Serbian · Belgrade · Born 22 May 1987Serbian great who holds the men's all-time record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles and the record for most weeks at world No. 1.
Novak Djokovic's 24 Grand Slam singles titles, 428 weeks as world No. 1, and Career Golden Slam completed at the Paris 2024 Olympics place him ahead of every player in the measurable history of men's tennis — the central exhibit in the sport's greatest-of-all-time debate and a career that showed no sign of ending as he pursued a record 25th major title into 2026. He turned professional in 2003 and became, statistically, the most successful men's tennis player in history — winning 24 Grand Slam singles titles, including record totals at the Australian Open (10), Wimbledon (7), US Open (4) and French Open (3). He held the world number one ranking for 428 weeks — surpassing Federer's record of 310 weeks by 118 — and won the year-end number one ranking a record 8 times. He won 101 ATP titles with a career record of 1,177 wins and 240 losses. He served 12,405+ career aces. His serve, forehand and return of serve are all considered among the finest ever produced; his flexibility — he can perform splits in full stroke — and defensive retrieval are without parallel. His refusal to be vaccinated against COVID-19 cost him the 2022 Australian Open and US Open. He won Olympic gold in Paris 2024 — completing the Career Golden Slam. He won the 2023 French Open at 36. His rivalry with Federer and Nadal — the Big Three holding 63 Slams between them — produced the most competitive era in tennis history. Djokovic remained a major force into 2026, surpassing Roger Federer's all-time record for Grand Slam singles appearances in 2025 and knocking out Jannik Sinner in an epic five-set semi-final at the 2026 Australian Open before losing the final to Carlos Alcaraz, his pursuit of a record 25th major title still alive at Wimbledon, where he is a seven-time champion.
Men's all-time record 24 Grand Slam singles titles
He can do full splits during professional matches — the biomechanical foundation of his extraordinary defensive retrieval.
Did You Know?How They Played
Djokovic is renowned for his exceptional defensive skills, flexibility, and ability to turn defense into attack from seemingly impossible positions. His return of serve is considered among the best in tennis history, and he possesses remarkable mental fortitude in pressure situations. He plays from the baseline with precise groundstrokes and has one of the most reliable backhands in the sport.
Lasting Impact
Djokovic holds the record for most weeks spent at world No. 1 and has redefined what's possible in terms of longevity at the highest level of tennis. His rivalries with Federer and Nadal elevated the sport to new heights and attracted global audiences.
Career Honours
- 24 Grand Slam singles titles (all-time men's record)
- world No. 1 record 428 weeks
- 101 career ATP titles
- Olympic gold medallist (2024 Paris)
- Davis Cup champion (2010)
Serbian Athletes