrid-2022-reaction-saturday |title=Djokovic Praises Alcaraz Following Madrid Defeat |publisher=ATP Tour |date=7 May 2022}}</ref>
At the ] a week later, he reached the twelfth final of his career at this Masters. In the semifinals, he defeated ] for his 1,000th career win, becoming only the fifth man in the Open Era to reach this milestone.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-ruud-rome-2022-sf |title=Novak Djokovic Scores 1,000th Career Win to Reach Rome Final |publisher=ATP Tour}}</ref> In the final, he defeated ] in straight sets to win his sixth ] and record-extending 38th Masters title.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||date=15 May 2022 |title=Djokovic enters French defense with Italian title |url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/33921941/novak-djokovic-sweeps-every-set-en-route-italian-open-title |access-date=15 May 2022 |website=ESPN}}</ref>

Djokovic entered the ] in May as the defending champion. After defeating ], ], ] and ] in straight sets, he faced ] in the quarterfinals for their ]. He lost in four sets, ending his French Open title defense.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Nadal Downs Djokovic In Classic Roland Garros QF |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-nadal-roland-garros-2022-qf |publisher=ATP Tour |access-date=9 June 2022}}</ref> As a result of his quarterfinals defeat, he conceded the No. 1 ranking to ] for the second time in 2022.

With his first-round win at the ] against ], Djokovic became the first player in history (male or female) to win 80 matches at all four majors.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/news-novak-djokovic-becomes-first-player-history-win-80-matches-grand-slams-1r-win-2022-wimbledon |title=Novak Djokovic becomes the first player in history to win 80 matches at all the Grand Slams with first-round win at 2022 Wimbledon |website=sportskeeda.com |first=Aayush |last=Majumdar |date=27 June 2022 |access-date=5 December 2022}}</ref> With his semifinal win over ], Djokovic reached a record 32nd Grand Slam final, one ahead of ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Novak Djokovic Defeats Cameron Norrie, Into Wimbledon Final |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-norrie-wimbledon-2022-friday |access-date=8 July 2022 |publisher=ATP Tour}}</ref> Djokovic went on to defeat ] in the final in four sets for his fourth consecutive and seventh overall Wimbledon trophy.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://ausopen.com/articles/news/djokovics-longevity-could-prove-greatest-triumph-all |title=Djokovic's longevity could prove greatest triumph of all |first=Matt |last=Trollope |date=11 July 2022 |access-date=2 September 2022 |website=ausopen.com}}</ref>
With this victory, he reached a total of 21 major titles, which broke his tie of 20 majors with Federer and put him one Grand Slam title behind Nadal.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Djokovic Defeats Kyrgios For Seventh Wimbledon Title |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-kyrgios-wimbledon-2022-final-sunday |access-date=10 July 2022 |publisher=ATP Tour}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||date=10 July 2022 |title=How Novak Djokovic came back to win Wimbledon final over Nick Kyrgios |url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34221417/wimbledon-2022-novak-djokovic-hits-21-outlasts-nick-kyrgios-wins-7th-wimbledon-title |access-date=11 July 2022 |website=ESPN}}</ref>

Due to Djokovic's unvaccinated status against COVID-19, he was unable to compete in the ] as the ] did not allow unvaccinated non-US ] to enter the country.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=U.S. Open confirms Djokovic can't play unless he gets Covid vaccine |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/us-open-confirms-novak-djokovic-cant-play-unless-s-vaccinated-covid-rcna39069 |access-date=22 July 2022 |website=NBC News|date=21 July 2022 }}</ref> As a result, he withdrew from the tournament on 25 August.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||last1=Morse |first1=Ben |last2=Foster |first2=Matt |title=Novak Djokovic withdraws from the US Open. He is unvaccinated against Covid-19 and not allowed to receive a visa and enter the country |url=https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/25/tennis/novak-djokovic-out-2022-us-open-spt-intl/index.html |work=CNN |date=25 August 2022}}</ref> At the ] in October, he defeated Medvedev in the semifinals and ] in the final to win his 90th singles title.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-tsitsipas-astana-2022-final |title=Novak Djokovic Defeats Stefanos Tsitsipas, Triumphs in Astana |publisher=ATP Tour |date=9 October 2022}}</ref> Djokovic then competed at the ], where he defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in the semifinals to reach his third straight final of the season. It was also the 650th hard-court win of his career, making him just the third male player in the ] to record 650 or more career wins on any single surface.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-tsitsipas-paris-2022-sf |title=Djokovic Wins Decisive TB to Continue Dominance of Tsitsipas in Paris |publisher=ATP Tour |date=5 November 2022}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/stat-of-the-day-novak-djokovic-650th-hard-court-win-tsitsipas-paris|title=Stat of the Day: Novak Djokovic records milestone 650th hard-court win of career |work=tennis.com |last=Berkok |first=John |date=5 November 2022}}</ref> He then lost in the final to 19-year-old ], which marked the first time Djokovic lost a Masters finals after winning the first set.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-rune-paris-2022-sunday-final | title=Holger Rune Rules in Paris! Dane Stuns Novak Djokovic |publisher=ATP Tour |date=6 November 2022}}</ref>

Seeded seventh at the ], Djokovic won his first round robin match over second seed Stefanos Tsitsipas to record his 60th career victory over a Top 3 player, making him the first player to accomplish this milestone since the ATP rankings began in 1973.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web|| url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/stat-of-the-day-novak-djokovic-records-60th-career-top-3-win-tsitsipas | title=Stat of the Day: Novak Djokovic defeats Stefanos Tsitsipas for 60th career win over a Top 3 player |work=tennis.com }}</ref> Djokovic then defeated sixth seed ] and fourth seed ] to reach the semifinals, where he defeated ] to reach his eighth final at this event and secured his 15th year-end top-5 finish in the rankings.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web|| url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/stat-of-the-day-novak-djokovic-secures-15th-year-end-top-5-finish-atp-finals | title=Stat of the Day: Novak Djokovic secures milestone 15th year-end Top 5 finish of career |website=tennis.com }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web|| url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-nitto-atp-finals-2022-sf-reaction |title=Novak Djokovic: Inside a Champion's Mentality |work=ATP Tour}}</ref> He defeated Casper Ruud to win a record-equaling sixth ATP Finals title.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Djokovic Ruud Turin 2022 Sunday Final |url=http://www.nittoatpfinals.com/en/news/djokovic-ruud-turin-2022-sunday-final |access-date=20 November 2022 |website=Nitto ATP Finals}}</ref> He is also the first player ever to win the ATP Finals in three different decades—the 2000s, 2010s and 2020s.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web|| url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/novak-djokovic-wins-record-tying-sixth-atp-finals-title-casper-ruud-turin | title=Novak Djokovic wins record-tying sixth ATP Finals crown, record-breaking $4,740,300 pay-out |work=tennis.com }}</ref> Djokovic, at the age of 35, also became the oldest champion in the ATP Finals' 53-year history.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Novak Djokovic Claims Nitto ATP Finals Crown |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-ruud-turin-2022-sunday-final |access-date=26 November 2022 |website=ATP Tour}}</ref>

==== 2023: Record-breaking 24th major and ATP Finals titles ====
{{Main|2023 Novak Djokovic tennis season}}
]]]Djokovic started his season by winning his 92nd career title at the ], where he defeated ] in three sets in the final after saving a championship point.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web|| url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-korda-adelaide-1-2023-sunday-final | title=Djokovic Saves Championship Point, Beats Korda For Adelaide Title }}</ref> At the ],<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||date=27 December 2022 |title=Djokovic back in Australia a year after deportation |url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/35329958/novak-djokovic-back-australia-year-being-deported |access-date=29 January 2023 |website=ESPN.com }}</ref> Djokovic overcame hamstring injury concerns<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||date=13 January 2023 |title=Novak Djokovic seemingly pain free in entertaining exhibition match against Nick Kyrgios ahead of the Australian Open |url=https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/australian-open/2023/novak-djokovic-seemingly-pain-free-in-entertaining-exhibition-match-against-nick-kyrgios-ahead-of-th_sto9316334/story.shtml |access-date=29 January 2023 |website=Eurosport }}</ref> to reach the final, where he defeated ] in straight sets to claim his record-extending ] while tying Nadal for the ] and reclaiming the world No. 1 ranking from ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||date=29 January 2023 |title=Perfect 10: Djokovic Returns To No. 1 With 22nd Major At AO |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/tsitsipas-djokovic-australian-open-2023-sunday-final |access-date=27 February 2023 |website=atptour.com }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||date=29 January 2023 |title=Australian Open: Djokovic wins 10th title there, 22nd major |url=https://apnews.com/article/novak-djokovic-sports-tennis-katerina-siniakova-ena-shibahara-8909f56a7c7a7cd7887006306b739c36 |access-date=29 January 2023 |website=AP NEWS }}</ref> On 27 February 2023, Djokovic broke ]'s record of 377 weeks that she set back 25 years ago for most weeks as world No. 1 in women's tennis, thus he became the player with most weeks at No. 1 on both the men's and women's tours.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||date=27 February 2023 |title=Novak Djokovic surpasses Steffi Graf with 378th career week at No. 1 |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-novak-djokovic-378-weeks-at-no-1-taylor-fritz-breaks-into-top-5|access-date=27 February 2023 |website=tennis.com }}</ref>

In March, Djokovic withdrew from the ] and ] after being denied a visa into the United States due to being unvaccinated. Afterwards, Djokovic struggled in the clay court season, suffering early defeats at the ]<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Lorenzo Musetti Stuns Novak Djokovic In Monte-Carlo |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-musetti-monte-carlo-2023-thursday |access-date=16 April 2023 |website=ATP Tour}}</ref> and the ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url= https://tennisuptodate.com/atp/djokovic-dumped-out-at-srpska-open-banja-luka-in-shock-exit-to-lajovic |title= DJOKOVIC DUMPED OUT AT SRPSKA OPEN BANJA LUKA IN SHOCK EXIT TO LAJOVIC |date=21 April 2023}}</ref> At the ], Djokovic was defeated in the quarterfinals by ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.express.co.uk/sport/tennis/1772995/Novak- |title=Novak Djokovic's Rome conqueror gives verdict on his French Open chances in Nadal absence |date=22 May 2023}}</ref>

At the ], he returned to form, reaching the semifinals to face world No. 1 ], whom he defeated in four sets to reach a record-extending 34th major final. Moreover, he became the only player to contest at least seven finals at each Grand Slam tournament. Djokovic would go on to beat ] in the final, securing a record-breaking 23rd major title and becoming the first man in tennis history to achieve a ].<ref name="slamrecord">{{#invoke:cite web||title=Novak Djokovic Stands Alone With 23 Grand Slam Titles |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/novak-djokovic-23-grand-slams-longform-tribute |access-date=11 June 2023 |website=ATP}}</ref><ref name="23majors">{{#invoke:cite web||title=Djokovic Wins Roland Garros For Historic 23rd Major Title |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-ruud-roland-garros-2023-sunday-final |access-date=11 June 2023 |website=ATP}}</ref> By winning the title, Djokovic reclaimed the world No. 1 position from Alcaraz.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/djokovic-returns-world-number-one-nadal-out-top-100-2023-06-13/ |title=Djokovic returns to world number one, Nadal out of top 100 |work=Reuters |date=13 June 2023 }}</ref>

Djokovic then played at the ] where he was bidding to win a fifth consecutive title and a record-equalling eighth title. He reached the semifinals with straight set victories over ], ] and Stan Wawrinka, and four set victories over ] and ]. In the semifinals, he faced ] in a rematch of their quarterfinal match the previous year, and Djokovic won in straight sets to reach his 5th consecutive and 9th overall Wimbledon final, as well as his record-extending 35th major final, where he faced Carlos Alcaraz.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wimbledon/2023/wimbledon-2023-novak-djokovic-swats-aside-jannik-sinner-to-reach-final-and-continue-bid-for-fifth-st_sto9700734/story.shtml |title=Wimbledon 2023: Novak Djokovic swats aside Jannik Sinner to reach final and continue bid for fifth straight title |publisher=eurosport |date=14 July 2023 |access-date=17 October 2023 }}</ref> He subsequently lost ] to Alcaraz in five sets, ending his 34-match winning streak at Wimbledon since ] and his unbeaten run in both Wimbledon finals and ] since his ] defeat to ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/jul/16/carlos-alcaraz-novak-djokovic-wimbledon-final-singles-men-tennis |title=Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to win Wimbledon title in final for the ages |work=The Guardian |date=16 July 2023 |access-date=17 October 2023 }}</ref>

He proceeded to win his third ] title and a record-extending 39th Masters title. He beat Alcaraz in a rematch of their Wimbledon final, in what was the longest best-of-three-sets ATP final and the longest match in the tournament's history, at 3 hours and 49 minutes, and was immediately praised as one of the best matches of all time.<ref name=":82">{{#invoke:cite web||title=Novak Djokovic Saves MP, Stuns Carlos Alcaraz For Cincinnati Title |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/alcaraz-djokovic-cincinnati-2023-final |access-date=21 August 2023 |website=ATP Tour}}</ref><ref name=":9">{{#invoke:cite web||last=Zagoria |first=Adam |title=In Heavyweight Slugfest, Novak Djokovic Edges Carlos Alcaraz for Cincinnati Title |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamzagoria/2023/08/20/in-heavyweight-slugfest-novak-djokovic-edges-carlos-alcaraz-for-cincinnati-title/ |access-date=21 August 2023 |website=Forbes }}</ref> He won the match from a set down and down a break in the second set, along with saving a championship point in the second-set tiebreaker.<ref name=":82" /> Djokovic called it one of his toughest matches, and said "It did feel like a Grand Slam final, even more than that to be honest". Djokovic compared the intensity and toughness of the match to his ] match against ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||last=Gray |first=Bren |date=21 August 2023 |title="The feeling that I have on the court reminds me a little bit when I was facing Nadal" |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/atp/djokovic-compares-alcaraz-rivalry-to-one-with-nadal-after-three-set-epic-in-cincinnati-706558.html |access-date=21 August 2023 |website=Tennis Majors }}</ref>

Djokovic then played at the ] where he dropped only two sets en route to the title, both to his fellow countryman ] in a win from two sets down in the third round.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://edition.cnn.com/2023/09/02/sport/novak-djokovic-us-open-laslo-djere-spt-intl/index.html |title=Novak Djokovic fights back from two sets down at US Open to win an epic match |publisher=BBC Sport |date=2 September 2023 |accessdate=12 September 2023}}</ref> By reaching a 47th men's singles major semifinal, Djokovic surpassed Roger Federer's Open Era ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-fritz-us-open-2023-tuesday |title=Djokovic Extends Domination Against Americans, Reaches US Open SFs |publisher=] |date=5 September 2023 |access-date=12 September 2023}}</ref> By reaching the final, Djokovic matched Federer's record of reaching all major finals in a season three times. In the final, he faced ] in a rematch of their ] final. Djokovic defeated Medvedev in straight sets to win his fourth ] title and a record-extending 24th men's singles ] title overall, also equaling ]'s all-time record of major singles titles by either sex.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url= https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/66766337|title=US Open 2023 results: Novak Djokovic wins 24th major by beating Daniil Medvedev |date=10 September 2023 |publisher=BBC Sport |accessdate=12 September 2023}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url= https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/sep/10/novak-djokovic-wins-us-open-tennis-2023-daniil-medvedev-24th-grand-slam |title=Ageless Djokovic dismantles Medvedev in US Open final to win 24th grand slam title |work=] |date=11 September 2023 |accessdate=12 September 2023}}</ref> Djokovic became the oldest US Open men's singles champion in the Open Era, at 36 years and 111 days,<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||last=Fendrich |first=Howard |date=10 September 2023 |title=Novak Djokovic wins the US Open for his 24th Grand Slam title by beating Daniil Medvedev |url=https://apnews.com/article/us-open-final-live-updates-djokovic-medvedev-8a4a26f8d77ef9ab2fb3efe1096dce7e |website=AP News |access-date=12 September 2023}}</ref> and became the first man to win three majors in a season four times.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-us-open-2023-big-titles |title=Novak Djokovic Continues Big Titles Dominance With US Open Victory |website=ATP Tour |date=10 September 2023 |access-date=11 September 2023}}</ref> By winning his first-round match, Djokovic guaranteed that he would reclaim the world No. 1 position from Alcaraz at the end of the tournament.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://tennisuptodate.com/atp/djokovic-becomes-first-player-with-390-weeks-as-world-no1-since-rankings-began-pulls-away-towards-400 |title=Djokovic becomes first player with 390 weeks as World No.1 since Rankings began, pulls away towards 400 |website=tennisuptodate.com |date=11 September 2023 |accessdate=20 September 2023}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.tennismajors.com/atp/djokovic-begins-record-390th-week-as-world-no-1-targets-year-end-no-1-again-atp-rankings-update-713090.html |title=Djokovic begins record 390th week as world No 1, targets year-end No 1 again |website=tennismajors.com |date=11 September 2023 |accessdate=20 September 2023}}</ref> With Djokovic reaching the final and winning, at the time, he had won one-third of all majors he played in and reached the final in half of the majors he played in.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Berkok |first=John |date=14 September 2023 |title=Novak Djokovic: 24 stats for his 24th Grand Slam title |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/novak-djokovic-24-stats-for-his-24th-grand-slam-title |access-date=17 January 2024 |website=Tennis.com |language=en}}</ref>

After a six-week break, he returned to the tour at the ], where he won his second round match over ] in his 1289th career match, surpassing ] for the fourth most in the ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/articles/djokovic_surpasses_nadal_for_fourth_most_matches_played_in_open_era/s1_17131_39475595 |title=Djokovic Surpasses Nadal For Fourth-Most Matches Played In Open Era |website=www.yardbarker.com |date=2 November 2023 |access-date=3 November 2023 }}</ref> He beat defending champion ] in a rematch of the previous year's final in the quarterfinals, going on to defeat ] in the final to win his record-extending seventh Paris Masters title and 40th Masters overall.<ref name="paris-2023">{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-paris-2023-big-titles-kings|title=Djokovic Adds To Big Titles Supremacy With 40th ATP Masters 1000 Trophy|publisher=]|date=5 November 2023}}</ref>

With his first round robin match win over Rune at the ], Djokovic secured the ] for a record-extending eighth time.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.nittoatpfinals.com/en/news/djokovic-rune-turin-2023-sunday |title=Djokovic repels Rune charge, secures year-end No. 1 |website=www.nittoatpfinals.com |date=12 November 2023 |access-date=13 November 2023 }}</ref> He later defeated second seed Alcaraz in the semifinals to reach his ninth final at this event, where he beat home favorite ] to win a record-breaking seventh ATP Finals title.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.nittoatpfinals.com/en/news/djokovic-sinner-turin-2023-final |title=Ruthless Djokovic Claims Record Seventh Nitto ATP Finals Title |website=www.nittoatpfinals.com |date=19 November 2023 |access-date=20 November 2023 }}</ref> This victory saw him become the first World No. 1 to win this event since ] in 2016.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://tennishead.net/novak-djokovic-seven-stunning-stats-following-atp-finals-success/ |title=Novak Djokovic: Seven stunning stats following ATP Finals success |website=tennishead.net |date=20 November 2023 |access-date=20 November 2023 }}</ref> Despite playing in only 12 tournaments, Djokovic led the tour in titles won with seven, the most he has claimed in a season since 2016.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-nitto-atp-finals-2023-big-titles |title=Djokovic Secures Another Record With Turin 'Big Title' |website=www.atptour.com |date=19 November 2023 |access-date=20 November 2023 }}</ref> On 20 November, Djokovic became the first player in singles to reach 400 weeks at No. 1.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-400-weeks-at-number-one |title=Novak Djokovic Celebrates 400 Weeks As World No. 1 |website=www.atptour.com |date=19 November 2023 |access-date=20 November 2023 }}</ref>

==== 2024: Olympic gold, Career Super Slam, oldest ATP No. 1 ====
{{Main|2024 Novak Djokovic tennis season}}
] final at the ]]]
In a bid to win his 25th major title at the ], Djokovic reached the semifinals against world No. 4, ]. There, he lost in four sets, suffering his first loss at the Australian Open since 2018, his first-ever Australian Open semifinal loss, and his third loss to Sinner in a three-month span, ending his consecutive win streak of 33 wins. He called his loss "one of the worst Grand Slam matches I've ever played".<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=26 January 2024 |title=Novak Djokovic keeps it real: "One of the worst Grand Slam matches I've ever played" |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/novak-djokovic-one-worst-grand-slam-matches-ever-played-australian-open-sinner |access-date=7 July 2024 |website=Tennis.com |language=en}}</ref> By reaching a 58th major singles quarterfinal, Djokovic equaled ]'s ].<ref>{{cite news |title=Novak Djokovic equals record with 58th grand slam quarter-final |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-andrey-rublev-taylor-fritz-adrian-mannarino-australian-b2482187.html |access-date=22 January 2024 |work=The Independent |date=21 January 2024 |language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240128022712/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-andrey-rublev-taylor-fritz-adrian-mannarino-australian-b2482187.html |archive-date=28 January 2024}}</ref> Despite the loss, he retained the world No. 1 ranking.

In March, Djokovic returned to the ], for the first time since 2019, but was upset in the third round by ] and world No. 123 ], in three sets. Nardi became the lowest ranked player to defeat Djokovic in any Masters 1000 tournament or Grand Slam event in his career.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Rasmussen |first=Karl |date=12 March 2024 |title=Novak Djokovic Suffers Unexpected Defeat in Indian Wells vs. 20-Year-Old Luca Nardi |url=https://www.si.com/tennis/2024/03/12/novak-djokovic-unexpected-defeat-indian-wells-20-year-old-luca-nardi |access-date=7 July 2024 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en-us}}</ref> At the ], Djokovic advanced to the semifinals, but was defeated by ] in three sets. After his win against ] at the ], Djokovic got hit by an aluminum water bottle while signing autographs which struck him on the head.<ref>{{cite news |title=Djokovic makes light of scary incident in Rome |url=https://www.atptour.com//en/news/djokovic-rome-2024-makes-light-of-incident |access-date=11 May 2024 |work=ATP Tour |date=11 May 2024 |language=en}}</ref> He then lost to ] in straight sets in the third round. At the ] where he was a late wildcard entry, he reached his 1100th career win on his 37th birthday after defeating ] in the second round. He became only the third player in the ] to reach the milestone after ] and ]. With a 1,100–218 win-loss record, at 83.5% he recorded the best winning percentage for a man in the Open Era.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-hanfmann-geneva-2024-rain |title=Djokovic celebrates 1,100th win on 37th birthday in Geneva |date=22 May 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/birthday-boy-novak-djokovic-records-milestone-1100th-win-of-career-in-geneva-hanfmann |title=Birthday boy Novak Djokovic records milestone 1,100th win of career in Geneva |date=22 May 2024}}</ref>

In the third-round at the ], he beat ] in five-sets in the latest finish ever at the French Open, finishing at 3:07&nbsp;a.m. after 4 hours and 29 minutes.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fitzgerald |first=Matt |date=2 June 2024 |title=Novak Djokovic's 3:07 a.m. finish caps off an unforgettable Roland Garros relay race |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/novak-djokovic-307-am-finish-unforgettable-roland-garros-relay-race-photos-navarro-ruud-dimitrov |access-date=2 June 2024 |website=Tennis.com}}</ref> By winning his fourth-round match against ], Djokovic surpassed Federer for the most Grand Slam wins (370 to Federer's 369) & most Grand Slam quarterfinals (59 to Federer's 58). At 4 hours and 39 minutes, it was Djokovic's longest French Open match of his career, beating his previous time in the 2013 French Open semifinal by two minutes.<ref>{{cite news |last=Sims |first=Andy |date=3 June 2024 |title=Novak Djokovic limps through longest French Open match of career |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-french-open-roland-garros-b2556023.html |access-date=4 June 2024 |work=The Independent}}</ref> Djokovic, however, suffered a right knee injury during the second set of the match, which the next day forced him to withdraw before the quarterfinals due to him tearing his ] in his right knee. Due to this, he lost the No. 1 ranking to Sinner.<ref>{{cite web |title=Injured Djokovic withdraws from French Open |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/articles/c7221343y0lo |publisher=BBC Sport |date=4 June 2024 |access-date=4 June 2024}}</ref>

Djokovic played at the ] and once again made it to the final which was Djokovic's 37th Grand Slam final. He was attempting to win a record-equalling eighth title. However, he lost to Alcaraz once again in a rematch of the previous year's final, this time losing in straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/articles/c8864j5815go |title=Alcaraz crushes Djokovic to retain Wimbledon title |date=14 July 2024 |publisher=BBC Sport |accessdate=14 July 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/32498/13177804/wimbledon-carlos-alcaraz-bullies-novak-djokovic-to-win-his-second-straight-title-at-all-england-club |title=Wimbledon: Carlos Alcaraz bullies Novak Djokovic to win his second straight title at All England Club |publisher=Sky Sports |accessdate=14 July 2024}}</ref>

Djokovic entered the ], defeating ], ], ], ] and ] to reach his first Olympic gold medal match.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://nationalpost.com/sports/olympics/novak-djokovics-greatest-profile |title=Novak Djokovic's stellar resume now includes Olympic gold |work=National Post |agency=Agence France-Press |date=4 August 2024 |access-date=3 November 2024}}</ref> Djokovic then defeated ] in straight sets to win the ], in a two-hour fifty minute match characterized by no breaks of serve.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/summer/tennis/tennis-roundup-djokovic-alcaraz-gold-medal-aug-4-1.7285134 |title=Golden Slam completed: Djokovic secures Olympic gold after topping Alcaraz in men's final |work=CBC Sports |agency=Associated Press |last=Fendrich |first=Howard |date=4 August 2024 |access-date=3 November 2024}}</ref> With the win, he became the oldest Olympic champion in men's singles as well as the only player to complete a ], having achieved both the ] and ] as part of this accomplishment.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-musetti-paris-olympics-2024-sf |title=Djokovic tops Musetti to set gold medal match with Alcaraz |publisher=ATP Tour |accessdate=2 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-alcaraz-paris-olympics-2024-gold-medal-match |title=Djokovic downs Alcaraz in thriller for first Olympic gold medal |publisher=ATP Tour |accessdate=4 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=4 August 2024 |title=Djokovic completes Career Golden Slam to extend Big Titles dominance |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-olympics-2024-big-titles-kings |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=]}}</ref>

At the ], after his second-round victory, Novak Djokovic reached his 90th win at this tournament over the course of his career, becoming the only tennis player to have 90 or more career wins at each of the four Grand Slam events.<ref>{{cite tweet|url=https://x.com/Tennis/status/1828996549839315387|number=1828996549839315387|user=Tennis|title=DID YOU KNOW❓ With his *90th* career win at the US Open, 🇷🇸 Novak Djokovic has become the first tennis player EVER, male OR female, to record 90 or more career wins at all four Grand Slam events. 💥💥💥💥 He was already the only player ever with 80 or more wins at all of them|date=28 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-djere-us-open-2024-wednesday|title=Djokovic advances after Djere retires at US Open|date=28 August 2024|website=ATPTour}}</ref> In the next round, he lost to ] in four sets to end the season without a major title for only the second time since 2011 and the first since 2017.

Djokovic also withdrew from the ] this year despite having qualified once again, citing an ongoing injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-ends-2024-season|title=Djokovic will not compete in Nitto ATP Finals|date=5 November 2024|website=ATPTour}}</ref> He ultimately finished the year as No. 7.

On November 23, it was announced that Djokovic chose his long time rival ], to coach him at the Australian Open.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ace hire: Djokovic names ex-rival Murray coach |url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/42563469/novak-djokovic-hires-former-rival-andy-murray-new-coach |website=ESPN.com |access-date=24 November 2024 |language=en |date=23 November 2024}}</ref> This will be Murray's first coaching role.

== Rivalries ==

{{See also|Big Three (tennis)|List of tennis rivalries}}
Djokovic has a winning record against all of his top contemporaries, including his fellow ] counterparts, ] and ].

=== Rafael Nadal ===
{{Main|Djokovic–Nadal rivalry}}
Djokovic and ] rivalry is the most prolific in men's tennis in the ]. The two have faced each other 60 times, with Djokovic leading 31–29 overall.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2015/04/15/Monte-Carlo-Saturday-Nadal-Djokovic.aspx |title=ATP World Tour: Novak Claims Blockbuster |access-date=18 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Novak Djokovic VS Rafael Nadal {{!}} Head 2 Head {{!}} ATP Tour {{!}} Tennis |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/players/atp-head-2-head/novak-djokovic-vs-rafael-nadal/d643/n409 |website=ATP Tour |access-date=11 April 2018}}</ref> Djokovic leads on hard courts 20–7 while Nadal leads on clay 20–9, and they are tied on grass 2–2.<ref name="FEDEX ATP HEAD 2 HEADs">{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=N409&oId=D643 |title=FEDEX ATP HEAD 2 HEADs |access-date=19 August 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110819042249/http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=N409&oId=D643 |archive-date=19 August 2011}}</ref>


Djokovic is the only player to have beaten Nadal in all four majors. He is also the player with the most victories over Nadal on clay, beating him twice at the French Open and all three claycourt Masters events, notably in ] where he ended Nadal's run of 8 consecutive titles. Djokovic has two streaks of seven victories against Nadal, in 2011–2012 and 2015–2016. The two contested in the longest major finals match ever played at the ] where Djokovic won in five sets lasting 5 hours and 53 minutes.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||date=29 January 2012 |title=Novak Djokovic v Rafael Nadal: Players & pundits hail 'greatest' match |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/16781690 |access-date=9 September 2013 |publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||last=Mitchell |first=Kevin |date=29 January 2012 |title=Australian Open: Novak Djokovic says final was his greatest match |url=http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2012/jan/29/australian-open-novak-djokovic-greatest |access-date=21 May 2022 |website=The Guardian }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||last=Eckstein |first=Jeremy |date=17 February 2012 |title=Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal: Why Aussie Open Final Is Greatest Match Ever |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1069718-novak-djokovic-vs-rafael-nadal-why-aussie-open-final-is-greatest-match-ever |access-date=21 May 2022 |website=Bleacher Report }}</ref> Other classics they played include the ] semifinal,<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||date=14 March 2022 |title=The 2009 semi-final between Nadal and Djokovic, voted the best match in Mutua Madrid Open history |url=https://www.madrid-open.com/en/mutua-news/the-2009-semi-final-between-nadal-and-djokovic-voted-the-best-match-in-mutua-madrid-open-history/ |access-date=21 May 2022 |website=Mutua Madrid Open }}</ref> ] final,<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||date=3 April 2011 |title=Djokovic sinks Nadal in thrilling Miami final |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tennis-men-miami-idUSTRE7322ZF20110403 |access-date=1 August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||last=Fitzgerald |first=Matt |date=3 April 2011 |title=Djokovic Denies Nadal Again To Take Pulsating Final |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-nadal-miami-2011-sunday |access-date=18 September 2022 |website=ATP Tour}}</ref> the ] semifinal,<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||date=4 June 2020 |title=Flashback: Nadal Outlasts Djokovic In 2013 Semi-Final Thriller |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/nadal-djokovic-2013-roland-garros-flashback |access-date=21 May 2022 |website=ATP Tour}}</ref> ] semifinal,<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||date=14 July 2018 |title=Djokovic Outlasts Nadal In Wimbledon SF Epic |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/nadal-djokovic-wimbledon-2018-saturday |access-date=21 May 2022 |website=ATP Tour}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||date=9 July 2020 |title=A Titanic Clash In Novak Djokovic & Rafael Nadal's Record Rivalry |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-nadal-wimbledon-2018-flashback |access-date=21 May 2022 |website=ATP Tour}}</ref> and the ] semifinal.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||date=11 June 2021 |title=Novak Djokovic Dethrones Rafael Nadal After Roland Garos Epic |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-nadal-roland-garros-2021-sf |access-date=21 May 2022 |website=ATP Tour}}</ref>
In 2013 Djokovic defeated eight-time winner Rafael Nadal in straight sets in the final of the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters to clinch his first title in Monte Carlo. This was his third clay win against Nadal.


===Djokovic vs. Federer=== === Roger Federer ===
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Djokovic and Roger Federer's rivalry is considered to be one of the greatest rivalries in tennis history. They faced each other 50 times, with Djokovic leading 27–23, including 13–6 in finals (not including a ] in favor of Djokovic). Djokovic leads on hard courts 20–18 as well as on grass 3–1 and they are split 4–4 on clay.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Novak Djokovic VS Roger Federer {{!}} Head 2 Head {{!}} ATP Tour {{!}} Tennis |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/players/atp-head-2-head/novak-djokovic-vs-roger-federer/d643/f324 |website=ATP Tour |access-date=11 April 2018}}</ref>


Djokovic is the player with the most victories over Federer and the only player to beat Federer multiple times at his most successful major tournaments, four times at the ], three times at the ], three times at the ] and most notably, three times at the final of ]. Their most recent final was at the ] where Djokovic won in five sets in what became the longest final in ] history.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||date=14 July 2019 |title=Novak Djokovic Saves 2 M.P. To Beat Roger Federer In Historic Final |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-federer-wimbledon-2019-final-report |access-date=21 May 2022 |website=ATP Tour}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tennis-wimbledon-federer-idUSKCN1UA00F |title=Federer does everything right but falls short on match points |work=Reuters|date=15 July 2019 |access-date=2 October 2022}}</ref> Other notable matches they contested are the ] and ] finals, along with semifinals at the ], ], ], and ].<ref name=Mitchell>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2011/sep/10/novak-djokovic-roger-federer-us-open|title=Novak Djokovic reaches US Open final after stunning Roger Federer|last=Mitchell|first=Kevin|date=10 September 2011|work=]|location=UK|accessdate=7 October 2023|archive-date=22 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230422004944/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2011/sep/10/novak-djokovic-roger-federer-us-open|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=Djokovic Snatches Monumental Victory from Federer |work=Tennis Now |url=http://www.tennisnow.com/News/Djokovic-Snatches-Monumental-Victory-from-Federer.aspx |access-date=14 September 2011}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||last1=Chadband |first1=Ian |date=3 June 2011 |title=French Open 2011: Roger Federer destroys Novak Djokovic's run of victories to surge into final |publisher=Telegraph |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/frenchopen/8556037/French-Open-2011-Roger-Federer-destroys-Novak-Djokovics-run-of-victories-to-surge-into-final.html |access-date=29 October 2011}}</ref>
Djokovic and Federer have met 29 times, with Federer leading 16–13. Federer leads 12–10 on hard court, they have split 6 matches on clay, and Federer won their only match on grass. Djokovic is the only player other than Nadal who has defeated Federer in consecutive Grand Slam tournament matches.<ref name="tennis-x.com"/> Federer ended Djokovic's 41-match winning start to the 2011 season at the 2011 French Open semi-finals which many consider to be a classic match.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/frenchopen/8556037/French-Open-2011-Roger-Federer-destroys-Novak-Djokovics-run-of-victories-to-surge-into-final.html |title=French Open 2011: Roger Federer destroys Novak Djokovic's run of victories to surge into final |work=The Daily Telegraph |date= 3 June 2011|accessdate=29 October 2011 |location=London |first=Ian |last=Chadband}}</ref>
However, he lost to Djokovic in the following year in straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.emirates247.com/sports/tennis/djokovic-crushes-federer-to-set-up-nadal-final-2012-06-09-1.462173 |title=French Open 2012: Djokovic crushes Federer to set up Nadal Final |publisher=emirates247 |date = 9 June 2012 |accessdate=20 June 2012}}</ref>
Djokovic played Federer in his first Major final at the 2007 US Open and lost in three sets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/usopen07/news/story?id=3012146 |title=Federer grabs fourth straight U.S. Open win, 12th career Grand Slam title |publisher=ESPN |date=10 September 2007 |accessdate=29 October 2011}}</ref> Djokovic has the second-most wins against Federer (after Nadal). The two have met three times in Australian Open (in 2007, 2008, and 2011) which Federer won in straight sets in 2007 and Djokovic won in straight sets in the other 2. The two have met five years in a row at the US Open with Federer triumphant in their first three encounters while their last two meetings (in 2010 and 2011) were five-set matches in which Djokovic saved two match points before going on to win.
On 6 July 2012, Djokovic lost to Federer in the Wimbledon semifinal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tennis/wimbledon-2012/top-stories/Federer-stuns-Djokovic-makes-eighth-Wimbledon-final/articleshow/14719846.cms|title=Federer stuns Djokovic, makes eighth Wimbledon final. On 12 November 2012, Djokovic won the 2012 ATP World Tour Finals by defeating Roger Federer in straight sets in the final.
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===Djokovic vs. Murray=== === Andy Murray ===
{{Main|Djokovic–Murray rivalry}} {{Main|Djokovic–Murray rivalry}}
Djokovic and ] have met 36 times, with Djokovic leading 25–11.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Novak Djokovic VS Andy Murray {{!}} Head 2 Head {{!}} ATP Tour {{!}} Tennis |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/players/atp-head-2-head/novak-djokovic-vs-andy-murray/d643/mc10 |website=ATP Tour |access-date=11 April 2018}}</ref> Djokovic leads on hard courts 20–8 and 5–1 on clay, while Murray has won the two matches played on grass. Djokovic and Murray are one of two pairs to have met in each of the four major finals (the other pair being Djokovic and Nadal). The two are almost exactly the same age, with Murray being a week older than Djokovic, so they progressed through the ranks of the junior circuit together, and Murray was the winner of the first match they ever played as teenagers at ''Les ]'' in 2001.<ref name=suu>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://issuu.com/tenniseurope/docs/25_years_of_the_tennis_europe_junio |title=25 years of the Tennis Europe Junior Tour by Tennis Europe – 2001 |website=issuu.com |date=18 December 2015 |access-date=31 October 2023 |archive-date=27 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231027015956/https://issuu.com/tenniseurope/docs/25_years_of_the_tennis_europe_junio |url-status=live }}</ref> They were the ] and ] year-end top two players in the world, with the battle for the 2016 year-end No. 1 only being decided in the final of the ], which was won by Murray in straight sets.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-11-21/andy-murray-beats-novak-djokovic-atp-world-tour-finals/8041528?section=sport |title=Andy Murray beats Novak Djokovic to win ATP World Tour Finals, tops men's rankings |publisher=ABC News |date=21 November 2016 |access-date=14 December 2023}}</ref>


One of their most notable matches was a three-set thriller at the final of the ], in which Djokovic saved five championship points to win his first Shanghai Masters title and end Murray's 12–0 winning streak at the event.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2012-10-14/djokovic-masters-murray-in-shanghai/1030224 |title=Djokovic masters Murray in Shanghai |publisher=radioaustralia.net.au |date=14 October 2012}}</ref> Tennis pundits have classified many more of their matches as instant classics, such as the ], the ], ], the ] and ] at the French Open, and the ] final.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=The 2 Best ATP World Tour matches of 2011 |url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2011/12/Features/Best-ATP-Matches-Of-2011.aspx |publisher=ATP |access-date=5 February 2013}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Best ATP World Tour matches of the Year – Nos. 1–2 |url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2012/11/Features/Best-ATP-Matches-Of-2012.aspx |publisher=ATP |access-date=5 February 2013}}</ref>
Djokovic and ] have met 18 times with Djokovic leading 11–7. Djokovic leads 2–0 on clay, 9–6 on hard courts, and Murray leads 1–0 on grass. The two are almost exactly the same age, with Murray being only a week older than Djokovic. They went to training camp together, and Murray won the first match they ever played as teenagers. The pair have met 8 times in finals, winning 4 times each. Five of the finals were ATP Masters 1000 finals, with Murray winning the first three in straight sets, but Djokovic defeated Murray in the most recent 2 finals: first in straight sets, second in three sets. They have met in three Grand Slam Finals: The 2011 Australian Open, the 2012 US Open and the 2013 Australian Open. Djokovic has won in Australia twice, but it was Murray that emerged as the victor at the American Grand Slam.<br>
They also played a nearly five-hour long semifinal match in the 2012 Australian Open, which Djokovic won 7–5 in the fifth set after Murray led 2 sets to 1. Murray and Djokovic met again in 2012 at the London 2012 Olympic Games, with Murray winning in straight sets. Djokovic won their three most recent meetings, including a three set thriller at the final of the ], in which Murray held five match point opportunities in the second set; however, Djokovic saved each of them, forcing a deciding set. He eventually prevailed to win his first Shanghai Masters title, ending Murray's 12–0 winning streak at the event.


===Djokovic vs. Tsonga=== === Stan Wawrinka ===
Djokovic and ] have met 27 times with Djokovic leading 21–6. Although this rivalry is lopsided in favor of Djokovic, the two have contested numerous close matches, including four five-setters at the majors.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Novak Djokovic VS Stan Wawrinka {{!}} Head 2 Head {{!}} ATP Tour {{!}} Tennis |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/players/atp-head-2-head/novak-djokovic-vs-stan-wawrinka/d643/w367 |website=ATP Tour |access-date=11 April 2018}}</ref> Wawrinka and Djokovic have met in three consecutive Australian Opens – with each match going to five sets – and a five-setter in the US Open. In the ] fourth round, Djokovic won 12–10 in a fifth set, with the match being considered one of the best ever played;<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||last=Clarey |first=Christopher |date=20 January 2013 |title=Djokovic-Wawrinka Joins List of Recent Tennis Epics |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/21/sports/tennis/21iht-open21.html |access-date=3 September 2023 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref name=":12">{{#invoke:cite web||last=Morris |first=Clay |date=20 January 2013 |title=Novak Djokovic Narrowly Eludes Stan the Man in 5 Epic Sets at Australian Open |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1493191-australian-open-favorite-novak-djokovic-finally-downs-stan-the-man-in-five-sets |access-date=5 September 2023 |website=Bleacher Report }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Jonas |date=24 November 2013 |title=The best men's matches of 2013 |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/the-best-mens-matches-of-2013 |access-date=5 February 2024 |website=www.sportskeeda.com |language=en-us}}</ref><ref name=":10">{{Cite magazine |last=Nguyen |first=Courtney |date=2 December 2013 |title=2013 BTB Awards: Top men's matches |url=https://www.si.com/tennis/2013/12/02/2013-season-awards-best-matches-atp |access-date=8 July 2023 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}}</ref><ref name=":13">{{#invoke:cite web||last=Curtis |first=Jake |date=21 January 2015 |title=Ranking the Most Exciting Matches in Australian Open History |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2332538-ranking-the-most-exciting-matches-in-australian-open-history |access-date=8 July 2023 |website=Bleacher Report }}</ref><ref name=":11">{{#invoke:cite web||last=Tignor |first=Steve |date=4 December 2019 |title=Men's Match of Decade No. 3: Djokovic d. Wawrinka, 2013 Aussie Open |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/men-s-match-of-decade-no-3-djokovic-d-wawrinka-2013-aussie-open |access-date=8 July 2023 |website=Tennis.com }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||last=Farthing |first=Tim |date=10 October 2020 |title=Revealed: The 10 greatest Novak Djokovic victories, Part 2 |url=https://tennishead.net/by-far-the-best-match-i-have-ever-played-the-10-greatest-novak-djokovic-victories-part-2/ |access-date=8 July 2023 |website=Tennishead }}</ref> at the ] semifinals Djokovic won 6–4 in the fifth set; at the ] quarterfinals, Wawrinka won 9–7 in the fifth.<ref name=Stanimal>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/tennis/wawrinka-v-djokovic-an-epic-third-serve-of-stanimal-and-the-djoker-20150129-131iim.html |title=Wawrinka v Djokovic: An epic third serve of Stanimal and the Djoker |website=www.smh.com.au |date=29 January 2015 |access-date=30 November 2023 }}</ref> Wawrinka's win broke Djokovic's run of 14 consecutive major semifinals, and ended a 28-match winning streak; and Wawrinka went on to win his first major title at the tournament.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/jan/21/novak-djokovic-stanislas-wawrinka-live-australian-open |title=Stanislas Wawrinka beats Novak Djokovic: as it happened |work=The Guardian |location=London, UK |access-date=12 February 2014}}</ref> Djokovic got revenge the next year at the ], winning 6–0 in the fifth set.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2015/jan/30/australian-open-2015-novak-djokovic-v-stanislas-wawrinka-live |title=Novak Djokovic beats Stanislas Wawrinka to reach Australian Open final – as it happened |work=The Guardian |date=30 January 2015 |access-date=6 June 2015}}</ref>
Djokovic and ] have met 15 times with Djokovic leading 10–5.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tennis.wettpoint.com/en/h2h/91752-22227.html |title=N. Djokovic – J. Tsonga Head to Head Game Statistics, Tennis Tournament Results – Tennis Statistics Wettpoint |publisher=Tennis.wettpoint.com |date= |accessdate=2013-01-27}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://noticiasdeltenis.wordpress.com/2012/10/07/evolution-of-djokovic-vs-tsonga-rivalry/ |title=Evolution of Djokovic vs Tsonga rivalry |publisher=Noticiasdeltenis.wordpress.com |date=2012-10-07 |accessdate=2013-01-27}}</ref> Their first meeting was in the final of the ]; Djokovic and Tsonga had defeated the top two players, ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2008-01-25/djokovic-upsets-federer-in-straight-sets/1023954 |title=Djokovic upsets Federer in straight sets – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) |publisher=Abc.net.au |date=2008-01-25 |accessdate=2013-01-27}}</ref> and ]<ref name=Tsonga>{{cite news | url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/7206398.stm | title = Tsonga stuns Nadal to reach final | publisher = BBC SPORT | date = 24 January 2008}}</ref> in their respective semi-finals in straight sets. Djokovic won this match in 4 sets to win his first Grand Slam singles title.<ref>{{cite web|author=Nic MacBean |url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2008-01-27/battling-djokovic-outlasts-tsonga/1024970 |title=Battling Djokovic outlasts Tsonga – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) |publisher=Abc.net.au |date= |accessdate=2013-01-27}}</ref> Tsonga then won their next four meetings, before Djokovic stopped the streak at Miami in 2009.


At the ] final, Wawrinka defeated Djokovic in four sets to claim his second major title. Later that year, Djokovic beat Wawrinka at the ] and ].<ref name="wawrinka">{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.stevegtennis.com/head-to-head/men/Novak_Djokovic/Stanislas_Wawrinka |title=Novak Djokovic vs Stan Wawrinka Head To Head |publisher=SteveGTennis.com |access-date=22 November 2015}}</ref> At the ], Wawrinka beat Djokovic in a major final for a second time.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/12/sports/tennis/stan-wawrinka-stuns-top-seeded-novak-djokovic-in-us-open-final.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160912011740/http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/12/sports/tennis/stan-wawrinka-stuns-top-seeded-novak-djokovic-in-us-open-final.html |archive-date=12 September 2016 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Stan Wawrinka Solves Top-Seeded Novak Djokovic to Win Third Major Title |work=The New York Times |date=11 September 2016 |access-date=16 September 2016}}</ref>
Their next meeting at a Grand Slam was again at the ], in the 2010 quarter-finals, exactly two years to the day since Djokovic defeated Tsonga to win his first Grand Slam singles title. However, this time it was Tsonga who prevailed, winning in five sets after Djokovic fell ill during the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2010-01-28/ill-djokovic-hands-tsonga-victory/311598 |title=Ill Djokovic hands Tsonga victory – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) |publisher=Abc.net.au |date=2010-01-28 |accessdate=2013-01-27}}</ref> It wouldn't be until another year-and-a-half until they met again, with the stakes even higher – in the semi-finals at ] in 2011, with the winner advancing to his first Wimbledon final. It was their first meeting on grass, and Djokovic prevailed in four sets to advance to his first Wimbledon final,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-07-02/nadal-djokovic-to-face-off-in-final/2779978 |title=Nadal, Djokovic to face off in final – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) |publisher=Abc.net.au |date=2011-07-02 |accessdate=2013-01-27}}</ref> and in the process ending the seven-and-a-half year reign of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal at the top of the rankings. At the ], Djokovic and Tsonga met again in an important quarter-finals match, with Djokovic prevailing in five sets after more than four hours of play.<ref>{{cite web|author=French Open |url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/frenchopen/9312603/French-Open-2012-Novak-Djokovic-reaches-semi-finals-with-thrilling-victory-over-Jo-Wilfried-Tsonga.html |title=French Open 2012: Novak Djokovic reaches semi-finals with thrilling victory over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga – Telegraph |publisher=Telegraph.co.uk |date= |accessdate=2013-01-27}}</ref>


Despite Djokovic's 21–6 overall record against Wawrinka, Wawrinka leads Djokovic 3–2 in ] finals, two of which in major finals.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/players/fedex-head-2-head/novak-djokovic-vs-stan-wawrinka/D643/W367 |title=NOVAK DJOKOVIC VS STAN WAWRINKA |publisher=atpworldtour.com |access-date=16 September 2016}}</ref> During Djokovic's run of 13 major finals from the 2014 Wimbledon Championships through the 2020 Australian Open, his only two losses were to Wawrinka. Contrary to most high-profile rivalries, the pair have also played doubles together.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||date=30 September 2013 |title=Djokovic on playing doubles with Wawrinka in Beijing: I miss it |work=tennis.com |url=http://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2013/09/djokovic-playing-doubles-wawrinka-beijing-i-miss-it/49318/ |access-date=12 September 2015}}</ref>
They met again two months later at the ], with Djokovic winning in straight sets in the quarter-finals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/london-olympics-2012/sport/story/163284.html |title=London Olympics 2012: Novak Djokovic topples Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to set up Andy Murray clash &#124; London Olympics 2012 News |publisher=ESPN.co.uk |date=2012-08-02 |accessdate=2013-01-27}}</ref> They met in the final of the ], with Djokovic once again victorious in straight sets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bdlive.co.za/sport/othersport/2012/10/08/djokovic-wins-third-china-open-title |title=Djokovic wins third China Open title &#124; Other Sport |publisher=BDlive |date=2012-10-08 |accessdate=2013-01-27}}</ref> The pair were drawn in the same pool for the ]. Djokovic defeated Tsonga in his first (of three) round robin matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-11-06/djokovic-beats-tsonga-in-london/4355220?section=sport |title=Djokovic downs Tsonga at Tour Finals – ABC Grandstand Sport – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) |publisher=Abc.net.au |date=2012-11-06 |accessdate=2013-01-27}}</ref> It was Djokovic's fifth win over Tsonga in 2012.


=== Jo-Wilfried Tsonga ===
Their most recent meeting was in the quarter-finals of the ] tournament in 2013. Djokovic won in straight sets.<ref></ref>
Djokovic and ] met 23 times, with Djokovic leading 17–6.<ref name=vstsonga>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.atptour.com/es/players/atp-head-2-head/--vs--/T786/D643 |title=Jo-Wilfried Tsonga VS Novak Djokovic – Head 2 Head |website=www.atptour.com |access-date=14 December 2023}}</ref> Their first meeting was in the final of the ], which Djokovic won in four sets to win his first major singles title.<ref name=vstsonga /> Tsonga got revenge in their next meeting at the majors, the ] quarterfinals, winning in five sets after Djokovic fell ill during the match.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2010-01-28/ill-djokovic-hands-tsonga-victory/311598 |title=Ill Djokovic hands Tsonga victory |publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation |date=28 January 2010 |access-date=27 January 2013}}</ref> Djokovic then won their next match at the ] semifinals to advance to his first final there, claiming the world No. 1 ranking for the first time in the process.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-07-02/nadal-djokovic-to-face-off-in-final/2779978 |title=Nadal, Djokovic to face off in final |publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation |date=2 July 2011 |access-date=27 January 2013}}</ref> They met again in the quarterfinals of the 2012 French Open, which Djokovic won in five sets after over four hours.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/frenchopen/9312603/French-Open-2012-Novak-Djokovic-reaches-semi-finals-with-thrilling-victory-over-Jo-Wilfried-Tsonga.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220110/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/frenchopen/9312603/French-Open-2012-Novak-Djokovic-reaches-semi-finals-with-thrilling-victory-over-Jo-Wilfried-Tsonga.html |archive-date=10 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=French Open 2012: Novak Djokovic reaches semi-finals with thrilling victory over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga |work=The Daily Telegraph |access-date=27 January 2013 |location=London, UK |date=5 June 2012}}{{cbignore}}</ref> They then played a further three matches in 2012, in the quarterfinals of the ], the final of the ], and in the round robin stage of the ], with Djokovic winning all of them in straight sets.<ref name=vstsonga /> Their final major meeting was in the second round of the ], which Djokovic won in straight sets.<ref name=vstsonga />


=== Juan Martín del Potro ===
==Place among the all-time greats==
Djokovic and ] met 20 times, with Djokovic leading 16–4.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Novak Djokovic VS Juan Martín del Potro {{!}} Head 2 Head |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/players/fedex-head-2-head/novak-djokovic-vs-juan-martin-del-potro/D643/D683 |website=ATP Tour |access-date=29 January 2019}}</ref> Djokovic won their first four meetings, before back-to-back victories for del Potro at the 2011 Davis Cup and their Bronze medal match at the ] in straight sets. Djokovic won the next four matches before he lost to del Potro at the ], where the Argentine made his second career Masters final. Djokovic got the upper hand on the rivalry once again by winning two of the most important matches between them to date; an epic five-setter at the ] semifinals (which was the longest Wimbledon semifinal at the time),<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Novak Djokovic beats Juan Martín del Potro in epic Wimbledon semi-final |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2013/jul/05/novak-djokovic-del-potro-wimbledon-semi |work=The Guardian |date=5 July 2013 |access-date=29 January 2019}}</ref> and a thrilling three-setter at the ] final. Del Potro upset Djokovic in the first round at the ] in ] en route to the final. In 2018, Djokovic defeated del Potro in three close sets in the final of the ], which was the first Grand Slam final for del Potro since his ] victory. They played their last match at the ] quarterfinal which Djokovic won in a dramatic three-setter after saving two match points.
] considers that Federer, Nadal and Djokovic "may very well be the greatest three players to ever play tennis".<ref name="thepostgame.com"/> ] chose Djokovic as number 6 in his top ten male players of the Open Era.<ref name="heraldsun.com.au"/> He is "probably a top eight player in tennis history" according to ].<ref name="standard.co.uk"/> Djokovic is also thought to be in the top 40 (male and female combined) by ].<ref name="tennisreporters.net">{{cite web|title = Matt Cronin’s Top 100 Greatest Players Ever |url = http://www.tennisreporters.net/archives/7515|accessdate =16 August 2012}}</ref> ] ranked Djokovic number 40 among both men and women in its ] series.<ref name="Tennis Channel">{{cite web|title = 100 Greatest Players of All Time|url = http://www.tennischannel.com/goat/gallery2.aspx|accessdate =23 March 2012}}</ref>


=== Daniil Medvedev ===
==Playing style and equipment==
Djokovic and ] have met 15 times, with Djokovic leading 10–5.<ref name=vsmedvedev>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Daniil Medvedev VS Novak Djokovic {{!}} Head 2 Head {{!}} ATP Tour {{!}} Tennis |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/players/atp-head-2-head/daniil-medvedev-vs-novak-djokovic/mm58/d643 |access-date=29 January 2023 |website=ATP Tour}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.tennismajors.com/atp/djokovic-v-medvedev-match-up-stats-track-record-everything-you-need-to-know-512345.html |title=Djokovic and Medvedev rivalry |website=Tennis Majors |date=7 January 2023 |access-date=29 January 2023 }}</ref> They have contested 4 Grand Slam matches, with Djokovic leading 3–1. Their first Grand Slam match came at the ] 4th round, which Djokovic won in 4 sets. Their next 3 encounters at the Majors came in finals, with Djokovic winning the ] and the ] finals, and Medvedev winning his first major title at the ] against Djokovic in the final, also ending Djokovic's quest for a calendar-year Grand Slam.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||last=Keating |first=Steve |date=13 September 2021 |title=Medvedev wins U.S. Open to end Djokovic calendar Grand Slam bid |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/medvedev-wins-us-open-end-djokovic-calendar-grand-slam-bid-2021-09-12/ |access-date=29 January 2023}}</ref> Medvedev replaced Djokovic as the world No. 1 player when he rose to the top ranking for the first time in February 2022.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||last=Tennis.com |title=Daniil Medvedev to become new world No. 1 after Novak Djokovic loses Dubai quarterfinal to Jiri Veselý |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/daniil-medvedev-new-world-no-1-after-novak-djokovic-loses-dubai-vesely |access-date=29 January 2023 |website=Tennis.com }}</ref> All 3 Grand Slam finals between Djokovic and Medvedev were straight set wins. The second set of the 2023 US Open, which Djokovic eventually won in a tiebreaker after a grueling 104-minute battle, was one of the longest sets in US Open history.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-medvedev-us-open-2023-final |title=Novak Djokovic Defeats Daniil Medvedev For US Open Title, 24th Major |website=ATP Tour |date=10 September 2023 |access-date=6 November 2023}}</ref>
Djokovic is an ] with emphasis on aggressive baseline play.<ref name="tennisworld1">{{cite web|title = Djole's Frames of Mind|url = http://tennisworld.typepad.com/thewrap/2009/03/noles-frames-of.html|accessdate =3 March 2009}}</ref> His groundstrokes from both wings are consistent, deep, and penetrating. His backhand is widely regarded as the best in today's game. His best shot is his backhand down the line, with great pace and precision. He is also known as one of the greatest movers on the court with superior agility, court coverage and defensive ability, which allows him to hit winners from seemingly defensive positions. After great technical difficulties during the 2009 season, his ] is one of his major weapons again, winning him many free points; his first serve is typically hit flat, while he prefers to slice and kick his second serves wide.<ref name="tennisworld1"/> His best weapon is his return of serve, which he can be both offensive and defensive with. Djokovic is rarely aced because of his flexibility, length and balance. Djokovic is highly efficient off both the forehand and backhand return, often getting the return in play deep with pace, neutralizing the advantage the server usually has in a point. ] considers Djokovic to be the greatest returner of serve in the history of the men's game. Occasionally, Djokovic employs a well-disguised backhand underspin ] and sliced backhand. His drop shots still tend to be a drawback when hit under pressure and without proper preparation.<ref>{{cite web|title = Novak Djokovic's Drop Shot|url = http://www.tennis.com/yourgame/instructionarticles/backhand/backhand.aspx?id=145332|accessdate =16 September 2008}}{{dead link|date=July 2011}}</ref>


=== Stefanos Tsitsipas ===
Djokovic commented on the modern style of play, including his own, in interview with ] after his semifinal win against ] in the ] tournament:<ref>Djokovic as interviewed by ] on the court after his semifinal win against ] in the ], ] broadcast, 27/28 January 2012.</ref>
Djokovic and ] have met 14 times, with Djokovic leading 12–2.<ref name=vstsitsipas>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Stefanos Tsitsipas VS Novak Djokovic {{!}} Head 2 Head {{!}} ATP Tour {{!}} Tennis |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/players/atp-head-2-head/stefanos-tsitsipas-vs-novak-djokovic/te51/d643 |access-date=29 January 2023 |website=ATP Tour}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||date=27 January 2023 |title=Djokovic vs Tsitsipas: all you need to know about the rivalry |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/atp/djokovic-vs-tsitsipas-head-to-head-stats-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-rivalry-418443.html |access-date=29 January 2023 |website=Tennis Majors }}</ref> Their first meeting took place in the third round of the ], with the then 19-year-old Tsitsipas, ranked No. 27, pulling an upset over Djokovic in three sets.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Stefanos Tsitsipas' 2018 Toronto Run: 'It Was The Week Of My Life' {{!}} ATP Tour {{!}} Tennis |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/tsitsipas-uncovered-august-2020-toronto-flashback |access-date=29 January 2023 |website=ATP Tour}}</ref> Djokovic avenged this loss by beating Tsitsipas in the ], but Tsitsipas then won their next match in the quarterfinals of the ] to bring their head-to-head to 2–1 in his favor.<ref name=vstsitsipas /><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Stefanos Tsitsipas After Stunning Novak Djokovic: 'It's The Best Comeback I've Ever Had' {{!}} ATP Tour {{!}} Tennis |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/tsitsipas-shanghai-2019-friday-reaction |access-date=29 January 2023 |website=ATP Tour}}</ref> Djokovic then won all of their next eleven matches, among them are the ] semifinal; the ] quarterfinal spread over two days;<ref>{{Cite web |last=Netherton |first=Alexander |date=15 May 2021 |title=NOVAK DJOKOVIC THROUGH TO ROME SEMIS AFTER EXHAUSTING STEFANOS TSITSIPAS FIGHT |url=https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/atp-rome/2021/tennis-news-novak-djokovic-through-to-rome-semis-after-exhausting-stefanos-tsitsipas-fight_sto8320395/story.shtml |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=www.eurosport.com}}</ref> the ] final which saw Djokovic coming back from 2 sets to 0 down to win his second French Open title; the ] final; and the ] final, where the two were competing for the world No. 1 ranking.<ref name=vstsitsipas />


=== Dominic Thiem ===
{{bquote|I had a big privilege and honour to meet personally today Mr. ], and he is one of the biggest, and greatest players ever to play the game, thank you for staying this late, sir, thank you ... even though it would actually be better if we played a couple times serve and volley, but we don’t know to play ... we are mostly around here , we are running, you know, around the baseline ... |Novak Djokovic}}
Djokovic and ] have met 12 times, with Djokovic leading 7–5.<ref name=VSThiem>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.atptour.com/en/players/atp-head-2-head/novak-djokovic-vs-dominic-thiem/d643/tb69 |title=Novak Djokovic VS Dominic Thiem – Head 2 Head |website=ATP Tour |access-date=14 December 2023 }}</ref> They have met four times at the majors, splitting them evenly 2–2, and three times at the ATP finals, with Thiem leading 2–1.<ref name=VSThiem /> The two have contested numerous close matches, with each of their last four meetings ending with a deciding set, including two five-setters at the majors.<ref name=VSThiem /> This streak started with a grueling four-hour, five-set epic stretched across two days in the semifinals of the 2019 French Open, which Thiem won to end Djokovic's quest for a second "Nole Slam".<ref name=Thiem>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/jun/08/dominic-thiem-novak-djokovic-french-open-semi-final-report |title=Dominic Thiem ends Novak Djokovic's slam streak to reach French Open final |last=Cambers |first=Simon |date=8 June 2019 |work=The Observer |access-date=8 June 2019 |issn=0029-7712 |archive-date=8 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190608162754/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/jun/08/dominic-thiem-novak-djokovic-french-open-semi-final-report |url-status=live }}</ref> They then played in the round robin stage of the 2019 ATP Finals, which Thiem won in a deciding set tiebreaker. This was followed by the 2020 Australian Open final, which Djokovic won in five sets, while their last match, the semifinals of the 2020 ATP Finals, was won by Thiem in three sets.<ref name=VSThiem />


=== Carlos Alcaraz ===
Entering the pro circuit, Djokovic used ] rackets, continuing so until the end of 2008. At that time, he switched to ] rackets, using a custom paint job of the Head YouTek Speed Pro racquet. Starting with 2011 Australian Open, he began using Head's YouTek IG Speed MP 18/20. Djokovic uses a hybrid of Head Natural Gut (gauge 16) in the mains and Luxilon Big Banger ALU Power Rough (gauge 16L) in the crosses. He also uses Head Synthetic Leather Grip as a replacement grip.{{citation needed|date=July 2012}} In 2012, Djokovic appeared in a television commercial with ] promoting the use of Head rackets for many techniques such as golf, ten-pin bowling and unsuccessfully attempting the ] shot trick.<ref>{{cite web|author=|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWVkWND02Nc |title=Djokovic vs. Sharapova: The Challenge |publisher=YouTube |date=2012-08-27 |accessdate=2013-01-27}}</ref>


Djokovic and 16 years younger ] have met 7 times, with Djokovic leading 4–3.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.atptour.com/en/players/atp-head-2-head/novak-djokovic-vs-carlos-alcaraz/d643/a0e2 |title=Novak Djokovic VS Carlos Alcaraz – Head 2 Head |website=ATP Tour |access-date=10 August 2024 }}</ref> All of their matches have either occurred in either the semifinal or final matches.
After his 2011 victory in Montreal, tennis coach Nick Bollettieri stated that Djokovic is the most "complete" player of all time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.novakdjokovic.rs/news.php?akcija=vise&id=1314&jezik=2 |title=Novak Djokovic's Official Website |publisher=Novakdjokovic.rs |accessdate=29 October 2011}}</ref> He has the backhand, forehand, serve, second serve, movement, mentality, and can play equally well on any surface. In assessing his 2011 season, ] said that Djokovic gives his opponents problems by playing "a little bit old-school, taking the ball earlier, catching the ball on the rise, (and) driving the ball flat." Connors adds that a lot of the topspin that Djokovic's opponents drive at him comes right into his zone, thus his ability to turn defense into offense well.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://espn.go.com/tennis/blog/_/name/espntennis/id/7026363/greats-awed-novak-djokovic|title=Past greats awed by Novak Djokovic |date=27 September 2011|author=Sandra Harwitt |publisher=]}}</ref>


Their first meeting was at the ] semifinals, in which Alcaraz prevailed in a deciding set tiebreaker. Their next meeting would not be until the semifinals of the ], which was highly anticipated and received immense hype from media and the ] itself.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Wertheim |first=Jon |author-link=Jon Wertheim |date=7 June 2023 |title=Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz Face Off in Generation-Defining French Open Semifinal |url=https://www.si.com/tennis/2023/06/07/novak-djokovic-carlos-alcaraz-face-off-generation-defining-french-open-semifinal |access-date=1 June 2024 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Carayol |first=Tumaini |date=8 June 2023 |title=Djokovic and Alcaraz ready to serve up French Open feast for the ages |url=https://theguardian.com/sport/2023/jun/08/tennis-french-open-carlos-alcaraz-novak-djokovic-preview |access-date=1 June 2024 |website=amp.theguardian.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kapetanakis |first=Arthur |date=8 June 2023 |title=SF Preview: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Novak Djokovic In Clash For The Ages |url=http://www.atptour.com/en/news/alcaraz-djokovic-roland-garros-2023-sf-preview |access-date=1 June 2024 |website=ATP Tour |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Cambers |first=Simon |date=8 June 2023 |title=Alcaraz v Djokovic: Where the match can be won |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/article/rg2023-semi-final-preview-alcaraz-djokovic-tactical-breakdown |access-date=2 June 2024 |website=www.rolandgarros.com |language=en-us}}</ref> Djokovic won in four sets, with the match competitive until Alcaraz faltered due to cramps from mental pressure and physical intensity.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||date=9 June 2023 |title=Djokovic beats cramping Alcaraz, into French final |url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/37826198/novak-djokovic-beats-carlos-alcaraz-reaches-french-open-final |access-date=23 August 2023 |website=ESPN.com }}</ref> They would meet again soon after in the ], in which Alcaraz would defeat Djokovic in a five-setter that lasted 4 hours and 42 minutes, ending his hopes for a calendar Grand Slam and his record 45-match ] win streak.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||last=Futterman |first=Matthew |date=16 July 2023 |title=Alcaraz Wins Wimbledon in a Thrilling Comeback Against Djokovic |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/16/sports/tennis/wimbledon-carlos-alcaraz-novak-djokovic.html |access-date=23 August 2023}}</ref> They would meet soon again in another epic at the ] final, with Djokovic prevailing in three tightly contested sets after saving a match point. The match was the longest best-of-three-sets ] final and the longest match in the tournament's history, at 3 hours and 49 minutes, and was immediately praised as one of the best matches ever.<ref name=":82">{{#invoke:cite web||title=Novak Djokovic Saves MP, Stuns Carlos Alcaraz For Cincinnati Title |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/alcaraz-djokovic-cincinnati-2023-final |access-date=21 August 2023 |website=ATP Tour}}</ref><ref name=":9">{{#invoke:cite web||last=Zagoria |first=Adam |title=In Heavyweight Slugfest, Novak Djokovic Edges Carlos Alcaraz for Cincinnati Title |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamzagoria/2023/08/20/in-heavyweight-slugfest-novak-djokovic-edges-carlos-alcaraz-for-cincinnati-title/ |access-date=21 August 2023 |website=Forbes }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||last= |first= |date=21 August 2023 |title=Djokovic outlasts Alcaraz to win instant-classic final in Cincinnati |url=https://www.thescore.com/atp/news/2696096 |access-date=23 August 2023 |website=theScore.com }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Malinowski |first=Scoop |date=21 August 2023 |title=Djokovic and Carlos Produce the Highest Level of Tennis Ever Witnessed In Cincy – Tennis-Prose.com |url=https://www.tennis-prose.com/articles/djokovic-and-carlos-produce-the-highest-level-of-tennis-ever-witnessed-in-cincy/ |access-date=2 February 2024 |language=en-US}}</ref> Djokovic won despite being a set down and down a break in the second set, along with saving a championship point in the second-set tiebreaker.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||date=21 August 2023 |title=Djokovic defeats Alcaraz to win Cincinnati Open |publisher=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/66567709 |access-date=23 August 2023}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||last=Tignor |first=Steve |date=21 August 2023 |title=In Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz's second classic in as many months, the legend, rather than the phenom, had the final word |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/novak-djokovic-carlos-alcaraz-cincinnati-final-2023 |access-date=23 August 2023 |website=Tennis.com }}</ref> In the ], Alcaraz defeated Djokovic in a rematch of the previous year's final, this time in straight sets to once again deny Djokovic his eighth and record-tying Wimbledon title.<ref>{{Cite web |last=West |first=Andy |date=14 July 2024 |title=Alcaraz beats Djokovic in Wimbledon final after late plot twist |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/alcaraz-djokovic-wimbledon-2024-final |access-date=14 July 2024 |website=ATP Tour}}</ref> Shortly after, the pair took their rivalry to the Olympics and contested in the gold medal match, where Djokovic prevailed in straight sets to complete a ], having achieved both the ] and ] as part of this accomplishment.
===Coaching and personal team===
From fall 2005 until June 2006, Djokovic was coached by Riccardo Piatti who divided his time between the 18-year-old and ]. Player and coach reportedly parted ways over the latter's refusal to work full-time with Djokovic.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/tennis/article1083263.ece|title=Djokovic unable to take the strain in battle with Nadal|last=Harman|first=Neil|work=The Times |date=8 June 2006|accessdate=9 July 2011|location=London}}</ref>


== Legacy ==
Since June 2006, Djokovic has been coached by Slovakian former professional tennis player ]. They met for the first time during that year's French Open, after which Vajda got hired to be the 19-year-old's coach. On occasion Djokovic employed additional coaches on part-time basis: in 2007, during the spring hardcourt season, he worked with Australian doubles ace ] with specific emphasis on volleys and net play while from August 2009 until April 2010 American ] joined the coaching team, a period marked by his ill-fated attempt to change Djokovic's serve motion.<ref>;tennis.com blog, April 2010</ref>
{{quote box |width=33% |align=right |author={{mdash}} ] on Djokovic's legacy.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||publisher=] |url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/20/sport/rafael-nadal-novak-djokovic-best-tennis-player-in-history-spt-intl/index.html |first=Matias |last=Grez |title=Rafael Nadal says Novak Djokovic is the best tennis player 'in history' |date=20 September 2023 |access-date=22 September 2023}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||publisher=] |url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38444701/major-record-makes-novak-djokovic-best-history-nadal-says |title=Majors record makes Novak Djokovic best in history, Nadal says |date=20 September 2023 |access-date=22 September 2023}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||work=] |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/sep/20/nadal-concedes-djokovic-is-the-best-in-history-in-terms-of-numbers |title=Nadal concedes Djokovic is 'best in history' in terms of numbers |date=20 September 2023 |access-date=22 September 2023}}</ref>
|quote="I believe that numbers are numbers and statistics are statistics and, in that sense, I think he has better numbers than mine and that is indisputable. It is not beneath me nor do I have an ego big enough to try and disguise a reality that is not. This is the truth. The rest are tastes, inspiration, sensations that one player or the other may transmit to you, that you may like one or the other more. I think that with respect to titles, Djokovic is the best in history and there is nothing to discuss in that."
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Djokovic is regarded by many observers, tennis players and coaches as the greatest tennis player of all time, primarily for his achievements across all top-level tournaments of the men's professional tour in addition to his time spent with the ]. Many media outlets, including ], ], ], ], ], Tennis World USA, ], and ] have named Djokovic the greatest male tennis player in history.<ref>{{Cite magazine |title=Novak Djokovic's French Open win cements GOAT status – Sports Illustrated |magazine=Sports Illustrated |url=https://www.si.com/tennis/2023/06/13/novak-djokovic-puts-end-to-tennis-goat-debate |access-date=11 September 2023}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||date=11 September 2023 |title=Who is sport's all-time male GOAT? |url=https://www.marca.com/en/more-sports/2023/09/11/64ff69ddca47419c368b4579.html |access-date=11 September 2023 |website=MARCA }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||date=11 September 2023 |title=The 14 reasons why Djokovic is the best tennis player in history |url=https://www.marca.com/en/tennis/us-open/2023/09/11/64fede4b268e3e6a5b8b4586.html |access-date=11 September 2023 |website=MARCA }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||date=11 September 2023 |title=Tennis GOAT Novak Djokovic destroys 4 big records by winning the US Open |url=https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Novak_Djokovic/137485/tennis-goat-novak-djokovic-destroys-4-big-records-by-winning-the-us-open/ |access-date=11 September 2023 |website=Tennis World USA }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||date=11 September 2023 |title=The ominous sentence that shows newly crowned US Open champion Novak Djokovic is not done yet |work=ABC News |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-11/novak-djokovic-still-learning-us-open-champion-24-grand-slam/102840562 |access-date=11 September 2023}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||date=10 September 2023 |title=Undesirable No.1: Why Novak Djokovic is the GOAT of men's tennis, whether you like it or not |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/tennis/news/why-novak-djokovic-goat-mens-tennis-whether-you-it-or-not/spqowz4isvbjmerkp3usrcfi |access-date=11 September 2023 |website=www.sportingnews.com }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Novak Djokovic Wins Elusive Olympic Gold Medal To Cap GOAT Résumé |website=] |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamzagoria/2024/08/04/novak-djokovic-wins-elusive-olympic-gold-medal-to-cap-goat-rsum/}}</ref>


Djokovic has won a record 72 ], including an all-time record of 24 ], and holds the most ], the most wins over top 5 and top 10-ranked players, has won all major and ] events and the ] at least twice (which has not been done by another player once) and has a winning head-to-head record over his greatest rivals in one of the strongest eras of tennis.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Craft |first=Kevin |date=14 July 2019 |title=Novak Djokovic Is the Greatest Player of the 'Big Three' |url=https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2019/07/wimbledon-novak-djokovic-outlasts-roger-federer/593947/ |access-date=23 June 2024 |website=The Atlantic |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Metro">{{#invoke:cite news||date=28 January 2016 |title=Why Novak Djokovic has overtaken Roger Federer as the greatest tennis player of all time |publisher=] |url=https://metro.co.uk/2016/01/28/why-novak-djokovic-has-overtaken-roger-federer-as-the-greatest-tennis-player-of-all-time-5649557/ |access-date=15 July 2019}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||date=15 July 2019 |title=Why we should no longer doubt Novak Djokovic's place among tennis' GOATs |publisher=] |url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/27191441/why-no-longer-doubt-novak-djokovic-place-tennis-goats |access-date=15 July 2019}}</ref><ref name="sampras">{{#invoke:cite web||date=31 January 2022 |title=Pete Sampras calls Novak Djokovic the "Greatest Of All Time" |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/pete-sampras-calls-novak-djokovic-the-greatest-of-all-time |access-date=31 January 2022 |work=]}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||last=Shrivathsa Sridhar |date=11 June 2023 |title=Djokovic cements status in GOAT debate after scaling men's Grand Slam peak |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/djokovic-cements-status-goat-debate-after-scaling-mens-grand-slam-peak-2023-06-11/ |access-date=12 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/tennis/djokovic-in-the-time-of-a-fedal-revival/article22431939.ece |title=The revealing numbers behind Federer, Nadal and Djokovic's battle to be the GOAT |date=12 January 2018 |work=] |access-date=15 July 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite arXiv |eprint=2111.05631 |class=stat.AP |first=Santos |last=Bruno |title=Comparing dominance of tennis' big three via multiple-output Bayesian quantile regression models |date=10 November 2021}}</ref> Former world No. 1 ] labelled Djokovic the "greatest tennis player in history" after winning his first major title at the ] over Djokovic.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.sportsmax.tv/other-sports/column1/golf/item/87544-us-open-medvedev-labels-djokovic-greatest-tennis-player-in-history-after-conquering-20-time-slam-champ |title=US Open: Medvedev labels Djokovic 'greatest tennis player in history' after conquering 20-time slam champ |date=12 September 2021 |publisher=Sports Max |access-date=13 August 2022}}</ref> ] emphasized that Djokovic is one of two players who beat Rafael Nadal at the ], which he considers to be "the biggest challenge in tennis".<ref name="Cash">{{#invoke:cite news||date=14 July 2019|title=Pat Cash: Novak Djokovic has beaten top guys over and over, in their prime|publisher=tennisworldusa.org|url=https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Novak_Djokovic/73357/pat-cash-novak-djokovic-has-beaten-top-guys-over-and-over-in-their-prime/|access-date=5 July 2019}}</ref> ] and '']'', sports opinion website, said that Djokovic should be considered for the greatest player of all time because he is the only one among his rivals who has won all four majors consecutively.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Roger_Federer/62761/richard-krajicek-explains-why-novak-djokovic-is-the-goat-over-roger-federer/ |title=Richard Krajicek explains why Novak Djokovic is the GOAT over Roger Federer |publisher=tennisworldusa.org |access-date=16 July 2019}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.theroar.com.au/2016/06/08/why-novak-djokovic-is-now-the-goat/ |title=Why Novak Djokovic is now the GOAT |publisher=] |access-date=16 July 2019}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Blast_From_the_Past/78611/on-this-day-roger-federer-downs-novak-djokovic-to-reach-shanghai-final/ |title=On this day: Roger Federer downs Novak Djokovic to reach Shanghai final |website=Tennis World USA |date=17 October 2019 |access-date=18 October 2019}}</ref> ] stated, "Novak is the most complete player of all times. That enables him to find the solution to most of the problems on court and this, on every surface. It explains why he is now in the best position to become the GOAT".<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||last=Ashtakoula |first=Sagar |date=11 July 2021 |title="Most Complete Player": Serena Williams' Coach Calls Novak Djokovic the 'Goat' After Wimbledon Victory |url=https://www.essentiallysports.com/atp-tennis-news-most-complete-player-serena-williams-coach-calls-novak-djokovic-the-goat-after-wimbledon-victory/ |access-date=13 July 2021 |website=EssentiallySports}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{#invoke:cite news||date=13 July 2016 |title=Patrick Mouratoglou explains why Novak Djokovic is the GOAT – not Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal |work=] |url=https://metro.co.uk/2019/07/13/patrick-mouratoglou-novak-djokovic-goat-roger-federer-rafael-nadal-10225388/ |access-date=15 July 2019}}</ref> ] has praised Djokovic's peak level of performance, stating in 2011 (when he went 0–6 against Djokovic for the season) that " probably the highest level of tennis that I ever saw."<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||last=Herman |first=Martyn |date=19 November 2011 |title=Nadal returns in unfamiliar role of underdog |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-tennis-finals-nadal-idUKTRE7AI0OQ20111119 |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> Nadal reiterated this after a one-sided loss in the ] final, stating that "I played against a player who did everything perfectly. I don't know anybody who's ever played tennis like this. Since I know this sport I've never seen somebody playing at this level."<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||date=9 January 2016 |title=Nadal Lauds Djokovic Performance In Doha 2016 Final |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/nadal-lauds-djokovic-performance-in-doha-2016-final |access-date=28 August 2023 |website=ATP Tour}}</ref> In 2017, Nadal stated that "at a technical level, when Djokovic has been at the top of his game, I have to say that I've been up against an invincible player."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bednall |first=Jai |date=7 December 2017 |title=Rafael Nadal says prime Novak Djokovic was his toughest foe |url=https://foxsports.com.au/tennis/rafael-nadal-says-prime-novak-djokovic-was-his-toughest-foe/news-story/4a96e7b91b02ea8743dba2bf652e27dc |access-date=17 January 2024 |website=Fox Sports}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Bellshaw |first=George |date=7 December 2017 |title=Rafael Nadal is right: Novak Djokovic eclipsed Roger Federer's highest level |url=https://metro.co.uk/2017/12/07/rafael-nadal-right-novak-djokovic-reach-higher-level-roger-federer-7139597/ |access-date=2 June 2024 |website=Metro}}</ref> In 2023, former world No. 7 ] also declared that Djokovic in 2011 was the "best player of all time".<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||last=West|first=Ewan|date=5 August 2023|title='2011 Novak Djokovic was the best player of all time', asserts former world No 7|url=https://www.tennis365.com/tennis-news/2011-novak-djokovic-best-player-all-time-roger-federer-mardy-fish|access-date=12 September 2023|website=Tennis365}}</ref> In 2023, ] compared Djokovic to ], ] and ] in their respective sports, saying that "For me, he is the lion king".<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||last=Southby |first=Ben |date=24 November 2023 |title=NOVAK DJOKOVIC LIKENED TO LIONEL MESSI, TOM BRADY AND LEBRON JAMES BY BORIS BECKER – 'HE IS THE LION KING' |url=https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/novak-djokovic-likened-to-lionel-messi-and-tom-brady-by-boris-becker-he-is-the-lion-king_sto9893742/story.shtml |access-date=24 November 2023 |website=www.eurosport.com}}</ref>
Since early 2007, Djokovic has been working with physiotherapist Miljan Amanović who was previously employed by ] and NBA player ].<ref>;''Press'', 11 March 2010</ref>


Tennis coach ] praised Djokovic as the "most complete player ever",<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://novakdjokovic.com/en/news/media/nick-bollettieri-djokovic-is-the-most-complete-player-of-all-time |title=Bollettieri: Djokovic is the most complete player of all time |publisher=Novakdjokovic.rs |access-date=29 October 2011}}</ref> and the "most perfect player of all time":<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||work=] |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon/wimbledon-2015--nick-bollettieri-novak-djokovic-really-is-the-games-most-perfect-player-10384178.html |author=Nick Bollettieri |title=Wimbledon 2015 – Nick Bollettieri: Novak Djokovic really is the game's most perfect player |date=12 July 2015 |access-date=8 August 2015 |location=London}}</ref>
From the fall 2006, Djokovic had an Israeli fitness coach Ronen Bega, but the two parted ways during spring 2009<ref>;YNetNews.com, 12 July 2011</ref> since Djokovic decided to make a change after identifying his conditioning as a weakness in his game following continual losses to Nadal.<ref>;RTS, 4 May 2009</ref> In April 2009, ahead of the ], Djokovic hired Austrian Gebhard Phil-Gritsch (formerly worked with ]) to join the team in fitness coach capacity.<ref>;TennisConnected, 26 April 2009</ref><ref>;''The Independent'', 25 October 2009</ref>


{{blockquote|When you look at match players in the history of tennis, I don't believe that anybody can equal everything on the court that Djokovic does. I don't think you can find a weakness in his game. His movement, personality, his return of serve, his serve, excellent touch, not hesitant in coming to the net, great serve. Overall, almost every player has a downfall; to me, he doesn't have one. He's perhaps the best put-together player that I've seen over 60 years.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||work=] |url=http://straightsets.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/06/24/bollettieri-calls-djokovic-the-games-most-complete-player-ever/ |first=David |last=Cox |title=Bollettieri Calls Djokovic the Game's Most Complete Player, Ever |date=24 June 2013 |access-date=8 August 2015}}</ref>}}
In July 2010, before the Davis Cup clash away at Croatia, Djokovic made another addition to his team – nutritionist Igor Četojević who additionally focuses on Chinese medicine and does acupuncture.<ref>;B92, 31 January 2011</ref> He discovered the tennis player suffers from ] and cannot eat ], purging it from his diet. It appeared to have worked as Djokovic began feeling stronger, quicker, and much more fit. After Djokovic's Wimbledon win in July 2011, Četojević left the team.<ref>;B92, 30 August 2011</ref>


], stated in an interview in 2019 with the Times of India that:
After retiring from professional tennis in August 2011, Serbian player ] joined Djokovic's team as a hitting partner for Novak.
{{blockquote|The highest standard of tennis that I've ever seen is when Novak is playing his best tennis. The single level, for whatever my tennis IQ is worth, is an unmistakable standard to which everybody will strive to be.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||work=] |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/68089216.cms |title=No one better than Novak Djokovic at his best: Andre Agassi |date=21 February 2019 |access-date=6 November 2023}}</ref>}}


], who at the time of his retirement in 2003 was considered by some to be the greatest male tennis player of all time, stated after Djokovic earned a record-breaking seventh year-end No. 1 finish in 2021:
==Sponsorships and business ventures==
Djokovic endorses Serbian telecommunications company ] and German nutritional supplement brand FitLine.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-09-13/djokovic-charms-u-s-open-crowds-to-win-more-than-third-grand-slam-of-2011.html|title=Djokovic Charms U.S. Open Crowds to Win More Than Third Grand Slam of 2011 |date=13 September 2011|author=Rob Gloster and Mason Levinson |work=]}}</ref>


{{blockquote|Seven years for him, I'm sure he sees it as a bonus to all the majors that he's won, but I think he'll appreciate it more as he gets older. He did it at a time where he dominated two of the greats, in Roger and Rafa, and he handled the next generation of players very well – all at the same time. I do think what Novak's done over the past 10 years, winning the majors, being consistent, finishing number one for seven years, to me it's a clear sign that he is the greatest of all time.<ref name="sampras" /><ref>{{cite news |work=] |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/celebrating-djokovic-record-seven-finishes-at-year-end-no-1 |first=Greg |last=Garber |title=At Tennis' Summit, Novak Stands Alone |date=17 November 2021 |access-date=25 July 2022}}</ref>}}
Since turning professional in 2003, Djokovic wore ] clothing and footwear. At the end of 2009, Djokovic signed a 10-year deal with the Italian clothing company ] after Adidas refused to extend his clothing contract (choosing instead to sign ]).<ref name=MW01>Mamudi, Sam, , ''MarketWatch'', 27 July (originally) & 11 September 2011. Retrieved 27 January 2012.</ref> Since Sergio Tacchini doesn't make shoes, he continued with Adidas as his choice of footwear. Djokovic's sponsorship contract with Tacchini was incentive heavy, and due to Djokovic's disproportionate success and dominance in 2011, the company fell behind on payments and ended the sponsorship contract.<ref>{{cite web|author=Kurt Badenhausen |url=http://www.forbes.com/pictures/mli45igdi/61-novak-djokovic/#gallerycontent |title=#61 Novak Djokovic – Kurt Badenhausen |work=Forbes |date=18 June 2012 |accessdate=10 September 2012}}</ref> From 2011, Djokovic began to wear custom Red and Blue Adidas Barricade 6.0's shoes, referring to the colours of the Serbian national flag. On 23 May 2012, ] has appointed Djokovic as its global brand ambassador. The five-year partnership, will see Djokovic promoting the Uniqlo brand where Djokovic debut his newly designed Uniqlo match wear to spectators in Paris' Roland-Garros French Open Tennis Tournament and to a worldwide TV audience on 27 May.


Some press reports have also called Djokovic one of the greatest athletes of all time.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/forget-tennis-goat-novak-djokovic-considered-all-sports-goat-now-olympics-gold | title=Should Novak Djokovic be considered the all-sports GOAT | date=6 August 2024 | accessdate=6 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/40446224/top-100-athletes-21st-century | title=Ranking the top 100 professional athletes since 2000 | date=18 July 2024 | publisher=ESPN | accessdate=6 August 2024}}</ref>
Djokovic did television commercial spots and print ads for supermarket chain Idea, the Serbian arm of Croatian supermarket retailer ] as well as for rival Serbian supermarket chain DIS Trgovina.


Tennis pundits have classified many of Djokovic's matches as some of the greatest contests ever, such as the ], in which he beat Nadal in five long and gruelling sets.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/16781690 |title=Novak Djokovic v Rafael Nadal: Players & pundits hail 'greatest' match |publisher=BBC Sport |date=29 January 2012 |access-date=16 April 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |title=The Greatest Tennis Matches of All Time |author=Steve Flink |publisher=New Chapter Press |isbn=978-0-942257-93-9 |year=2012 |page=452}}</ref> Other matches include the five-set ] fourth round against ],<ref name=":10" /><ref name=":11" /> the ] semifinal against Nadal, which lasted five brutal sets played over two days,<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||last=Tignor |first=Steve |date=14 December 2018 |title=Top 10 of '18, No. 1: Djokovic tops Nadal in two-day Wimbledon classic |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/top-10-of-18-no-1-djokovic-tops-nadal-in-two-day-wimbledon-classic |access-date=28 August 2023 |website=Tennis.com }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||last=Tignor |first=Steve |date=1 July 2023 |title=Moment 9: With one forehand, Djokovic ends Roger and Rafa's Indian Summer |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/moment-9-with-one-forehand-djokovic-ends-roger-and-rafa-s-indian-summer |access-date=28 August 2023 |website=Tennis.com }}</ref> the five-set ] final against ], the longest Wimbledon final in history,<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://tennisbuzz.net/novak-djokovic-roger-federer-wimbledon-final-2019-best-ever-match-stefan-edberg |title=Novak Djokovic v Roger Federer 'quality wise, the best ever match,' says Grand Slam legend |work=TennisBuzz |date=10 July 2022 |access-date=20 September 2023}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2019-result-novak-djokovic-vs-roger-federer-how-greatest-finals-ever-a9004661.html |title=How Djokovic beat Federer in one of the greatest ever Wimbledon finals |work=The Independent |date=14 July 2019 |access-date=20 September 2023}}</ref> and the ] final against ], the longest best-of-three-sets final in ATP Tour history.<ref name=":82" /><ref name=":9" />
In August 2011, Djokovic became the brand ambassador of Swiss watch manufacturer ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.audemarspiguet.com/manufacture/news/novak-djokovic-newly-appointed-ambassador-99/ | title=Novak Djokovic newly appointed ambassador |date=29 August 2011 | work=]}}</ref> Less than a month later, Djokovic signed a sponsorship deal with German car company ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.novakdjokovic.rs/news.php?akcija=vise&id=1337&jezik=2|title=Nole signs up with Mercedes |date=20 September 2011}}</ref> In March 2012, Djokovic was announced by ] as its latest ] brand ambassador, thus joining the likes of actor and pilot ], architect ], maestro ], and classical pianist ].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/08/idUS225331+08-Mar-2012+HUG20120308 | title=Bombardier Serves Novak Djokovic as Learjet Brand Ambassador |date=8 March 2012 |agency=Reuters}}</ref>


Some analysts claim that the ] ranks as the best rivalry in tennis history because of the quality of matches they produce.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://www.b92.net/sport/teme/ozmo.php?yyyy=2014&mm=01&nav_id=797319 |title=Rivalstva XXI veka: Da li je Rafole već srušio Fedala? |date=8 January 2014 |publisher=B92 – Saša Ozmo |access-date=18 January 2014}}</ref>
Since 2004, the business end of Djokovic's career has been handled by Israeli managers Amit Naor (former pro tennis player turned sports agent) and Allon Khakshouri, the duo that also had ] and ] as their clients. In June 2008, after the duo entered into partnership with CAA Sports, the sports division of Hollywood talent firm ], meaning that the famous company started representing tennis players for the first time,<ref>;SportsBusinessDaily.com, 23 June 2008</ref> Djokovic formally signed with ].<ref>;OnTennis, 24 June 2008</ref> After Djokovic's contract with CAA Sports expired during summer 2012, he decided to switch representation, announcing ] as his new representatives in December 2012.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-21/djokovic-hires-img-to-manage-tennis-career-after-leaving-caa.html | title=Djokovic Hires IMG to Manage Career After Leaving CAA |date=21 December 2012 |agency=Bloomberg}}</ref>


== Player profile ==
===Investments===
=== Playing style ===
In 2005, as Djokovic moved up the tennis rankings, he ventured into the business world. His family founded a legal entity in Serbia named Family Sport. Registered as a ], its initial focus was the restaurant business. The company's day-to-day operations are mostly handled by Novak's father Srdjan and uncle Goran expanded its activities into real estate, sports/entertainment event organization, and sports apparel distribution.{{Citation needed|date=January 2012}}
Djokovic is an ].<ref name="tennisworld1">{{#invoke:cite web||title=Djole's Frames of Mind |url=http://tennisworld.typepad.com/thewrap/2009/03/noles-frames-of.html |access-date=3 March 2009}}</ref> His groundstrokes from both wings are consistent, deep, and penetrating. His backhand is widely regarded as the greatest two-handed backhand of all time, due to its effectiveness on both sides of the court and its accuracy.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||last=Nemeroff |first=Nick |date=9 December 2012 |title=Player Analysis: The Backhand of Novak Djokovic |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1438664-player-analysis-the-backhand-of-novak-djokovic |access-date=21 June 2023 |website=Bleacher Report }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||last=Demajo |first=Alexei |date=13 September 2020 |title=Top 5 Best Backhands of All Time and What We Can Learn From Their Technique |url=https://www.fdtennis.com.au/2020/09/top-5-best-backhands-of-all-time-and-what-we-can-learn-from-their-technique/ |access-date=21 June 2023 |website=FD Tennis }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||last=West |first=Ewan |date=8 April 2022 |title=Patrick Mouratoglou breaks down why Novak Djokovic's backhand has "no limits" |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/news-patrick-mouratoglou-breaks-novak-djokovic-s-backhand-no-limits |access-date=21 June 2023 |website=www.sportskeeda.com }}</ref> His best shot is his backhand down the line, with great pace and precision. He excels at returning serve in particular, and regularly ranks among the tour leaders in return points, return games, and break points won. His forehand is deemed to be underrated, yet one of the best, due to its versatility.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||last=Tignor |first=Steve |date=7 May 2020 |title=Underrated Traits of the Greats: Novak Djokovic's forehand versatility |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/underrated-traits-of-the-greats-novak-djokovic-s-forehand-versatility |access-date=21 June 2023 |website=Tennis.com }}</ref> After great technical difficulties during the 2009 season (coinciding with his switch to the ] racket series), his ] is one of his major weapons again, winning him many free points; his first serve is typically hit flat, while he prefers to slice and kick his second serves wide.<ref name="tennisworld1" /> He has also led the ] in their career "Under Pressure Rating" statistic, in part because of his prowess at winning deciding sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Leaderboard {{!}} ATP Tour {{!}} Tennis |url=http://www.atptour.com/en/stats/leaderboard?boardtype=pressure&timeframe=career&surface=all&versusrank=all&formerno1=false |access-date=4 July 2024 |website=ATP Tour}}</ref>


Djokovic has been described as one of the fittest and most complete athletes in sports history, with high agility, court coverage and mobility, which allows him to hit winners from seemingly indefensible positions.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.essentiallysports.com/novak-djokovic-is-one-of-the-best-athletes-on-the-planet-ever-dominic-thiem-atp-tennis-news/ |title=Novak Djokovic is one of the best athletes on the planet ever |date=3 June 2020 |publisher=essentiallysports.com |access-date=28 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.menshealth.com/uk/fitness/a754646/is-novak-djokovic-the-fittest-athlete-of-all-time-august-2015/ |title=Is Novak Djokovic the fittest athlete of all time? |date=11 September 2015 |publisher=menshealth.com |access-date=28 February 2021}}</ref> Because of this, coupled with flexibility and length, he rarely gets ]. ], who coached Djokovic between 2009 and 2010, noted that:<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Novak_Djokovic/94153/-novak-djokovic-s-athleticism-is-from-another-world-says-atp-legend/ |title=Novak Djokovic′s athleticism is from another world says ATP legend |date=15 January 2021 |publisher=tennisworldusa.org |access-date=28 February 2021}}</ref>
The company opened theme cafés named Novak Café, as well as Novak Café & Restaurant in the Belgrade's municipality of ].


{{blockquote|His athleticism is from another world. His return of serve is way better than any other return of serve ever and I mean way better. Nobody has gotten so many balls back and neutralized so many good serves.}}
In February 2008, the company reached an agreement with local authorities in the city of ] about jointly entering into a real estate development deal that was to include 4 hectares of city-owned land at Veliki Park being developed into a tennis center with 14 courts. But by 2010 the company pulled out of these plans.<ref>;B92, 3 July 2008</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blic.rs/Vesti/Drustvo/181519/Djokovici--odustali-od-gradnje-teniskog--centra-u-Kragujevcu |title=Đokovići odustali od gradnje teniskog centra u Kragujevcu |publisher=Blic.rs |accessdate=10 September 2012}}</ref>


Djokovic's return of serve is a big weapon for him, with which he can be both offensive and defensive. He is highly efficient off both the forehand and backhand return, often getting the return in play deep with pace, neutralizing the advantage the server usually has in a point. ] described Djokovic's return of serve as "the precedent-setting standard for the return".<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Andre Agassi: I raised the stakes but Djokovic is off the scale |url=https://sport360.com/article/tennis/4971/andre-agassi-interview-i-raised-stakes-djokovic-scale |access-date=17 June 2023 |website=sport360.com }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||date=2 February 2012 |title=McEnroe Hails Djokovic, Tennis' Golden Era |url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2012/02/Features/McEnroe-Hails-Djokovic-Tennis-Golden-Era.aspx |access-date=16 April 2014 |publisher=]}}</ref> Occasionally, Djokovic employs a well-disguised backhand underspin ] and sliced backhand.
In March 2008, Family Sport won a municipal authority-organized ] in ] by submitting an €11 million bid for the 3.8 hectares of land located in ] neighbourhood;<ref>;B92, 11 March 2008</ref> with the ambitious plan to build a big tennis center there.<ref>;''Blic'', 12 March 2008</ref><ref>;B92, 6 February 2010</ref><ref>;''Blic'', 10 November 2010</ref> As of spring 2013, construction is yet to commence.


Djokovic commented on the modern style of play, including his own, in an interview with ] after his semifinal win against ] in the ] tournament:<ref>Djokovic as interviewed by ] on the court after his semi-final win against ] in the ], ] broadcast, 27/28 January 2012.</ref>
In 2009, the company managed to buy an ATP tournament known as the ] and bring it to Serbia where it became – ]. With the help of Belgrade city authorities, the tournament's inaugural edition was held during May 2009 at the city-owned 'Milan Gale Muškatirović' courts, located at an attractive spot in ] neighbourhood.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.teniskicentarnovak.com |title=Novak Tennis Center |publisher=Teniskicentarnovak.com |accessdate=29 October 2011}}</ref> In 2012, after four tournament editions, the company pulled out of the venture and Serbia Open ceased to exist.


{{blockquote|I had a big privilege and honour to meet personally today Mr. ], and he is one of the biggest, and greatest players ever to play the game, thank you for staying this late, sir, thank you&nbsp;... even though it would actually be better if we played a couple times serve and volley, but we don't know to play&nbsp;... we are mostly around here , we are running, you know, around the baseline&nbsp;...}}
On Monday, 4 July 2011, one day after Djokovic won Wimbledon, Family Sport organized the homecoming reception in front of the ] building with more than 80,000 people gathering to greet him.<ref>{{cite web|last=Trifunovic |first=Dragan |url=http://vimeo.com/26299410 |title=Djokovic reception – aerial video |publisher=Vimeo.com |accessdate=29 October 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prva.rs/sr/video/zabava/docek_novaka_djokovica/mediaSet/1964/Do%C4%8Dek+Novaka+%C4%90okovi%C4%87a+-+Prvi+na+Prvoj |title=Djokovic reception |language={{sr icon}} |publisher=Prva.rs |accessdate=29 October 2011}}</ref>


In assessing Djokovic's 2011 season, ] said that Djokovic gives his opponents problems by playing "a little bit old-school, taking the ball earlier, catching the ball on the rise, (and) driving the ball flat". Connors adds that a lot of the topspin that Djokovic's opponents drive at him comes right into his zone, thus his ability to turn defense into offense well.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||author=Sandra Harwitt |date=27 September 2011 |title=Past greats awed by Novak Djokovic |url=http://espn.go.com/tennis/blog/_/name/espntennis/id/7026363/greats-awed-novak-djokovic |publisher=]}}</ref>
It was announced in late 2012 that Djokovic had purchased the entire existing 2013 production of donkey cheese, which is produced by a single farm in Serbia. This was done to ensure a reliable supply for his chain of restaurants in Serbia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newsfeed.time.com/2012/12/12/want-some-donkey-cheese-youll-have-to-ask-novak-djokovic/ |title="Want Some Donkey Cheese? You’ll Have to Ask Novak Djokovic," Emma O'Connor, Time Newsfeed 12 Dec 2012 |publisher=Newsfeed.time.com |date=2012-12-12 |accessdate=2013-01-27}}</ref>


==In popular culture== === Equipment ===
Owing to his extroverted personality, fluency in several languages, and willingness to go along with comedic concepts, Djokovic became a fixture on entertainment-based TV talk shows around the globe immediately upon achieving a measure of prominence via results on the tennis court. After winning the Australian Open, his first major, in early 2008, Djokovic appeared on the American late-night programme '']''. In May 2008, he was a special guest during the first semi-final of the ], held in Belgrade that year. He threw a big tennis ball into the crowd, announcing the start of the voting and together with one of the show's co-presenters ], Djokovic sang a song about Belgrade.<ref>. Dailymotion (26 July 2010). Retrieved 9 March 2011.</ref>


Entering the pro circuit, Djokovic used the ] Liquidmetal Radical, but changed sponsors to ] in 2005. He could not find a Wilson racquet he liked, so Wilson agreed to make him a custom racquet to match his previous one with Head.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.protennisfan.com/2005/12/djokovic_signs_.html |title=Djokovic Signs With Wilson |publisher=Pro Tennis Fan |access-date=22 September 2014}}</ref> After the 2008 season, Djokovic re-signed with Head, and debuted a new paint job of the Head YouTek Speed Pro at the 2009 ]. He then switched to the Head YouTek IG Speed (18x20) paint job in 2011, and in 2013, he again updated his paint job to the Head Graphene Speed Pro, which included an extensive promotional campaign.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://novakdjokovic.com/en/album/head-graphene-speed-racquet-promo/f/head_novak_speed_launch_03/# |title=HEAD Graphene™ Speed Racquet Promo |publisher=NovakDjokovic.com |access-date=22 September 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141220182728/http://novakdjokovic.com/en/album/head-graphene-speed-racquet-promo/f/head_novak_speed_launch_03/ |archive-date=20 December 2014}}</ref> Djokovic uses a hybrid of Head Natural Gut (gauge 16) in the mains and Luxilon Big Banger ALU Power Rough (gauge 16L) in the crosses. He also uses Head Synthetic Leather Grip as a replacement grip.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://uk.picclick.com/Head-Djokovic-Backpack-231032995772.html |title=Head Djokovic Backpack |publisher=PicClick |access-date=24 October 2013}}</ref> In 2012, Djokovic appeared in a television commercial with ] promoting the use of Head rackets for many techniques such as golf and ten-pin bowling.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.vesti.rs/Novak-%C4%90okovi%C4%87/Djokovic-i-Sarapova-snimili-novu-reklamu.html |title=Đoković i Šarapova snimili novu reklamu |publisher=Vesti.rs |access-date=11 November 2013 |language=sr}}</ref>
Throughout late April and early May 2009, during ATP Master Series tournaments in ] and ], respectively, the Serb was a guest on the ''Fiorello Show'' hosted by Italian comedian ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0giXydJI7uo |title=Djokovic on Fiorello Show |publisher=YouTube |date=25 April 2009 |accessdate=29 October 2011}}</ref> followed by an appearance on ]' show '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2bfoo-C8cE |title=Djokovic on El Hormiguero |publisher=YouTube |date=18 March 2010 |accessdate=29 October 2011}}</ref> During the week off, in-between the two tournaments, Djokovic came home to Belgrade where he was interviewed by Nenad Lj. Stefanović on the ]' hour-long, one-on-one Serbian talk programme ''Svedok''.<ref>;RTS, 4 May 2009</ref><ref>;RTS, 4 May 2009</ref>


=== Coaching and personal team ===
In 2009, and 2010, Djokovic won an Oscar Of Popularity for the most popular male athlete in Serbia.<ref>. Blic.rs. Retrieved 9 March 2011.</ref>
{{See also|Novak Djokovic coaches}}
Djokovic had several coaches, trainers, and advisors throughout his life, and each of them has helped Djokovic become and stay a champion. He has learned from all them and picked up at least something good from each. Djokovic's most important coaches when he was growing up were Jelena Genčić, who he has called his "tennis mother", and Nikola Pilić, the "tennis father", both of whom were major influences on his young life.<ref name=reuters /> Genčić worked with Djokovic for six years between 1993 and 1999, from ages six to 12, mainly at Belgrade's ], while Pilić worked with him between 1999 and 2003, coaching him in his academy in Munich.<ref name=spiegel /><ref name=making1 />


In the period 2004 and 2005, Djokovic was coached by ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://www.tkpuma.com/en/coaches |title=TKK Puma personal team, Dejan Petrović |work=TKK Puma |date=6 January 2015 |access-date=6 January 2015 |location=Kragujevac |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150106161734/http://www.tkpuma.com/en/coaches |archive-date=6 January 2015}}</ref> Under the mentoring of Petrović, Djokovic went from being ranked outside the top 300 to breaking into the top 100 in less than a year.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://weekly-times-messenger.whereilive.com.au/sport/story/djokovic-discoverer-is-woodville-bound/ |title=Djokovic discoverer is Woodville bound |work=] |date=2 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120105202131/http://weekly-times-messenger.whereilive.com.au/sport/story/djokovic-discoverer-is-woodville-bound/ |access-date=30 November 2023 |archive-date=5 January 2012 }}</ref> From fall 2005 until June 2006, he was coached by ], who divided his time between the 18-year-old and ]. Player and coach reportedly parted ways over the latter's refusal to work full-time with Djokovic.<ref name=timeline>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/a-timeline-of-novak-djokovic-path-to-greatness-calendar-slam-bid-us-open |title=A timeline of Novak Djokovic's path to ultimate greatness |website=www.tennis.com |date=29 August 2021 |access-date=30 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/tennis/article1083263.ece |title=Djokovic unable to take the strain in battle with Nadal |last=Harman |first=Neil |work=The Times |date=8 June 2006 |access-date=9 July 2011 |location=London, UK}}</ref>
Djokovic is also featured in the music video for the song "]" by ] and ]. The video, filmed at ], shows Solveig facing off against ], another DJ, in a tennis match. When the referee calls a crucial ball "Out", Djokovic enters the arena and convinces the referee otherwise.<ref>. YouTube. Retrieved 9 March 2011.</ref>


From June 2006 until May 2017, Djokovic was coached by former professional Slovakian tennis player ]. They met for the first time during that year's French Open, after which Vajda was hired to be the 19-year-old's coach. On occasion Djokovic employed additional coaches on a part-time basis: in 2007, during the spring hardcourt season, he worked with Australian doubles ace ] with specific emphasis on volleys and net play while from August 2009 until April 2010 American ] joined the coaching team, a period marked by his ill-fated attempt to change Djokovic's serve motion.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/news/story?id=5077426 |title=No. 2 Djokovic parts ways with Martin |work=ESPN |date=12 April 2010 |access-date=30 November 2023 }}</ref> From early 2007 until 2017, Djokovic worked with physiotherapist Miljan Amanović, who had previously worked with football team ], and NBA players, such as ].<ref name=timeline /><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.pressonline.rs/sr/vesti/sport/story/105050/Amanovi%C4%87%3ANole+se+kupa+u+ledu+posle+me%C4%8Da.html |title=Amanović: Nole se kupa u ledu posle meča |trans-title=Amanović: Nole takes an ice bath after the match |language=sr |website=www.pressonline.rs |date=11 March 2010 |access-date=6 August 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130806173205/http://www.pressonline.rs/sr/vesti/sport/story/105050/Amanovi%C4%87%3ANole+se+kupa+u+ledu+posle+me%C4%8Da.html |archive-date=6 August 2013 }}</ref>
In 2010, the Serbian ] band ] recorded the song "The Joker", dedicating it to Djokovic.<ref>. Novakdjokovic.rs. Retrieved 9 March 2011.</ref><ref>. Balkanrock.com. Retrieved 9 March 2011.</ref>


From the fall of 2006, Djokovic had an Israeli fitness coach, Ronen Bega, but the two parted ways during the spring of 2009.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4093777,00.html |title=Novak Djokovic's Israeli connection |newspaper=Ynetnews |date=12 July 2011 |access-date= |last1=Sagui |first1=Miki }}</ref> Djokovic decided to make a change after identifying his conditioning as a weakness in his game following continual losses to Nadal.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ix4ts1zuZw |title=Svedok Novak Djokovic 2 8 |work=RTS via YouTube.com |date=4 May 2009 |access-date=}}</ref> In April 2009, ahead of the ], Djokovic hired Austrian Gebhard Phil-Gritsch (formerly worked with ]) to join the team in fitness coach capacity.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://tennisconnected.com/home/tag/gebhard-phil-gritsch/ |title=Nole Hires Muster Fitness Coach |website=tennisconnected.com |date=26 April 2009 |access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-the-man-who-met-his-match-with-murray-1809033.html |title=Novak Djokovic: The man who met his match with Murray |work=The Independent |date=25 October 2009 |access-date=}}</ref>
Djokovic's international television appearances particularly intensified during his amazing run of form throughout 2011: after winning Wimbledon and reaching number one spot on the ATP list, he again appeared on Leno's ''Tonight Show'' as well as on ]'s ] on ]. Djokovic's dramatic win at the US Open was followed by another television blitz including spots on '']'', ]' '']'', ]'s '']'' as well as a walk-on appearance on '']''. On 25 June 2011, its seventieth Congress in Chicago, all the members unanimously awarded Djokovic the ] I class, the highest decoration of the SND. The order was given to him because of his merits in the international sport scene and his contributions to the reputation of Serbs and Serbia around the world.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.snd-us.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=232:orden-sno-novaku-djokovicu&catid=8:sloboda&Itemid=58 |title=Орден СНО Новаку Ђоковићу |publisher=Snd-us.com |accessdate=29 October 2011}}</ref> In mid-November 2011, he made a triumphant return to ]'s ''Fiorello Show''. In late November during the ] in London he was a guest on ]'s interview programme '']'' on ].


In 2008, Djokovic hired Italian agent Edoardo Artaldi and his management team, which includes his wife, Elena Capellaro, to oversee the huge operation that runs around him. They met when Djokovic signed a contract with the Italian clothing brand Sergio Tacchini, where Artaldi was working at the time.<ref name=chief>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.tennis365.com/tennis-news/novak-djokovic-manager-edoardo-artaldi |title=Meet Novak Djokovic's chief-of-staff who has helped to mastermind his success |website=www.tennis365.com |date=13 September 2023 |access-date=19 November 2023}}</ref> Despite taking a lead role as an agent and business manager, Artaldi has acted like a father figure in Djokovic's camp. During an interview with Italian outlet SBS in 2019, Artaldi explained that, together with his wife, they have tried to "create the atmosphere" that Djokovic needed while on tour because he missed his family while traveling.<ref name=chief /><ref name=Artaldi>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://tennis-infinity.com/atp/we-decided-to-go-different-ways-djokovic-confirms-split-from-longtime-agent |title='We Decided To Go Different Ways': Djokovic Confirms Split From Longtime Agent |website=tennis-infinity.com |date=2 November 2023 |access-date=19 November 2023}}</ref> Djokovic's relationship with Artaldi has had its challenging moments, as he screamed at Artaldi and brother ] to leave his box during the final of the ].<ref name=chief />
He was voted the 19th most influential man on ]'s Top 49 Most Influential Men of 2011. On invitation from film producer ], Djokovic became part of the high-budget Hollywood movie production '']'' in a cameo playing himself,<ref>{{cite web|first=Nellie|last=Andreeva|url=http://www.deadline.com/2011/11/novak-djokovic-gets-part-in-expendables-2/ |title=Tennis Ace Novak Djokovic To Do Cameo In ‘Expendables 2′ |publisher=Deadline.com |date=29 November 2011 |accessdate=29 November 2011}}</ref> which he shot on 29 November 2011 in a warehouse in the Bulgarian capital of ].<ref>;OMG! from Yahoo UK, 30 November 2011</ref> However, his bit part was cut out of the final version of the movie.<ref>{{cite web|author=Z. N. |url=http://www.mondo.rs/s253628/Zabava/Nole_izbacen_iz_Placenika.html |title=Nole izbačen iz "Plaćenika" |publisher=mondo.rs |date=27 July 2012 |accessdate=28 July 2012}}</ref> He appeared on the cover of Italian '']'''s March 2012 issue.<ref>{{cite web|author=Z. N. |url=http://www.blic.rs/Zabava/Vesti/310230/Novak-Djokovic-na-naslovnoj-strani-magazina-GQ |title=Novak Đoković na naslovnoj strani magazina "GQ" |publisher=] |date=3 March 2012 |accessdate=3 March 2012}}</ref> Also, in March he was profiled on the CBS show '']'' by their correspondent ]. He was named amongst the ] of 2012 by '']'' magazine.<ref>{{cite web| publisher= Time Magazine| url= http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2111975_2111976_2111961,00.html| author= Bill Saporito| title= Novak Djokovic| date= 18 April 2012| accessdate= 21 April 2013}}</ref> On 26 October 2012, he appeared on ]'s '']''.


In July 2010, before the Davis Cup clash away at Croatia, Djokovic made another addition to his team – Igor Četojević, a Serbian nutritionist and proponent of ] living in Cyprus,<ref name=čovek>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.b92.net/sport/tenis/vesti.php?yyyy=2011&mm=01&dd=31&nav_id=489609 |title=Ko je sedi čovek u Novakovoj loži? |trans-title=Who is the gray man in Novak's lodge? |language=sr |website=www.b92.net |date=31 January 2011 |access-date=}}</ref> who influenced Djokovic's diet.<ref name=Refrigerator>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424127887324354704578638142604610644 |title=Djokovic Opens the Refrigerator |first=Tom |last=Perrotta |date=31 July 2013 |work=] |archive-url=https://archive.today/20160427162425/http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424127887324354704578638142604610644 |archive-date=27 April 2016 |access-date=7 January 2022}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/aug/16/leave-it-out-are-food-intolerances-fact-or-fad-gluten-dairy-free-from-coeliac |title=Leave it out: are food intolerances fact or fad? |first=Linda |last=Geddes |date=16 August 2015 |work=The Guardian}}</ref> A ] appeared to have worked as Djokovic began feeling stronger, quicker, and much more fit.<ref name=Refrigerator /> After Djokovic's Wimbledon win in July 2011, Četojević left the team.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.b92.net/sport/tenis/masters/vesti.php?yyyy=2011&mm=08&dd=30&nav_id=538276 |title=Razišli se Đoković i dr Četojević |trans-title=Đoković and Dr. Četojević parted ways |language=sr |website=www.b92.net |date=30 August 2011 |access-date=}}</ref>
Djokovic is also very popular on video sharing sites due to his famous imitations of other tennis players such as Maria Sharapova,<ref></ref> Rafael Nadal,<ref></ref> ]<ref></ref> and ].<ref></ref>


After retiring from professional tennis in August 2011, Serbian player ] joined Djokovic's team as the assistant coach and hitting partner for Novak. The collaboration ended before the ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://www.telegraf.rs/sport/809696-djokovic-vise-ne-radi-sa-vemicem |title=Đoković više ne radi s Vemićem! |date=22 August 2011 |work=telegraf.rs |access-date=11 November 2013}}</ref> Likewise, Djokovic's childhood friend and former junior doubles partner ] also briefly served as a hitting partner for Novak in late 2014, shortly after Božović had opened his academy.<ref name=Raonic /> Due to Božović's height and strong serve, Djokovic specifically practiced his returns with him, most notably for the ] final against ], a player with a powerful serve.<ref name=Raonic />
==Career statistics==
{{Main|Novak Djokovic career statistics}}


Six-time major champion and former world No. 1 ], who had mostly worked as a television pundit for ] and ] since retiring from playing in 1999, was announced as Djokovic's new head coach in December 2013.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://novakdjokovic.com/en/news/tennis/boris-becker-new-head-coach-of-novak-djokovic/ |title=Boris Becker new Head Coach of Novak Djokovic! |work=Novak Djokovic Official Website}}</ref> According to Djokovic, the Becker appointment was done with input from the player's existing head coach Marián Vajda who reportedly wanted to spend more time with his family and was looking to have his coaching workload somewhat reduced.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/australian-open-2014-novak-djokovic-admits-boris-becker-linkup-is-a-risk-9054332.html |title=Novak Djokovic admits Boris Becker link-up is a 'risk' |work=] |date=12 January 2014 |first=Eleanor |last=Crooks |access-date=16 August 2015 |location=London}}</ref> For Becker, in addition to working alongside Vajda, the job entailed special emphasis on Grand Slam tournaments as Djokovic felt he missed out on winning a couple of majors over the previous two seasons due to a lack of mental edge in the final stages of those tournaments.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.thenational.ae/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-hopes-having-boris-becker-on-board-results-in-more-grand-slam-titles |title=Novak Djokovic hopes having Boris Becker on board results in more grand slam titles |work=] |date=23 February 2014 |first=Ahmed |last=Rizvi |access-date=16 August 2015}}</ref> Becker's first tournament coaching Djokovic was the ].
From the 2010 Davis Cup finals to the ], Djokovic had a 43-match win streak, placing him behind ] (46 matches in 1977) and ] (44 matches in 1981/1982) on the all-time list.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2011/05/21/Roland-Garros-Sunday-Djokovic-Passes-Gasquet-Test.aspx |title=Ðoković Passes Gasquet Test |date=26 May 2011}}</ref><ref name=b92SO>]: , 15 May 2011 {{sr icon}}</ref> He won 41 straight matches from the start of 2011 until the French Open semi-finals,<ref name=b92SO/> second only to ]'s record (he started 42–0 in 1984).<ref>]: , 4 April 2011</ref>


On 5 May 2017, Djokovic confirmed that he had come to a mutual agreement to terminate his coaching relationship with Vajda, as well as Phil-Gritsch and Amanović. In a statement on his website, Djokovic cited the reasons for the personnel shakeup: "Novak and the team members decided to part ways after a detailed analysis of the game, achieved results in the previous period, and also after discussing private plans of each team member. Despite the fantastic cooperation so far, Djokovic felt he needed to make a change, and to introduce new energy in order to raise his level of play."<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=I want to find the winning spark on the court again |url=http://novakdjokovic.com/en/news/media/i-want-to-find-the-winning-spark-on-the-court-again/ |publisher=PRpepper production |access-date=5 May 2017}}</ref>
Novak Djokovic is one of only four players (besides ], ], and ]) to beat ] three times in one calendar year, and one of only two players (] being the other) to beat both ] and ] in a ] in consecutive matches. He is the only player who can claim to have beaten both Federer and Nadal in the same tournament on 3 different occasions (Montreal 2007, Indian Wells 2011, US Open 2011). He is also the youngest player in the Open Era to defeat the top three players in succession and he achieved this when he defeated world number three ], world number two Nadal, and World number one Federer in the ]. He is one of only two players to have defeated Federer at the semifinal stage or later on more than one occasion in Grand Slam tournaments, and also at consecutive tournaments (the other being Nadal). He is also the only player to beat Federer in straight sets in a Grand Slam on more than one occasion.


Djokovic reunited with Marián Vajda in April 2018 for the Monte-Carlo Masters.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/djokovic-reunites-with-former-coach-marian-vajda |title=Djokovic reunites with former coach Marian Vajda |date=10 April 2018 |work=tennis.com |access-date=18 June 2021}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/03/sports/novak-djokovic-french-open-coach.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180604041949/https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/03/sports/novak-djokovic-french-open-coach.html |archive-date=4 June 2018 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Novak Djokovic Reunites With an Old Coach and Rediscovers His Game |date=10 April 2018 |work=] |access-date=18 June 2021}}</ref> On 30 June 2019, Djokovic confirmed that he also added former world No. 2 and Wimbledon champion ] to his coaching team.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-ivanisevic-wimbledon-2019-sunday |title=Djokovic adds Ivanisevic to coaching team at Wimbledon |date=30 June 2019 |work=ATP Tour |access-date=1 July 2019}}</ref>
His five ] in 2011 are a season record.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2011/08/32/Montreal-Final-Djokovic-Wins-Fifth-Masters-1000.aspx |title=Djokovic Makes Masters 1000 History In Montreal |date=14 August 2011}}</ref>


In late 2021, Djokovic decided to play fewer tournaments due to both his age and his desire to mainly focus his energy on the Grand Slam championships, and as such, he decided to be with a smaller team that had only one coach, and he chose Ivanišević due to Vajda's reluctance to coach just one player only at the majors.<ref name=Vajda>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.tennis365.com/tennis-news/novak-djokovic-chose-goran-ivanisevic-split-marian-vajda |title='He chose Goran Ivanisevic,' says former coach Marian Vajda about split |website=www.tennis365.com |date=4 May 2022 |access-date=19 November 2023 }}</ref> Djokovic and Vajda thus parted ways for a second time in December 2021, but it was only made public in March 2022,<ref name=Vajda /> when both announced that Vajda would no longer coach Djokovic and that it was an amicable and mutual decision. Vajda promised to remain his 'biggest support' on and off the court. Djokovic said on Twitter "What a journey Marian. 15 years!"<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Djokovic & Longtime Coach Vajda Split |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-vajda-split-march-2022 |website=atptour.com |access-date=10 July 2022 |url-status=dead |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20220504183549/https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-vajda-split-march-2022 |archive-date=4 May 2022}}</ref> In addition to Ivanišević as his new coach, Djokovic also added fitness trainer Marco Panichi and hitting partner ], a retired tennis player with whom he had been friends for around 15 years, while also keeping physiotherapist Miljan Amanović.<ref name=Artaldi /><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/news-watch-novak-djokovic-makes-fun-carlos-gomez-herrera-monte-carlo |title=Watch: Novak Djokovic makes fun of Carlos Gomez-Herrera in Monte Carlo |website=www.sportskeeda.com |date=6 April 2023 |access-date=19 November 2023 }}</ref>
===Grand Slam tournament performance timeline===
''To prevent confusion and double counting, information in this table is updated only once a tournament or the player's participation in the tournament has concluded. This table is current through the ].''


In late 2023, Djokovic decided to end his professional long-term association with Edoardo Artaldi's management team, who had been with him since 2008, stating that "I'm now at a stage where I'm entering a new chapter about the off-court approach".<ref name=Artaldi /> In a heartfelt message of gratitude for them, Djokovic stated: "My appreciation and love for you two personally goes beyond any professional relationship. What you did for me and my family privately and the amount of care and empathy you had all these years, especially towards my wife and kids is something very special for me and I will never forget that".<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/news-what-family-privately-i-will-never-forget-novak-djokovic-pens-heartfelt-letter-agents-break-up |title=Novak Djokovic pens heartfelt letter to agents after parting ways with them |website=www.sportskeeda.com |date=16 November 2023 |access-date=20 November 2023 }}</ref>
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== Off the court ==
=== Philanthropy ===
] village built by the Novak Djokovic Foundation<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.rts.rs/page/stories/sr/story/57/srbija-danas/2737952/skolica-zivota-otvorena-u-jaloviku.htm |title="Školica života" otvorena u Jaloviku |date=17 May 2017 |publisher=Radio Television of Serbia |access-date=28 March 2020}}</ref>]]
In 2007, Djokovic founded the Novak Djokovic Foundation.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://novakdjokovicfoundation.org/ |title=Novak Djokovic Foundation &#124; Believe in their dreams |website=Novak Djokovic Foundation}}</ref> The organization's mission is to help children from disadvantaged communities grow up and develop in stimulating and safe environments.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://novakdjokovic.com/en/news/events/novak-djokovic-foundation-raises-1-400000-for-children-at-inaugural-benefit-dinner/ |title=Novak Djokovic Foundation raises $1,400,000 for children at inaugural dinner |date=13 September 2012 |access-date=21 December 2015}}</ref> The foundation partnered with the ] in August 2015 to promote early childhood education in Serbia.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2015/08/26/world-bank-novak-djokovic-foundation-partner-to-promote-early-childhood-development-in-serbia-and-globally |title=World Bank, Novak Djokovic Foundation Partner to Promote Early Childhood Development in Serbia and Globally |date=25 August 2015 |access-date=21 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://blog.novakdjokovicfoundation.org/education/register-for-iahp-lectures-in-belgrade |title=World Bank, Novak Djokovic Foundation – Education |date=25 August 2015 |access-date=21 December 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222093830/http://blog.novakdjokovicfoundation.org/education/register-for-iahp-lectures-in-belgrade/ |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://novakdjokovicfoundation.org/press-center/video-gallery/douglas-doman-about-child-development-methods |title=Douglas Doman about Child Development Methods |date=12 March 2015 |access-date=21 December 2015 |archive-date=20 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220220224625/https://novakdjokovicfoundation.org/press-center/video-gallery/douglas-doman-about-child-development-methods/ |url-status=dead}}</ref> His foundation has built 50 schools as of April 2022 and are building their 51st, and supported more than 20,800 children and over a thousand families.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://novakdjokovicfoundation.org/about/ |title=Novak Djokovic Foundation: About Us |access-date=27 March 2020}}</ref><ref name="halfagoal">{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://halfagoal.com/3-tennis-legends-and-their-charitable-endeavours/ |title=3 Tennis Legends and Their Charitable Endeavours |date=17 January 2020 |access-date=27 March 2020}}</ref>

Djokovic participated in charity matches to raise funds for the reconstruction of the ], as well as to aid victims of the ] and the ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.b92.net/sport/tenis/vesti.php?yyyy=2005&mm=11&dd=14&nav_id=180323 |title=Nole i Ana za toranj na Avali |date=14 November 2005 |publisher=atpworldtour.com |access-date=27 March 2020}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2010/01/2nd-Week/Australian-Open-Hit-For-Haiti.aspx |title=Top Players to Raise Funds for Haiti Earthquake Victims |date=16 January 2010 |publisher=atpworldtour.com |access-date=27 March 2020}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2011/01/Other/Rally-For-Relief.aspx |title=Players To Rally For Relief at Australian Open |date=13 January 2011 |publisher=atpworldtour.com |access-date=27 March 2020}}</ref> Starting in 2007, he has established a tradition of hosting and socializing with hundreds of ] children during ] matches organized in Serbia.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.b92.net/sport/tenis/vesti.php?yyyy=2016&mm=03&dd=05&nav_id=1104262 |title=Druženje Đokovića i dece sa Kosova |date=5 March 2016 |publisher=B92 |access-date=23 July 2020}}</ref> Djokovic was selected as the 2012 ], for his contributions through the foundation, his role as a ] and other charitable projects.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://novakdjokovicfoundation.org/press-center/news-and-info/novak-djokovic-arhur-ashe-humanitarian-year/ |title=Novak Djokovic: Arhur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year |date=7 November 2012 |access-date=27 March 2020 |archive-date=27 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200327201341/https://novakdjokovicfoundation.org/press-center/news-and-info/novak-djokovic-arhur-ashe-humanitarian-year/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> In August 2015, he was appointed a ].<ref name=UNICEF />

During the ], Djokovic sparked worldwide financial and media support for victims in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Serbia.<ref name="tennis.floods">{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2014/05/djokovic-reunites-yugoslavia-flood-aid-campaign/51512/ |title=Djokovic reunites Yugoslavia in flood aid campaign |date=22 May 2014 |access-date=27 March 2020}}</ref> After winning the ], Djokovic donated his prize money to the flood victims in Serbia, while his foundation collected another $600,000.<ref name="tennis.floods" /><ref name="halfagoal" /> Following his ] victory, Djokovic donated $20,000 to ]'s early childhood education program to help disadvantaged children.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=Novak Djokovic Foundation donates $20,000 to Melbourne City Mission early childhood learning program |url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-01/novak-djokovic-foundation-donates-to-melbourne-city-mission/7129402 |access-date=29 June 2016 |publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation |date=1 February 2016}}</ref> After the ] spread ] in March 2020, he and his wife announced that they will donate €1 million for the purchase of ventilators and medical equipment to support hospitals and other medical institutions.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-donation-ventilators-coronavirus-march-2020 |title=Djokovic Family Donating €1 Million Of Ventilators To Serbia |date=27 March 2020 |access-date=27 March 2020}}</ref> He also made a donation to ], Italy‚ one of the ] Italian provinces, as well as to ], ] and ], ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/29038849/novak-djokovic-praised-italian-health-authority-donation |title=Novak Djokovic praised by Italian health authority for donation |date=15 April 2020 |access-date=16 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/tennis/making-amends-djokovics-whopping-donation-to-coronavirusravaged-town/news-story/8948f8af5813a9a0c5ea243783a1d954 |title=Making amends: Djokovic's whopping donation to coronavirus-ravaged town |date=2 July 2020 |access-date=20 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://novakdjokovicfoundation.org/press-center/news-and-info/donation-to-the-clinical-and-hospital-centre-in-kosovska-mitrovica-together-with-the-delije-foundation/ |title=Donation to the Clinical and Hospital Centre in Kosovska Mitrovica together with the "Delije" Foundation |date=16 July 2020 |access-date=20 July 2020 |archive-date=20 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220220164005/https://novakdjokovicfoundation.org/press-center/news-and-info/donation-to-the-clinical-and-hospital-centre-in-kosovska-mitrovica-together-with-the-delije-foundation/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

=== Sponsorships and business ventures ===
Djokovic endorses Serbian telecommunications company ] and German nutritional supplement brand FitLine.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-09-13/djokovic-charms-u-s-open-crowds-to-win-more-than-third-grand-slam-of-2011.html |title=Djokovic Charms U.S. Open Crowds to Win More Than Third Grand Slam of 2011 |date=13 September 2011 |author1=Rob Gloster |author2=Mason Levinson |work=]}}</ref>

On turning professional in 2003, Djokovic began wearing ] clothing. At the end of 2009, Djokovic signed a 10-year deal with the Italian clothing company ] after Adidas refused to extend his clothing contract (choosing instead to sign ]).<ref>Mamudi, Sam, , ''MarketWatch'', 27 July/11 September 2011. Retrieved 27 January 2012.</ref> Tacchini doesn't make shoes so Djokovic continued with Adidas as his choice of footwear. His sponsorship contract with Tacchini was incentive-heavy, and Djokovic's disproportionate success and dominance in 2011 caused the company to fall behind on bonus payments, leading to the termination of the sponsorship contract.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||first=Kurt |last=Badenhausen |url=https://www.forbes.com/pictures/mli45igdi/61-novak-djokovic/#gallerycontent |title=#61 Novak Djokovic – Kurt Badenhausen |work=Forbes |date=18 June 2012 |access-date=10 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.cnbc.com/id/47519672 |title=Sergio Tacchini, Djokovic Shockingly Part Ways |publisher=CNBC |date=22 May 2012 |first=Darren |last=Rovell |access-date=10 September 2014}}</ref>

From 2011, Djokovic began to wear custom Red and Blue Adidas Barricade 6.0's shoes, referring to the colors of the Serbian national flag. By April 2012, the Tacchini deal had fallen first short and then apart. At that point, he was set to join forces with ],<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812102734/http://www.livetennisguide.com/2012/04/16/novak-djokovic-to-join-nike-after-roger-federer-rafael-nadal/ |date=12 August 2014 }}, ''Live Tennis Guide'', 16 April 2012</ref> but instead, on 23 May 2012, ] appointed Djokovic as its global brand ambassador. The five-year sponsorship, reportedly worth €8&nbsp;million per year,<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/tramlines/confirmed--andy-murray-signs-%C2%A315-million-kit-deal-with-under-armour-111648143.html |title=Confirmed! Andy Murray signs £15&nbsp;million kit deal with Under Armour |publisher=Yahoo! Eurosport |date=30 December 2014 |author=Eurosport |access-date=12 April 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150713040956/https://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/tramlines/confirmed--andy-murray-signs-%C2%A315-million-kit-deal-with-under-armour-111648143.html |archive-date=13 July 2015}}</ref> began on 27 May 2012 in Paris' French Open tennis tournament. A year later, Djokovic's long-term footwear deal with Adidas was announced ahead of 2013 French Open.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://news.adidas.com/US/Latest-News/adidas-and-Novak-Djokovic-partner-in-long-term-footwear-deal/s/51153b8d-7215-4ca3-b639-38613719a9c2 |title=adidas and Novak Djokovic partner in long-term footwear deal |publisher=adidas press release |date=31 May 2013 |access-date=11 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160610133330/http://news.adidas.com/US/Latest-News/adidas-and-Novak-Djokovic-partner-in-long-term-footwear-deal/s/51153b8d-7215-4ca3-b639-38613719a9c2 |archive-date=10 June 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

In August 2011, Djokovic became the brand ambassador of Swiss watch manufacturer ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.audemarspiguet.com/manufacture/news/novak-djokovic-newly-appointed-ambassador-99 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111208031826/http://www.audemarspiguet.com/manufacture/news/novak-djokovic-newly-appointed-ambassador-99/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=8 December 2011 |title=Novak Djokovic newly appointed ambassador |date=29 August 2011 |work=]}}</ref> Less than a month later, Djokovic signed a sponsorship deal with German car company ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.novakdjokovic.rs/news.php?akcija=vise&id=1337&jezik=2 |title=Nole signs up with Mercedes |date=20 September 2011 |access-date=20 September 2011 |archive-date=6 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120506191420/http://novakdjokovic.com/en/news/events/nole-signs-up-with-mercedes/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> In March 2012, Djokovic was announced by ] as its latest ] brand ambassador, thus joining the likes of actor and pilot ], architect ], maestro ], and classical pianist ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/08/idUS225331+08-Mar-2012+HUG20120308 |title=Bombardier Serves Novak Djokovic as Learjet Brand Ambassador |date=8 March 2012 |work=Reuters |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924162714/http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/08/idUS225331+08-Mar-2012+HUG20120308 |archive-date=24 September 2015}}</ref> From January 2014 Djokovic has been endorsing French car manufacturer ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://www.peugeot.com/en/news/novak-djokovic-new-ambassador-for-the-brand |title=Novak Djokovic, new ambassador for the brand |date=8 January 2014 |agency=Peugeot.com |access-date=13 July 2015 |archive-date=13 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150713081336/http://www.peugeot.com/en/news/novak-djokovic-new-ambassador-for-the-brand |url-status=dead }}</ref> At the same time he entered into an endorsement deal with Japanese watch manufacturer ],<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://iwmagazine.com/2014/01/novak-djokovic-signs-with-seiko/ |title=Novak Djokovic Signs with Seiko |date=10 January 2014 |agency=International Watch}}</ref> having just ended his affiliation with their rivals Audemars Piguet.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||first=Elizabeth |last=Doerr |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/elizabethdoerr/2014/07/05/wimbledon-2014-showdown-roger-federers-rolex-vs-novak-djokovics-seiko-and-more/ |title=Wimbledon 2014 Showdown: Roger Federer's Rolex vs. Novak Djokovic's Seiko And More |date=5 July 2014 |work=]}}</ref> In early 2015, ahead of the ], Djokovic teamed up with Australian banking corporation ] for a social media campaign to raise money for local communities across the Asia Pacific region.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||first=Peter |last=Terlato |url=http://www.businessinsider.com.au/novak-djokovic-has-launched-a-social-media-campaign-that-will-donate-2-to-charity-for-every-post-2015-1 |title=Novak Djokovic Has Launched A Social Media Campaign That Will Donate $2 To Charity For Every Post |date=12 January 2015 |agency=] |access-date=13 July 2015 |archive-date=22 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150722074509/http://www.businessinsider.com.au/novak-djokovic-has-launched-a-social-media-campaign-that-will-donate-2-to-charity-for-every-post-2015-1 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.rallyforgood.anz.com/ |title=Join in the #HeadbandForGood |work=rallyforgood.anz.com |access-date=13 July 2015 |archive-date=13 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150713085912/http://www.rallyforgood.anz.com/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> At the same time his partnership with ], an Australian wine brand owned by ], was announced in regards to the production and distribution of 'Made By' film series, a documentary style content meant to "show a side of Novak not seen before as he recounts never before told life stories from Belgrade, Serbia, celebrating what has made him the champion he is today".<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/novaks-next-hit-novak-djokovic-and-jacobs-creek-release-made-by-films-series-madeby-300019757.html |title=Novak's Next Hit: Novak Djokovic and Jacob's Creek Release 'Made By' Films Series #MADEBY |publisher=Jacob's Creek press release |date=13 January 2015 |access-date=11 June 2016}}</ref>

Since 2004, the business end of Djokovic's career has been handled by Israeli managers ] (former pro tennis player turned sports agent) and Allon Khakshouri,<ref>{{cite book |last=Bliss |first=Dominic |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=RVbGEAAAQBAJ&pg=PA29 |title=Novak Djokovic: The Greatest of All Time |date=29 February 2024 |publisher=Ivy Press |isbn=978-0-7112-8927-7 |pages=29}}</ref> a duo which also had ] and ] as its clients. In June 2008, after the duo entered into a partnership with CAA Sports, the sports division of Hollywood talent firm ], meaning that the famous company started representing tennis players for the first time,<ref>;SportsBusinessDaily.com, 23 June 2008.</ref> Djokovic formally signed with ].<ref> {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140107035307/http://www.ontennis.com/news/djokovic-signs-caa-sports |date=7 January 2014}};OnTennis, 24 June 2008</ref> After Djokovic's contract with CAA Sports expired during summer 2012, he decided to switch representation, announcing ] as his new representatives in December 2012.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-21/djokovic-hires-img-to-manage-tennis-career-after-leaving-caa.html |title=Djokovic Hires IMG to Manage Career After Leaving CAA |date=21 December 2012 |agency=Bloomberg}}</ref>

On 22 May 2017, Djokovic was unveiled as a brand ambassador of ] after a five-year partnership with ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/novak-djokovic-just-became-lacoste-183817238.html |title=Novak Djokovic Just Became Lacoste's 'New Crocodile' |work=Yahoo |access-date=29 May 2017}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>

During the ], some people in Djokovic's player box wore hats and shirts bearing the logo of ], the central back of one of the two largest banking cooperatives in Austria. In April 2021, Djokovic became a brand ambassador for RBI and its subsidiaries in Central and Eastern Europe. The bank will help to support Djokovic's tennis academy in Belgrade.<ref> Novak Djokovic website</ref> Djokovic did not wear the RBI logo, but he did wear on his shirt the logo of ], an American ] and ] company. People in his box wore the logo on hats as well. UKG lists Djokovic as one of their sponsored athletes.<ref> ] website</ref>

==== Investments ====
In 2005, as Djokovic moved up the tennis rankings, he began venturing into the business world. Most of his activities in the business arena have been channeled through Family Sport, a legal entity in Serbia established and run by members of his immediate family. Registered as a ], Family Sport initially focused on ], specifically the restaurant business, by launching Novak Café & Restaurant, a franchise developed on the theme of Djokovic's tennis success. Over time, the company, whose day-to-day operations are mostly handled by Novak's father Srdjan and uncle Goran, expanded its activities into real estate, sports/entertainment event organization, and sports apparel distribution.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://family-sport.com/en/about.html |title=Family Sport |access-date=24 October 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029183819/http://family-sport.com/en/about.html |archive-date=29 October 2013}}</ref>

The company launched Novak Café & Restaurant in 2008 in the Belgrade municipality of ], the flagship location in a ] chain of theme café-restaurants. During 2009, two more locations were added—one in ] and the other in Belgrade, the city's second, in September at the neighbourhood of ] overlooking the playing courts of ] whose inaugural edition took place several months earlier.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://novakdjokovic.com/vesti/dogadjaji/svecano-otvoren-novak-cafe-restaurant-na-dorcolu/ |title=Svečano otvoren NOVAK CAFE & RESTAURANT na Dorćolu! |publisher=Djokovic press release |date=21 September 2009 |access-date=12 June 2016}}</ref> On 16 December 2011 a location in ] was opened,<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://novakdjokovic.com/en/news/events/novak-cafe-restaurant-opened-in-novi-sad/ |title=Novak Café & Restaurant opened in Novi Sad |publisher=Djokovic press release |date=18 December 2011 |access-date=12 June 2016}}</ref> however, it operated just over three years before closing in late March 2015.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.blic.rs/zabava/vesti/djokovici-zatvorili-restoran-u-novom-sadu/ps263sq |title=Đokovići zatvorili restoran u Novom Sadu |publisher=blic.rs |language=sr |date=28 March 2015 |access-date=15 November 2020}}</ref> ] in neighbouring ] got its Novak Café & Restaurant location on 16 October 2015 within Hotel Trešnja on Banj hill.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://pressrs.ba/info/banjaluka/banjaluka-dobila-novak-cafe-na-banj-brdu-16-10-2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809091416/http://pressrs.ba/info/banjaluka/banjaluka-dobila-novak-cafe-na-banj-brdu-16-10-2015 |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 August 2016 |title=Banjaluka dobila Novak Café na Banj brdu |author=Mirjana Despot |publisher=PressRS.ba |date=16 October 2015 |access-date=12 June 2016}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.klix.ba/biznis/u-banjoj-luci-otvoren-restoran-novaka-djokovica/151017075#9 |title=U Banjoj Luci otvoren restoran Novaka Đokovića |author=T. Č. |publisher=Klix.ba |date=17 October 2015 |access-date=12 June 2016}}</ref>

In 2009, the company bought a ] ATP tournament known as the ] and moved it to Serbia where it was renamed the ]. With the help of Belgrade city authorities, the tournament's inaugural edition was held in May 2009 at the city-owned "Milan Gale Muškatirović" courts, located at an attractive spot in ] neighbourhood.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.teniskicentarnovak.com/ |title=Novak Tennis Center |publisher=Teniskicentarnovak.com |access-date=29 October 2011 |archive-date=26 June 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130626063333/http://www.teniskicentarnovak.com/sr/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> The tournament folded in 2012 after four editions and its place in the ATP calendar got taken over by the ].

In May 2015, right after winning his fourth ] title, Djokovic launched a line of nutritional food products, called ''Djokolife''.<ref name="djokolife">{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://novakdjokovic.com/en/news/media/novak-introduces-djokolife-project |title=Novak introduces DJOKOlife project |publisher=Djokovic press release |date=18 May 2015 |access-date=13 June 2016}}</ref> On 10 April 2016, while in town for the ], Djokovic opened a vegan restaurant called Eqvita in ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||first=Emily |last=Siegel |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/emilysiegel/2016/08/30/novak-djokovic-eqvita-vegan/ |title=Novak Djokovic Opens Vegan Restaurant, Eqvita, In Monte Carlo |work=] |date=30 August 2016 |access-date=16 July 2019}}</ref> The restaurant reportedly closed in March 2019.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.happycow.net/reviews/eqvita-monaco-72358 |title=Eqvita |publisher=] |access-date=16 July 2019}}</ref>

Djokovic has 80% stake in biotech firm QuantBioRes which claims to be developing a drug to treat patients who have contracted ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||date=19 January 2022 |title=Djokovic has 80% stake in biotech firm developing Covid drug |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/jan/19/novak-djokovic-stake-biotech-firm-quantbiores-covid |access-date=20 January 2022 |website=the Guardian}}</ref> Their research is based on electromagnetic frequency; one biomedical scientist likened it to ] and argued that it "does not reflect a contemporary understanding of how biochemistry works", while ] commented that their website "describes a way of finding a new molecule without providing any evidence of success".<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||date=20 January 2022 |title=Djokovic-backed 'biotech' firm's approach likened to homeopathy |url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/jan/20/djokovic-backed-biotech-firms-approach-likened-to-homeopathy |access-date=20 January 2022 |website=the Guardian}}</ref>

=== Professional Tennis Players Association ===
In August 2020, Djokovic resigned from the Players Council of the ] and formed the ] (PTPA) with ]. The pair will serve as co-presidents of the new organization to promote the interests of male and female tennis players above a ranking of 500 in singles and 200 in doubles.<ref name="NYTAug20">{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/28/sports/tennis/tennis-union-men-djokovic.amp.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200830065207/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/28/sports/tennis/tennis-union-men-djokovic.amp.html |archive-date=30 August 2020 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Djokovic and Other Top Men Are Creating a Players' Association |date=28 August 2020 |author=Ben Rothenberg |work=The New York Times |access-date=29 August 2020}}</ref>

=== In popular culture ===
Throughout the latter part of the 2007 season, including before Wimbledon and during ], his comedic impressions of fellow contemporary tennis players received much media play.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.vesti-online.com/Sport/Tenis/270093/Nole-na-pragu-deset-miliona |title=Nole na pragu deset miliona |language=sr |publisher=Vesti online |access-date=11 November 2013}}</ref> It began when a ] camera crew recorded some footage of the twenty-year-old impersonating ], ], ], and ] on a practice court at London's ] just before Wimbledon.<ref name="Bowers2017-Ch7">{{cite book |last1=Bowers |first1=Chris |title=Novak Djokovic – The Biography |date=2017 |publisher=Kings Road Publishing |isbn=978-1-78606-550-6 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=NSCtDwAAQBAJ |at=Chapter 7}}</ref> The material — consisting of Djokovic imitating the said players by exaggerating their trademark physical gestures or nervous tics for the entertainment of his coaching team ] and ] — aired during BBC's coverage of the tournament and subsequently became popular online.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0kbqjZuScU |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/-0kbqjZuScU |archive-date=21 December 2021 |url-status=live |title=Novak Djokovic imitating Nadal & Sharapova |date=June 2007 |access-date=23 February 2020}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Two months later at the US Open, a phone video shot by Argentine players of Djokovic doing locker room impressions of players such as ], ], ] and Nadal made its way online, becoming viral.<ref name="Bowers2017-Ch7" /><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYA_7RUSarU |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/xYA_7RUSarU |archive-date=21 December 2021 |url-status=live |title=Novak Djokovic doing impressions at US Open locker room |date=September 2007 |access-date=23 February 2020}}{{cbignore}}</ref> A few days later, after beating ] in the quarterfinals, ]'s on-court interviewer ] asked Djokovic to perform some impressions and the player obliged by doing Sharapova and Nadal to the delight of the crowd.<ref name="Bowers2017-Ch7" /><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||first=Lynn |last=Zinser |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/07/sports/tennis/07open.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070909223653/http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/07/sports/tennis/07open.html |archive-date=9 September 2007 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Djokovic Wins to Reach Another Semifinal, but Has to Work For it |work=The New York Times |date=7 September 2007 |agency=] |access-date=23 February 2020}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2007-09-07/djokovic-advances-to-us-open-semi-finals/662994 |title=Djokovic advances to US Open semi-finals |date=7 September 2007 |publisher=] |access-date=23 February 2020}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8y2ORlHxIL8 |title=Djokovic imitates Sharapova and Nadal at US Open quareterfinal |date=September 2007 |access-date=23 February 2020}}</ref>

In addition to Djokovic, the national surge in the popularity of tennis was also inspired by three other up-and-coming young players: twenty-year-old ], twenty-two-year-old ], and twenty-three-year-old ] as evidenced in early December 2007 when a sports-entertainment show named NAJJ Srbije (The Best of Serbia), put together in honour of the four players' respective successes in the 2007 season, drew a capacity crowd to Belgrade's Kombank Arena.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://www.pressonline.rs/sport/ostali-sportovi/23542/teniski-sou-u-areni.html |title=Teniski NAJJ Srbije |date=8 December 2007 |agency=] |access-date=23 February 2020 |archive-date=23 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223102609/http://www.pressonline.rs/sport/ostali-sportovi/23542/teniski-sou-u-areni.html |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.danas.rs/sport/najjbolji-u-areni/ |title=NAJJBOLJI u Areni |date=7 December 2007 |agency=] |access-date=23 February 2020}}</ref> In May 2008, he was a special guest during the first semifinal of the ], held in Belgrade that year. He threw a big tennis ball into the crowd, announcing the start of the voting and together with one of the show's co-presenters, ], Djokovic sang ]'s song "Beograde".<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://www.rtv.rs/sr_lat/kultura/poceo-eurosong:-djokovic-otvorio-glasanje-_62305.html |title=Počeo Eurosong: Đoković otvorio glasanje |date=21 May 2008 |publisher=] |access-date=11 November 2013}}</ref>

Throughout late April and early May 2009, during ATP Master Series tournaments in ] and ], respectively, the Serb was a guest on the '']'' on ] hosted by Italian comedian ]<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://www.televisionando.it/articolo/fiorello-show-djokovic-imita-nadal-e-la-sharapova-video/12599 |title=Fiorello Show, Djokovic imita Nadal e la Sharapova |publisher=televisionando.it |access-date=11 November 2013}}</ref> followed by an appearance on ]' show '']''.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://www.europapress.es/tv/noticia-novak-djokovic-ana-ivanovic-vistan-hormiguero-20130506142530.html |title=Novak Djokovic y Ana Ivanović vistan 'El Hormiguero' |publisher=europapress.es |access-date=11 November 2013 |language=es}}</ref>

Djokovic is also featured in the music video for the song "]" by ] and ]. The video, filmed at ], shows Solveig facing off against ], another DJ, in a tennis match. When the referee calls a crucial ball "Out", Djokovic enters the arena and convinces the referee otherwise.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://allthingsgomusic.com/martin-solveig-dragonette-hello |title=Martin Solveig & Dragonette – "Hello" |date=4 June 2011 |publisher=allthingsgomusic.com |access-date=11 November 2013 |archive-date=11 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131111182931/http://allthingsgomusic.com/martin-solveig-dragonette-hello |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 2010, the Serbian ] band ] recorded the song "The Joker", dedicating it to Djokovic.<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120320204923/http://www.novakdjokovic.rs/news.php?akcija=vise&id=904&jezik=1 |date=20 March 2012 }}, Novakdjokovic.rs. Retrieved 9 March 2011.{{in lang|sr}}</ref><ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110225060228/http://balkanrock.com/index.php/Intervjui/zdenko-kolar-qsvirati-bluz-je-privilegijaq.html |date=25 February 2011 }}. Balkanrock.com. Retrieved 9 March 2011.{{in lang|sr}}</ref>
] in ] in January 2014, where he received ]]]

On 25 June 2011, at the ]'s seventieth congress in ], Djokovic was unanimously awarded the Order of Serbian National Defense in America I class – the highest decoration of the SND. The order was given to the twenty-four-year-old for his merits on the international sports scene and his contributions to the reputation of Serbs and Serbia around the world.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.snd-us.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=232:orden-sno-novaku-djokovicu&catid=8:sloboda&Itemid=58 |title=Орден СНО Новаку Ђоковићу |publisher=Snd-us.com |access-date=29 October 2011}}</ref> The day after winning his first ] title and reaching the ] for the first time in his career, Djokovic went home to Belgrade for a homecoming celebration in front of the ], an event attended by close to 100,000 people.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||first=Matt |last=Brooks |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/early-lead/post/wimbledon-champion-novak-djokovic-boogies-in-belgrade-homecoming-video/2011/07/06/gIQAOENr0H_blog.html |title=Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic boogies at Belgrade homecoming |newspaper=] |agency=] |date=6 July 2011 |access-date=13 February 2020}}</ref>

On 28 November 2011, after returning from London where he finished early due to failing to progress out of his round-robin group, Djokovic visited his childhood tennis coach ] at her Belgrade home, bringing the Wimbledon trophy along.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||first=D. |last=J. |url=https://www.novosti.rs/vesti/sport.296.html:355504-Novak-i-Jelena-Gencic-ponovo-zajedno |title=Novak i Jelena Genčić ponovo zajedno |agency=] |date=29 November 2011 |access-date=15 February 2020}}</ref> The meeting, reportedly their first in more than four years, was recorded by two television crews – a Serbian one shooting for ]'s show ''Agape'' on ] television<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.nezavisne.com/sport/tenis/Novak-Djokovic-donio-pehar-Jeleni-Gencic-117176.html |title=Novak Đoković donio pehar Jeleni Genčić |date=29 November 2011 |language=sr |publisher=Nezavisne.com |access-date=24 October 2013 |archive-date=29 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029195557/http://www.nezavisne.com/sport/tenis/Novak-Djokovic-donio-pehar-Jeleni-Gencic-117176.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||work=Agape |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfMj5fPobjY |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/XfMj5fPobjY |archive-date=21 December 2021 |url-status=live |title=Novak Djokovic on Agape in 2011 |date=28 November 2011 |access-date=15 February 2020 |language=sr}}{{cbignore}}</ref> and an American one from ] television network filming material for Djokovic's upcoming piece on '']''. The next day, 29 November 2011, on invitation from film producer ], Djokovic was part of the high-budget Hollywood movie production '']'' in a cameo playing himself<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||first=Nellie |last=Andreeva |url=https://www.deadline.com/2011/11/novak-djokovic-gets-part-in-expendables-2 |title=Tennis Ace Novak Djokovic To Do Cameo In 'Expendables 2' |publisher=] |date=29 November 2011 |access-date=29 November 2011}}</ref> that was shot in a warehouse in the Bulgarian capital of ].<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111204202341/http://uk.omg.yahoo.com/news/tennis-ace-djokovic-gets-expendables-role-161800835.html |date=4 December 2011 }};OMG! from Yahoo UK, 30 November 2011</ref> However, his bit part was later cut out of the final version of the movie.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||author=Z. N. |url=http://www.mondo.rs/s253628/Zabava/Nole_izbacen_iz_Placenika.html |title=Nole izbačen iz "Plaćenika" |publisher=mondo.rs |date=27 July 2012 |access-date=28 July 2012}}</ref>

In March 2012, he was profiled on the CBS show ''60 Minutes'' by their correspondent ]. He was named amongst the ] of 2012 by '']'' magazine.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||magazine=Time |url=http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2111975_2111976_2111961,00.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120419073148/http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2111975_2111976_2111961,00.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=19 April 2012 |author=Bill Saporito |title=Novak Djokovic profile |date=18 April 2012 |access-date=21 April 2013}}</ref>

Djokovic has been a guest on ]s, such as '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'' and '']''.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://www.novimagazin.rs/opusteno/djokovic-odusevio-americku-publiku |title=Đoković oduševio američku publiku |date=4 August 2011 |publisher=novimagazin.rs |access-date=11 November 2013}}<br />{{#invoke:cite news||first=Chris |last=Chase |url=https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/tennis-busted-racquet/novak-djokovic-high-fives-jay-leno-dances-katie-133553425.html |title=Novak Djokovic high fives Jay Leno, dances with Katie Holmes |publisher=Yahoo! |date=3 August 2011 |access-date=11 November 2013}}<br />{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.metacritic.com/tv/the-tonight-show-with-jay-leno/season-20/episode-147-katie-holmes-novak-djokovic-mat-kearney |title=The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Season 20: Episode 147: Katie Holmes; Novak Djokovic; Mat Kearney |date=2 August 2011 |publisher=] |access-date=24 February 2020}}<br />{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://novakdjokovic.com/en/news/media/nole-a-special-guest-on-evening-with-ivan-ivanovic-show/ |title=Nole a special guest on Evening with Ivan Ivanovic show |date=16 February 2011 |publisher=NovakDjokovic.com |access-date=9 February 2020}}<br />{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.metacritic.com/tv/conan-2010/season-1/episode-125-the-gentiles-bar-mitzvah |title=Conan: Season 1: Episode 125 "The Gentile's Bar Mitzvah": Olivia Wilde; Novak Djokovic; Russel Howard |date=3 August 2011 |publisher=] |access-date=24 February 2020}}<br />{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://books.google.com/books?id=IFWA0tx6BDoC&q=novak+djokovic+late+night+with+jimmy+fallon&pg=PT45 |title=Novak Djokovic: An Unauthorized Biography |work=books.google.rs |date=13 September 2013 |isbn=978-1-61984-179-6 |access-date=11 November 2013 |last1=Biographies |first1=Belmont Belcourt}}<br />{{cite magazine |magazine=Sports Illustrated |url=https://www.si.com/tennis/2014/08/20/novak-djokovic-late-show-with-david-letterman-us-open |author=Courtney Nguyen |title=Novak Djokovic appears on Late Show With David Letterman |date=20 August 2014 |access-date=10 July 2015}}</ref>

In April 2021, a team of ] biospeleologists named a recently discovered ] species ''Travunijana djokovici'' after Djokovic.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Serbian Tennis Player Novak Djokovic Now Has a Tiny New Snail Species Named After Him |url=https://scitechdaily.com/serbian-tennis-player-novak-djokovic-now-has-a-tiny-new-snail-species-named-after-him/ |website=SciTech Daily |date=15 April 2021 |publisher=Pensoft |access-date=18 April 2021 |ref=speciesnamed}}</ref>

In 2022, a book titled ''Facing Novak Djokovic'', a compilation of interviews with ATP players who described in detail what it's like to compete against Djokovic, was published.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.tennisnow.com/News/2022/March/Book-Excerpt-Facing-Novak-Djokovic.aspx |title=Book Excerpt: Facing Novak Djokovic – Tennis Now |website=www.tennisnow.com |date=4 March 2022 |access-date=}}</ref>

In 2022, Nikola Vesović, a research associate at the ], announced that a new species of beetle in the genus '']'' recently discovered near the town of ], Serbia, had been named ''Duvalius djokovici'' after Djokovic.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://sportal.eu/2022/10/07/for-novak-djokovic-the-most-unexpected-recognition/ |title=For Novak Djokovic, the most unexpected recognition. |date=7 October 2022 |access-date=}}</ref>

Djokovic appears in the 2024 documentary '']'' about ]'s final tournament before his retirement, the ].

=== Views on diet, medicine and science ===
Since 2010, he has been connected with the nutritionist Igor Četojević who additionally focuses on ] and performs ].<ref name=čovek /> He allegedly discovered that Djokovic suffers from ], using ], and that he should not eat ], removing it from his diet.<ref name="Refrigerator" /> He eventually settled on a ] diet, while later sometimes eating ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/djokovic-vegan-with-a-little-fish-here-and-there-1464285406 |title=Djokovic: 'Vegan with a Little Fish Here and There' |first=Tom |last=Perrotta |date=26 May 2016 |work=The Wall Street Journal}}</ref> He also claims this vegan, plant-based diet cured his persistent allergies and mild asthma.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||date=4 June 2020 |first=Hailey |last=Welch |title=Novak Djokovic Helped Clear his Allergies with a Plant-Based Diet |url=https://thebeet.com/tennis-star-novak-djokovic-reveals-what-he-eats-in-a-day-its-plant-based/ |access-date=4 September 2021 |website=The Beet}}</ref> The gluten-free diet has been credited for improving his endurance on the court and playing a role in his subsequent success.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=Going gluten-free has made Novak Djokovic the world's number 1 tennis player |url=https://www.news24.com/health24/diet-and-nutrition/healthy-diets/going-gluten-free-has-made-novak-djokovic-the-worlds-number-1-tennis-player-20150708 |work=News24 |date=8 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Novak Djokovic's Gluten-Free Success |url=http://www.tennisnow.com/News/Featured-News/Novak-Djokovic-s-Gluten-Free-Success.aspx |website=tennisnow.com |date=27 May 2011}}</ref>

Following his elbow surgery in 2018, he stated that he "cried for three days" after it, feeling guilty, because he was "not a fan of surgeries or medications" and wanted "to be as natural as possible". He further stated his belief that human "bodies are self-healing mechanisms".<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2018/11/09/novak-djokovic-exclusive-cried-three-days-had-surgery-felt/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220110/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2018/11/09/novak-djokovic-exclusive-cried-three-days-had-surgery-felt/ |archive-date=10 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Novak Djokovic exclusive: 'I cried for three days after I had surgery – I felt guilty' |first=Simon |last=Briggs |date=9 November 2018 |work=The Daily Telegraph}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref name="Clarey2020">{{#invoke:cite news||last1=Clarey |first1=Christopher |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/20/sports/tennis/coronavirus-djokovic-vaccine-covid19.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200420235005/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/20/sports/tennis/coronavirus-djokovic-vaccine-covid19.html |archive-date=20 April 2020 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Novak Djokovic Expresses Resistance to Coronavirus Vaccine |access-date=20 April 2020 |work=The New York Times |date=20 April 2020}}</ref>

In his 2013 autobiography, ''Serve to Win'', he wrote of a "researcher" who directed "anger, fear, hostility" at a glass of water, which turned "slightly green" after a few days, while also directing "love, joy" at another glass of water, which remained "bright and crystal clear" in the same period.<ref name="Refrigerator" /><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||last1=Briggs |first1=Simon |title=How science sceptic Novak Djokovic became a pin-up for the anti-vaxx movement |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2022/01/06/science-sceptic-novak-djokovic-became-pin-up-anti-vaxx-movement/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220110/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2022/01/06/science-sceptic-novak-djokovic-became-pin-up-anti-vaxx-movement/ |archive-date=10 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |access-date=7 January 2022 |work=] |date=6 January 2022}}{{cbignore}}</ref> In 2020, Djokovic spoke of his belief that "some people" used "prayer" and "gratitude" to "turn the most toxic food, or maybe most polluted water into the most healing water." He also stated that "scientists proven" that "molecules in the water react to our emotions" and speech.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||last1=Sriram |first1=Arvind |title=Quotes from Djokovic on tennis amid a pandemic, vaccinations and COVID-19 |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/healthcoronavirus-tennis-djokovic-commen-idUSL4N2E039S |access-date=6 January 2022 |work=Reuters |date=23 June 2020}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=Five Novak Djokovic controversies |url=https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20220105-five-novak-djokovic-controversies |access-date=6 January 2022 |work=] |agency=] |date=5 January 2022}}</ref> Such claims are scientifically dubious,<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||title=What has Novak Djokovic actually said about vaccines? |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-59897918 |access-date=7 January 2022 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=6 January 2022}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||last1=Ramzy |first1=Austin |title=Why Novak Djokovic Was Blocked From Entering Australia |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/06/world/australia/why-novak-djokovic-was-blocked.html |access-date=7 January 2022 |work=] |date=6 January 2022 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220106210304/https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/06/world/australia/why-novak-djokovic-was-blocked.html |archive-date=6 January 2022}}</ref> and generally regarded as superstitious beliefs.<ref>, National Review, 17 January 2022.</ref>

=== Opposition to COVID-19 vaccine mandate ===
{{See also|2022 Australian Open#Djokovic's vaccination and visa controversy}}
During the ATP Tour's ] due to the ], in a Facebook live stream with other Serbian athletes hosted in April 2020, Djokovic indicated he ] and would not be forced to take a COVID vaccine just to be able to return to the Тour.<ref name="Clarey2020" /><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2020/04/20/opposition-coronavirus-vaccination-could-stopnovak-djokovics/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220110/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2020/04/20/opposition-coronavirus-vaccination-could-stopnovak-djokovics/ |archive-date=10 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=How Novak Djokovic's anti-vaxxer views could stop his return to tennis |access-date=14 July 2020 |work=The Daily Telegraph |date=20 April 2020 |last1=Briggs |first1=Simon}}{{cbignore}}</ref> He later clarified his remarks by stating that he is not against all kinds of vaccines, but that he is against forced vaccination.<ref name=":3">{{#invoke:cite web||date=21 August 2020 |title=Novak Djokovic clarifies anti-vax stance ahead of US Open appearance |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-us-open-cincinnati-masters-draw-anti-vax-coronavirus-a9682226.html |access-date=21 February 2021 |website=The Independent}}</ref> He added that he was extremely careful about what he puts into his body.<ref name=":3" />

Djokovic's views came under increased scrutiny in late 2021, in the run-up to the ], after comments made by ] officials indicated that tennis players would need to be vaccinated to enter the tournament.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||date=27 October 2021 |title='Not fair for Victorians': Daniel Andrews shuts door on unvaccinated tennis players |url=https://7news.com.au/sport/tennis/not-fair-for-victorians-daniel-andrews-shuts-door-on-unvaccinated-tennis-players-c-4344442 |access-date=28 October 2021 |website=7 News |last=Valencich |first=Glenn}}</ref> Prior to the tournament, Djokovic had refused to state publicly whether he was vaccinated or not, but had made comments stating his concern over the possibility of a hotel quarantine in Australia.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||date=28 October 2021 |title='Bad memory for everyone': Djokovic uneasy about Australian Open quarantine |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/oct/28/bad-memory-for-everyone-djokovic-uneasy-about-australian-open-quarantine |access-date=28 October 2021 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> However, while being interviewed by the ] in January 2022, Djokovic confirmed to the officer interviewing him that he was unvaccinated.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Parties jointly agreed transcript of interviews conducted by the ABF |url=https://www.fedcourt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/95053/Parties-jointly-agreed-Transcript-of-Interviews-conducted-by-the-ABF.pdf |website=Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia |access-date=19 December 2023}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||last1=Rumsby |first1=Ben |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220110100740/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2022/01/10/novak-djokovic-unvaccinated-entered-australia-papers-reveal/ |archive-date=10 January 2022 |title='I'm not vaccinated': What Novak Djokovic told Australian border official — full transcript |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2022/01/10/novak-djokovic-unvaccinated-entered-australia-papers-reveal/ |access-date=10 January 2022 |work=] |date=10 January 2022}}</ref>

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Several commentators feel that Djokovic's stance against the COVID-19 vaccine could damage his placement among the all-time great tennis players as he would not be able to participate in the major tournaments where vaccination is required for entry<ref> ABC News, 16 February 2022</ref><ref>, Fox Sport 11 April 2022</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/01/17/novak-djokovic-vaccination-philosophy/ |title=Novak Djokovic is driven by an obsession, but that always has a cost |newspaper=The Washington Post |first=Sally |last=Jenkins |date=17 January 2022}}</ref><ref name="tennisconnected.com"> Tennis Connected, 10 January 2020</ref><ref>, EuroSport, 8 January 2022</ref><ref>, The Daily Californian, 27 January 2022</ref> while others have applauded his view of having a choice.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Sympathy for an Icon of Free Choice |date=17 January 2022 |url=https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/sympathy-for-an-icon-of-free-choice/ |work=] |first=Michael Brendan |last=Dougherty |access-date=7 May 2022}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/responding-kyrgios-djokovic-reiterates-freedom-choice-vaccine-2021-11-18/ |title=Responding to Kyrgios |date=18 November 2021 |work=Reuters |access-date=7 May 2022}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://tennishead.net/tsitsipas-believes-most-players-respect-novak-djokovic-vaccine-choice/ |title=Stefanos Tsitsipas believes most players respect Novak Djokovic's vaccine choice |work=Tennishead |date=31 December 2021 |access-date=7 May 2022}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||last1=McLean|first1=Scott|last2=Bashir|first2=Nada|last3=Bajic|first3=Tihana|url=https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/20/sport/djokovic-serbia-national-hero-intl-spt/index.html |title=Novak Djokovic remains a national idol |date=20 January 2022 |work=CNN |access-date=8 May 2022}}</ref> He was unable to play the ], where he was the defending champion and the favorite to win.<ref name=22oddsAU> Fox Sports, 16 January 2020</ref><ref name="tennisconnected.com" /> Shortly thereafter, he lost the No. 1 ranking he had held for a record 373 weeks. Due to the federal government's vaccination policy for non-US citizens, Djokovic was unable to enter the United States to play the ], another major tournament he was the favorite to win.<ref name=22oddsUS>{{#invoke:cite web||title=US Open 2022: Djokovic, Medvedev Early Favorites but Will the Serb Be Allowed to Compete? |url=https://www.ubitennis.net/2022/08/us-open-2022-djokovic-medvedev-early-favorites-but-will-the-serb-be-allowed-to-compete/ |access-date=1 September 2022 |website=UBITENNIS |date=4 August 2022 }}</ref>

In an interview with the ] on 15 February 2022, a few weeks after the tournament, Djokovic stated he does not associate with the wider ]. However, he believes in personal freedom of choice and supports an individual's right to choose whether or not they receive a vaccine. He re-affirmed sticking to his principles and refusal to receive a vaccine, saying that he would be willing to forgo entry into tournaments which are held in countries mandating the vaccine even if it cost him his career records and placement among the all-time great players.<ref name=willing />

=== Faith and religious beliefs ===
Djokovic is a member of the ]. On 28 April 2011, ] awarded Djokovic the ] I class, the highest decoration of the Serbian Orthodox Church, for his contributions to ] in ] and charitable work in Serbia.<ref name="spc.rs"> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110504071647/http://www.spc.rs/eng/novak_djokovic_awarded_highest_distinction_serbian_church |date=4 May 2011 }}, spc.rs, 28 April 2011. Retrieved 10 May 2011.</ref> He has said that he admired and held in high regard ], who played a key part in helping him through a tough time during the ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.onet.pl/sport/onetsport/novak-djokovic-tlumaczy-porazke-w-wiedniu-nie-mialem-ochoty-na-gre/jxlf942,d87b6cc4 |publisher=] on behalf of ] |author=Bartosz Gębicz |date=1 November 2020 |language=pl |title=Śmierć biskupa Amfilochiusza przyczyną klęski Djokovicia w Wiedniu. "Nie miałem ochoty na grę"}}</ref>

Djokovic has been reported to ] for up to an hour a day at the Buddhist ] in ] as he appreciates the natural setting and serenity, and is close to monks in the complex.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||last1=Davis |first1=Scott |title=Novak Djokovic goes to a Buddhist temple to meditate between matches at Wimbledon |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/novak-djokovic-meditates-at-buddhist-temple-at-wimbledon-2015-6 |website=Business Insider}}</ref> He has spoken of the positive power of meditation.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/novakdjokovic/10149230/Novak-Djokovic-taps-into-the-power-of-Buddha-for-inner-peace-during-Wimbledon-2013.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220110/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/novakdjokovic/10149230/Novak-Djokovic-taps-into-the-power-of-Buddha-for-inner-peace-during-Wimbledon-2013.html |archive-date=10 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Telegraph: Novak Djokovic |work=The Telegraph |date=28 September 2012 |access-date=27 January 2013}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/11/fashion/mens-style/novak-djokovic-how-to-be-a-champion.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150910033110/http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/11/fashion/mens-style/novak-djokovic-how-to-be-a-champion.html |archive-date=10 September 2015 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Novak Djokovic how to be a champion |work=The New York Times |date=28 September 2012 |access-date=27 January 2013}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/13166973/wimbledon-novak-djokovic-power-meditation |title=Wimbledon Novak Djokovic |work=espn.com |date=28 September 2012 |access-date=27 January 2013}}</ref> He is a frequent visitor of the ] town of ] and ] that is host to several meditation platforms.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||date=10 January 2022 |title=Gurus and 'pyramids': Djokovic's fondness for quirky remedies |url=https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20220110-gurus-and-pyramids-djokovic-s-fondness-for-quirky-remedies |access-date=21 October 2022 |website=France 24 }}</ref>

=== Support of sport and sportspeople ===
Djokovic is a fan of Serbian football club ],<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/tennis/tramlines/article/840 |title=Tennis stars' favourite football teams |publisher=Yahoo! |access-date=29 October 2011}}</ref> Italian club ],<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.acmilan.com/en/news/breaking_news_show/8567 |title=Djokovic: "I Am A Big Milan Fan" |publisher=A.C. Milan |date=11 April 2011 |access-date=29 October 2011}}</ref> and Portuguese club ],<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://tennisworld.typepad.com/tennisworld/2007/05/djoko.html |title=Have a Nice Day, Nole! |publisher=tennis.com |access-date=9 May 2007}}</ref> as well as Serbian basketball club ].<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Djokovic's craziest reactions from Red Star v. Barcelona: He cheered, threw himself on the floor... |url=https://www.telegraf.rs/english/3432290-djokovics-craziest-reactions-from-red-star-v-barcelona-he-cheered-threw-himself-on-the-floor |website=telegraf.rs |date=15 December 2021 |access-date=6 January 2022}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Djokovic, Leclerc, and other worldwide celebrities who are in love with EuroLeague basketball |url=https://basketnews.com/news-161954-djokovic-leclerc-and-other-worldwide-celebrities-who-are-in-love-with-euroleague-basketball.html |website=basketnews.com |access-date=6 January 2022}}</ref> He has also shown public support for ] and when faced with criticism from some within his native country of Serbia, Djokovic replied that "sports have their 'universal language,' they erase boundaries between people, overcome differences in religion, race and nationality."<ref name=":2">{{#invoke:cite web||title=Serbs upset at Djokovic Croatia World Cup support |url=https://www.dw.com/en/novak-djokovic-slammed-at-home-for-croatia-world-cup-support/a-44604742 |access-date=21 February 2021 |website=amp.dw.com}}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Home grief for Djokovic for backing for Croatia |url=https://www.news24.com/sport/soccer/worldcup/home-grief-for-djokovic-for-backing-for-croatia-20180710 |access-date=22 February 2021 |website=Sport|date=22 March 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:cite web||title=Serbian Tennis Star Đoković Defends His Support for Croatian World Cup Team |url=https://www.total-croatia-news.com/sport/29666-serbian-tennis-star-dokovic-defends-his-support-for-croatian-world-cup-team |access-date=22 February 2021 |website=www.total-croatia-news.com |date=10 July 2018 |archive-date=21 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210621145005/https://www.total-croatia-news.com/sport/29666-serbian-tennis-star-dokovic-defends-his-support-for-croatian-world-cup-team |url-status=dead }}</ref> Djokovic has expressed admiration for Croatian football player ], who plays for ].<ref name=":5">{{#invoke:cite web||date=17 June 2020 |title=Sportske novosti – Đoković se iznenadio kad je čuo da je Zadar Modrićev grad, a onda napravio nešto što mogu samo najveći! |url=https://sportske.jutarnji.hr/sn/tenis/dokovic-se-iznenadio-kad-je-cuo-da-je-zadar-modricev-grad-a-onda-napravio-nesto-sto-mogu-samo-najveci-15002936 |access-date=22 February 2021 |website=sportske.jutarnji.hr |language=hr-hr}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{#invoke:cite web||title=Đoković iskreno priznao da nije znao da je Modrić rođen u Zadru, a potom mu se duboko naklonio |url=https://gol.dnevnik.hr/clanak/rubrika/tenis/novak-djokovic-u-dnevniku-nove-tv-otkrio-da-nije-znao-da-je-modric-rodjen-u-zadru---609491.html |access-date=22 February 2021 |website=Gol.hr |language=hr}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{#invoke:cite web||date=17 June 2020 |title=Luka Modric Is One of the Best Footballers in the World – Novak Djokovic |url=https://www.essentiallysports.com/luka-modric-is-one-of-the-best-footballers-in-the-world-novak-djokovic-atp-tennis-news-real-madrid/ |access-date=22 February 2021 |website=EssentiallySports}}</ref> He is a friend of former Serbian tennis player ], whom he has known since the two were children growing up in Serbia.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-and-ana-ivanovic-hit-it-off-since-young/story-fnbe6xeb-1226545871056 |title=Novak Djokovic and Ana Ivanovic hit it off since young |work=The Australian |date=28 September 2012 |access-date=27 January 2013}}</ref>

Djokovic is a member of the "Champions for Peace" club, a group of elite athletes committed to serving peace in the world through sport. It was created by Peace and Sport, a Monaco-based international organization.<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.sportsfeatures.com/olympicsnews/story/48484/tennis-star-novak-djokovic-makes-55th-champion-for-peace |title=Novak Djokovic makes 55th Champion for Peace |publisher=Sportsfeatures.com |date=18 April 2011 |access-date=29 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130806234224/http://www.sportsfeatures.com/olympicsnews/story/48484/tennis-star-novak-djokovic-makes-55th-champion-for-peace |archive-date=6 August 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

=== Political statements ===
Following his victory in the first round of the ], Djokovic wrote "Kosovo is the heart of Serbia. Stop the violence" on the lens of a camera, in response to the recent ]. The statement was criticized as inappropriate by France's minister of sports ], with the ] asking the ] to open disciplinary proceedings against the athlete.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||date=31 May 2023 |title=Kosovo Olympic Committee seeks IOC disciplinary action against Djokovic|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/kosovo-olympic-committee-seeks-ioc-disciplinary-proceedings-against-djokovic-2023-05-31/|website=]|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240811182415/https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/kosovo-olympic-committee-seeks-ioc-disciplinary-proceedings-against-djokovic-2023-05-31/|archive-date=11 August 2024|quote=Djokovic later said he was against any kind of conflict but defended his statement...The IOC, which bans any political statements on the field of play and at medal ceremonies at the Olympics, said it had no say on the matter as the Grand Slams had their own rules.}}</ref> Djokovic later said he was against any kind of conflict but defended his statement by opining: "Especially as a son of a man born in Kosovo, I feel the need to give my support to our people and to the entirety of Serbia. Kosovo is our cradle, our stronghold, centre of the most important things for our country. There are many reasons why I wrote that on the camera."<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||date=31 May 2023 |title=French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic criticised for message about Kosovo after first-round win |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/65764399 |access-date=31 May 2023 |website=] }}</ref>

== Career statistics ==
{{Main|Novak Djokovic career statistics}}

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|style="background:#efefef;" |3 / 20
|0 / 8
|style="background:#efefef;" |96–16
|31–8
|style="background:#efefef;" |{{tennis win percentage|won=96|lost=16|integer=yes}}
|79.49
|- |-
|align=left|] |style="background:#efefef; text-align:left;"|]
|bgcolor=afeeee|] |style="background:#afeeee;"|]
|bgcolor=afeeee|] |style="background:#afeeee;"|]
|style="background:yellow;"|] |style="background:yellow;"|]
|bgcolor=afeeee|] |style="background:#afeeee;"|]
|bgcolor=ffebcd|] |style="background:#ffebcd;"|]
|style="background:yellow;"|] |style="background:yellow;"|]
|bgcolor=lime|] |style="background:lime;"|]
|style="background:yellow;"|] |style="background:yellow;"|]
|style="background:thistle;"|]
|style="background:lime;"|]
|style="background:lime;"|]
|style="background:#afeeee;"|]
|style="background:#ffebcd;"|]
|style="background:lime;"|]
|style="background:lime;"|]
|style="color:#767676;"|{{nowrap|]{{efn-ua|name=WM22}}}}
|style="background:lime;"|]
|style="background:lime;"|]
|style="background:thistle;"|]
|style="background:thistle;"|]{{efn-ua|name=FO11_US16_WM24}}
| |
|style="background:#efefef;" |7 / 19
|1 / 8
|style="background:#efefef;" |97–12
|32–7
|style="background:#efefef;" |{{tennis win percentage|won=92|lost=11|integer=yes}}
|82.05
|- |-
|align=left|] |style="background:#efefef; text-align:left;"|]
|bgcolor=afeeee|] |style="background:#afeeee;"|]
|bgcolor=afeeee|] |style="background:#afeeee;"|]
|style="background:thistle;"|] |style="background:thistle;"|]
|style="background:yellow;"|] |style="background:yellow;"|]
|style="background:yellow;"|] |style="background:yellow;"|]
|style="background:thistle;"|] |style="background:thistle;"|]
|bgcolor=lime|] |style="background:lime;"|]
|style="background:thistle;"|] |style="background:thistle;"|]
|style="background:thistle;"|]
|style="background:yellow;"|]
|style="background:lime;"|]
|style="background:thistle;"|{{nowrap|]{{efn-ua|name=FO11_US16_WM24}}}}
|]
|style="background:lime;"|]
|style="background:#afeeee;"|]
|style="background:#afeeee;"|{{nowrap|]{{efn-ua|name=US20}}}}
|style="background:thistle;"|]
|{{nowrap|]{{efn-ua|name=US22}}}}
|style="background:lime;"|]
|style="background:#afeeee;"|]
| |
|style="background:#efefef;" |4 / 18
|1 / 8
|style="background:#efefef;" |90–14
|39–7
|style="background:#efefef;" |{{tennis win percentage|won=90|lost=14|integer=yes}}
|84.78
|- style="font-weight:bold; background:#EFEFEF;"
|style=text-align:left|Win–loss
|5–4
|9–4
|19–4
|18–3
|15–4
|19–4
|{{nowrap|25–1}}
|24–3
|24–3
|22–3
|27–1
|21–2
|9–3
|21–2
|22–2
|16–2
|27–1
|11–1
|27–1
|16–3
|0–0
|{{nowrap|24 / 76}}
|]
|{{tennis win percentage|won=377|lost=51|decimals=1|integer=yes}}
|}
{{notelist-ua|refs=
{{efn-ua|name=FO11_US16_WM24|Djokovic had a ] at three events; hence, these are not counted as match wins.}}
{{efn-ua|name=WM22|The event of ] was not held due to the ].}}
{{efn-ua|name=US20|Djokovic was ] from the ] after accidentally hitting a line official with a ball that was not in play.}}
{{efn-ua|name=AU22|Djokovic was scheduled to play the ], but his ] for being unvaccinated against ].}}
{{efn-ua|name=US22|Djokovic withdrew from the ] due to the federal government's ].}}
{{efn-ua|name=RG24|Djokovic withdrew from the quarterfinals of ] due to a knee injury.}}
}}

=== Grand Slam tournament finals: 37 (24 titles, 13 runner-ups) ===
{| class="sortable wikitable"
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
! class="unsortable"|Score
|- style="background:#CCCCFF"
|bgcolor=FFA07A|Loss||]||]||Hard||{{flagicon|SUI}} ]||6–7<sup>(4–7)</sup>, 6–7<sup>(2–7)</sup>, 4–6
|- style="background:#FFFFCC"
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win||]||]||Hard||{{flagicon|FRA|1974}} ]||4–6, 6–4, 6–3, 7–6<sup>(7–2)</sup>
|- style="background:#CCCCFF"
|bgcolor=FFA07A|Loss||]||US Open ||Hard||{{flagicon|ESP}} ]||4–6, 7–5, 4–6, 2–6
|- style="background:#FFFFCC"
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win||]||Australian Open {{small|(2)}}||Hard||{{flagicon|GBR}} ]||6–4, 6–2, 6–3
|- style="background:#CCFFCC"
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win||]||] ||Grass||{{flagicon|ESP}} Rafael Nadal||]
|- style="background:#CCCCFF"
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win||]||US Open||Hard||{{flagicon|ESP}} Rafael Nadal||6–2, 6–4, 6–7<sup>(3–7)</sup>, 6–1
|- style="background:#FFFFCC"
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win||]||Australian Open {{small|(3)}}||Hard||{{flagicon|ESP}} Rafael Nadal||]
|- style="background:#EBC2AF"
|bgcolor=FFA07A|Loss||]||]||Clay||{{flagicon|ESP}} Rafael Nadal||]
|- style="background:#CCCCFF"
|bgcolor=FFA07A|Loss||]||US Open ||Hard||{{flagicon|GBR}} Andy Murray||]
|- style="background:#FFFFCC"
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win||]||Australian Open {{small|(4)}}||Hard||{{flagicon|GBR}} Andy Murray||6–7<sup>(2–7)</sup>, 7–6<sup>(7–3)</sup>, 6–3, 6–2
|- style="background:#CCFFCC"
|bgcolor=FFA07A|Loss||]||Wimbledon||Grass||{{flagicon|GBR}} Andy Murray||]
|- style="background:#CCCCFF"
|bgcolor=FFA07A|Loss||]||US Open ||Hard||{{flagicon|ESP}} Rafael Nadal||2–6, 6–3, 4–6, 1–6
|- style="background:#EBC2AF"
|bgcolor=FFA07A|Loss||]||French Open||Clay||{{flagicon|ESP}} Rafael Nadal||6–3, 5–7, 2–6, 4–6
|- style="background:#CCFFCC"
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win||]||Wimbledon {{small|(2)}}||Grass||{{flagicon|SUI}} Roger Federer||]
|- style="background:#FFFFCC"
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win||]||Australian Open {{small|(5)}}||Hard||{{flagicon|GBR}} Andy Murray||7–6<sup>(7–5)</sup>, 6–7<sup>(4–7)</sup>, 6–3, 6–0
|- style="background:#EBC2AF"
|bgcolor=FFA07A|Loss||]||French Open ||Clay||{{flagicon|SUI}} ]||6–4, 4–6, 3–6, 4–6
|-style="border: 2px solid blue" bgcolor="#CCFFCC"
| bgcolor=98FB98 |Win||]||Wimbledon {{small|(3)}}||Grass||{{flagicon|SUI|}} Roger Federer||]
|-style="border: 2px solid blue" bgcolor="#CCCCFF"
| bgcolor=98FB98 |Win||]||US Open {{small|(2)}}||Hard||{{flagicon|SUI}} Roger Federer||6–4, 5–7, 6–4, 6–4
|-style="border: 2px solid blue" bgcolor="#FFFFCC"
| bgcolor=98FB98 |Win||]||Australian Open {{small|(6)}}||Hard||{{flagicon|GBR}} Andy Murray||6–1, 7–5, 7–6<sup>(7–3)</sup>
|-style="border: 2px solid blue" bgcolor="#EBC2AF"
| bgcolor=98FB98 |Win||]||French Open ||Clay||{{flagicon|GBR}} Andy Murray||]
|- style="background:#CCCCFF"
|bgcolor=FFA07A|Loss||]||US Open||Hard||{{flagicon|SUI}} Stan Wawrinka||7–6<sup>(7–1)</sup>, 4–6, 5–7, 3–6
|- style="background:#CCFFCC"
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win||]||Wimbledon {{small|(4)}}||Grass||{{flagicon|RSA|}} ]||6–2, 6–2, 7–6<sup>(7–3)</sup>
|- style="background:#CCCCFF"
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win||]||US Open {{small|(3)}}||Hard||{{flagicon|ARG}} ]||6–3, 7–6<sup>(7–4)</sup>, 6–3
|- style="background:#FFFFCC"
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win||]||Australian Open {{small|(7)}}||Hard||{{flagicon|ESP}} Rafael Nadal||6–3, 6–2, 6–3
|- style="background:#CCFFCC"
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win||]||Wimbledon {{small|(5)}}||Grass||{{flagicon|SUI}} Roger Federer||]
|- style="background:#FFFFCC"
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win||]||Australian Open {{small|(8)}}||Hard||{{flagicon|AUT}} ]||6–4, 4–6, 2–6, 6–3, 6–4
|- style="background:#EBC2AF"
|bgcolor=FFA07A|Loss||]||French Open||Clay||{{flagicon|ESP}} Rafael Nadal||]
|- style="background:#FFFFCC"
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win||]||Australian Open {{small|(9)}}||Hard||{{flagicon|RUS}} ]||7–5, 6–2, 6–2
|- style="background:#EBC2AF"
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win ||] ||French Open {{small|(2)}}||Clay||{{flagicon|GRE}} ]||]
|- style="background:#CCFFCC;"
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win||]||Wimbledon {{small|(6)}}||Grass||{{flagicon|ITA}} ]||6–7<sup>(4–7)</sup>, 6–4, 6–4, 6–3
|- style="background:#CCCCFF;"
|bgcolor=FFA07A|Loss||]||US Open ||Hard||{{flagicon|RUS}} Daniil Medvedev||4–6, 4–6, 4–6
|- style="background:#CCFFCC;"
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win||]||Wimbledon {{small|(7)}}||Grass||{{flagicon|AUS}} ]||4–6, 6–3, 6–4, 7–6<sup>(7–3)</sup>
|- style="background:#FFFFCC"
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win||]||Australian Open {{small|(10)}} ||Hard||{{flagicon|GRE}} Stefanos Tsitsipas||6–3, 7–6<sup>(7–4)</sup>, 7–6<sup>(7–5)</sup>
|- style="background:#EBC2AF"
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win ||] ||French Open {{small|(3)}} ||Clay||{{flagicon|NOR}} ]||7–6<sup>(7–1)</sup>, 6–3, 7–5
|- style="background:#CCFFCC;"
|bgcolor=FFA07A|Loss|||]||Wimbledon ||Grass||{{flagicon|ESP}} ]||]
|- style="background:#CCCCFF;"
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win |||]||US Open {{small|(4)}}||Hard||{{flagicon|}} Daniil Medvedev||6–3, 7–6<sup>(7–5)</sup>, 6–3
|- style="background:#CCFFCC;"
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss|||]||Wimbledon ||Grass||{{flagicon|ESP}} Carlos Alcaraz||]
|}

=== Year–End Championships performance timeline ===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;font-size:86%;"
!Tournament!!]–]!!]!!]!!]!!]!!]!!]!!]!!]!!]!!]!!]!!]!!]!!]!!]!!]!!]!!]!!]!!width=35| SR !! width=35| W–L !!width=35|Win %
|- |-
!style=text-align:left|Win–Loss |style="background:#efefef;" align=left|]
|DNQ
!5–4
|style="background:#afeeee;"|]
!9–4
|style="background:lime;"|]
!19–4
|style="background:#afeeee;"|]
!18–3
|style="background:yellow;"|]
!15–4
|style="background:#afeeee;"|]
!19–4
|style="background:lime;"|]
!25–1
|style="background:lime;"|]
!24–3
|style="background:lime;"|]
!7–0
|style="background:lime;"|]
!6 / 33
|style="background:thistle;"|]
!141–27
|DNQ
!83.93
|style="background:thistle;"|]
|style="background:#afeeee;"|]
|style="background:yellow;"|]
|style="background:yellow;"|]
|style="background:lime;"|]
|style="background:lime;"|]
|A
|
|style="background:#efefef;"|7 / 16
|style="background:#efefef;"|50–18
|style="background:#efefef;"|74%
|}

=== Year–End Championship finals: 9 (7 titles, 2 runner-ups) ===
{| class="sortable wikitable"
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
! class="unsortable"|Score
|- style="background:#FFFFCC"
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win||]||]||Hard (i)||{{flagicon|RUS}} ]||6–1, 7–5
|- style="background:#FFFFCC"
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win||]||ATP Finals {{small|(2)}}||Hard (i)||{{flagicon|SUI}} ]||7–6<sup>(8–6)</sup>, 7–5
|- style="background:#FFFFCC"
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win||]||ATP Finals {{small|(3)}}||Hard (i)||{{flagicon|ESP}} ]||6–3, 6–4
|- style="background:#FFFFCC"
|bgcolor=98fb98|Win||]||ATP Finals {{small|(4)}}||Hard (i)||{{flagicon|SUI}} Roger Federer ||]
|- style="background:#FFFFCC"
|bgcolor=98fb98|Win||]||ATP Finals {{small|(5)}}||Hard (i)||{{flagicon|SUI}} Roger Federer ||6–3, 6–4
|- style="background:#FFFFCC"
|bgcolor=FFA07A |Loss||]||ATP Finals||Hard (i)||{{flagicon|GBR}} ]||3–6, 4–6
|- style="background:#FFFFCC"
|bgcolor=FFA07A |Loss||]||ATP Finals||Hard (i)||{{flagicon|GER}} ]||4–6, 3–6
|- style="background:#FFFFCC"
|bgcolor=98fb98 |Win||]||ATP Finals {{small|(6)}}||Hard (i)||{{flagicon|NOR}} ]||7–5, 6–3
|- style="background:#FFFFCC"
|bgcolor=98fb98 |Win||]||ATP Finals {{small|(7)}}||Hard (i)||{{flagicon|ITA}} ]||6–3, 6–3
|} |}


===Olympic gold medal matches: 1 (singles Gold medal)===
;<big>Finals: 10 (6 titles, 4 runners-up)</big>
{|class="sortable wikitable" {| class="sortable wikitable"
|- |-
!Result
!width=80|Outcome
!width=50|Year !Year
!Tournament
!width=200|Championship
!width=75|Surface !Surface
!width=200|Opponent in the final !Opponent
!width=200|Score in the final !class="unsortable"|Score
|- style="background:#ccf;" |- style="background:#ffea5c;"
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
|bgcolor=FFA07A|Runner-up||]||] <small>(1)||Hard||{{flagicon|SWI}} ]||6–7<sup>(4–7)</sup>, 6–7<sup>(2–7)</sup>, 4–6
| ]
|- style="background:#ffc;"
| ]
|bgcolor=98FB98|Winner||]||] <small>(1)||Hard||{{flagicon|FRA}} ]||4–6, 6–4, 6–3, 7–6<sup>(7–2)
| Clay
|- style="background:#ccf;"
| {{#invoke:flag|icon|ESP}} ]
|bgcolor=FFA07A|Runner-up||]||US Open <small>(2)||Hard||{{flagicon|ESP}} ]||4–6, 7–5, 4–6, 2–6
| 7–6<sup>(7–3)</sup>, 7–6<sup>(7–2)</sup>
|- style="background:#ffc;"
|bgcolor=98FB98|Winner||]||Australian Open <small>(2)||Hard||{{flagicon|GBR}} ]||6–4, 6–2, 6–3
|- style="background:#cfc;"
|bgcolor=98fb98|Winner||]||] <small>(1)||Grass||{{flagicon|ESP}} Rafael Nadal||6–4, 6–1, 1–6, 6–3
|- style="background:#ccf;"
|bgcolor=98FB98|Winner||]||US Open <small>(1)||Hard||{{flagicon|ESP}} Rafael Nadal||6–2, 6–4, 6–7<sup>(3–7)</sup>, 6–1
|- style="background:#ffc;"
|bgcolor=98FB98|Winner||]||Australian Open <small>(3)||Hard||{{flagicon|ESP}} Rafael Nadal||5–7, 6–4, 6–2, 6–7<sup>(5–7)</sup>, 7–5
|- style="background:#ebc2af;"
|bgcolor=FFA07A|Runner-up||]||] <small>(1)||Clay||{{flagicon|ESP}} Rafael Nadal||4–6, 3–6, 6–2, 5–7
|- style="background:#ccf;"
|bgcolor=FFA07A|Runner-up||]||US Open <small>(3)||Hard||{{flagicon|GBR}} Andy Murray||6–7<sup>(10–12)</sup>, 5–7, 6–2, 6–3, 2–6
|- style="background:#ffc;"
|bgcolor=98FB98|Winner||]||Australian Open <small>(4)||Hard||{{flagicon|GBR}} Andy Murray||6–7<sup>(2–7)</sup>, 7–6<sup>(7–3)</sup>, 6–3, 6–2
|} |}


===Records=== == Records and achievements ==
{{Main|List of career achievements by Novak Djokovic}}
* These records were attained in the ] of tennis and in ] series since 1990.
* Records in '''bold''' indicate peer-less achievements.
* Records in ''italics'' are currently active streaks.


=== All-time records ===
{|class="wikitable collapsible collapsed"
{| class="wikitable"
|- |-
!Event
!Time span
!Since
!Selected Grand Slam tournament records
!Record accomplished
!Players matched !Players matched
|- |-
| rowspan="8" |''']'''
|'''2007 French Open —<br /> 2008 Australian Open||'''Youngest player to reach the semi-finals of all 4 Majors (20 years, 250 days old)||'''Stands alone
| rowspan="7" align="center" |1973
| ] (428)<ref name="no1">{{#invoke:cite web||title=How Djokovic Became The Longest-Reigning Champ In ATP History |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/celebrating-djokovic-record-311-weeks-at-world-no-1 |access-date=8 March 2021 |website=]}}</ref>||'''Stands alone'''
|- |-
|'''2007 French Open —<br /> 2008 Australian Open||'''Youngest player to reach all 4 Majors semi-finals consecutively||'''Stands alone | ] (599)||'''Stands alone'''
|- |-
| ] (756)||'''Stands alone'''
|'''2012 Australian Open||'''Longest final (by duration) vs. ]{{#tag:ref|The final took 5 hours, 53 minutes to complete.<ref name="AOfinal"/>|group=lower-alpha}}<ref name="AOfinal">{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/tennis/aus12/story/_/id/7515950/2012-australian-open-novak-djokovic-outlasts-rafael-nadal-longest-grand-slam-final|title=Longest Men's Singles Championship Final|date=30 January|publisher=ESPN Sports}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-30/australian-open-final-report/3799242?section=sport|title=Djokovic wins epic final|date=30 January 2012|work=]|publisher=]|accessdate=2 July 2012}}</ref>||''']
|}

{|class="wikitable collapsible collapsed"
|- |-
| 13 different years ranked world No. 1||'''Stands alone'''
!Grand Slam tournaments
!Time Span
!Records at each Grand Slam tournament
!Players matched
|- |-
| Most points accumulated as world No. 1 (16,950)||'''Stands alone'''
|Australian Open||2007–2013||]||]<br>]
|- |-
| Oldest player ranked at world No. 1 (37 years)||'''Stands alone'''
|'''Australian Open||'''2011–2013||''''']||'''Stands alone
|- |-
| ]||'''Stands alone'''
|Australian Open||2011–2013||'']||]<br>]
|- |-
| align="center" |1978||]||'''Stands alone'''
|'''US Open||'''2012||'''Longest final (by duration) vs. ]{{#tag:ref|The final took 4 hours, 54 minutes to complete.<ref name="USOfinal"/>|group=lower-alpha}}<ref name="USOfinal">{{cite news|title=Andy Murray wins Open, first Slam|url=http://espn.go.com/tennis/usopen12/story/_/id/8364201/2012-us-open-andy-murray-wins-first-slam-novak-djokovic-rally-fizzles|accessdate=11 September 2012|publisher=ESPN}}</ref>||'''Stands alone
|- |-
| rowspan="24" |''']'''
|'''US Open||'''2012||'''Longest tiebreak (by points – 22) vs. Andy Murray<ref name="USOfinal" /> ||'''Stands alone
| align="center" |1877||]<ref name="slamrecord">{{#invoke:cite web||title=Novak Djokovic Stands Alone With 23 Grand Slam Titles |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/novak-djokovic-23-grand-slams-longform-tribute |access-date=11 June 2023 |website=ATP}}</ref>|| '''Stands alone'''
|-
| align="center" |1905||]<ref name="DCGS">{{#invoke:cite web||title=Mission complete: Djokovic secures rare feat |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/article/mission-complete-djokovic-secures-rare-feat-rg2021 |work=Roland-Garros |access-date=21 June 2021}}</ref>||'''Stands alone'''
|-
| align="center" |1978||]||'''Stands alone'''
|-
| rowspan="2" align="center" |1970||] (Career Golden Slam + Year-end Championships)
|]
|-
|] (All four Majors + Olympic gold)
|Andre Agassi<br />]
|-
| align="center" |1905||]||]
|-
| align="center" |1978||] (major titles across all three different surfaces in a season)||Rafael Nadal
|-
| rowspan="7" align="center" |1877||4 streaks of 3+ consecutive majors||'''Stands alone'''
|-
|4 seasons winning 3 Major titles
|'''Stands alone'''
|-
|7 seasons winning multiple Major titles
|'''Stands alone'''
|-
|37 men's major singles finals||'''Stands alone'''
|-
|49 men's major singles semifinals||'''Stands alone'''
|-
|60 men's major singles quarterfinals||'''Stands alone'''
|-
|377 match wins at majors||'''Stands alone'''
|-
| align="center" rowspan="3" |1905
|]||'''Stands alone'''
|-
|3+ consecutive finals at all four majors||'''Stands alone'''
|-
|] (90)<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.ultimatetennisstatistics.com/record?recordId=MatchesWonAtEachGrandSlamTournament |title=Most Matches Won at Each Grand Slam Tournament |website=Ultimate Tennis Statistics |access-date=28 August 2022}}</ref>||'''Stands alone'''
|-
| align="center" rowspan="2" |1877
| 5 winning streaks of 26+ matches at majors||'''Stands alone'''
|-
| 27 match-winning streak at majors in season||'''Stands alone'''
|-
| align="center" |1978||30 consecutive match wins at majors across three different surfaces||'''Stands alone'''
|-
| align="center" |1891||7+ titles at two majors with two distinct surfaces (hard & grass)||'''Stands alone'''
|-
| align="center" |1978||14 hard-court majors||'''Stands alone'''
|-
| align="center" rowspan="2" |1877
|Won a ]||'''Stands alone'''
|-
| Won 2 majors after saving 1+ match points||]
|-
| ''']''' || 1905 || ] || '''Stands alone'''
|-
| rowspan="12" |''']'''||align=center|1970
|Champion of all four ] and ] at once||'''Stands alone'''
|-
| rowspan="7" align="center" |1990||]<ref name="sweep">, ATP. 22 August 2018</ref>||'''Stands alone'''
|-
|]
|'''Stands alone'''
|-
|]<ref name="paris-2023">{{#invoke:cite web||url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-paris-2023-big-titles-kings|title=Djokovic Adds To Big Titles Supremacy With 40th ATP Masters 1000 Trophy|publisher=]|date=5 November 2023}}</ref>||'''Stands alone'''
|-
|] (2015)||'''Stands alone'''
|-
|6+ Big Titles at one tournament on hard, clay, grass and indoors{{refn|Australian Open, Italian Open, Wimbledon, and the Year-end Championship respectively.|name=bigeach|group=lower-alpha}}||'''Stands alone'''
|-
|]||'''Stands alone'''
|-
|18 Big finals in a row||'''Stands alone'''
|-
| align="center" rowspan="2"|1973||259 wins over Top-10 players||'''Stands alone'''
|-
|123 wins over Top-5 players||'''Stands alone'''
|-
| align="center" rowspan="2" |1970||15 straight finals reached in a season (2015)||'''Stands alone'''
|-
|31 wins over Top-10 players in a season (2015)||'''Stands alone'''
|-
| rowspan="7" |''']'''|| rowspan="7" align="center" |1990
|]{{refn|All different Masters event titles.<ref name="GoldenMasters">, '']'', 19 August 2018.</ref>|name=GoldenMasters|group=lower-alpha}}<ref name="CGM">{{Citation |title=Novak Completes Career Golden Masters |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3DPYlkTFMM |publication-date=20 August 2018 |access-date= |publisher=ATP}}</ref>||'''Stands alone'''
|-
|Double Career Golden Masters||'''Stands alone'''
|-
|]||'''Stands alone'''
|-
|] (2015)||'''Stands alone'''
|-
|8 Masters finals in season (2015)||'''Stands alone'''
|-
|12 consecutive Masters finals won||'''Stands alone'''
|-
|]||'''Stands alone'''
|-
| rowspan="3" | ''']'''|| rowspan="3" align="center" |1970
|]||'''Stands alone'''
|-
| 4 consecutive Year-end Championship titles ||'''Stands alone'''
|-
| Winner of the Year-end Championship in three different decades ||'''Stands alone'''
|} |}


=== Open Era records ===
{|class="wikitable collapsible collapsed"
* These records were attained in the ] of tennis and in ] since 1990.
* Records in '''bold''' indicate peerless achievements.

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!Time span !Time span
!Records accomplished
!Other selected records
!Players matched !Players matched
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! style="background:#dde;" colspan="3"|ATP Masters 1000 records ! colspan="3"|Grand Slam tournaments (selected records)
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|2008 Australian Open —<br />2023 US Open||]||'''Stands alone'''
|2011||5 titles in 1 season||'''Stands alone
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|2008 Australian Open —<br /> 2023 French Open||]||'''Stands alone'''
|2011, 2012||6 finals in 1 season||Roger Federer
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|2008 Australian Open —<br /> 2024 Paris Olympics||] (Career Golden Slam + Year-end Championships)||]
|2011||3 consecutive titles ||]
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|2008 Australian Open —<br /> 2024 Paris Olympics||] (All four Majors + Olympic gold)||Andre Agassi<br />]
|2011||31 consecutive match victories||'''Stands alone
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|2015 Wimbledon —<br /> 2016 French Open||]<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.eurosport.com/tennis/french-open/2016/the-rules-of-tennis-simply-do-not-apply-to-novak-djokovic_sto5636977/story.shtml |title=The rules of tennis simply do not apply to Novak Djokovic |website=eurosport.com |date=5 June 2016 |access-date=16 July 2016}}</ref>||'''Stands alone'''
|2007–2012||9 different finals reached||Roger Federer
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|2015 Wimbledon —<br /> 2016 French Open||]<ref name="scout.com" />||'''Stands alone'''
|2007–2013||8 different titles||'''Stands alone
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|2015 Wimbledon —<br /> 2016 French Open||Champion of all four Major titles at once<ref name="scout.com">{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.scout.com/story/1676141-djokovic-makes-tennis-history |title=Novak Djokovic is the Third Male to Ever Hold All Four Major Grand Slam Titles at the Same Time |website=scout.com |access-date=16 July 2016}}</ref>||]
! style="background:#dde;" colspan="3"|Other records
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|2021 Australian Open —<br /> 2021 Wimbledon|||] (major titles across all three different surfaces in a season)||Rafael Nadal
|2011||Qualified the earliest for the ATP World Tour Finals – 18 weeks, 6 days||'''Stands alone
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|2011 Wimbledon —<br /> 2021 Wimbledon||4 streaks of 3+ consecutive Major titles||'''Stands alone'''
|]||Longest best-of-three tiebreak sets singles match (by duration) vs. Rafael Nadal{{#tag:ref|The match took 4 hours, 3 minutes to complete.<ref name="classic"/>|group=lower-alpha}}<ref name="classic">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/8053901.stm|title=Nadal defeats Djokovic in classic|publisher=BBC News|date=16 May 2009|accessdate=29 October 2011}}</ref>||'''Stands alone
|- |-
|]||Youngest player to defeat the top 3 players in succession||'''Stands alone |2011 Australian Open —<br /> 2023 US Open||4 seasons winning 3 Major titles||'''Stands alone'''
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|2011 Australian Open —<br /> 2023 US Open||7 seasons winning multiple Major titles||'''Stands alone'''
|2011||5 consecutive match wins against ] player in finals (Rafael Nadal){{#tag:ref|Djokovic proceeded to defeat Nadal at the 2011 US Open and 2012 Australian Open, where their rankings were by then reversed.|group=lower-alpha}}<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.forbes.com/sites/kurtbadenhausen/2012/06/08/federer-nadal-and-djokovic-represent-golden-age-of-mens-tennis/|title=Federer, Nadal And Djokovic Represent Golden Age For Men's Tennis|work=Forbes|first=Kurt|last=Badenhausen|date=8 June 2012|accessdate=10 June 2012}}</ref>||'''Stands alone
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|2007 US Open –<br /> 2023 US Open ||]|| '''Stands alone'''
|2012||Most prize money in one season ($12,803,737)||'''Stands alone
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|2010 US Open —<br /> 2016 French Open||3+ consecutive finals in all four Majors||'''Stands alone'''
|2007–2010||]||]
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|2007 French Open —<br /> 2024 Australian Open||]||'''Stands alone'''
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|2006 French Open —<br /> 2023 US Open||]||'''Stands alone'''
|-
|2005 French Open —<br /> 2023 US Open||]||'''Stands alone'''
|-
|2015 Wimbledon —<br /> 2016 Wimbledon||]<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/30/sports/tennis/wimbledon-novak-djokovic-agnieszka-radwanska.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160629203905/http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/30/sports/tennis/wimbledon-novak-djokovic-agnieszka-radwanska.html |archive-date=29 June 2016 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Novak Djokovic Nets 30th Consecutive Victory in Grand Slams |work=The New York Times |date=29 June 2016 |access-date=16 July 2016 |last1=Meyers |first1=Naila-Jean}}</ref>||'''Stands alone'''
|-
|2011 Australian Open —<br /> 2023 Wimbledon||5 winning streaks of 26+ Grand Slam matches||'''Stands alone'''
|-
|2021 Australian Open —<br /> US Open||27 Grand Slam match-winning streak in season||'''Stands alone'''
|-
|2015, 2021, 2023||3 seasons winning 27 Grand Slam matches||'''Stands alone'''
|-
|2011 Australian Open —<br /> 2023 US Open||7 seasons reaching 3+ Major finals||'''Stands alone'''
|-
|2015, 2021, 2023||3 seasons reaching all four Major finals<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||last1=Rizvi |first1=Ahmed |title=Exceptional season for Novak Djokovic among best ever |url=http://www.thenational.ae/sport/tennis/exceptional-season-for-novak-djokovic-among-best-ever |website=The National |date=9 November 2015 |location=Abu Dhabi |publisher=The National Newspaper, UAE, 9 November 2015 |access-date=17 July 2016}}</ref>||]
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|2008 Australian Open —<br /> 2023 US Open||14 hard-court Major titles||'''Stands alone'''
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|2007 US Open —<br /> 2023 US Open||20 hard-court Major finals||'''Stands alone'''
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|2007 US Open —<br /> 2023 US Open||Most finals appearances at both hard-court Majors||'''Stands alone'''
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! colspan="3"|Elite tournaments (selected records)
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|2007–2023||]<ref name="sweep" />||'''Stands alone'''
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|2007–2024||]||'''Stands alone'''
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|2007–2023||50 Big hardcourt titles won||'''Stands alone'''
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|2015||10 Big Titles won in a season||'''Stands alone'''
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|2008–2023|||11 years winning 4+ Big Titles||'''Stands alone'''
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|2008–2022||6+ Big Titles at one tournament on hard, clay, grass and indoors{{refn|Australian Open, Italian Open, Wimbledon, and the Year-end Championship respectively.|name=bigeach|group=lower-alpha}}||'''Stands alone'''
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! colspan="3"|ATP Masters (selected records)
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|2007–2018||]<ref name="CGM" />||'''Stands alone'''
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|2007–2020||Double Career Golden Masters||'''Stands alone'''
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|2007–2023||]||'''Stands alone'''
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|2015||]<ref name="atp_6masters">{{#invoke:cite web||url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/djokovic-battles-murray-for-paris-2015-title |title=Djokovic Claims Slice of Masters 1000 History With Paris Crown |date=8 November 2015 |publisher=] |access-date=9 November 2015}}</ref>||'''Stands alone'''
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|2015||8 Masters finals in season{{#tag:ref|Djokovic did not play in the ninth tournament (Madrid).|group=lower-alpha}}||'''Stands alone'''
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|2011||]||'''Stands alone'''
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|2015||39 Masters match wins in season||'''Stands alone'''
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|2015||Winner of the season's first 3 Masters tournaments||'''Stands alone'''
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|2007–2016||6 ] singles titles||]
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|2008–2016||5 ] singles titles||Roger Federer
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|2009–2023||7 ] singles titles||'''Stands alone'''
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|2012–2018||4 ] singles titles||'''Stands alone'''
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! colspan="3"|ATP Finals (selected records)
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|2008–2023||]||'''Stands alone'''
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|2012–2015||4 consecutive Year-end Championship titles<ref>{{#invoke:cite web||date=23 November 2015 |title=Novak Djokovic ends spectacular year with record ATP World Tour Finals title |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/tennis/novak-djokovic-sweeps-to-record-fourth-successive-atp-tour-finals-title/ |access-date=16 July 2016 |website=The Indian Express}}</ref>||'''Stands alone'''
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|2008–2023||Winner of the Year-end Championship in three different decades||'''Stands alone'''
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! colspan="3"|Rivalries & head-to-head (selected records)
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|2006–2024||Winning head-to-head record against each other member of the ]||'''Stands alone'''
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|2006–2021||25+ wins over four different opponents (], ], ], and ])||'''Stands alone'''<!--against a 6th opponent (19 vs. Cilic / 19 vs. Monfils / 17 vs. Nishikori) as April 2021-->
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|2006–2022||20+ wins over five opponents (Nadal, Federer, Murray, Wawrinka & Berdych)||'''Stands alone'''
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|2005–2023||Most match wins vs. top-10 players (259)||'''Stands alone'''
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|2007–2023||Most match wins vs. top-5 players (123)||'''Stands alone'''
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|2007–2024||Most match wins against one opponent (31 vs. Rafael Nadal)||'''Stands alone'''
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|2008–2017||Highest match-winning record against one opponent (22-match win lead vs. Berdych)||'''Stands alone'''
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|2005–2023||Highest unbeaten match-winning record against one opponent (19–0 vs. Monfils)||'''Stands alone'''
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|2009–2021||Highest unbeaten sets-winning record against one opponent (33–0 vs. Chardy)||'''Stands alone'''
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|2011||Highest unbeaten match-winning record against world No. 1 in a season (5–0 vs. Nadal)||'''Stands alone'''
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|2008–2020||Most major championship match wins against one opponent (11 vs. Roger Federer)|| Rafael Nadal
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|2011–2016||5 years winning 20+ matches vs. top-10 opponents||'''Stands alone'''
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|2015||31 match wins vs. top-10 opponents in a season||'''Stands alone'''
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|2015||Defeated all top-10 players in a season<ref>, 25 November 2016.</ref>||'''Stands alone'''
|-
|2011||5 consecutive match wins against ] player in finals (Rafael Nadal){{#tag:ref|Djokovic proceeded to defeat Nadal at the 2011 US Open and 2012 Australian Open, where their rankings were by then reversed.<ref>{{#invoke:cite news||url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/kurtbadenhausen/2012/06/08/federer-nadal-and-djokovic-represent-golden-age-of-mens-tennis/ |title=Federer, Nadal And Djokovic Represent Golden Age For Men's Tennis |work=Forbes |first=Kurt |last=Badenhausen |date=8 June 2012 |access-date=10 June 2012}}</ref>|group=lower-alpha}}||'''Stands alone'''
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|]||Youngest player to defeat the top-3 players in succession (Roddick, Nadal, and Federer)||'''Stands alone'''
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! colspan="3"|ATP/ITF ranking (selected records)
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|2011–2024||] (428)||'''Stands alone'''
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|2011–2024||13 different years ranked world No. 1||'''Stands alone'''
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|2016||Most points accumulated as world No. 1 (16,950)||'''Stands alone'''
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|2011–2023||]||'''Stands alone'''
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|2011–2023||]||'''Stands alone'''
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! colspan="3"|Other records
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|2006–2023||61 titles won by defeating multiple top-10 players||'''Stands alone'''
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|2009–2021||Three-peat at 8 different tournaments<ref>, '']'', 3 April 2016.</ref>||'''Stands alone'''
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|2010–2023||10 winning streaks of 20+ matches||'''Stands alone'''
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|2015||15 straight finals in a season||'''Stands alone'''
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|]||Played the longest best-of-three final by duration (3 hours, 49 minutes)||]
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|2018||All-time prize money leader (] as of 2024)<ref>, '']'', 1 June 2016.</ref>|||'''Stands alone'''
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|2015||Most prize money won in a season ($21,646,145)|||'''Stands alone'''
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|2004–2024||{{pct|709|(709+129)|1}} career hardcourt match winning percentage||'''Stands alone'''
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|2004–2024||{{pct|337|(337+172)|1}} career tiebreakers winning percentage||'''Stands alone'''
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=== Professional awards ===
==Awards and honours==
* ] (8): 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2021, 2023.
* ] (8): 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2023.
* ] (5): 2012, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 April 2024 |title=Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff nominated at the 25th Laureus World Sports Awards : All you need to know |url=https://www.tennisclubhouse.ca/en/post/novak-djokovic-iga-swiatek-and-coco-gauff-nominated-at-the-25th-laureus-world-sports-awards-all-y |access-date=9 April 2024 |website=Tennis Clubhouse |language=en}}</ref>


===List of awards=== == See also ==
{{#invoke:Portal|portal|Biography|Serbia|Tennis|Sports}}
* Best Male Tennis Player in ] (7): 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012<ref>{{cite web |url=http://sportexpress.rs/tss-proglasio-najbolje-novak-i-ana-obelezili-2012-godinu/|title=TSS PROGLASIO NAJBOLJE: Novak i Ana obeležili 2012. godinu|language=Serbian|date=24 December 2012|work=Sport-Express}}</ref>
* ]
* ] ] (3): 2007, 2010, 2011<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.novosti.rs/vesti/sport.296.html:359386-Djokovicu-treca-zlatna-znacka-DSL-Sport|title=Djokovic won third Golden Badge |date=26 December 2011|work=]}}</ref>
* ]
* ] (3): 2007, 2010, 2011<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oks.org.rs/olimpijski-komitet-srbije/priznanja-i-trofeji/trofej-oks-najuspesniji-sportisti/najsupesniji-sportisti-u-izboru-oks/|title=Najsupešniji u izboru OKS|language=Serbian|publisher=Serbian Olympic Committee|accessdate=26 January 2013}}</ref>
* ]
* ] (1): 2011<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/sports_personality/16031387.stm |title=Sports Personality of the Year 2011: Novak Djokovic wins overseas award |publisher=BBC News |date= 22 December 2011|accessdate=22 December 2011}}</ref>
* ]
* ] (1): 2011<ref name="award3">{{cite web|url = http://www.novakdjokovic.rs/news.php?akcija=vise&id=1397&jezik=2|title = GQ: Nole named ACE of the Year|date= 30 November 2011|publisher= novakdjokovic.rs|publisher = Novak Djokovic|location= Belgrade, Serbia|accessdate=1 December 2011}}</ref>
* ] (since 1973)
* ] (1): 2011<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aipsmedia.com/index.php?page=news&cod=7013&tp=n |title=AIPS Web Site – Djokovic and Bjoergen are the 2011 AIPS Athletes of the year |publisher=Aipsmedia.com |date=2011-12-28 |accessdate=2013-01-27}}</ref>
* ] (2): 2011, 2012<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aipsmedia.com/index.php?page=news&cod=9634&tp=n |title=AIPS Web Site – Djokovic and Ennis top AIPS Europe Athletes of the Year 2012 poll |publisher=Aipsmedia.com |date= |accessdate=2013-01-27}}</ref>
* ] (2): 2011, 2012<ref>{{cite news | location= Austin, United States| title= The 2011 Golden Bagel award finish| date=31 December 2011 | publisher=SideSpin Productions, Inc. | url =http://www.goldenbagelaward.com/ | publisher =goldenbagelaward.com | accessdate =8 December 2011 }}</ref>
* The 'Prix Bourgeon' Award (1): 2007<ref name="fr.wikipedia.org">{{cite web|url=http://fr.wikipedia.org/Prix_Citron,_Prix_Orange_et_Prix_Bourgeon |title=Prix Citron, Prix Orange et Prix Bourgeon – Wikipédia |language={{fr icon}} |publisher=Fr.wikipedia.org |date= |accessdate=2011-08-06}}</ref>
* ] (2): 2006, 2007<ref>{{cite web|publisher=atpworldtour.com|title=2007 ATP Awards|url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2008/03/atpawards.aspx|year=2007}}</ref>
* ] (2): 2011,<ref>{{cite web|publisher=atpworldtour.com|title=2011 ATP World Tour Awards – The Winners...|url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/Fans/ATP-Awards/ATP-World-Tour-Awards-Announced-2011.aspx|date=19 November 2010|accessdate=20 November 2011}}</ref> 2012<ref>{{cite web|publisher=atpworldtour.com|title=Djokovic, Federer, Bryan Brothers Scoop Pair Of ATP World Tour Awards|url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2012/11/Features/ATP-Awards-2012.aspx|date=5 November 2012|accessdate=15 April 2013}}</ref>
* Best ] / ] / ] Match of the Year (2): 2011{{#tag:ref|] semifinal def. Roger Federer 6–7(7), 4–6, 6–3, 6–2, 7–5|group=lower-alpha}},<ref>{{cite web|publisher=atpworldtour.com|title=2011 Best Grand Slam/Davis Cup match of the Year|url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2011/12/Features/Best-Grand-Slam-Davis-Cup-Matches-Of-2011.aspx|date=15 December 2011|accessdate=15 December 2011}}</ref> 2012 {{#tag:ref|] ] def. Rafael Nadal 5–7, 6–4, 6–2, 6–7(5), 7–5|group=lower-alpha}}<ref>{{cite web|publisher=atpworldtour.com|title=2012 Best Grand Slam/Olympic match of the Year|url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2012/11/Features/Best-Grand-Slam-Olympic-Matches-Of-2012.aspx|date=23 November 2012|accessdate=23 November 2012}}</ref>
* Best ] Match of the Year (2): 2011{{#tag:ref|] semifinal def. Andy Murray 6–1, 3–6, 7–6(2)|group=lower-alpha}},<ref>{{cite web|publisher=atpworldtour.com|title=2011 Best ATP World Tour match of the Year|url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2011/12/Features/Best-ATP-Matches-Of-2011.aspx|date=13 December 2011|accessdate=13 December 2011}}</ref> 2012{{#tag:ref|] final def. Andy Murray 5–7, 7–6(11), 6–3|group=lower-alpha}}<ref>{{cite web|publisher=atpworldtour.com|title=2012 Best ATP World Tour match of the Year|url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2012/11/Features/Best-ATP-Matches-Of-2012.aspx|date=21 November 2012|accessdate=21 November 2012}}</ref>
* ] (2): 2011, 2012<ref name="beta.itftennis.com"/>
* United States Sports Academy Male Athlete of the Year (1): 2011<ref>{{cite web|publisher=United States Sports Academy|url=http://ussa.edu/publications/news/2011/12/20/academys-2011-male-and-female-athletes-of-the-year/|title=World’s Top-ranked Tennis and Golf Professionals Voted Academy’s 2011 Male and Female Athletes of the Year|year=2011}}</ref>
* ] (1): 2012<ref>{{cite web|publisher=laureus.com|url=http://www.laureus.com/awards/2012|title=Awards 2012|year=2012}}</ref>
* ] (1): 2012
* ] (1): ]
* ] (1): 2012
* Award ''Pride of the Nation'' by ]

===Orders and special awards===
* ] (by ], ])<ref name="spc.rs">. Spc.rs (28 April 2011). Retrieved 10 May 2011.</ref>
* ] (by ], ])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/off-the-field/Novak-Djokovic-awarded-Serbias-top-honour/articleshow/11887516.cms|title=Novak Djokovic|accessdate=18 June 2012}}</ref>
* Vermillion Medal for Physical Education and Sports (by ])<ref name=monaco>{{cite web|url=http://www.parismatch.com/Royal-Blog/Monaco/Photos/Djokovic-roi-des-courts-de-Monaco/ |title=Djokovic, roi des courts de Monaco – Photos – royal-blog Photos Monaco Royal Blog |work=Paris-Match |accessdate=20 April 2012}}</ref>
* ] (by ])
* ] (by ], ] of the ])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.glassrpske.com/novosti/vijesti_dana/Orden-Republike-Srpske-za-VMA-i-Djokovica/105737.html |title=Serbian Orthodox Church |publisher=Glassrpske.com |date= |accessdate=2013-01-27}}</ref>
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==See also==
{{Portal|Tennis|Serbia}}
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==Notes== == Notes ==
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==References== == References ==
{{Reflist|30em}} {{reflist|30em}}

== Sources ==
* {{Cite book |first=Chris |last=Bowers |title=Novak Djokovic and the Rise of Serbia: The Sporting Statesman |publisher=John Blake |year=2014 |isbn=978-1-78219-770-6}}


== External links ==
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* {{cite journal |first = Maik |last = Grossekathöfer |title = Street Fighter, Artist and Patriot: Tennis Star Djokovic Is the Pride of New Serbia |date = 7 October 2011 |journal = ] |url = http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,790484,00.html |accessdate =7 October 2011 }}
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* {{cite journal |first = S.L. |last = Price |title = Staring Down History |date = 23 May 2011 |journal = ] |volume = 114 |issue = 21 |url = http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1186004/index.htm |accessdate =9 June 2011 }}
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* {{cite journal |first = Tom |last = Scocca |title = Novak Djokovic: GQ Men of the Year 2011 |date = 29 November 2011 |journal = ]|url= http://www.gq.com/moty/2011/novak-djokovic-gq-men-of-the-year-issue |accessdate =30 November 2011 }}
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Djokovic at the 2024 Olympic Games
Native nameНовак Ђоковић
Novak Đoković
Country (sports) Serbia
ResidenceBelgrade, Serbia
Monte Carlo, Monaco
Born (1987-05-22) 22 May 1987 (age 37)
Belgrade, SR Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia
(now Serbia)
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Turned pro2003
PlaysRight-handed (two-handed backhand)
CoachAndy Murray
Prize moneyUS $185,065,269
All-time leader in earnings
Official websitenovakdjokovic.com
Singles
Career record1124–222 (83.51%)
Career titles99 (3rd in the Open Era)
Highest rankingNo. 1 (4 July 2011)
Current rankingNo. 7 (18 November 2024)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian OpenW (2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023)
French OpenW (2016, 2021, 2023)
WimbledonW (2011, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022)
US OpenW (2011, 2015, 2018, 2023)
Other tournaments
Tour FinalsW (2008, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2022, 2023)
Olympic GamesW (2024)
Doubles
Career record64–80 (44.4%)
Career titles1
Highest rankingNo. 114 (30 November 2009)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open1R (2006, 2007)
French Open1R (2006)
Wimbledon2R (2006)
US Open1R (2006)
Other doubles tournaments
Olympic Games2R (2016)
Other mixed doubles tournaments
Olympic GamesSF – 4th (2021)
Team competitions
Davis CupW (2010)
Hopman CupF (2008, 2013)
President of the ATP Player Council
In office
30 August 2016 – 30 August 2020
Vice PresidentKevin Anderson
Preceded byEric Butorac
Succeeded byKevin Anderson
Signature
Medal record
Representing  Serbia
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2024 Paris Singles
Bronze medal – third place 2008 Beijing Singles
Last updated on: 2 December 2024.

Novak Djokovic (Serbian: Новак Ђоковић, Novak Đoković, pronounced [nôvaːk dʑôːkovitɕ] ; born 22 May 1987) is a Serbian professional tennis player. He has been ranked No. 1 for a record total of 428 weeks in a record 13 different years by the ATP, and finished as the year-end No. 1 a record eight times. Djokovic has won a record 24 Grand Slam men's singles titles, including a record ten Australian Open titles. Overall, he has won 99 singles titles, including a record 72 Big Titles: 24 majors, a record 40 Masters, a record seven year-end championships, and an Olympic gold medal. Djokovic is the only man in tennis history to be the reigning champion of all four majors at once across three different surfaces. In singles, he is the only man to achieve a triple Career Grand Slam, and the only player to complete a Career Golden Masters, a feat he has accomplished twice. Djokovic is the only player in singles to have won all of the Big Titles over the course of his career, having completed the Career Super Slam as part of that accomplishment.

Djokovic began his professional career in 2003. In 2008, at age 20, he disrupted Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal's streak of 11 consecutive majors by winning his first major title at the Australian Open. By 2010, Djokovic had begun to separate himself from the rest of the field and, as a result, the trio of Federer, Nadal and Djokovic was referred to as the "Big Three" among fans and commentators. In 2011, Djokovic ascended to No. 1 for the first time, winning three majors and a then-record five Masters titles while going 10–1 against Nadal and Federer. He remained the most successful player in men's tennis for the rest of the decade. In 2015, Djokovic had his most successful season, reaching a single-season record 15 consecutive finals, winning a season-record 10 Big Titles while having a record 31 victories over the top-10 players. His dominant run extended through to the 2016 French Open, where he completed his first Career Grand Slam and a non-calendar year Grand Slam, becoming the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to hold all four majors simultaneously and setting a rankings points record of 16,950.

In 2017, Djokovic suffered from an elbow injury that weakened his results until the 2018 Wimbledon Championships, where he won the title while ranked No. 21 in the world. Djokovic has continued to be a dominant force on the tour since then, winning 12 major titles and completing his second and third Career Grand Slams. Due to his opposition to COVID-19 vaccine, Djokovic was forced to skip many tournaments in 2022, notably the Australian Open and the US Open; two major events he was the favorite to win. One year after the Australian visa controversy, Djokovic made a successful comeback to reclaim the 2023 Australian Open trophy, and shortly after he claimed the French Open to take the outright record for most men's singles majors won in history. In 2024, he became the oldest gold medalist in men's tennis singles history at the Paris Olympics.

Representing Serbia, Djokovic led the national tennis team to its first Davis Cup title in 2010, and the inaugural ATP Cup title in 2020. In singles, he won the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics and the bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He is a recipient of the Order of Karađorđe Star, Order of St. Sava, and the Order of the Republika Srpska.

Beyond competition, Djokovic was elected as the president of the ATP Player Council in 2016. He stepped down in 2020 to front a new player-only tennis association; the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) founded by him and Vasek Pospisil, citing the need for players to have more influence on the tour and advocating better prize money structure for lower ranked players. Djokovic is an active philanthropist. He is the founder of Novak Djokovic Foundation, which is committed to supporting children from disadvantaged communities. Djokovic was appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2015.

Early and personal life

Novak Djokovic was born on 22 May 1987 in Belgrade, SR Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia, to Dijana (née Žagar) and Srdjan Djokovic. He is of paternal Serbian and maternal Croatian descent. His two younger brothers, Marko and Djordje, have also played professional tennis.

Djokovic began playing tennis at the age of four, after his parents gave him a mini-racket and a soft foam ball, which his father said became "the most beloved toy in his life". His parents then sent him to a tennis camp in Novi Sad. In the summer of 1993, as a six-year-old, he was sent to a tennis camp organized by the Teniski Klub Partizan and overseen by Yugoslav tennis player Jelena Genčić at Mount Kopaonik, where Djokovic's parents ran a fast-food parlour. Genčić worked with Djokovic over the following six years, convincing him to hit his backhand with two hands instead of the single hand used by his idol, Pete Sampras. Djokovic has credited Genčić for "shaping my mind as a human being, but also as a professional".

During the Yugoslav Wars in the late 1990s, Serbia had to endure embargoes and NATO bombings because of the Kosovo War. At one point Djokovic had to train inside a disused swimming pool converted into a tennis court. Due to his rapid development, Genčić contacted Nikola Pilić and in September 1999 Djokovic moved to the Pilić tennis academy in Oberschleißheim, Germany, spending four years there. Pilić made him serve against a wall for several months to improve his technique, and he had him working with a rubber exercise band for a year to improve flexibility in his wrist. One of the players he trained with at the Niki Pilić academy was future world No. 10 Ernests Gulbis, with whom he allegedly had a fiery rivalry.

His father also took him to train at academies in the United States, Italy, and Germany. Because of the high cost of traveling and training his father took out high-interest loans to help pay for his son's tennis education, putting Djokovic under immense pressure to deliver. He believes the impact this had on him could be the reason behind his prowess under pressure.

He met his future wife, Jelena Ristić, in high school, and began dating her in 2005. The two became engaged in September 2013, and on 10 July 2014 the couple were married on Montenegro's Sveti Stefan island, in the Church of Saint Stephen (Serbian: Црква Светог Архиђакона Стефана). He and Ristić had their first child, a boy, in October 2014. Their daughter was born in 2017.

Djokovic is a self-described fan of languages, speaking Serbian, English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish to varying levels of proficiency.

Tennis career

Novak Djokovic Singles Ranking History Chart
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2000s

2001–2003: Juniors

Main article: Novak Djokovic junior years

In 2001, Djokovic dominated the U14 circuit in the ETA Junior Tour, currently known as the Tennis Europe Junior Tour, winning his first ETA title in a second category tournament in Messina, defeating his compatriot Bojan Božović in the final, and his second in Livorno after beating the top seed and future rival Andy Murray in the semifinals, and the second seed Aljoscha Thron in the final. In July, Djokovic was the top seed at the U14 European championship, held in Sanremo, where he won the singles tournament over Lukáš Lacko, and the doubles with Božović over the Russian pair of Alexandre Krasnoroutskiy and Mikhail Bekker. Djokovic also led the Serbian team to victory in the European Summer Cup, thus ending the year as a European champion in singles, doubles and in team competition, while also winning the silver medal at the ITF World Junior Championship for players under 14 in a team competition for Yugoslavia. Djokovic ended 2001 at the top of the ETA rankings for U14s, one place ahead of Murray at No. 2.

In 2002, Djokovic continued his dominance, now in the U16 circuit. In June, Djokovic won two prestigious tournaments in France, the Derby Cadets in La Boule, where he beat future world No. 6 Gaël Monfils in the final, and Le Pontet in Avignon. In September, Djokovic won his first ITF tournament in Pančevo after winning all of his matches in straight sets, some of which against rivals three years older than he, including the No. 1 seed David Savić in the final. In November, Djokovic participated in the prestigious Prince Cup and Junior Orange Bowl in Miami, defeating home favorite Stephen Bass to win the former despite having to play the final just a few hours after winning a qualifier round for the Orange Bowl, where he beat two Americans in the main draw before losing in the third round to Marcos Baghdatis.

In juniors, he compiled a singles win-loss record of 40–11 (and 23–6 in doubles), reaching a combined junior world ranking of No. 24 in February 2004. At the junior Grand Slam events, his best showing was at the Australian Open where he reached the semifinals in 2004. He also played at the French Open and US Open junior events in 2003.

2003–2005: Start of professional career

In January 2003, at age 15, Djokovic played his first match in a professional tournament after receiving a wildcard from Pilić to enter a Futures event in Oberschleißheim, the suburb of Munich where Pilić had his academy, but despite knowing the court where he played very well, Djokovic still lost to Alex Rădulescu in two tight sets. Pilić also had influence outside of Germany and requested a wildcard for Djokovic to play in a Futures in Belgrade in June, where he beat the No. 4 seed in the first round and then Cesar Ferrer-Victoria in the final, gaining him his first world ranking of No. 767. At age 16, he finished 2003 ranked world No. 687.

On 11 April 2004, the 16-year-old Djokovic earned his first official ATP victory when he defeated No. 1340 Janis Skroderis in a dead rubber held in Belgrade during a Davis Cup tie between Serbia & Montenegro and Latvia. He won his first ATP Challenger tournament in Budapest, where he started as a qualifier. In the final, played on the day of his 17th birthday, Djokovic dominated No. 232 Daniele Bracciali. Djokovic then qualified for his first ATP Tour event, the Croatia Open Umag in July 2004, where he lost to Filippo Volandri in the first round. His success in Futures and Challenger events saw him rise into the world's Top 200 and finish 2004 as the world No. 186.

In January 2005, Djokovic made his Grand Slam debut at the Australian Open, where he defeated future rival Stan Wawrinka in the second round of the qualifying competition. In the first round of the main draw, he was defeated by eventual champion Marat Safin in straight sets. Later that year, Djokovic won his first Grand Slam match at the French Open, and went on to reach the third round of both Wimbledon and the US Open, coming back from two sets down and saving multiple match points to defeat Guillermo García López in the former, and beating Gaël Monfils and Mario Ančić in the latter. Djokovic participated in four Masters events and qualified for two of them, his best performance coming in Paris, where he reached the third round and defeated fourth seed Mariano Puerta along the way. He finished the year ranked No. 78, the youngest player in the top 100.

2006: First ATP titles and major quarterfinal

On 9 April 2006, Djokovic clinched a decisive Davis Cup win against Great Britain by defeating Greg Rusedski in four sets in the fourth match of the tie, giving Serbia and Montenegro an insurmountable 3–1 lead in their best-of-five series, thus keeping the country in the Group One Euro/African Zone of Davis Cup. Afterwards, Djokovic briefly considered moving from Serbia to play for Great Britain. The British media spoke of Djokovic's family negotiating with the Lawn Tennis Association about changing his international loyalty by joining British tennis ranks. The 18-year-old Djokovic, who was ranked 64th in the world, initially dismissed the story by saying that the talks were not serious, describing them as "the British being very kind to us after the Davis Cup." However, more than three years later, in October 2009, Djokovic confirmed that the talks between his family and the LTA throughout April and May 2006 were indeed serious:

Britain was offering me a lot of opportunities and they needed someone because Andy was the only one, and still is. That had to be a disappointment for all the money they invest. But I didn't need the money as much as I had done. I had begun to make some for myself, enough to afford to travel with a coach, and I said, "Why the heck?" I am Serbian, I am proud of being a Serbian, I didn't want to spoil that just because another country had better conditions. If I had played for Great Britain, of course I would have played exactly as I do for my country but deep inside, I would never have felt that I belonged. I was the one who took the decision.

Djokovic reached his first Grand Slam quarterfinal at the French Open as the world No. 63, after upsetting ninth-ranked Fernando González in the second round. In the quarterfinals, he faced Rafael Nadal, the first-ever meeting of their historic rivalry, which Nadal won via a retirement from Djokovic after Nadal took the first two sets. This deep run at the French Open saw him reach the top 40 in the world singles rankings. At Wimbledon, he reached the fourth round, losing to seventh seed Mario Ančić in five sets.

Three weeks after Wimbledon, Djokovic won his maiden ATP title at the Dutch Open in Amersfoort without losing a set, defeating Nicolás Massú in the final. He won his second career title at the Moselle Open in Metz, France, defeating Jürgen Melzer in the final, and moved into the top 20. He also reached his first career Masters quarterfinal at Madrid during the indoor hardcourt season. Djokovic finished the year ranked No. 16, the youngest player in the top 20.

2007: First Masters title and major final, top 3

Djokovic began 2007 by defeating Australian Chris Guccione in the Adelaide final, before losing in the fourth round of the Australian Open to eventual champion Roger Federer in straight sets. His performances at the Masters Series events in Indian Wells, and Miami, where he was the runner-up and champion respectively, pushed him into the world's top 10. Djokovic lost the Indian Wells final to Rafael Nadal, but defeated Nadal in Key Biscayne in the quarterfinals before going on to defeat Guillermo Cañas in the final to win his maiden Masters Series title. In doing so, he became the youngest player to ever win the tournament and the first teenager to win the event since Andre Agassi in 1990.

Djokovic then returned to Serbia to help his country enter the Davis Cup World Group in a match against Georgia. He won a point by defeating Georgia's George Chanturia. Later, he played in the Monte-Carlo Masters, where he was defeated by David Ferrer in the third round, and at the Estoril Open, where he defeated Richard Gasquet in the final. Djokovic then reached the quarterfinals of both the Italian Open in Rome, where he lost to Nadal, and the Hamburg Masters, where he was defeated by Carlos Moyá. At the French Open, Djokovic reached his first major semifinal, losing to eventual champion Nadal.

At Wimbledon, Djokovic won a five-hour quarterfinal against Marcos Baghdatis to reach his first Wimbledon semi-final. At the time, the match had lasted just 5 minutes shy of the longest Wimbledon match played in a single day. After the match, Baghdatis stated that playing against Djokovic was "a bit like facing Andre Agassi. He is just making you move from one place to another". Djokovic started his semifinal match against Nadal with nearly 17 hours on court, and ended up retiring with elbow problems in the third set, after winning the first and losing the second set.

Djokovic during his first round match at the 2007 US Open

Djokovic's next tournament was the Canadian Open in Montreal, and he defeated No. 3 Andy Roddick in the quarterfinals, No. 2 Nadal in the semifinals, and No. 1 Federer in the final. This was the first time a player had defeated the top three ranked players in one tournament since Boris Becker in 1994. Djokovic was also only the second player, after Tomáš Berdych, to have defeated both Federer and Nadal since they became the top two players in the world. After this tournament, Björn Borg stated that Djokovic "is definitely a contender to win a Grand Slam (tournament)." The following week at the Cincinnati Masters, Djokovic lost in the second round to Moyà in straight sets. Nevertheless, he went on to reach the final of the US Open, where he had five set points in the first set and two in the second set, but lost them all before losing the match in straight sets to the top-seeded Federer.

Djokovic won his fifth title of the year at the BA-CA TennisTrophy in Vienna, defeating Stanislas Wawrinka in the final. His next tournament was the Madrid Masters, where he lost to David Nalbandian in the semifinals. Djokovic, assured of finishing the year ranked No. 3, qualified for the year-ending championships, but did not advance beyond the round robin matches. He received the Golden Badge award for the best athlete in Serbia, and the Olympic Committee of Serbia declared him the best athlete in the country.

Djokovic played a key role in the 2007 play-off win over Australia by winning all his matches and helping promote the Serbia Davis Cup team to the 2008 World Group. In Serbia's tie against Russia in Moscow in early 2008, Djokovic was sidelined due to influenza and missed his first singles match. He returned to win his doubles match, teaming with Nenad Zimonjić, before retiring during his singles match with Nikolay Davydenko.

2008: First Major title, ATP Finals title

Main article: 2008 Novak Djokovic tennis season

Djokovic started his preparations for the season by playing the Hopman Cup with fellow Serbian world No. 3 Jelena Janković where he won all of his four singles matches, including in the final against the United States, where he beat Mardy Fish in a deciding set tiebreak to level the tie, but then losing the decisive mixed doubles rubber, in which he faced former WTA No. 1 Serena Williams in a competitive event for the first time. At the Australian Open, Djokovic reached his second consecutive Grand Slam final, this time without dropping a set, including a victory over two-time defending champion Federer in the semifinals. By reaching the semifinals, Djokovic became the youngest player in the Open Era to have reached the semifinals in all four Grand Slam events. In the final, Djokovic defeated unseeded Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in four sets to earn his first Grand Slam singles title. This marked the first time since the 2005 Australian Open that a Grand Slam singles title was not won by Federer or Nadal.

Djokovic celebrating his first Australian Open triumph in Belgrade

Djokovic's next tournament was the Dubai Championships, where he lost in the semifinals to Roddick. At the Indian Wells Masters, Djokovic won his ninth career singles title, defeating Mardy Fish in the final. Djokovic won his tenth career singles title and fourth Master Series singles crown at the Italian Open in Rome after defeating Wawrinka in the final. The following week he lost to Nadal in the semifinals at the Hamburg Masters. At the French Open, Djokovic was the third-seeded player behind Federer and Nadal. He lost to Nadal in the semifinals in straight sets.

On grass, Djokovic once again played Nadal, this time in the Artois Championships final in Queen's Club, where he lost in two sets. Djokovic entered Wimbledon seeded third but lost in the second round to Marat Safin, ending a streak of five consecutive majors where he had reached at least the semifinals.

Djokovic then failed to defend his 2007 singles title at the Rogers Cup in Toronto, where he was eliminated in the quarterfinals by Andy Murray. The following week at the Cincinnati Masters, Djokovic advanced to the final, beating Nadal in the semifinals, which not only ended the Spaniard's 32-match winning streak, but also delayed Nadal's first ascension to world No. 1 by a week. In the final, he again lost to Murray in straight sets. His next tournament was the 2008 Summer Olympics, his first Olympics. He and Nenad Zimonjić, seeded second in men's doubles, were eliminated in the first round by the Czech pairing of Martin Damm and Pavel Vízner. Seeded third in singles, Djokovic lost in the semifinals to Nadal. Djokovic then defeated James Blake, the loser of the other semifinal, in the bronze medal match.

After the Olympics, Djokovic entered the US Open seeded third, where he defeated Roddick in the quarterfinals. To a smattering of boos in a post-match interview, Djokovic criticized Roddick for accusing him of making excessive use of the trainer during matches and for suggesting that he was faking his injuries. His run at the US Open ended in the semifinals when he lost to Federer in four sets, in a rematch of the previous year's final. In November, Djokovic was the second seed at the year-ending Tennis Masters Cup in Shanghai, beating Juan Martín del Potro and Nikolay Davydenko in the round-robin stage, and Gilles Simon in the semifinals. In the final, Djokovic defeated Davydenko to win his first title at the year-end championship.

2009: Ten finals, five titles

Main article: 2009 Novak Djokovic tennis season

Djokovic started the year at the Brisbane International, where he was upset by fellow Pilić academy trainee Ernests Gulbis in the first round. As defending champion at the Australian Open, Djokovic retired from his quarterfinal match with former world No. 1 Andy Roddick, primarily due to heat illness that generated muscle aches and cramps. After losing in the semifinals of the Open 13 tournament in Marseille to Tsonga, Djokovic won the singles title at the Dubai Championships, defeating Ferrer to claim his twelfth career title. The following week, Djokovic was the defending champion at the Indian Wells Masters but lost to Roddick in the quarterfinals. At the Miami Open in Key Biscayne, Djokovic beat Federer in the semifinals, before losing to Murray in the final.

Djokovic reached the final of the next Masters event, the Monte-Carlo Masters on clay, losing to Nadal in the final. At the Italian Open in Rome, Djokovic failed to defend the title he had won the previous year, losing to Nadal in the final again. Djokovic was the top seed at his hometown tournament, the Serbia Open in Belgrade, beating Łukasz Kubot in the final to win his second title of the year. Djokovic then reached the semifinals of the Madrid Open without dropping a set, where he lost to Nadal despite holding three match points. The match, at 4 hours and 3 minutes, was at the time the longest three-set singles match on the ATP Tour in the Open Era. At the French Open, he lost in the third round to German Philipp Kohlschreiber.

Djokovic began his grass court season at the Gerry Weber Open where after the withdrawal of Federer, he competed as the top seed. He advanced to the final, where he lost to Tommy Haas. Djokovic then lost to Haas again, this time in the quarterfinals of Wimbledon. During the US Open Series, Djokovic made the quarterfinals of the Canadian Open in Montreal before losing to Roddick. At the Cincinnati Masters, Djokovic defeated Nadal in the semifinals before losing in the final to Federer. At the US Open, Djokovic reached the semifinals, where he was defeated by Federer.

Djokovic then won his third title of the year at the China Open in Beijing, beating Marin Čilić in the final. Djokovic then lost in the semifinals of the inaugural Shanghai Masters to Davydenko. At the Swiss Indoors in Basel, Djokovic recorded his first 6–0, 6–0 win at an elite event when he defeated Jan Hernych in the second round. He then defeat home player Wawrinka in the quarterfinals before saving three match to win his semifinal against Radek Štěpánek. In the final, he defeated home favorite and three-time defending champion Federer to win his fourth title of the year. Djokovic won his first Masters title of the year at the Paris Masters after defeating Nadal in the semifinals, and outlasting Gaël Monfils in a decisive set tiebreak in the final.

Even though he came into the year-ending ATP Finals in London on a 10-match winning streak and as the defending champion, Djokovic failed to make it out from the round-robin stage despite beating both Davydenko and Nadal due to having fewer sets. Djokovic ended the year as the No. 3 for the third consecutive year, having played 97 matches, the most of any player on the ATP Tour, which earned him the Ironman nickname, with a 78–19 win–loss record. In addition to leading the ATP Tour in match wins, he reached a career-best ten finals, winning five titles.

2010s

2010: US Open final & Davis Cup crown

Main article: 2010 Novak Djokovic tennis season

After playing nearly a hundred matches in 2009, Djokovic stated that he was "fed up with matches", so he decided not to play any ranking tournaments before the Australian Open, thus starting his year by playing in the AAMI Classic, an exhibition event, where he beat Tommy Haas, but lost to Fernando Verdasco and teenager Bernard Tomic. At the Australian Open, Djokovic lost a five-setter to Tsonga in the quarterfinals. Despite the loss, he attained a career-high ranking of No. 2 and went on to reach the semifinals in Rotterdam, where he lost to Mikhail Youzhny. At the Dubai Championships, Djokovic reached the final, this time defeating Youzhny to win his first title of the year and to successfully defend a title for the first time in his career.

On 6–8 March 2010, Djokovic then took part in Serbia's Davis Cup tie against the United States on clay in Belgrade, where he played a key role in helping his country reach the quarterfinal in the Davis Cup for the first time in its independent history, winning both singles matches against Sam Querrey and John Isner in a 3–2 victory. After early exits at the Indian Wells and Miami Masters, Djokovic announced that he had ceased working with Todd Martin as his coach.

In his first clay-court tournament of the year at the Monte-Carlo Masters, top-seeded Djokovic reached the semifinals with wins over Wawrinka and David Nalbandian before losing to Verdasco. Djokovic again lost to Verdasco at the Italian Open in Rome, this time in the quarterfinals. As the defending champion at his hometown event, the Serbia Open in Belgrade, he withdrew in the quarterfinals while trailing No. 319 Filip Krajinović, the lowest-ranked player to ever beat Djokovic as well as the only time that Djokovic lost to a player outside the Top 200. Djokovic entered the French Open seeded third, where he lost to Jürgen Melzer in five sets, marking the only time he lost a match at a major after leading two sets to love. Djokovic then won the first ATP doubles titles of his career at the Aegon Championships, pairing with Jonathan Erlich to beat Karol Beck and David Škoch in the final. In Wimbledon, he lost in the semifinals to Tomáš Berdych in straight sets.

Djokovic then competed at the Canadian Open in Toronto, where he lost to Federer in the semifinals. Djokovic also competed in doubles with Nadal in a one-time, high-profile partnership. This had not happened since 1976, when Jimmy Connors and Arthur Ashe as No. 1 and No. 2 paired together as a doubles team. They lost in the first round to Canadians Milos Raonic and Vasek Pospisil. Djokovic then lost to Roddick in the quarterfinals of the Cincinnati Masters. As the third seed at the US Open, Djokovic came very close to losing in his opening round against Viktor Troicki in extreme heat. He then defeated Philipp Petzschner, James Blake, Mardy Fish, and Gaël Monfils, all in straight sets, to reach the US Open semifinals for the fourth consecutive year. There, he defeated Federer in five sets after saving two match points with forehand winners while serving to stay in the match at 4–5 in the fifth set. It was Djokovic's first victory over Federer at the US Open in four attempts, and his first victory over Federer in a Major since the 2008 Australian Open. Djokovic went on to lose to Nadal in the final, a match that saw Nadal complete his career Grand Slam.

After helping Serbia defeat the Czech Republic 3–2 to make it to the Davis Cup final, Djokovic competed at the China Open as the top seed and defending champion. He won the title for the second successive year after defeating David Ferrer in the final. At the Shanghai Masters, Djokovic made a semifinal appearance, losing to Federer. Djokovic played his final tournament of the year at the ATP Finals in London, where he lost to Federer in the semifinals.

Serbia progressed to the Davis Cup final, following the victories over Croatia (4–1) and the Czech Republic (3–2). Serbia came from 1–2 down to defeat France in the final tie 3–2 in Belgrade to win the nation's first Davis Cup Championship. In the final, Djokovic scored two singles points for Serbia, defeating Gilles Simon and Gaël Monfils. He was the backbone of the Serbian squad, going 7–0 in singles rubbers to lead the nation to the title, although the honour of winning the deciding rubber in the final went to compatriot Viktor Troicki. This two singles rubbers wins started a long unbeaten run that went on into 2011. Djokovic finished the year ranked No. 3, his fourth successive finish at this position. He was awarded the title "Serbian Sportsman of the year" by the Olympic Committee of Serbia and "Serbian Athlete of the year" by DSL Sport.

2011: One of the greatest seasons in history

Main article: 2011 Novak Djokovic tennis season
Novak Djokovic celebrates his 2011 Wimbledon semi-final win over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. The victory meant that Djokovic successfully clinched the ATP world No. 1 Ranking for the first time in his career on 1 July 2011. He also reached his first-ever Wimbledon final, which he eventually won.
Djokovic celebrates upon defeating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the semifinals of the 2011 Wimbledon Championships, clinching the world No. 1 ranking for the first time in his career.

Djokovic began his season by winning the Australian Open. He only dropped one set en route to the title, beating Federer in the semifinals and Murray in the final to capture his second Australian Open title and his first grand slam in three years.

He next competed at the Dubai Championships and beat Federer in the final in straight sets. Two weeks later, Djokovic won his second Indian Wells title after beating Federer in the semifinals and Nadal in the final, both in three sets, thus becoming only the third player to beat Nadal and Federer in the same tournament twice, joining Nikolay Davydenko and David Nalbandian. In Miami, Djokovic once again beat Nadal in the finals in three sets, with the final set being decided in a tiebreak. After winning the Serbia Open, Djokovic won the Madrid and Italian Opens, beating Nadal in straight sets in both finals. Beating Nadal in back-to-back matches on clay was a notable reversal due to the fact that he had previously lost all nine matches played against Nadal on clay.

He continued his good form on clay at the French Open by dropping only one set en route to the semifinal, which he lost to Federer. This loss marked Djokovic's first defeat of the season (with Federer also being the last man to defeat Djokovic in 2010), ending a 43-match win streak, which included a 41–0 start to 2011. Five weeks later at Wimbledon, Djokovic replaced Nadal as the world No. 1 and then defeated him in a four set final to take his first Wimbledon title.

In Canada, Djokovic won his single-season record-breaking fifth Masters title with a three-set win over Mardy Fish in the final. At the US Open, Djokovic beat Federer and Nadal on the way to the title, thus becoming only the second player to defeat both of them in the same Major event after Juan Martín del Potro in the 2009 US Open. Djokovic saved match points en route to the title, saving two against Federer in the semifinals to complete a comeback from two sets down, thus becoming just the second player to beat Federer from two sets down after Tsonga a few months earlier in Wimbledon. Djokovic's crosscourt forehand return winner to save the first match point is widely regarded as one of the greatest shots in US Open history as well as one of the greatest returns in tennis history. This was the second consecutive US Open where Djokovic saved two match points against Federer to reach the final, and the fifth consecutive US Open where Djokovic and Federer played each other. Djokovic played Nadal in their second successive major final, winning the match in four sets and taking his first US Open title.

With the victory, Djokovic extended his season record to an impressive 64–2. However, his level dropped toward the season's end, beginning with a back injury sustained during the US Open which caused him to retire from the Davis Cup, and ending with a poor showing at the ATP Finals, in which he lost to David Ferrer and Janko Tipsarević, but saved match point against Tomáš Berdych to seal his 70th and final win of the year. Djokovic concluded the season with a 70–6 record and a year-end ranking of No. 1. He was named the 2011 ITF World Champion.

In total, Djokovic won ten tournaments in 2011, including three Grand Slam tournament victories at the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. He also captured a then-record-breaking five ATP Masters titles, and won $12.6 million on the ATP Tour. Djokovic lost only two matches from the start of the season until the final match of the US Open in September, going 10–1 against Nadal and Federer, the other two best players of the year, including 6–0 against Nadal, all in Big Title finals. Djokovic also had the most dominant record versus a world No. 1 for a single season, going 5–0 against Nadal before overtaking him as the world No. 1.

Pete Sampras declared Djokovic's 2011 season as the best he had seen in his lifetime, calling it "one of the best achievements in all of the sports." Boris Becker called Djokovic's season "one of the very best years in tennis of all time", noting that it "may not be the best statistically, but he's beaten Federer, he's beaten Nadal, he's beaten everybody that came around to challenge him in the biggest tournaments in the world." Rafael Nadal, who lost to Djokovic in six finals on hard, clay and grass courts, described Djokovic's performances as "probably the highest level of tennis that I ever saw."

2012: Australian Open and year-end titles

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Djokovic began his season by winning the Australian Open. In the quarterfinals, he defeated David Ferrer in three sets. In the semifinal, Djokovic beat Andy Murray in five sets after 4 hours and 50 minutes, recovering from a two-sets-to-one deficit and fending off break points at 5-all in the fifth set, in a rematch of the previous year's final. In the final, Djokovic beat Rafael Nadal in five sets, recovering from losing the first set and then a break down in the final set to win 7–5. At 5 hours and 53 minutes, the match was the longest Grand Slam final in Open Era history, as well as the longest match in Australian Open history, surpassing the 5-hour and 14-minute 2009 semifinal between Nadal and Fernando Verdasco.

Djokovic was beaten by John Isner in the semifinals at Indian Wells. He successfully defended his title in Miami after beating Murray in the final. In the Monte Carlo final, he lost in straight sets to Nadal. Djokovic also lost in straight sets to Nadal at the 2012 Rome Masters final.

Djokovic reached his maiden French Open final by defeating Roger Federer, reaching the final of all four majors consecutively. Djokovic had the chance to become the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to hold all four major titles at once, having won last year's Wimbledon and US Open titles as well as this year's Australian Open, but was beaten by Nadal in the final in four sets. Following the French Open, Djokovic failed to defend his title in Wimbledon, losing to Roger Federer in four sets in the semifinals.

At the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Djokovic was chosen as the flag bearer for Serbia. On 2 August 2012, Djokovic defeated French fifth seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and advanced to the semifinals, where he was beaten by Murray in straight sets. In the bronze medal match he lost to Juan Martín del Potro, finishing fourth. He successively defended his Rogers Cup title, dropping just a single set to Tommy Haas. Following the Rogers Cup, Djokovic made the final of the Cincinnati Masters but lost to Federer in straight sets.

At the US Open, Djokovic reached his third consecutive final by beating fourth-seeded David Ferrer in a match suspended a day due to rain. He then lost to Murray in a five set final that lasted 4 hours and 54 minutes, the joint-longest US Open in history. This final also set the records for both the longest tiebreak (24 minutes) and the longest rally (54 shots) in a major final, won by Murray and Djokovic respectively. Djokovic went on to defend his China Open title, defeating Tsonga in straight sets. The following week he won the Shanghai Masters by defeating Murray in the final. With Federer's withdrawal from the Paris Masters, Djokovic regained the No. 1 ranking. On 12 November 2012, Djokovic won the 2012 ATP Finals by defeating Federer in the final. Because of his achievements in the 2012 season, Djokovic was named the 2012 ITF World Champion in men's singles by the International Tennis Federation.

2013: Australian Open and Year-end titles

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Djokovic started his preparations for the 2013 season by playing the Hopman Cup with Ana Ivanovic, winning three of his four singles matches, including in the final against Fernando Verdasco of Spain in an eventual 1–2 loss. In his first competitive tournament of the year, Djokovic beat Stan Wawrinka in a five-set epic in the fourth round of the Australian Open, lasting over five hours, and being deemed to be one of the best matches ever played, with Wawrinka deeming it to have been the best match that he ever played. He later defeated Andy Murray in the final to win a record third consecutive Australian Open trophy and the sixth major of his career. A week later, he participated in a Davis Cup match against Belgium, where he defeated Olivier Rochus to give the Serbian team a 2–0 lead.

On 2 March 2013, Djokovic defeated Tomáš Berdych in the final of the Dubai Championships. Another solid week of tennis saw Djokovic reach the semifinals at the Indian Wells Masters, before losing to Juan Martín del Potro, ending his 22-match winning streak. The following week, Djokovic entered the Miami Masters as the defending champion, but lost in the fourth round to Tommy Haas in straight sets.

In April, Djokovic played for Serbia against the United States in the Davis Cup quarterfinals. Djokovic clinched a tie for his team by defeating John Isner and Sam Querrey. Later that month, he defeated eight-time champion Rafael Nadal in straight sets in the final of the Monte-Carlo Masters to clinch his first title in Monte Carlo. In May, he was defeated by Grigor Dimitrov in three sets in the second round of the Madrid Open in Madrid. The following week, he lost to Berdych at the quarterfinal stage of the Rome Masters.

Djokovic began his French Open campaign with wins over David Goffin, Guido Pella, and Dimitrov in straight sets. In the fourth round he recovered from a set down and defeated Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany in four sets. In the process, he reached a 16th consecutive Grand Slam quarterfinal, which he won over Tommy Haas. Djokovic then lost to Nadal in the semifinal in a five-set epic.

At Wimbledon, Djokovic defeated Juan Martín del Potro in a five-set epic that lasted 4 hours and 44 minutes, which at the time was the longest Wimbledon semifinal in history. Djokovic then lost the final to Murray in straight sets. At the Canadian Open, he lost to Nadal in the semifinal in three sets. Later, Djokovic lost to Isner in the quarterfinals in Cincinnati. Djokovic went on to reach the US Open final, where he met Nadal for the 37th time in his career (a new Open Era record). He went on to lose in four sets. In early October, Djokovic collected his fourth Beijing title by defeating Nadal in the final in straight sets. He also collected his second Shanghai Masters title, extending his winning streak to 20–0 over the last two seasons at the hard-court Asian swing of the tour. Djokovic won his 16th Masters title in Paris at the end of the season, beating David Ferrer in the final. At the 2013 ATP Finals Djokovic retained his trophy, beating Nadal in straight sets. At the end of the season, Boris Becker joined his staff as head coach.

2014: Wimbledon and ATP Finals titles

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Djokovic began the year with a warmup tournament win, the 2013 Mubadala Championship. At the Australian Open, he won his first four matches in straight sets against Lukáš Lacko, Leonardo Mayer, Denis Istomin, and No. 15 seed Fabio Fognini respectively. He met Wawrinka in the quarterfinals of the tournament, the second consecutive year the two had met at the event. Despite coming back from two sets to one down, Djokovic fell 9–7 in the fifth set, ending his 25–match winning streak in Melbourne, as well as his streak of 14 consecutive Grand Slam tournament semifinals.

Djokovic won his third Indian Wells Masters title, defeating Federer in the final. Continuing his good run, he beat No. 1 Nadal in the final of the Miami Masters in straight sets. Suffering from a wrist injury which hampered him throughout the Monte-Carlo Masters, Djokovic lost the semifinals to Federer in straight sets. After returning from injury, Djokovic won his third Rome title by beating Nadal in the final of the Italian Open. He subsequently donated the $500,000 in prize money that he had received to the victims of the 2014 Southeast Europe floods.

Djokovic reached the final of the French Open losing only two sets in six matches but lost in the final to Nadal in four sets. It was Djokovic's first defeat in the last 5 matches between both. At the Wimbledon Championships Djokovic defeated Roger Federer in the final in five sets. With this victory he replaced Rafael Nadal again as the world No. 1. Djokovic played at the Canadian Open, losing to eventual first-time champion Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in straight sets. He followed that with a loss to Tommy Robredo at the Cincinnati Masters. At the US Open, Djokovic reached the semifinals, where he lost in four sets to Kei Nishikori.

Djokovic returned to Beijing with a fifth trophy in six years, defeating Murray in the semifinal and Berdych in the final. The following week he was beaten by Federer in the semifinal of Shanghai Masters. He then won the Paris Masters title, without losing a single set, beating Raonic in the final.

In the ATP Finals, Djokovic created a record by winning three round-robin matches with a loss of just nine games. By reaching the semifinal, he also secured the year-end No. 1 ranking for the third time, tying him with Nadal in the fifth position. He was awarded the ATP Finals trophy after Federer withdrew before the final. This marked the seventh title of the season for him and the fourth title at the year-end event.

2015: Another great tennis season

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Djokovic began the season at the Qatar Open in Doha, where he won his first two rounds for the loss of just 6 games, however, lost in the quarterfinals against Ivo Karlović in three tight sets. He rebounded from this defeat well at the Australian Open, where he made it through the first five rounds without dropping a set. In the semifinals, he faced defending champion Stan Wawrinka, the man who beat him the previous year. He twice lost a set lead, however, came roaring back in the fifth to take it to love, and set up a third final against Andy Murray. After splitting the first two sets in tiebreakers, Djokovic found his form after dropping his serve at the start of the third set, going on to win 12 of the last 13 games to record a four-set victory over the Scot, and win an Open Era record-breaking fifth title in Melbourne, overtaking Roger Federer and Andre Agassi. He moved into equal eighth on the all-time list of men with the most Major titles, tying Agassi, Ivan Lendl, Jimmy Connors, Ken Rosewall and Fred Perry.

Djokovic sliding on a hard court to get a ball back

He next competed at the Dubai Championships and lost to Federer in the final. After 2 weeks, Djokovic defeated John Isner and Andy Murray en route to his 21st Masters title, beating Federer in three sets in Indian Wells. In Miami, he defeated David Ferrer and John Isner en route to winning his fifth title defeating Andy Murray in three sets. With his 22nd Masters title, Djokovic became the first player to complete the Indian Wells – Miami title double three times. In April, Djokovic clinched his second Monte-Carlo Masters by beating Tomáš Berdych in the final. Therefore, Djokovic became the first man to win the first three ATP Masters 1000 titles of the season. Djokovic withdrew from the 2015 Madrid Masters. He won the title for the fourth time at the Rome Masters, making it 4 out of 4 titles in Masters events entered by Djokovic in the season.

He continued his good form on clay at the French Open by reaching the final without dropping a set in the first five rounds, including a quarterfinal clash with Nadal and a five-set semifinal victory over No. 3 seed Andy Murray which took two days to complete. This meant he became only the second man to have won against Nadal at the French Open. However, he lost the next match and the tournament to No. 8 seed Stan Wawrinka in four sets. Five weeks later, he rebounded again from the tough loss in Paris, just like 2014, coming from two sets down to beat Kevin Anderson in the fourth round, and then going on to claim his third Wimbledon title, with a four-set win over Roger Federer.

Prior to the final Grand Slam event of the year, Djokovic had the chance to become the first man in history to complete the full set of Masters titles in Cincinnati, achieving the Career Golden Masters, but he lost the final to Federer (Djokovic would accomplish the feat at the 2018 and 2020 events). At the US Open, Djokovic reached the final for the sixth time in his career, achieving the feat of reaching all four Grand Slam finals in a single calendar year. In the final, he faced Federer once again, defeating him in four sets to win his third Grand Slam title of the year, his second title at Flushing Meadows, and his tenth Grand Slam singles title overall, becoming the fifth man in the Open Era to win double-digit Grand Slam singles titles, as well as only the third man to reach all four Major finals in a calendar year.

He returned to China Open in October, winning the title for the sixth time, defeating Nadal in straight sets in the final to bring his overall record at the tournament to 29–0. Djokovic then reached the final of the Paris Masters, where he defeated Murray in straight sets, taking his fourth title there and a record sixth ATP Masters tournament in one year. After losing to Federer in the round-robin stage of the ATP Finals he took on the third seed again in the final. He beat Federer in straight sets winning his fifth ATP Finals title and becoming the first player to win the Year-end Championships four consecutive times.

By the end of the season, Djokovic made a season-record 15 consecutive finals, reaching the championship match of every top-level tournament he played (four in Majors, eight in Masters, and the final at the Year-end Championships). He won 11 titles including a season-record 10 Big Titles (three Majors, six Masters, and the Year-end Championships) on all court surfaces and conditions (hard, clay, grass and indoors). Djokovic set a season-record of 16,585 for most ranking points accumulated as world No. 1. and had a season-record 31 victories over top-10 players, including a remarkable 15–4 winning record against the other members of the Big Four, Federer, Nadal, and Murray. The 2015 season is Djokovic's most successful season as of 2022, and it is considered one of the greatest seasons in tennis history.

2016: 'Nole Slam' and four Masters titles

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

Djokovic collected his 60th career title in Doha, defeating Rafael Nadal in two sets in a final that lasted 73 minutes. He broke his own ATP ranking points record, bringing it up to 16,790. Djokovic then proceeded to win his sixth Australian Open. On his road to his Open Era record sixth title in Melbourne, he defeated Roger Federer in four sets in the semifinals, and in a rematch of the 2015 final, he defeated Andy Murray, in three straight sets. He quickly rebounded from an eye infection at the Dubai Championships to collect a fifth Indian Wells Masters title, defeating Rafael Nadal in the semifinals, and Milos Raonic in the final. Djokovic's run was so dominant that the world no. 2 and 3 (Andy Murray and Roger Federer) could have combined their points and still not have had enough to pass him in the rankings.

On 3 April 2016, Djokovic won the Miami Open for the third consecutive year, and did so without dropping a set en route to his sixth career Miami Open title, tying him with Andre Agassi for most ever Miami Open men's singles titles. In addition, the victory marked the fourth year Djokovic completed the Sunshine Double in his career, the most Sunshine Doubles out of any player in history, and 2016 being the third consecutive year that Djokovic completed it. His win in Miami also saw Djokovic surpass Roger Federer to become the all-time leading prize money winner on the ATP tour with career earnings of $98.2 million. After an early round exit at the Monte-Carlo Masters, Djokovic quickly bounced back by winning the Madrid title for the second time in his career, with a three-set victory over Murray. They met again in the Rome Masters final one week later with Murray as the victor; despite a sluggish performance, Djokovic defeated Nadal and Kei Nishikori in two long quarterfinals and semifinals.

Djokovic defeated Andy Murray in the final of the French Open in four sets, making him the reigning champion of all four major tournaments, a historic feat the media dubbed the Nole Slam. With his French Open triumph, Djokovic became the eighth player in history to achieve a Career Grand Slam, the third player in history after Don Budge and Rod Laver to hold all four Grand Slam titles at the same time, and the first player to win $100 million in prize money. The victory at the French Open brought his ATP ranking points up to a new record of 16,950. At Wimbledon, his major win streak came to an end in the third-round when he lost to American Sam Querrey in four sets. It was his earliest exit in a Grand Slam since the 2009 French Open.

In late July, Djokovic returned to form by winning his fourth Canadian Open title, and 30th Masters title overall, without dropping a set. In August, Djokovic was beaten in the first round of the Olympic men's singles in Rio de Janeiro by Juan Martín del Potro. It was Djokovic's first opening round defeat since January 2009, when Ernest Gulbis defeated him at the 2009 Brisbane International. In the final slam of the year, the US Open, Djokovic advanced to the final but was defeated by Stan Wawrinka in four sets. Djokovic was defeated by Roberto Bautista Agut and Marin Čilić in the semifinals and quarterfinals of Shanghai and Paris. Due to this result, he lost the No. 1 ranking to Andy Murray. However, a runner-up finish at the ATP Finals indicated his best performances in nearly three months. After the season, he parted ways with his coach of three years, Boris Becker.

2017: Split with team and injury hiatus

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In January, Djokovic defended his title in Doha after defeating the new world No. 1 Andy Murray. At the Australian Open, he was upset in the second round by world No. 117 Denis Istomin. This was the first time since 2007 that Djokovic failed to reach the quarterfinals at the Australian Open, and the first time in his career that he lost to a player ranked outside of the top 100 at a major. In February and March, Djokovic played at the Mexican Open and Indian Wells Masters, but was eliminated by Nick Kyrgios in both events before the semifinals. In April, Djokovic reached the quarterfinals of the Monte-Carlo Masters, losing to David Goffin. After the tournament, he chose to split with his long-time coach Marián Vajda, fitness specialist Gebhard Phil-Gritsch, and physiotherapist Miljan Amanović, citing the need to find a winning spark. A better showing at the Madrid Masters saw Djokovic reach the semifinals, losing to Nadal in straight sets. A runner-up result at the Rome Masters indicated improvement in his form.

On 21 May 2017, Djokovic announced that Andre Agassi would become his new coach, starting at the French Open. However, as the defending champion, he lost in the quarterfinals to Dominic Thiem. He began the grass court season at the Eastbourne International, playing his first non-Wimbledon tournament on grass since 2010. He won the title by beating Gaël Monfils in the final. This was also the only tournament that Djokovic won without his coach being Marián Vajda until the duo split in 2022. He made it to the quarterfinals at Wimbledon before retiring against Tomáš Berdych due to an elbow injury.

On 26 July, Djokovic announced he would miss the US Open and the rest of the 2017 season to recover from his elbow injury. This was the first time that he missed a major tournament since he entered his first, the 2005 Australian Open, thus ending his streak of participating in 51 consecutive Grand Slam tournaments, the seventh-longest run in history.

2018: Surgery, two majors, Career Golden Masters

Main article: 2018 Novak Djokovic tennis season

In January, Djokovic defeated Dominic Thiem at the Kooyong Classic exhibition tournament. At the 2018 Australian Open, he reached the fourth round, where he was upset by Chung Hyeon. In late January, he underwent surgery on his elbow. On 3 March, Djokovic returned to the practice courts, and surprisingly played at Indian Wells only a week later, losing in the second round to Taro Daniel. He then lost to Benoît Paire in the second round of the Miami Open.

Reuniting with longtime coach Marián Vajda at the Monte-Carlo Masters, Djokovic collected victories over Dušan Lajović and Borna Ćorić, followed by a loss to Dominic Thiem. In a press conference, he stated, "After two years finally I can play without pain." After another early exit in Barcelona to Martin Kližan, Djokovic's gradual return to form would appear at the Madrid Masters. With a first round win over Kei Nishikori, Djokovic achieved his first victory over a top 20 player in 10 months; however, he lost in the second round to Kyle Edmund. Going into the Rome Masters with a 6–6 season record, he reached the semifinals before losing to long-time rival Rafael Nadal. He then reached the quarterfinals of the French Open before losing to Marco Cecchinato.

Djokovic began the grass court season at Queen's Club, securing his first win over a top 5 player in almost 18 months by defeating Grigor Dimitrov in the second round. He reached the final where, despite holding a championship point, he lost to Marin Čilić. He also played doubles partnering with longtime friend and rival Stan Wawrinka. Djokovic then entered Wimbledon as the 12th seed, where he reached the semifinals to face Rafael Nadal. Djokovic defeated Nadal in a 5-hour and 17-minute, five-set epic spread over two days, becoming the second-longest Wimbledon semifinal in history, second only to the match between Kevin Anderson and John Isner held earlier on the same day. In the final, he claimed his fourth Wimbledon title and 13th major title overall by defeating Kevin Anderson in straight sets. With the win, he rose 11 ranking spots and re-entered the top 10 for the first time since October 2017. At No. 21, he was the lowest-ranked Wimbledon titlist since Goran Ivanišević in 2001.

After a triumphant grass season, Djokovic started his North American hardcourt swing with a third-round showing at the Canadian Open, losing to Stefanos Tsitsipas. Afterwards, he returned to play the Cincinnati Masters for the first time in three years. In an event plagued by suspended play due to rain, Djokovic defeated the defending champion Grigor Dimitrov, Milos Raonic, and Marin Čilić to reach his sixth final at the tournament and fourth final against Roger Federer. Although Federer was riding a streak of 100 consecutive holds of serve at the tournament, dating back to the 2014 final, Djokovic broke his serve three times to win his first Cincinnati Masters title. With this victory, Djokovic became the first (and, as of 2024, only) player in tennis history to complete the Career Golden Masters — winning all nine ATP Masters events at least once in one's career.

Djokovic was the sixth seed at the US Open. He advanced to his eleventh US Open semifinal in as many appearances, where he overcame Kei Nishikori. Djokovic then defeated Juan Martín del Potro to win his third US Open title and 14th major title overall, tying with Pete Sampras's tally. With the win, Djokovic returned to the top 3 in the world rankings for the first time since the 2017 French Open.

At the Shanghai Masters, Djokovic defeated Kevin Anderson and Alexander Zverev en route to the title, not dropping a set nor having his serve broken throughout. The win marked his fourth Shanghai title, and his ranking rose to No. 2. On 31 October, Rafael Nadal announced his withdrawal from the Paris Masters due to an abdominal injury, and Djokovic reclaimed the world No. 1 ranking. There, Djokovic defeated Roger Federer in a tight three-set semifinal, but was upset by the unseeded Karen Khachanov in the final. At the ATP Finals, Djokovic was guaranteed a fifth year-end No. 1 ranking following the withdrawal of Rafael Nadal from the event. In the round-robin stage, he defeated Alexander Zverev, Marin Čilić, and John Isner without dropping a set. In the semifinals, he defeated Kevin Anderson to reach his seventh final at the tournament but was upset by Zverev. At the 2018 Mubadala Championship, he scored victories over Karen Khachanov & Kevin Anderson to win the title.

2019: Wimbledon and 7th Australian Open titles

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Djokovic's first tournament of the year was at the Qatar Open, where he lost to Roberto Bautista Agut in the semifinals. He then entered the Australian Open as the top seed, and defeated Rafael Nadal in the final to win his record seventh Australian Open and 15th major title overall. Djokovic then played at the Indian Wells Masters, where he was upset by Philipp Kohlschreiber in the third round, and lost in the fourth round of the Miami Open to Bautista Agut.

Djokovic then began his clay court season at the Monte-Carlo Masters, losing in the quarterfinals to Daniil Medvedev. During the Madrid Open, Novak Djokovic celebrated his 250th week at world number 1 in ATP rankings. By beating Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final, Djokovic claimed his third Madrid Open title and record-equaling 33rd ATP Masters title overall. At the Italian Open, he reached the final after a brutal victory over long time rival Juan Martín del Potro, where he lost to Rafael Nadal. Djokovic competed in the French Open, reaching the semifinals without dropping a set. His fourth-round win made him the first man to reach 10 consecutive quarterfinals at the French Open. In the semifinals, he lost to Dominic Thiem in a four-hour, five-set match stretched across two days, in one of the matches of the year, ending his 26-match winning streak in majors and his search for a second 'Nole Slam".

At Wimbledon, Djokovic defended his title to win his fifth Wimbledon title and 16th major title overall, defeating Roger Federer in an epic five-set final that lasted a record four hours and fifty-seven minutes. Djokovic, who won fewer points overall than Federer, saved two championship points in the fifth set to win the title. Djokovic next played at the Cincinnati Open as the defending champion, but lost to eventual champion Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals. As the defending champion at the 2019 US Open, Djokovic lost to Stan Wawrinka in the fourth round, retiring due to injury whilst trailing by 2 sets and a break. In October, Djokovic defeated John Millman in straight sets to win the Japan Open. At the Shanghai Masters, Djokovic reached the quarterfinal stage, but lost to Stefanos Tsitsipas. In November, Djokovic won his fifth Paris Masters title over Denis Shapovalov. Djokovic then played at the 2019 ATP Finals but was eliminated in the round robin stage after losses to Dominic Thiem and Federer (his first loss to Federer since 2015).

2020s

2020: Australian Open title, 2nd Career Golden Masters

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At the inaugural 2020 ATP Cup, Djokovic led Serbia to the title by scoring six victories, including wins over Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals and Rafael Nadal in the final. At the Australian Open, he defeated longtime rival Roger Federer in straight sets en route to the final where he overcame Dominic Thiem in five sets. This marked Djokovic's eighth win at the Australian Open and 17th Grand Slam title. With the win, Djokovic regained the world No. 1 spot in the ATP rankings, and became the first player since Ken Rosewall to win major titles in three different decades, and the first to do so in the Open Era. The match also marked the first time Djokovic came back to win a major final after trailing two sets to one, having lost each of the last seven times this happened. Djokovic then won the title at Dubai Championships for the fifth time, defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final.

In June, Djokovic tested positive for COVID-19 during the Adria Tour, a series of charity exhibition games in Balkans that he helped organize. Djokovic was criticized for holding the event with a lack of social distancing and other precautions taken against COVID-19. The last match of the tour was cancelled after several players, their partners, and coaches tested positive for the virus. Djokovic stated he was "deeply sorry", admitting he and organizers "were wrong" to go ahead with the event and that they believed the tournament met all health protocols. He also said that many of the criticisms were malicious, adding: "It's obviously more than just criticism, it's like an agenda and a witch hunt".

With the resumption of the ATP Tour, Djokovic defeated Milos Raonic to win his second Cincinnati Masters title. By doing so, he won his 35th Masters title, completing his second career Golden Masters. In the fourth round of the US Open, Djokovic was defaulted after accidentally hitting a line official in the throat with a tennis ball during his fourth round match against Pablo Carreño Busta. The United States Tennis Association docked Djokovic all ranking points he would have earned at the tournament and fined him the prize money that he would have won had the incident not occurred. On 21 September, Djokovic moved past Pete Sampras for the second most weeks spent as the world number 1 player.

Djokovic next won a record 36th Masters title and his fifth in Rome, defeating Diego Schwartzman in the final. At the rescheduled French Open, Djokovic lost in straight sets to Rafael Nadal in the final. Djokovic then played at the Vienna Open, where he was upset in the quarterfinals by Lorenzo Sonego in straight sets. In the ATP Finals, Djokovic lost to Daniil Medvedev in the round robin, but defeated Alexander Zverev and Diego Schwartzman. He then lost his semifinal match to Dominic Thiem. On 21 December, Djokovic reached his 300th career week as the number 1 singles tennis player.

2021: Major titles on all three surfaces

Main article: 2021 Novak Djokovic tennis season

Djokovic began his 2021 season by playing for Serbia as the defending champions in the ATP Cup, but the nation was eliminated in the group stage despite Djokovic winning both his singles matches. He then went on to win his 18th major title and record-extending ninth title at the Australian Open, over Daniil Medvedev in the final. On 1 March, Djokovic equaled Federer's Open Era record of 310 weeks at world No. 1, and subsequently surpassed it. Djokovic next played at the Monte-Carlo Masters, where he lost his third round match to Dan Evans. Djokovic then played at the Serbia Open, losing a lengthy three-set semifinal to Aslan Karatsev. At the Italian Open, Djokovic defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in a three-set epic played over two days in the quarterfinals, and Lorenzo Sonego in the semifinals, but lost in a three-set final to Rafael Nadal.

At the French Open, Djokovic advanced to the final after defeating Rafael Nadal in a four-set semifinal epic. It marked only Nadal's second loss to Djokovic (and third loss overall) at the event. In the final, Djokovic came back from two sets down to defeat Stefanos Tsitsipas in five sets. He became the first player in the Open Era to win a Major after coming back from a two-set deficit in two separate matches; Djokovic also became only the third man to win all four singles majors at least twice, and the first to do so in the Open Era.

At the 2021 Wimbledon Championships, Djokovic recorded the 100th grass-court win by reaching the semifinals, and defeated Matteo Berrettini in the final to claim his sixth Wimbledon title and equal Federer and Nadal's all-time record of 20 men's singles major titles. Djokovic became the second player to win Majors on three different surfaces in the same year achieving a "Surface Slam" and the fifth man in the Open Era to achieve the "Channel Slam", winning the French Open and Wimbledon in the same year. Djokovic opened his summer hard court season at the Tokyo Olympics, where he sought to improve on his bronze medal result from Beijing 2008. However, he lost in the semifinals to Alexander Zverev, and then to Pablo Carreño Busta in the bronze medal match. Djokovic also competed in mixed doubles partnering Nina Stojanović; the pair lost in the semifinals to Aslan Karatsev and Elena Vesnina, then withdrew from their bronze medal match against WTA singles No. 1 Ashleigh Barty and John Peers, with Djokovic citing a shoulder injury.

Djokovic then entered the US Open vying to be the third man in history to achieve the Grand Slam in men's singles. In the third round, Djokovic faced Kei Nishikori and lost the first set, but won the next three sets to advance; he repeated this pattern against Jenson Brooksby and Matteo Berrettini. In the semifinals, he defeated Alexander Zverev in five sets, to advance to his record-equaling 31st major final. There, he faced Daniil Medvedev but lost in straight sets, ending his chances of achieving the Grand Slam.

At the Paris Masters, Djokovic defeated Hubert Hurkacz to reach the final, which secured the year-end No. 1 ranking for the seventh time, breaking Pete Sampras' all-time record. In the final, he avenged his US Open loss to Daniil Medvedev to win his sixth Paris Masters title and record 37th ATP Masters title overall. At the 2021 ATP Finals, Djokovic was defeated in the semifinals by Zverev. Djokovic finished the season by leading Serbia to the semifinals of 2021 Davis Cup Finals, where they lost to Croatia.

2022: Vaccine travel issues, Wimbledon and ATP Finals titles

Main article: 2022 Novak Djokovic tennis season
Australian Open controversy
See also: § Opposition to COVID-19 vaccine

Djokovic was set to begin his 2022 season by participating in the ATP Cup in Sydney but pulled out. In order to play at the Australian Open, where he was a three-time defending champion, the Victorian Government required all players to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a medical exemption. Djokovic was one of "a handful" of players and staff to be granted a medical exemption by Tennis Australia and the Department of Health in Victoria. It was later revealed that Djokovic tested positive for COVID-19 on 16 December 2021 which was used as the basis for his exemption.

Djokovic had been granted a visa to enter Australia on 18 November 2021. He travelled to Melbourne on 5 January but was detained by the Australian Border Force after they determined that he did not meet the entry requirements for an unvaccinated traveller. Djokovic disclosed that a member of his support team ticked a box on his application form stating he had not travelled abroad two weeks before he left for Australia; however, he had been to Spain at that time. His visa was cancelled and he was held in an immigration detention hotel for several days awaiting a court hearing.

On 10 January, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia ordered his release and awarded costs, ruling that the visa cancelation process undertaken by Australian border officials was flawed on the basis that they did not give Djokovic sufficient time to contact his lawyers and tennis authorities before his official interview. The Australian Government conceded that the cancelation was "unreasonable in circumstances".

On 14 January 2022, Alex Hawke, Australia's Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs, exercised his ministerial powers under sections 133C(3) and 116(1)(e)(i) of the Migration Act 1958 to cancel Djokovic's visa, citing "health and good order grounds, on the basis that it was in the public interest to do so". Djokovic applied for a judicial review, but three Federal Court of Australia judges unanimously dismissed his application on 16 January, preventing his participation in the 2022 Australian Open. Djokovic said he was "extremely disappointed" with the decision but accepted the ruling, and flew out of Australia to Dubai that night. Because he was removed using ministerial powers under the Migration Act, he is now barred from returning to Australia for three years, although each visa application is reviewed on its merits. As of November 2022, this visa ban has been overturned by the recently elected Immigration Minister Andrew Giles.

In February, Djokovic gave an interview to the BBC regarding his deportation from Australia, stating he is willing to forego career records by sticking to his principles of free choice and not having the COVID-19 vaccine. In May, he admitted that the court battle and his deportation from Australia "took a major toll" on him. He said: "The amount of pressure and everything that I was feeling in the first few months of the year, as much as I've felt pressure in my life and my career, that was something really on a whole different level".

After Australia

Djokovic entered the Dubai Championships in February, where vaccination was not required for entry. He was upset in the quarterfinals by eventual finalist Jiří Veselý, resulting in him conceding his world No. 1 ranking to Daniil Medvedev. This marked the first time a man outside of the Big Four was ranked singles world No. 1 since Andy Roddick in February 2004. Djokovic withdrew from both the Indian Wells Masters and the Miami Open, due to the United States forbidding unvaccinated foreign travellers. Despite being unable to play, Djokovic regained the world No. 1 ranking after Medvedev's third-round defeat at Indian Wells.

After being unable to play in March, Djokovic began his clay court season at the Monte-Carlo Masters in April. Seeded first, he received a bye in the first round and lost to eventual finalist Davidovich Fokina in the second, his first opening match loss since the 2018 Barcelona Open. Later that month, he reached the final of the Serbia Open and lost to Andrey Rublev in three sets. At the Madrid Open in May, Djokovic made it to the semifinals where he was beaten in three sets by 19-year-old Carlos Alcaraz, the eventual champion. At the Italian Open a week later, he reached the twelfth final of his career at this Masters. In the semifinals, he defeated Casper Ruud for his 1,000th career win, becoming only the fifth man in the Open Era to reach this milestone. In the final, he defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets to win his sixth Italian Open and record-extending 38th Masters title.

Djokovic entered the French Open in May as the defending champion. After defeating Yoshihito Nishioka, Alex Molčan, Aljaž Bedene and Diego Schwartzman in straight sets, he faced Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinals for their record-extending 59th meeting. He lost in four sets, ending his French Open title defense. As a result of his quarterfinals defeat, he conceded the No. 1 ranking to Daniil Medvedev for the second time in 2022.

With his first-round win at the Wimbledon Championships against Kwon Soon-woo, Djokovic became the first player in history (male or female) to win 80 matches at all four majors. With his semifinal win over Cameron Norrie, Djokovic reached a record 32nd Grand Slam final, one ahead of Roger Federer. Djokovic went on to defeat Nick Kyrgios in the final in four sets for his fourth consecutive and seventh overall Wimbledon trophy. With this victory, he reached a total of 21 major titles, which broke his tie of 20 majors with Federer and put him one Grand Slam title behind Nadal.

Due to Djokovic's unvaccinated status against COVID-19, he was unable to compete in the US Open as the US government did not allow unvaccinated non-US citizens to enter the country. As a result, he withdrew from the tournament on 25 August. At the Astana Open in October, he defeated Medvedev in the semifinals and Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final to win his 90th singles title. Djokovic then competed at the Paris Masters, where he defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in the semifinals to reach his third straight final of the season. It was also the 650th hard-court win of his career, making him just the third male player in the Open Era to record 650 or more career wins on any single surface. He then lost in the final to 19-year-old Holger Rune, which marked the first time Djokovic lost a Masters finals after winning the first set.

Seeded seventh at the ATP Finals, Djokovic won his first round robin match over second seed Stefanos Tsitsipas to record his 60th career victory over a Top 3 player, making him the first player to accomplish this milestone since the ATP rankings began in 1973. Djokovic then defeated sixth seed Andrey Rublev and fourth seed Daniil Medvedev to reach the semifinals, where he defeated Taylor Fritz to reach his eighth final at this event and secured his 15th year-end top-5 finish in the rankings. He defeated Casper Ruud to win a record-equaling sixth ATP Finals title. He is also the first player ever to win the ATP Finals in three different decades—the 2000s, 2010s and 2020s. Djokovic, at the age of 35, also became the oldest champion in the ATP Finals' 53-year history.

2023: Record-breaking 24th major and ATP Finals titles

Main article: 2023 Novak Djokovic tennis season
Djokovic at the 2023 French Open

Djokovic started his season by winning his 92nd career title at the 2023 Adelaide International, where he defeated Sebastian Korda in three sets in the final after saving a championship point. At the Australian Open, Djokovic overcame hamstring injury concerns to reach the final, where he defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets to claim his record-extending 10th Australian Open title while tying Nadal for the record of 22 men's singles major titles and reclaiming the world No. 1 ranking from Carlos Alcaraz. On 27 February 2023, Djokovic broke Steffi Graf's record of 377 weeks that she set back 25 years ago for most weeks as world No. 1 in women's tennis, thus he became the player with most weeks at No. 1 on both the men's and women's tours.

In March, Djokovic withdrew from the Indian Wells Masters and Miami Open after being denied a visa into the United States due to being unvaccinated. Afterwards, Djokovic struggled in the clay court season, suffering early defeats at the Monte-Carlo Masters and the Banja Luka Open. At the Italian Open, Djokovic was defeated in the quarterfinals by Holger Rune.

At the French Open, he returned to form, reaching the semifinals to face world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, whom he defeated in four sets to reach a record-extending 34th major final. Moreover, he became the only player to contest at least seven finals at each Grand Slam tournament. Djokovic would go on to beat Casper Ruud in the final, securing a record-breaking 23rd major title and becoming the first man in tennis history to achieve a triple Career Grand Slam. By winning the title, Djokovic reclaimed the world No. 1 position from Alcaraz.

Djokovic then played at the 2023 Wimbledon Championships where he was bidding to win a fifth consecutive title and a record-equalling eighth title. He reached the semifinals with straight set victories over Pedro Cachin, Jordan Thompson and Stan Wawrinka, and four set victories over Hubert Hurkacz and Andrey Rublev. In the semifinals, he faced Jannik Sinner in a rematch of their quarterfinal match the previous year, and Djokovic won in straight sets to reach his 5th consecutive and 9th overall Wimbledon final, as well as his record-extending 35th major final, where he faced Carlos Alcaraz. He subsequently lost an epic final to Alcaraz in five sets, ending his 34-match winning streak at Wimbledon since 2018 and his unbeaten run in both Wimbledon finals and Centre Court since his 2013 defeat to Andy Murray.

He proceeded to win his third Cincinnati Masters title and a record-extending 39th Masters title. He beat Alcaraz in a rematch of their Wimbledon final, in what was the longest best-of-three-sets ATP final and the longest match in the tournament's history, at 3 hours and 49 minutes, and was immediately praised as one of the best matches of all time. He won the match from a set down and down a break in the second set, along with saving a championship point in the second-set tiebreaker. Djokovic called it one of his toughest matches, and said "It did feel like a Grand Slam final, even more than that to be honest". Djokovic compared the intensity and toughness of the match to his 2012 Australian Open final match against Rafael Nadal.

Djokovic then played at the US Open where he dropped only two sets en route to the title, both to his fellow countryman Laslo Djere in a win from two sets down in the third round. By reaching a 47th men's singles major semifinal, Djokovic surpassed Roger Federer's Open Era record. By reaching the final, Djokovic matched Federer's record of reaching all major finals in a season three times. In the final, he faced Daniil Medvedev in a rematch of their 2021 US Open final. Djokovic defeated Medvedev in straight sets to win his fourth US Open title and a record-extending 24th men's singles major title overall, also equaling Margaret Court's all-time record of major singles titles by either sex. Djokovic became the oldest US Open men's singles champion in the Open Era, at 36 years and 111 days, and became the first man to win three majors in a season four times. By winning his first-round match, Djokovic guaranteed that he would reclaim the world No. 1 position from Alcaraz at the end of the tournament. With Djokovic reaching the final and winning, at the time, he had won one-third of all majors he played in and reached the final in half of the majors he played in.

After a six-week break, he returned to the tour at the Paris Masters, where he won his second round match over Tomás Martín Etcheverry in his 1289th career match, surpassing Rafael Nadal for the fourth most in the Open Era. He beat defending champion Holger Rune in a rematch of the previous year's final in the quarterfinals, going on to defeat Grigor Dimitrov in the final to win his record-extending seventh Paris Masters title and 40th Masters overall.

With his first round robin match win over Rune at the 2023 ATP Finals, Djokovic secured the Year-end world No. 1 for a record-extending eighth time. He later defeated second seed Alcaraz in the semifinals to reach his ninth final at this event, where he beat home favorite Jannik Sinner to win a record-breaking seventh ATP Finals title. This victory saw him become the first World No. 1 to win this event since Andy Murray in 2016. Despite playing in only 12 tournaments, Djokovic led the tour in titles won with seven, the most he has claimed in a season since 2016. On 20 November, Djokovic became the first player in singles to reach 400 weeks at No. 1.

2024: Olympic gold, Career Super Slam, oldest ATP No. 1

Main article: 2024 Novak Djokovic tennis season
Djokovic posing with his gold medal following the men's singles final at the 2024 Summer Olympics

In a bid to win his 25th major title at the Australian Open, Djokovic reached the semifinals against world No. 4, Jannik Sinner. There, he lost in four sets, suffering his first loss at the Australian Open since 2018, his first-ever Australian Open semifinal loss, and his third loss to Sinner in a three-month span, ending his consecutive win streak of 33 wins. He called his loss "one of the worst Grand Slam matches I've ever played". By reaching a 58th major singles quarterfinal, Djokovic equaled Roger Federer's all-time record. Despite the loss, he retained the world No. 1 ranking.

In March, Djokovic returned to the Indian Wells Masters, for the first time since 2019, but was upset in the third round by lucky loser and world No. 123 Luca Nardi, in three sets. Nardi became the lowest ranked player to defeat Djokovic in any Masters 1000 tournament or Grand Slam event in his career. At the 2024 Monte-Carlo Masters, Djokovic advanced to the semifinals, but was defeated by Casper Ruud in three sets. After his win against Corentin Moutet at the Italian Open, Djokovic got hit by an aluminum water bottle while signing autographs which struck him on the head. He then lost to Alejandro Tabilo in straight sets in the third round. At the 2024 Geneva Open where he was a late wildcard entry, he reached his 1100th career win on his 37th birthday after defeating Yannick Hanfmann in the second round. He became only the third player in the Open Era to reach the milestone after Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer. With a 1,100–218 win-loss record, at 83.5% he recorded the best winning percentage for a man in the Open Era.

In the third-round at the French Open, he beat Lorenzo Musetti in five-sets in the latest finish ever at the French Open, finishing at 3:07 a.m. after 4 hours and 29 minutes. By winning his fourth-round match against Francisco Cerúndolo, Djokovic surpassed Federer for the most Grand Slam wins (370 to Federer's 369) & most Grand Slam quarterfinals (59 to Federer's 58). At 4 hours and 39 minutes, it was Djokovic's longest French Open match of his career, beating his previous time in the 2013 French Open semifinal by two minutes. Djokovic, however, suffered a right knee injury during the second set of the match, which the next day forced him to withdraw before the quarterfinals due to him tearing his medial meniscus in his right knee. Due to this, he lost the No. 1 ranking to Sinner.

Djokovic played at the 2024 Wimbledon Championships and once again made it to the final which was Djokovic's 37th Grand Slam final. He was attempting to win a record-equalling eighth title. However, he lost to Alcaraz once again in a rematch of the previous year's final, this time losing in straight sets.

Djokovic entered the 2024 Paris Olympics, defeating Matthew Ebden, Rafael Nadal, Dominik Koepfer, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Lorenzo Musetti to reach his first Olympic gold medal match. Djokovic then defeated Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to win the Olympic gold medal, in a two-hour fifty minute match characterized by no breaks of serve. With the win, he became the oldest Olympic champion in men's singles as well as the only player to complete a career sweep of the Big Titles, having achieved both the Career Super Slam and Career Golden Slam as part of this accomplishment.

At the US Open, after his second-round victory, Novak Djokovic reached his 90th win at this tournament over the course of his career, becoming the only tennis player to have 90 or more career wins at each of the four Grand Slam events. In the next round, he lost to Alexei Popyrin in four sets to end the season without a major title for only the second time since 2011 and the first since 2017.

Djokovic also withdrew from the ATP Finals this year despite having qualified once again, citing an ongoing injury. He ultimately finished the year as No. 7.

On November 23, it was announced that Djokovic chose his long time rival Andy Murray, to coach him at the Australian Open. This will be Murray's first coaching role.

Rivalries

See also: Big Three (tennis) and List of tennis rivalries

Djokovic has a winning record against all of his top contemporaries, including his fellow Big Three counterparts, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

Rafael Nadal

Main article: Djokovic–Nadal rivalry

Djokovic and Rafael Nadal rivalry is the most prolific in men's tennis in the Open Era. The two have faced each other 60 times, with Djokovic leading 31–29 overall. Djokovic leads on hard courts 20–7 while Nadal leads on clay 20–9, and they are tied on grass 2–2.

Djokovic is the only player to have beaten Nadal in all four majors. He is also the player with the most victories over Nadal on clay, beating him twice at the French Open and all three claycourt Masters events, notably in 2013 Monte-Carlo Masters where he ended Nadal's run of 8 consecutive titles. Djokovic has two streaks of seven victories against Nadal, in 2011–2012 and 2015–2016. The two contested in the longest major finals match ever played at the 2012 Australian Open where Djokovic won in five sets lasting 5 hours and 53 minutes. Other classics they played include the 2009 Madrid Masters semifinal, 2011 Miami Masters final, the 2013 French Open semifinal, 2018 Wimbledon semifinal, and the 2021 French Open semifinal.

Roger Federer

Main article: Djokovic–Federer rivalry
Djokovic and Federer after their semifinal match at the 2011 US Open

Djokovic and Roger Federer's rivalry is considered to be one of the greatest rivalries in tennis history. They faced each other 50 times, with Djokovic leading 27–23, including 13–6 in finals (not including a 2014 walkover in favor of Djokovic). Djokovic leads on hard courts 20–18 as well as on grass 3–1 and they are split 4–4 on clay.

Djokovic is the player with the most victories over Federer and the only player to beat Federer multiple times at his most successful major tournaments, four times at the Australian Open, three times at the US Open, three times at the Year-end Championship and most notably, three times at the final of Wimbledon Championships. Their most recent final was at the 2019 Wimbledon where Djokovic won in five sets in what became the longest final in Wimbledon history. Other notable matches they contested are the 2014 Wimbledon and 2015 Wimbledon finals, along with semifinals at the 2010 US Open, 2011 US Open, 2011 French Open, and 2018 Paris Masters.

Andy Murray

Main article: Djokovic–Murray rivalry

Djokovic and Andy Murray have met 36 times, with Djokovic leading 25–11. Djokovic leads on hard courts 20–8 and 5–1 on clay, while Murray has won the two matches played on grass. Djokovic and Murray are one of two pairs to have met in each of the four major finals (the other pair being Djokovic and Nadal). The two are almost exactly the same age, with Murray being a week older than Djokovic, so they progressed through the ranks of the junior circuit together, and Murray was the winner of the first match they ever played as teenagers at Les Petits As in 2001. They were the 2015 and 2016 year-end top two players in the world, with the battle for the 2016 year-end No. 1 only being decided in the final of the World Tour Finals, which was won by Murray in straight sets.

One of their most notable matches was a three-set thriller at the final of the 2012 Shanghai Masters, in which Djokovic saved five championship points to win his first Shanghai Masters title and end Murray's 12–0 winning streak at the event. Tennis pundits have classified many more of their matches as instant classics, such as the 2011 Italian Open semifinals, the 2012 Australian Open semifinal, 2012 US Open final, the 2015 semifinal and 2016 final at the French Open, and the 2017 Qatar Open final.

Stan Wawrinka

Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka have met 27 times with Djokovic leading 21–6. Although this rivalry is lopsided in favor of Djokovic, the two have contested numerous close matches, including four five-setters at the majors. Wawrinka and Djokovic have met in three consecutive Australian Opens – with each match going to five sets – and a five-setter in the US Open. In the 2013 Australian Open fourth round, Djokovic won 12–10 in a fifth set, with the match being considered one of the best ever played; at the 2013 US Open semifinals Djokovic won 6–4 in the fifth set; at the 2014 Australian Open quarterfinals, Wawrinka won 9–7 in the fifth. Wawrinka's win broke Djokovic's run of 14 consecutive major semifinals, and ended a 28-match winning streak; and Wawrinka went on to win his first major title at the tournament. Djokovic got revenge the next year at the 2015 Australian Open, winning 6–0 in the fifth set.

At the 2015 French Open final, Wawrinka defeated Djokovic in four sets to claim his second major title. Later that year, Djokovic beat Wawrinka at the Cincinnati Masters and Paris Masters. At the 2016 US Open, Wawrinka beat Djokovic in a major final for a second time.

Despite Djokovic's 21–6 overall record against Wawrinka, Wawrinka leads Djokovic 3–2 in ATP finals, two of which in major finals. During Djokovic's run of 13 major finals from the 2014 Wimbledon Championships through the 2020 Australian Open, his only two losses were to Wawrinka. Contrary to most high-profile rivalries, the pair have also played doubles together.

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga

Djokovic and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga met 23 times, with Djokovic leading 17–6. Their first meeting was in the final of the 2008 Australian Open, which Djokovic won in four sets to win his first major singles title. Tsonga got revenge in their next meeting at the majors, the 2010 Australian Open quarterfinals, winning in five sets after Djokovic fell ill during the match. Djokovic then won their next match at the 2011 Wimbledon semifinals to advance to his first final there, claiming the world No. 1 ranking for the first time in the process. They met again in the quarterfinals of the 2012 French Open, which Djokovic won in five sets after over four hours. They then played a further three matches in 2012, in the quarterfinals of the Olympics, the final of the China Open, and in the round robin stage of the ATP Finals, with Djokovic winning all of them in straight sets. Their final major meeting was in the second round of the 2019 Australian Open, which Djokovic won in straight sets.

Juan Martín del Potro

Djokovic and Juan Martín del Potro met 20 times, with Djokovic leading 16–4. Djokovic won their first four meetings, before back-to-back victories for del Potro at the 2011 Davis Cup and their Bronze medal match at the 2012 Summer Olympics in straight sets. Djokovic won the next four matches before he lost to del Potro at the 2013 Indian Wells Masters, where the Argentine made his second career Masters final. Djokovic got the upper hand on the rivalry once again by winning two of the most important matches between them to date; an epic five-setter at the 2013 Wimbledon Championships semifinals (which was the longest Wimbledon semifinal at the time), and a thrilling three-setter at the 2013 Shanghai Masters final. Del Potro upset Djokovic in the first round at the 2016 Rio Olympics in Rio en route to the final. In 2018, Djokovic defeated del Potro in three close sets in the final of the US Open, which was the first Grand Slam final for del Potro since his 2009 US Open victory. They played their last match at the 2019 Italian Open quarterfinal which Djokovic won in a dramatic three-setter after saving two match points.

Daniil Medvedev

Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev have met 15 times, with Djokovic leading 10–5. They have contested 4 Grand Slam matches, with Djokovic leading 3–1. Their first Grand Slam match came at the 2019 Australian Open 4th round, which Djokovic won in 4 sets. Their next 3 encounters at the Majors came in finals, with Djokovic winning the 2021 Australian Open and the 2023 US Open finals, and Medvedev winning his first major title at the 2021 US Open against Djokovic in the final, also ending Djokovic's quest for a calendar-year Grand Slam. Medvedev replaced Djokovic as the world No. 1 player when he rose to the top ranking for the first time in February 2022. All 3 Grand Slam finals between Djokovic and Medvedev were straight set wins. The second set of the 2023 US Open, which Djokovic eventually won in a tiebreaker after a grueling 104-minute battle, was one of the longest sets in US Open history.

Stefanos Tsitsipas

Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas have met 14 times, with Djokovic leading 12–2. Their first meeting took place in the third round of the 2018 Rogers Cup, with the then 19-year-old Tsitsipas, ranked No. 27, pulling an upset over Djokovic in three sets. Djokovic avenged this loss by beating Tsitsipas in the 2019 Madrid Open, but Tsitsipas then won their next match in the quarterfinals of the 2019 Shanghai Masters to bring their head-to-head to 2–1 in his favor. Djokovic then won all of their next eleven matches, among them are the 2020 French Open semifinal; the 2021 Italian Open quarterfinal spread over two days; the 2021 French Open final which saw Djokovic coming back from 2 sets to 0 down to win his second French Open title; the 2022 Italian Open final; and the 2023 Australian Open final, where the two were competing for the world No. 1 ranking.

Dominic Thiem

Djokovic and Dominic Thiem have met 12 times, with Djokovic leading 7–5. They have met four times at the majors, splitting them evenly 2–2, and three times at the ATP finals, with Thiem leading 2–1. The two have contested numerous close matches, with each of their last four meetings ending with a deciding set, including two five-setters at the majors. This streak started with a grueling four-hour, five-set epic stretched across two days in the semifinals of the 2019 French Open, which Thiem won to end Djokovic's quest for a second "Nole Slam". They then played in the round robin stage of the 2019 ATP Finals, which Thiem won in a deciding set tiebreaker. This was followed by the 2020 Australian Open final, which Djokovic won in five sets, while their last match, the semifinals of the 2020 ATP Finals, was won by Thiem in three sets.

Carlos Alcaraz

Djokovic and 16 years younger Carlos Alcaraz have met 7 times, with Djokovic leading 4–3. All of their matches have either occurred in either the semifinal or final matches.

Their first meeting was at the 2022 Madrid Masters semifinals, in which Alcaraz prevailed in a deciding set tiebreaker. Their next meeting would not be until the semifinals of the 2023 French Open, which was highly anticipated and received immense hype from media and the ATP itself. Djokovic won in four sets, with the match competitive until Alcaraz faltered due to cramps from mental pressure and physical intensity. They would meet again soon after in the 2023 Wimbledon final, in which Alcaraz would defeat Djokovic in a five-setter that lasted 4 hours and 42 minutes, ending his hopes for a calendar Grand Slam and his record 45-match Centre Court win streak. They would meet soon again in another epic at the 2023 Cincinnati Masters final, with Djokovic prevailing in three tightly contested sets after saving a match point. The match was the longest best-of-three-sets ATP Tour final and the longest match in the tournament's history, at 3 hours and 49 minutes, and was immediately praised as one of the best matches ever. Djokovic won despite being a set down and down a break in the second set, along with saving a championship point in the second-set tiebreaker. In the 2024 Wimbledon final, Alcaraz defeated Djokovic in a rematch of the previous year's final, this time in straight sets to once again deny Djokovic his eighth and record-tying Wimbledon title. Shortly after, the pair took their rivalry to the Olympics and contested in the gold medal match, where Djokovic prevailed in straight sets to complete a career sweep of the Big Titles, having achieved both the Career Super Slam and Career Golden Slam as part of this accomplishment.

Legacy

"I believe that numbers are numbers and statistics are statistics and, in that sense, I think he has better numbers than mine and that is indisputable. It is not beneath me nor do I have an ego big enough to try and disguise a reality that is not. This is the truth. The rest are tastes, inspiration, sensations that one player or the other may transmit to you, that you may like one or the other more. I think that with respect to titles, Djokovic is the best in history and there is nothing to discuss in that."

— Rafael Nadal on Djokovic's legacy.

Djokovic is regarded by many observers, tennis players and coaches as the greatest tennis player of all time, primarily for his achievements across all top-level tournaments of the men's professional tour in addition to his time spent with the world No. 1 ranking. Many media outlets, including Reuters, Sports Illustrated, ESPN, Marca, Forbes, Tennis World USA, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, and Sporting News have named Djokovic the greatest male tennis player in history.

Djokovic has won a record 72 Big Titles, including an all-time record of 24 Grand Slam titles, and holds the most weeks at No. 1, the most wins over top 5 and top 10-ranked players, has won all major and Masters events and the year-end championships at least twice (which has not been done by another player once) and has a winning head-to-head record over his greatest rivals in one of the strongest eras of tennis. Former world No. 1 Daniil Medvedev labelled Djokovic the "greatest tennis player in history" after winning his first major title at the 2021 US Open over Djokovic. Pat Cash emphasized that Djokovic is one of two players who beat Rafael Nadal at the French Open, which he considers to be "the biggest challenge in tennis". Richard Krajicek and The Roar, sports opinion website, said that Djokovic should be considered for the greatest player of all time because he is the only one among his rivals who has won all four majors consecutively. Patrick Mouratoglou stated, "Novak is the most complete player of all times. That enables him to find the solution to most of the problems on court and this, on every surface. It explains why he is now in the best position to become the GOAT". Rafael Nadal has praised Djokovic's peak level of performance, stating in 2011 (when he went 0–6 against Djokovic for the season) that " probably the highest level of tennis that I ever saw." Nadal reiterated this after a one-sided loss in the 2016 Qatar Open final, stating that "I played against a player who did everything perfectly. I don't know anybody who's ever played tennis like this. Since I know this sport I've never seen somebody playing at this level." In 2017, Nadal stated that "at a technical level, when Djokovic has been at the top of his game, I have to say that I've been up against an invincible player." In 2023, former world No. 7 Mardy Fish also declared that Djokovic in 2011 was the "best player of all time". In 2023, Boris Becker compared Djokovic to Lionel Messi, Tom Brady and LeBron James in their respective sports, saying that "For me, he is the lion king".

Tennis coach Nick Bollettieri praised Djokovic as the "most complete player ever", and the "most perfect player of all time":

When you look at match players in the history of tennis, I don't believe that anybody can equal everything on the court that Djokovic does. I don't think you can find a weakness in his game. His movement, personality, his return of serve, his serve, excellent touch, not hesitant in coming to the net, great serve. Overall, almost every player has a downfall; to me, he doesn't have one. He's perhaps the best put-together player that I've seen over 60 years.

Andre Agassi, stated in an interview in 2019 with the Times of India that:

The highest standard of tennis that I've ever seen is when Novak is playing his best tennis. The single level, for whatever my tennis IQ is worth, is an unmistakable standard to which everybody will strive to be.

Pete Sampras, who at the time of his retirement in 2003 was considered by some to be the greatest male tennis player of all time, stated after Djokovic earned a record-breaking seventh year-end No. 1 finish in 2021:

Seven years for him, I'm sure he sees it as a bonus to all the majors that he's won, but I think he'll appreciate it more as he gets older. He did it at a time where he dominated two of the greats, in Roger and Rafa, and he handled the next generation of players very well – all at the same time. I do think what Novak's done over the past 10 years, winning the majors, being consistent, finishing number one for seven years, to me it's a clear sign that he is the greatest of all time.

Some press reports have also called Djokovic one of the greatest athletes of all time.

Tennis pundits have classified many of Djokovic's matches as some of the greatest contests ever, such as the 2012 Australian Open final, in which he beat Nadal in five long and gruelling sets. Other matches include the five-set 2013 Australian Open fourth round against Stan Wawrinka, the 2018 Wimbledon semifinal against Nadal, which lasted five brutal sets played over two days, the five-set 2019 Wimbledon final against Roger Federer, the longest Wimbledon final in history, and the 2023 Cincinnati Masters final against Carlos Alcaraz, the longest best-of-three-sets final in ATP Tour history.

Some analysts claim that the Djokovic–Nadal rivalry ranks as the best rivalry in tennis history because of the quality of matches they produce.

Player profile

Playing style

Djokovic is an aggressive baseline player. His groundstrokes from both wings are consistent, deep, and penetrating. His backhand is widely regarded as the greatest two-handed backhand of all time, due to its effectiveness on both sides of the court and its accuracy. His best shot is his backhand down the line, with great pace and precision. He excels at returning serve in particular, and regularly ranks among the tour leaders in return points, return games, and break points won. His forehand is deemed to be underrated, yet one of the best, due to its versatility. After great technical difficulties during the 2009 season (coinciding with his switch to the Head racket series), his serve is one of his major weapons again, winning him many free points; his first serve is typically hit flat, while he prefers to slice and kick his second serves wide. He has also led the ATP Tour in their career "Under Pressure Rating" statistic, in part because of his prowess at winning deciding sets.

Djokovic has been described as one of the fittest and most complete athletes in sports history, with high agility, court coverage and mobility, which allows him to hit winners from seemingly indefensible positions. Because of this, coupled with flexibility and length, he rarely gets aced. Todd Martin, who coached Djokovic between 2009 and 2010, noted that:

His athleticism is from another world. His return of serve is way better than any other return of serve ever and I mean way better. Nobody has gotten so many balls back and neutralized so many good serves.

Djokovic's return of serve is a big weapon for him, with which he can be both offensive and defensive. He is highly efficient off both the forehand and backhand return, often getting the return in play deep with pace, neutralizing the advantage the server usually has in a point. Andre Agassi described Djokovic's return of serve as "the precedent-setting standard for the return". Occasionally, Djokovic employs a well-disguised backhand underspin drop shot and sliced backhand.

Djokovic commented on the modern style of play, including his own, in an interview with Jim Courier after his semifinal win against Andy Murray in the 2012 Australian Open tournament:

I had a big privilege and honour to meet personally today Mr. Laver, and he is one of the biggest, and greatest players ever to play the game, thank you for staying this late, sir, thank you ... even though it would actually be better if we played a couple times serve and volley, but we don't know to play ... we are mostly around here , we are running, you know, around the baseline ...

In assessing Djokovic's 2011 season, Jimmy Connors said that Djokovic gives his opponents problems by playing "a little bit old-school, taking the ball earlier, catching the ball on the rise, (and) driving the ball flat". Connors adds that a lot of the topspin that Djokovic's opponents drive at him comes right into his zone, thus his ability to turn defense into offense well.

Equipment

Entering the pro circuit, Djokovic used the Head Liquidmetal Radical, but changed sponsors to Wilson in 2005. He could not find a Wilson racquet he liked, so Wilson agreed to make him a custom racquet to match his previous one with Head. After the 2008 season, Djokovic re-signed with Head, and debuted a new paint job of the Head YouTek Speed Pro at the 2009 Australian Open. He then switched to the Head YouTek IG Speed (18x20) paint job in 2011, and in 2013, he again updated his paint job to the Head Graphene Speed Pro, which included an extensive promotional campaign. Djokovic uses a hybrid of Head Natural Gut (gauge 16) in the mains and Luxilon Big Banger ALU Power Rough (gauge 16L) in the crosses. He also uses Head Synthetic Leather Grip as a replacement grip. In 2012, Djokovic appeared in a television commercial with Maria Sharapova promoting the use of Head rackets for many techniques such as golf and ten-pin bowling.

Coaching and personal team

See also: Novak Djokovic coaches

Djokovic had several coaches, trainers, and advisors throughout his life, and each of them has helped Djokovic become and stay a champion. He has learned from all them and picked up at least something good from each. Djokovic's most important coaches when he was growing up were Jelena Genčić, who he has called his "tennis mother", and Nikola Pilić, the "tennis father", both of whom were major influences on his young life. Genčić worked with Djokovic for six years between 1993 and 1999, from ages six to 12, mainly at Belgrade's Teniski Klub Partizan, while Pilić worked with him between 1999 and 2003, coaching him in his academy in Munich.

In the period 2004 and 2005, Djokovic was coached by Dejan Petrović. Under the mentoring of Petrović, Djokovic went from being ranked outside the top 300 to breaking into the top 100 in less than a year. From fall 2005 until June 2006, he was coached by Riccardo Piatti, who divided his time between the 18-year-old and Ivan Ljubičić. Player and coach reportedly parted ways over the latter's refusal to work full-time with Djokovic.

From June 2006 until May 2017, Djokovic was coached by former professional Slovakian tennis player Marián Vajda. They met for the first time during that year's French Open, after which Vajda was hired to be the 19-year-old's coach. On occasion Djokovic employed additional coaches on a part-time basis: in 2007, during the spring hardcourt season, he worked with Australian doubles ace Mark Woodforde with specific emphasis on volleys and net play while from August 2009 until April 2010 American Todd Martin joined the coaching team, a period marked by his ill-fated attempt to change Djokovic's serve motion. From early 2007 until 2017, Djokovic worked with physiotherapist Miljan Amanović, who had previously worked with football team Red Star Belgrade, and NBA players, such as Vladimir Radmanović.

From the fall of 2006, Djokovic had an Israeli fitness coach, Ronen Bega, but the two parted ways during the spring of 2009. Djokovic decided to make a change after identifying his conditioning as a weakness in his game following continual losses to Nadal. In April 2009, ahead of the Rome Masters, Djokovic hired Austrian Gebhard Phil-Gritsch (formerly worked with Thomas Muster) to join the team in fitness coach capacity.

In 2008, Djokovic hired Italian agent Edoardo Artaldi and his management team, which includes his wife, Elena Capellaro, to oversee the huge operation that runs around him. They met when Djokovic signed a contract with the Italian clothing brand Sergio Tacchini, where Artaldi was working at the time. Despite taking a lead role as an agent and business manager, Artaldi has acted like a father figure in Djokovic's camp. During an interview with Italian outlet SBS in 2019, Artaldi explained that, together with his wife, they have tried to "create the atmosphere" that Djokovic needed while on tour because he missed his family while traveling. Djokovic's relationship with Artaldi has had its challenging moments, as he screamed at Artaldi and brother Marko to leave his box during the final of the 2023 Adelaide Open.

In July 2010, before the Davis Cup clash away at Croatia, Djokovic made another addition to his team – Igor Četojević, a Serbian nutritionist and proponent of traditional medicine living in Cyprus, who influenced Djokovic's diet. A gluten-free diet appeared to have worked as Djokovic began feeling stronger, quicker, and much more fit. After Djokovic's Wimbledon win in July 2011, Četojević left the team.

After retiring from professional tennis in August 2011, Serbian player Dušan Vemić joined Djokovic's team as the assistant coach and hitting partner for Novak. The collaboration ended before the 2013 US Open. Likewise, Djokovic's childhood friend and former junior doubles partner Bojan Božović also briefly served as a hitting partner for Novak in late 2014, shortly after Božović had opened his academy. Due to Božović's height and strong serve, Djokovic specifically practiced his returns with him, most notably for the 2014 Paris Masters final against Milos Raonic, a player with a powerful serve.

Six-time major champion and former world No. 1 Boris Becker, who had mostly worked as a television pundit for BBC Sport and Sky Sports since retiring from playing in 1999, was announced as Djokovic's new head coach in December 2013. According to Djokovic, the Becker appointment was done with input from the player's existing head coach Marián Vajda who reportedly wanted to spend more time with his family and was looking to have his coaching workload somewhat reduced. For Becker, in addition to working alongside Vajda, the job entailed special emphasis on Grand Slam tournaments as Djokovic felt he missed out on winning a couple of majors over the previous two seasons due to a lack of mental edge in the final stages of those tournaments. Becker's first tournament coaching Djokovic was the 2014 Australian Open.

On 5 May 2017, Djokovic confirmed that he had come to a mutual agreement to terminate his coaching relationship with Vajda, as well as Phil-Gritsch and Amanović. In a statement on his website, Djokovic cited the reasons for the personnel shakeup: "Novak and the team members decided to part ways after a detailed analysis of the game, achieved results in the previous period, and also after discussing private plans of each team member. Despite the fantastic cooperation so far, Djokovic felt he needed to make a change, and to introduce new energy in order to raise his level of play."

Djokovic reunited with Marián Vajda in April 2018 for the Monte-Carlo Masters. On 30 June 2019, Djokovic confirmed that he also added former world No. 2 and Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanišević to his coaching team.

In late 2021, Djokovic decided to play fewer tournaments due to both his age and his desire to mainly focus his energy on the Grand Slam championships, and as such, he decided to be with a smaller team that had only one coach, and he chose Ivanišević due to Vajda's reluctance to coach just one player only at the majors. Djokovic and Vajda thus parted ways for a second time in December 2021, but it was only made public in March 2022, when both announced that Vajda would no longer coach Djokovic and that it was an amicable and mutual decision. Vajda promised to remain his 'biggest support' on and off the court. Djokovic said on Twitter "What a journey Marian. 15 years!" In addition to Ivanišević as his new coach, Djokovic also added fitness trainer Marco Panichi and hitting partner Carlos Gómez-Herrera, a retired tennis player with whom he had been friends for around 15 years, while also keeping physiotherapist Miljan Amanović.

In late 2023, Djokovic decided to end his professional long-term association with Edoardo Artaldi's management team, who had been with him since 2008, stating that "I'm now at a stage where I'm entering a new chapter about the off-court approach". In a heartfelt message of gratitude for them, Djokovic stated: "My appreciation and love for you two personally goes beyond any professional relationship. What you did for me and my family privately and the amount of care and empathy you had all these years, especially towards my wife and kids is something very special for me and I will never forget that".

Off the court

Philanthropy

Kindergarten in Jalovik village built by the Novak Djokovic Foundation

In 2007, Djokovic founded the Novak Djokovic Foundation. The organization's mission is to help children from disadvantaged communities grow up and develop in stimulating and safe environments. The foundation partnered with the World Bank in August 2015 to promote early childhood education in Serbia. His foundation has built 50 schools as of April 2022 and are building their 51st, and supported more than 20,800 children and over a thousand families.

Djokovic participated in charity matches to raise funds for the reconstruction of the Avala Tower, as well as to aid victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake and the 2010–11 Queensland floods. Starting in 2007, he has established a tradition of hosting and socializing with hundreds of Kosovo Serb children during Davis Cup matches organized in Serbia. Djokovic was selected as the 2012 Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year, for his contributions through the foundation, his role as a UNICEF national ambassador and other charitable projects. In August 2015, he was appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.

During the 2014 Balkans floods, Djokovic sparked worldwide financial and media support for victims in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Serbia. After winning the 2014 Rome Masters, Djokovic donated his prize money to the flood victims in Serbia, while his foundation collected another $600,000. Following his 2016 Australian Open victory, Djokovic donated $20,000 to Melbourne City Mission's early childhood education program to help disadvantaged children. After the COVID-19 pandemic spread to Serbia in March 2020, he and his wife announced that they will donate €1 million for the purchase of ventilators and medical equipment to support hospitals and other medical institutions. He also made a donation to Bergamo, Italy‚ one of the worst-affected Italian provinces, as well as to Novi Pazar, Serbia and North Mitrovica, Kosovo.

Sponsorships and business ventures

Djokovic endorses Serbian telecommunications company Telekom Srbija and German nutritional supplement brand FitLine.

On turning professional in 2003, Djokovic began wearing Adidas clothing. At the end of 2009, Djokovic signed a 10-year deal with the Italian clothing company Sergio Tacchini after Adidas refused to extend his clothing contract (choosing instead to sign Andy Murray). Tacchini doesn't make shoes so Djokovic continued with Adidas as his choice of footwear. His sponsorship contract with Tacchini was incentive-heavy, and Djokovic's disproportionate success and dominance in 2011 caused the company to fall behind on bonus payments, leading to the termination of the sponsorship contract.

From 2011, Djokovic began to wear custom Red and Blue Adidas Barricade 6.0's shoes, referring to the colors of the Serbian national flag. By April 2012, the Tacchini deal had fallen first short and then apart. At that point, he was set to join forces with Nike, Inc., but instead, on 23 May 2012, Uniqlo appointed Djokovic as its global brand ambassador. The five-year sponsorship, reportedly worth €8 million per year, began on 27 May 2012 in Paris' French Open tennis tournament. A year later, Djokovic's long-term footwear deal with Adidas was announced ahead of 2013 French Open.

In August 2011, Djokovic became the brand ambassador of Swiss watch manufacturer Audemars Piguet. Less than a month later, Djokovic signed a sponsorship deal with German car company Mercedes-Benz. In March 2012, Djokovic was announced by Bombardier Aerospace as its latest Learjet brand ambassador, thus joining the likes of actor and pilot John Travolta, architect Frank Gehry, maestro Valery Gergiev, and classical pianist Lang Lang. From January 2014 Djokovic has been endorsing French car manufacturer Peugeot. At the same time he entered into an endorsement deal with Japanese watch manufacturer Seiko, having just ended his affiliation with their rivals Audemars Piguet. In early 2015, ahead of the Australian Open, Djokovic teamed up with Australian banking corporation ANZ for a social media campaign to raise money for local communities across the Asia Pacific region. At the same time his partnership with Jacob's Creek, an Australian wine brand owned by Orlando Wines, was announced in regards to the production and distribution of 'Made By' film series, a documentary style content meant to "show a side of Novak not seen before as he recounts never before told life stories from Belgrade, Serbia, celebrating what has made him the champion he is today".

Since 2004, the business end of Djokovic's career has been handled by Israeli managers Amit Naor (former pro tennis player turned sports agent) and Allon Khakshouri, a duo which also had Marat Safin and Dinara Safina as its clients. In June 2008, after the duo entered into a partnership with CAA Sports, the sports division of Hollywood talent firm Creative Artists Agency, meaning that the famous company started representing tennis players for the first time, Djokovic formally signed with CAA Sports. After Djokovic's contract with CAA Sports expired during summer 2012, he decided to switch representation, announcing IMG Worldwide as his new representatives in December 2012.

On 22 May 2017, Djokovic was unveiled as a brand ambassador of Lacoste after a five-year partnership with Uniqlo.

During the 2021 US Open, some people in Djokovic's player box wore hats and shirts bearing the logo of Raiffeisen Bank International, the central back of one of the two largest banking cooperatives in Austria. In April 2021, Djokovic became a brand ambassador for RBI and its subsidiaries in Central and Eastern Europe. The bank will help to support Djokovic's tennis academy in Belgrade. Djokovic did not wear the RBI logo, but he did wear on his shirt the logo of UKG, an American workforce management and human resource management company. People in his box wore the logo on hats as well. UKG lists Djokovic as one of their sponsored athletes.

Investments

In 2005, as Djokovic moved up the tennis rankings, he began venturing into the business world. Most of his activities in the business arena have been channeled through Family Sport, a legal entity in Serbia established and run by members of his immediate family. Registered as a limited liability company, Family Sport initially focused on hospitality, specifically the restaurant business, by launching Novak Café & Restaurant, a franchise developed on the theme of Djokovic's tennis success. Over time, the company, whose day-to-day operations are mostly handled by Novak's father Srdjan and uncle Goran, expanded its activities into real estate, sports/entertainment event organization, and sports apparel distribution.

The company launched Novak Café & Restaurant in 2008 in the Belgrade municipality of Novi Beograd, the flagship location in a franchised chain of theme café-restaurants. During 2009, two more locations were added—one in Kragujevac and the other in Belgrade, the city's second, in September at the neighbourhood of Dorćol overlooking the playing courts of Serbia Open whose inaugural edition took place several months earlier. On 16 December 2011 a location in Novi Sad was opened, however, it operated just over three years before closing in late March 2015. Banja Luka in neighbouring Bosnia got its Novak Café & Restaurant location on 16 October 2015 within Hotel Trešnja on Banj hill.

In 2009, the company bought a 250-series ATP tournament known as the Dutch Open and moved it to Serbia where it was renamed the Serbia Open. With the help of Belgrade city authorities, the tournament's inaugural edition was held in May 2009 at the city-owned "Milan Gale Muškatirović" courts, located at an attractive spot in Dorćol neighbourhood. The tournament folded in 2012 after four editions and its place in the ATP calendar got taken over by the Düsseldorf Open.

In May 2015, right after winning his fourth Rome Masters title, Djokovic launched a line of nutritional food products, called Djokolife. On 10 April 2016, while in town for the Monte-Carlo Masters, Djokovic opened a vegan restaurant called Eqvita in Monte Carlo. The restaurant reportedly closed in March 2019.

Djokovic has 80% stake in biotech firm QuantBioRes which claims to be developing a drug to treat patients who have contracted COVID-19. Their research is based on electromagnetic frequency; one biomedical scientist likened it to homeopathy and argued that it "does not reflect a contemporary understanding of how biochemistry works", while Peter Collignon commented that their website "describes a way of finding a new molecule without providing any evidence of success".

Professional Tennis Players Association

In August 2020, Djokovic resigned from the Players Council of the Association of Tennis Professionals and formed the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) with Vasek Pospisil. The pair will serve as co-presidents of the new organization to promote the interests of male and female tennis players above a ranking of 500 in singles and 200 in doubles.

In popular culture

Throughout the latter part of the 2007 season, including before Wimbledon and during US Open, his comedic impressions of fellow contemporary tennis players received much media play. It began when a BBC camera crew recorded some footage of the twenty-year-old impersonating Maria Sharapova, Rafael Nadal, Goran Ivanišević, and Lleyton Hewitt on a practice court at London's Queen's Club Championships just before Wimbledon. The material — consisting of Djokovic imitating the said players by exaggerating their trademark physical gestures or nervous tics for the entertainment of his coaching team Marián Vajda and Mark Woodforde — aired during BBC's coverage of the tournament and subsequently became popular online. Two months later at the US Open, a phone video shot by Argentine players of Djokovic doing locker room impressions of players such as Andy Roddick, Roger Federer, Filippo Volandri and Nadal made its way online, becoming viral. A few days later, after beating Carlos Moyá in the quarterfinals, USA Network's on-court interviewer Michael Barkann asked Djokovic to perform some impressions and the player obliged by doing Sharapova and Nadal to the delight of the crowd.

In addition to Djokovic, the national surge in the popularity of tennis was also inspired by three other up-and-coming young players: twenty-year-old Ana Ivanovic, twenty-two-year-old Jelena Janković, and twenty-three-year-old Janko Tipsarević as evidenced in early December 2007 when a sports-entertainment show named NAJJ Srbije (The Best of Serbia), put together in honour of the four players' respective successes in the 2007 season, drew a capacity crowd to Belgrade's Kombank Arena. In May 2008, he was a special guest during the first semifinal of the Eurovision Song Contest, held in Belgrade that year. He threw a big tennis ball into the crowd, announcing the start of the voting and together with one of the show's co-presenters, Željko Joksimović, Djokovic sang Đorđe Marjanović's song "Beograde".

Throughout late April and early May 2009, during ATP Master Series tournaments in Rome and Madrid, respectively, the Serb was a guest on the Fiorello Show on Sky Uno hosted by Italian comedian Rosario Fiorello followed by an appearance on Pablo Motos' show El Hormiguero.

Djokovic is also featured in the music video for the song "Hello" by Martin Solveig and Dragonette. The video, filmed at Stade Roland Garros, shows Solveig facing off against Bob Sinclar, another DJ, in a tennis match. When the referee calls a crucial ball "Out", Djokovic enters the arena and convinces the referee otherwise. In 2010, the Serbian blues-rock band Zona B recorded the song "The Joker", dedicating it to Djokovic.

Djokovic with Emir Kusturica in Andrićgrad in January 2014, where he received Key to the City

On 25 June 2011, at the Serbian National Defense Council's seventieth congress in Chicago, Djokovic was unanimously awarded the Order of Serbian National Defense in America I class – the highest decoration of the SND. The order was given to the twenty-four-year-old for his merits on the international sports scene and his contributions to the reputation of Serbs and Serbia around the world. The day after winning his first Wimbledon title and reaching the No. 1 ranking for the first time in his career, Djokovic went home to Belgrade for a homecoming celebration in front of the Serbian National Assembly, an event attended by close to 100,000 people.

On 28 November 2011, after returning from London where he finished early due to failing to progress out of his round-robin group, Djokovic visited his childhood tennis coach Jelena Genčić at her Belgrade home, bringing the Wimbledon trophy along. The meeting, reportedly their first in more than four years, was recorded by two television crews – a Serbian one shooting for Aleksandar Gajšek's show Agape on Studio B television and an American one from CBS television network filming material for Djokovic's upcoming piece on 60 Minutes. The next day, 29 November 2011, on invitation from film producer Avi Lerner, Djokovic was part of the high-budget Hollywood movie production The Expendables 2 in a cameo playing himself that was shot in a warehouse in the Bulgarian capital of Sofia. However, his bit part was later cut out of the final version of the movie.

In March 2012, he was profiled on the CBS show 60 Minutes by their correspondent Bob Simon. He was named amongst the 100 most influential people of 2012 by TIME magazine.

Djokovic has been a guest on late-night talk shows, such as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Veče sa Ivanom Ivanovićem, Conan, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Late Show with David Letterman, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Jonathan Ross Show and The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

In April 2021, a team of Balkan biospeleologists named a recently discovered freshwater snail species Travunijana djokovici after Djokovic.

In 2022, a book titled Facing Novak Djokovic, a compilation of interviews with ATP players who described in detail what it's like to compete against Djokovic, was published.

In 2022, Nikola Vesović, a research associate at the University of Belgrade, announced that a new species of beetle in the genus Duvalius recently discovered near the town of Ljubovija, Serbia, had been named Duvalius djokovici after Djokovic.

Djokovic appears in the 2024 documentary Federer: Twelve Final Days about Roger Federer's final tournament before his retirement, the 2022 Laver Cup.

Views on diet, medicine and science

Since 2010, he has been connected with the nutritionist Igor Četojević who additionally focuses on Chinese medicine and performs acupuncture. He allegedly discovered that Djokovic suffers from gluten intolerance, using applied kinesiology, and that he should not eat gluten, removing it from his diet. He eventually settled on a vegan diet, while later sometimes eating fish. He also claims this vegan, plant-based diet cured his persistent allergies and mild asthma. The gluten-free diet has been credited for improving his endurance on the court and playing a role in his subsequent success.

Following his elbow surgery in 2018, he stated that he "cried for three days" after it, feeling guilty, because he was "not a fan of surgeries or medications" and wanted "to be as natural as possible". He further stated his belief that human "bodies are self-healing mechanisms".

In his 2013 autobiography, Serve to Win, he wrote of a "researcher" who directed "anger, fear, hostility" at a glass of water, which turned "slightly green" after a few days, while also directing "love, joy" at another glass of water, which remained "bright and crystal clear" in the same period. In 2020, Djokovic spoke of his belief that "some people" used "prayer" and "gratitude" to "turn the most toxic food, or maybe most polluted water into the most healing water." He also stated that "scientists proven" that "molecules in the water react to our emotions" and speech. Such claims are scientifically dubious, and generally regarded as superstitious beliefs.

Opposition to COVID-19 vaccine mandate

See also: 2022 Australian Open § Djokovic's vaccination and visa controversy

During the ATP Tour's shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in a Facebook live stream with other Serbian athletes hosted in April 2020, Djokovic indicated he opposes vaccination and would not be forced to take a COVID vaccine just to be able to return to the Тour. He later clarified his remarks by stating that he is not against all kinds of vaccines, but that he is against forced vaccination. He added that he was extremely careful about what he puts into his body.

Djokovic's views came under increased scrutiny in late 2021, in the run-up to the 2022 Australian Open, after comments made by Australian government officials indicated that tennis players would need to be vaccinated to enter the tournament. Prior to the tournament, Djokovic had refused to state publicly whether he was vaccinated or not, but had made comments stating his concern over the possibility of a hotel quarantine in Australia. However, while being interviewed by the Australian Border Force in January 2022, Djokovic confirmed to the officer interviewing him that he was unvaccinated.

"The principles of decision making on my body are more important than any title or anything else."

—Djokovic, on why he is willing to forgo playing major tournaments.

Several commentators feel that Djokovic's stance against the COVID-19 vaccine could damage his placement among the all-time great tennis players as he would not be able to participate in the major tournaments where vaccination is required for entry while others have applauded his view of having a choice. He was unable to play the 2022 Australian Open, where he was the defending champion and the favorite to win. Shortly thereafter, he lost the No. 1 ranking he had held for a record 373 weeks. Due to the federal government's vaccination policy for non-US citizens, Djokovic was unable to enter the United States to play the 2022 US Open, another major tournament he was the favorite to win.

In an interview with the BBC on 15 February 2022, a few weeks after the tournament, Djokovic stated he does not associate with the wider anti-vax movement. However, he believes in personal freedom of choice and supports an individual's right to choose whether or not they receive a vaccine. He re-affirmed sticking to his principles and refusal to receive a vaccine, saying that he would be willing to forgo entry into tournaments which are held in countries mandating the vaccine even if it cost him his career records and placement among the all-time great players.

Faith and religious beliefs

Djokovic is a member of the Serbian Orthodox Church. On 28 April 2011, Patriarch Irinej of Serbia awarded Djokovic the Order of St. Sava I class, the highest decoration of the Serbian Orthodox Church, for his contributions to monasteries of the Serbian Orthodox Church in Kosovo and charitable work in Serbia. He has said that he admired and held in high regard Bishop Amfilohije, who played a key part in helping him through a tough time during the Yugoslav Wars.

Djokovic has been reported to meditate for up to an hour a day at the Buddhist Buddhapadipa Temple in Wimbledon as he appreciates the natural setting and serenity, and is close to monks in the complex. He has spoken of the positive power of meditation. He is a frequent visitor of the Bosnian town of Visoko and its park that is host to several meditation platforms.

Support of sport and sportspeople

Djokovic is a fan of Serbian football club Red Star, Italian club Milan, and Portuguese club Benfica, as well as Serbian basketball club Red Star. He has also shown public support for Croatia at the 2018 FIFA World Cup and when faced with criticism from some within his native country of Serbia, Djokovic replied that "sports have their 'universal language,' they erase boundaries between people, overcome differences in religion, race and nationality." Djokovic has expressed admiration for Croatian football player Luka Modrić, who plays for Real Madrid. He is a friend of former Serbian tennis player Ana Ivanovic, whom he has known since the two were children growing up in Serbia.

Djokovic is a member of the "Champions for Peace" club, a group of elite athletes committed to serving peace in the world through sport. It was created by Peace and Sport, a Monaco-based international organization.

Political statements

Following his victory in the first round of the 2023 French Open, Djokovic wrote "Kosovo is the heart of Serbia. Stop the violence" on the lens of a camera, in response to the recent clashes in Kosovo. The statement was criticized as inappropriate by France's minister of sports Amélie Oudéa-Castéra, with the Kosovo Olympic Committee asking the IOC to open disciplinary proceedings against the athlete. Djokovic later said he was against any kind of conflict but defended his statement by opining: "Especially as a son of a man born in Kosovo, I feel the need to give my support to our people and to the entirety of Serbia. Kosovo is our cradle, our stronghold, centre of the most important things for our country. There are many reasons why I wrote that on the camera."

Career statistics

Main article: Novak Djokovic career statistics

Grand Slam tournament performance timeline

Key
W  F  SF QF #R RR Q# DNQ A NH
(W) winner; (F) finalist; (SF) semifinalist; (QF) quarterfinalist; (#R) rounds 4, 3, 2, 1; (RR) round-robin stage; (Q#) qualification round; (DNQ) did not qualify; (A) absent; (NH) not held; (SR) strike rate (events won / competed); (W–L) win–loss record. To avoid confusion and double counting, these charts are updated at the conclusion of a tournament or when the player's participation has ended.

Current through the 2024 US Open.

Tournament 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 SR W–L Win %
Australian Open 1R 1R 4R W QF QF W W W QF W W 2R 4R W W W A W SF 10 / 19 94–9 91%
French Open 2R QF SF SF 3R QF SF F SF F F W QF QF SF F W QF W QF 3 / 20 96–16 86%
Wimbledon 3R 4R SF 2R QF SF W SF F W W 3R QF W W NH W W F F 7 / 19 97–12 89%
US Open 3R 3R F SF SF F W F F SF W F A W 4R 4R F A W 3R 4 / 18 90–14 87%
Win–loss 5–4 9–4 19–4 18–3 15–4 19–4 25–1 24–3 24–3 22–3 27–1 21–2 9–3 21–2 22–2 16–2 27–1 11–1 27–1 16–3 0–0 24 / 76 377–51 88%
  1. Djokovic was scheduled to play the 2022 Australian Open, but his visa was cancelled for being unvaccinated against COVID-19.
  2. ^ Djokovic had a walkover at three events; hence, these are not counted as match wins.
  3. Djokovic withdrew from the quarterfinals of 2024 French Open due to a knee injury.
  4. The event of 2020 Wimbledon was not held due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  5. Djokovic was disqualified from the 2020 US Open after accidentally hitting a line official with a ball that was not in play.
  6. Djokovic withdrew from the 2022 US Open due to the federal government's COVID-19 vaccination policy for non-US citizens.

Grand Slam tournament finals: 37 (24 titles, 13 runner-ups)

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

Year–End Championships performance timeline

Tournament 2003–2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 SR W–L Win %
ATP Finals DNQ RR W RR SF RR W W W W F DNQ F RR SF SF W W A 7 / 16 50–18 74%

Year–End Championship finals: 9 (7 titles, 2 runner-ups)

Result Year Tournament Surface Opponent Score
Win 2008 Tennis Masters Cup Hard (i) Russia Nikolay Davydenko 6–1, 7–5
Win 2012 ATP Finals (2) Hard (i) Switzerland Roger Federer 7–6, 7–5
Win 2013 ATP Finals (3) Hard (i) Spain Rafael Nadal 6–3, 6–4
Win 2014 ATP Finals (4) Hard (i) Switzerland Roger Federer w/o
Win 2015 ATP Finals (5) Hard (i) Switzerland Roger Federer 6–3, 6–4
Loss 2016 ATP Finals Hard (i) United Kingdom Andy Murray 3–6, 4–6
Loss 2018 ATP Finals Hard (i) Germany Alexander Zverev 4–6, 3–6
Win 2022 ATP Finals (6) Hard (i) Norway Casper Ruud 7–5, 6–3
Win 2023 ATP Finals (7) Hard (i) Italy 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 Spain Carlos Alcaraz 7–6, 7–6

Records and achievements

Main article: List of career achievements by Novak Djokovic

All-time records

Event Since Record accomplished Players matched
ATP/ITF rankings 1973 Most weeks at world No. 1 (428) Stands alone
Most weeks in top 2 (599) Stands alone
Most weeks in top 3 (756) Stands alone
13 different years ranked world No. 1 Stands alone
Most points accumulated as world No. 1 (16,950) Stands alone
Oldest player ranked at world No. 1 (37 years) Stands alone
Eight-time Year-End world No. 1 Stands alone
1978 Eight-time ITF World Champion Stands alone
Grand Slam
tournaments 		1877 24 Grand Slam men's singles titles Stands alone
1905 Triple Career Grand Slam Stands alone
1978 Champion of all four majors at once across three different surfaces Stands alone
1970 Career Super Slam (Career Golden Slam + Year-end Championships) Andre Agassi
Career Golden Slam (All four Majors + Olympic gold) Andre Agassi
Rafael Nadal
1905 Non-Calendar Year Grand Slam Don Budge
1978 Surface Slam (major titles across all three different surfaces in a season) Rafael Nadal
1877 4 streaks of 3+ consecutive majors Stands alone
4 seasons winning 3 Major titles Stands alone
7 seasons winning multiple Major titles Stands alone
37 men's major singles finals Stands alone
49 men's major singles semifinals Stands alone
60 men's major singles quarterfinals Stands alone
377 match wins at majors Stands alone
1905 7+ finals at all four majors Stands alone
3+ consecutive finals at all four majors Stands alone
Most match wins at all four majors (90) Stands alone
1877 5 winning streaks of 26+ matches at majors Stands alone
27 match-winning streak at majors in season Stands alone
1978 30 consecutive match wins at majors across three different surfaces Stands alone
1891 7+ titles at two majors with two distinct surfaces (hard & grass) Stands alone
1978 14 hard-court majors Stands alone
1877 Won a major from 2 sets down in multiple matches Stands alone
Won 2 majors after saving 1+ match points Rod Laver
Australian Open 1905 10 men's singles titles Stands alone
ATP Tour 1970 Champion of all four majors and Year-end Championship at once Stands alone
1990 Big Title Sweep Stands alone
Multiple champion at all annual Big Titles Stands alone
72 Big Titles won Stands alone
10 Big Titles in a season (2015) Stands alone
6+ Big Titles at one tournament on hard, clay, grass and indoors Stands alone
106 Big finals Stands alone
18 Big finals in a row Stands alone
1973 259 wins over Top-10 players Stands alone
123 wins over Top-5 players Stands alone
1970 15 straight finals reached in a season (2015) Stands alone
31 wins over Top-10 players in a season (2015) Stands alone
ATP Masters 1990 Career Golden Masters Stands alone
Double Career Golden Masters Stands alone
40 Masters singles titles Stands alone
6 Masters titles in season (2015) Stands alone
8 Masters finals in season (2015) Stands alone
12 consecutive Masters finals won Stands alone
31 consecutive match wins at Masters Stands alone
ATP Finals 1970 7 Year-end Championship titles Stands alone
4 consecutive Year-end Championship titles Stands alone
Winner of the Year-end Championship in three different decades Stands alone

Open Era records

  • These records were attained in the Open Era of tennis and in ATP Masters series since 1990.
  • Records in bold indicate peerless achievements.
Time span Records accomplished Players matched
Grand Slam tournaments (selected records)
2008 Australian Open —
2023 US Open		 24 Grand Slam singles titles Stands alone
2008 Australian Open —
2023 French Open		 Triple Career Grand Slam Stands alone
2008 Australian Open —
2024 Paris Olympics		 Career Super Slam (Career Golden Slam + Year-end Championships) Andre Agassi
2008 Australian Open —
2024 Paris Olympics		 Career Golden Slam (All four Majors + Olympic gold) Andre Agassi
Rafael Nadal
2015 Wimbledon —
2016 French Open		 Non-Calendar Year Grand Slam Stands alone
2015 Wimbledon —
2016 French Open		 Champion of all four Major titles at once across three different surfaces Stands alone
2015 Wimbledon —
2016 French Open		 Champion of all four Major titles at once Rod Laver
2021 Australian Open —
2021 Wimbledon		 Surface Slam (major titles across all three different surfaces in a season) Rafael Nadal
2011 Wimbledon —
2021 Wimbledon		 4 streaks of 3+ consecutive Major titles Stands alone
2011 Australian Open —
2023 US Open		 4 seasons winning 3 Major titles Stands alone
2011 Australian Open —
2023 US Open		 7 seasons winning multiple Major titles Stands alone
2007 US Open –
2023 US Open		 7+ finals at all four Majors Stands alone
2010 US Open —
2016 French Open		 3+ consecutive finals in all four Majors Stands alone
2007 French Open —
2024 Australian Open		 11+ semifinals at all four Majors Stands alone
2006 French Open —
2023 US Open		 13+ quarterfinals at all four Majors Stands alone
2005 French Open —
2023 US Open		 90+ match wins at all four Majors Stands alone
2015 Wimbledon —
2016 Wimbledon		 30 consecutive Grand Slam match wins Stands alone
2011 Australian Open —
2023 Wimbledon		 5 winning streaks of 26+ Grand Slam matches Stands alone
2021 Australian Open —
US Open		 27 Grand Slam match-winning streak in season Stands alone
2015, 2021, 2023 3 seasons winning 27 Grand Slam matches Stands alone
2011 Australian Open —
2023 US Open		 7 seasons reaching 3+ Major finals Stands alone
2015, 2021, 2023 3 seasons reaching all four Major finals Roger Federer
2008 Australian Open —
2023 US Open		 14 hard-court Major titles Stands alone
2007 US Open —
2023 US Open		 20 hard-court Major finals Stands alone
2007 US Open —
2023 US Open		 Most finals appearances at both hard-court Majors Stands alone
Elite tournaments (selected records)
2007–2023 Big Title Sweep Stands alone
2007–2024 72 Big Titles won Stands alone
2007–2023 50 Big hardcourt titles won Stands alone
2015 10 Big Titles won in a season Stands alone
2008–2023 11 years winning 4+ Big Titles Stands alone
2008–2022 6+ Big Titles at one tournament on hard, clay, grass and indoors Stands alone
ATP Masters (selected records)
2007–2018 Career Golden Masters Stands alone
2007–2020 Double Career Golden Masters Stands alone
2007–2023 40 Masters singles titles Stands alone
2015 6 Masters titles in season Stands alone
2015 8 Masters finals in season Stands alone
2011 31 consecutive Masters match wins Stands alone
2015 39 Masters match wins in season Stands alone
2015 Winner of the season's first 3 Masters tournaments Stands alone
2007–2016 6 Miami Masters singles titles Andre Agassi
2008–2016 5 Indian Wells Masters singles titles Roger Federer
2009–2023 7 Paris Masters singles titles Stands alone
2012–2018 4 Shanghai Masters singles titles Stands alone
ATP Finals (selected records)
2008–2023 7 Year-end Championship titles Stands alone
2012–2015 4 consecutive Year-end Championship titles Stands alone
2008–2023 Winner of the Year-end Championship in three different decades Stands alone
Rivalries & head-to-head (selected records)
2006–2024 Winning head-to-head record against each other member of the Big Three Stands alone
2006–2021 25+ wins over four different opponents (Nadal, Federer, Murray, and Berdych) Stands alone
2006–2022 20+ wins over five opponents (Nadal, Federer, Murray, Wawrinka & Berdych) Stands alone
2005–2023 Most match wins vs. top-10 players (259) Stands alone
2007–2023 Most match wins vs. top-5 players (123) Stands alone
2007–2024 Most match wins against one opponent (31 vs. Rafael Nadal) Stands alone
2008–2017 Highest match-winning record against one opponent (22-match win lead vs. Berdych) Stands alone
2005–2023 Highest unbeaten match-winning record against one opponent (19–0 vs. Monfils) Stands alone
2009–2021 Highest unbeaten sets-winning record against one opponent (33–0 vs. Chardy) Stands alone
2011 Highest unbeaten match-winning record against world No. 1 in a season (5–0 vs. Nadal) Stands alone
2008–2020 Most major championship match wins against one opponent (11 vs. Roger Federer) Rafael Nadal
2011–2016 5 years winning 20+ matches vs. top-10 opponents Stands alone
2015 31 match wins vs. top-10 opponents in a season Stands alone
2015 Defeated all top-10 players in a season Stands alone
2011 5 consecutive match wins against world No. 1 player in finals (Rafael Nadal) Stands alone
2007 Youngest player to defeat the top-3 players in succession (Roddick, Nadal, and Federer) Stands alone
ATP/ITF ranking (selected records)
2011–2024 Most weeks at world No. 1 (428) Stands alone
2011–2024 13 different years ranked world No. 1 Stands alone
2016 Most points accumulated as world No. 1 (16,950) Stands alone
2011–2023 Eight-time Year-End world No. 1 Stands alone
2011–2023 Eight-time ITF World Champion Stands alone
Other records
2006–2023 61 titles won by defeating multiple top-10 players Stands alone
2009–2021 Three-peat at 8 different tournaments Stands alone
2010–2023 10 winning streaks of 20+ matches Stands alone
2015 15 straight finals in a season Stands alone
2023 Played the longest best-of-three final by duration (3 hours, 49 minutes) Carlos Alcaraz
2018 All-time prize money leader ($185,065,269 as of 2024) Stands alone
2015 Most prize money won in a season ($21,646,145) Stands alone
2004–2024 84.6% career hardcourt match winning percentage Stands alone
2004–2024 66.2% career tiebreakers winning percentage Stands alone

Professional awards

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Australian Open, Italian Open, Wimbledon, and the Year-end Championship respectively.
  2. All different Masters event titles.
  3. Djokovic did not play in the ninth tournament (Madrid).
  4. Djokovic proceeded to defeat Nadal at the 2011 US Open and 2012 Australian Open, where their rankings were by then reversed.

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  8. United States Emma Navarro
  9. Daria Kasatkina
  10. Czech Republic Barbora Krejčíková
  1. Czech Republic Kateřina Siniaková
  2. New Zealand Erin Routliffe
  3. Canada Gabriela Dabrowski
  4. Ukraine Lyudmyla Kichenok
  5. United States Taylor Townsend
  6. Latvia Jeļena Ostapenko
  7. Chinese Taipei Hsieh Su-wei
  8. Belgium Elise Mertens
  9. Italy Sara Errani
  10. Italy Jasmine Paolini
ATP rankings: Top ten European male singles tennis players
as of 18 November 2024
Association of Tennis Professionals Serbia Top Serbian male singles tennis players
As of Dec 22, 2024
Serbia Awards of Olympic Committee of Serbia
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Sportswoman of The Year
Men's Team of The Year
Women's Team of The Year
Team Sport Athlete of The Year
Young Athlete of The Year
Coach of The Year
Laureus World Sports Award for Sportsman of the Year
BBC Sports Personality World Sport Star of the Year
PAP European Sportsperson of the Year
BTA Balkan Athlete of the Year
L'Équipe Champion of Champions
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