Full History Of Novak Djokovic In Timeline From 1938

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1938: Reference to Don Budge's Grand Slam in 1938

In 1938, Don Budge achieved a Grand Slam in men's singles tennis, a feat Djokovic was contending for at the US Open.

1958: Reference to Migration Act

In 2022, the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs cancelled Djokovic's visa again under the Migration Act 1958, citing concerns for public health and order.

1962: Reference to Rod Laver's Grand Slam in 1962

In 1962, Rod Laver achieved a Grand Slam in men's singles tennis, a feat Djokovic was contending for at the US Open.

1969: Reference to Rod Laver's Grand Slam in 1969

In 1969, Rod Laver achieved a Grand Slam in men's singles tennis, a feat Djokovic was contending for at the US Open.

1969: Rod Laver Holds All Four Majors

In 1969, Rod Laver was the last man to hold all four majors simultaneously before Novak Djokovic in 2016.

1976: Connors and Ashe pairing

In 1976, Jimmy Connors and Arthur Ashe paired in doubles. This marked the first pairing of world No. 1 and No. 2 players since then when Djokovic teamed with Nadal in doubles at the Canadian Open in 2010.

May 1987: Novak Djokovic Born

In May 1987, Novak Djokovic, a Serbian professional tennis player, was born.

May 1992: Baptism at Žiča Monastery

In May 1992, Novak Djokovic was baptized at the Žiča Monastery, along with his mother and younger brother Marko.

1993: Coached by Jelena Genčić

In 1993, Jelena Genčić started coaching Djokovic in Belgrade.

1994: Boris Becker Accomplishment

In 1994, Boris Becker was the last player to beat the top three-ranked players in a single event before Djokovic's accomplishment in 2007.

September 1999: Move to Pilić Tennis Academy

In September 1999, Djokovic moved to the Pilić tennis academy in Oberschleißheim, Germany, spending four years there to further develop his tennis skills.

1999: Coached by Nikola Pilić

In 1999, Nikola Pilić started coaching Djokovic in Munich.

2001: Djokovic and Murray first match at Les Petits As

In 2001, Djokovic and Andy Murray played their first match as teenagers at Les Petits As, which Murray won.

2001: Junior Titles and Championships

In 2001, Djokovic won his first title in Messina, his second in Livorno, and the U14 European Championship in Sanremo, leading Yugoslavia to victory in the European Summer Cup and finishing the year ranked No. 1 on the ETA U14 list.

2002: U16 Tournament Wins

In 2002, Djokovic, competing in U16 events, secured victories in two major tournaments in France and his first ITF title in Pančevo. He also won the Prince Cup in Miami.

January 2003: First Professional Match

In January 2003, Djokovic played his first professional match at a Futures event in Oberschleißheim.

2003: Pete Sampras's Retirement

In 2003 Pete Sampras retired. At the time, he was considered by some to be the greatest male tennis player of all time.

2003: Competes at French and US Open

In 2003, Djokovic competed at the French Open and US Open as a junior player.

2003: Coached by Nikola Pilić

In 2003, Nikola Pilić coached Djokovic in Munich.

2003: Professional Career Begins

In 2003, Novak Djokovic started his professional tennis career.

2003: Started wearing Adidas clothing

In 2003, upon turning professional, Djokovic began wearing Adidas clothing.

February 2004: Junior World Ranking No. 24

In February 2004, Djokovic achieved a combined junior world ranking of No. 24.

2004: Coached by Dejan Petrović

In 2004, Dejan Petrović began coaching Djokovic.

2004: First ATP Win and Challenger Title

In 2004, Djokovic recorded his first official ATP win during a Davis Cup match and claimed his first Challenger title in Budapest.

2004: End of the Big Four's Dominance

In February 2022, Djokovic lost his world No. 1 ranking to Daniil Medvedev, marking the first time since 2004 that a player outside the Big Four held the top spot.

2004: Business end of career handled by Israeli managers

Since 2004, the business end of Djokovic's career has been handled by Israeli managers Amit Naor and Allon Khakshouri.

2005: Coached by Dejan Petrović and Riccardo Piatti

In 2005, Dejan Petrović coached Djokovic, and Riccardo Piatti coached him later in the year.

2005: Change of racket sponsors

In 2005, Djokovic changed sponsors from Head to Wilson but Wilson agreed to make him a custom racquet to match his previous one with Head.

2005: Grand Slam Debut and Top 100 Ranking

In 2005, Djokovic debuted at the Australian Open, secured his first Slam win at the French Open, reached the third round at Wimbledon and the US Open, and ended the year ranked world No. 78.

2005: Venturing into the business world

In 2005, Djokovic, as he moved up the tennis rankings, began venturing into the business world through Family Sport, a legal entity in Serbia established and run by members of his immediate family.

2005: Beginning Relationship with Jelena Ristić

In 2005, Novak Djokovic began dating Jelena Ristić, whom he met in high school.

2005: Injury forces Djokovic to miss US Open

On 26 July 2017, Djokovic announced he would miss the US Open and the rest of the season to recover from his elbow injury. This ended his streak of 51 consecutive Grand Slam appearances since his debut in 2005.

April 2006: Davis Cup Victory

In April 2006, Djokovic won both of his singles matches at a Davis Cup match against Great Britain.

October 2006: Ranking out of Top 20

In October 2006, Djokovic's ranking fell out of the top 20 for the first time since then.

2006: Coached by Marián Vajda and Riccardo Piatti

In 2006, Marián Vajda became Djokovic's main coach, and Riccardo Piatti briefly coached him before their partnership ended.

2006: Lowest Ranking Since 2006

In 2006, Novak Djokovic ended the year ranked No. 12, which was his lowest ranking since 2006.

December 2007: Recognition at NAJJ Srbije (The Best of Serbia) sports-entertainment show

In early December 2007, Novak Djokovic's success in the 2007 season was recognized at the NAJJ Srbije (The Best of Serbia) sports-entertainment show in Belgrade's Kombank Arena, alongside Ana Ivanovic, Jelena Janković, and Janko Tipsarević.

2007: Founded the Novak Djokovic Foundation

In 2007, Djokovic founded the Novak Djokovic Foundation, which aims to help children from disadvantaged communities.

2007: Breakthrough Season

In 2007, Djokovic won the Adelaide title, reached the fourth round of the Australian Open, finished runner-up at Indian Wells, won his first Masters title in Miami, contributed a singles win in Serbia's Davis Cup win against Georgia, won the Estoril Open, reached the semifinals of the French Open, and reached the semifinals at Wimbledon.

2007: Mark Woodforde as specialist

In 2007, Mark Woodforde worked with Djokovic as a specialist.

2007: Established tradition of hosting Kosovo Serb children

Starting in 2007, Djokovic has established a tradition of hosting and socializing with hundreds of Kosovo Serb children during Davis Cup matches organized in Serbia.

2007: Comedic Impressions of Fellow Tennis Players

Throughout the latter part of the 2007 season, Novak Djokovic's comedic impressions of fellow tennis players gained media attention, starting with a BBC recording at Queen's Club Championships and continuing during the US Open.

May 2008: Special Guest at Eurovision Song Contest

In May 2008, Novak Djokovic was a special guest during the first semifinal of the Eurovision Song Contest held in Belgrade. He threw a tennis ball into the crowd to start the voting and sang "Beograde" with Željko Joksimović.

June 2008: Signed with CAA Sports

In June 2008, Djokovic formally signed with CAA Sports after Amit Naor and Allon Khakshouri entered into a partnership with CAA Sports.

2008: Re-signing with Head

After the 2008 season, Djokovic re-signed with Head.

2008: Titles and Olympic Medal

In 2008, Djokovic reached the semifinals in Dubai, won titles at Indian Wells and the Italian Open, and earned a bronze medal at the Beijing Summer Olympics. He rounded off the season by winning his first year-end championship title at the Tennis Masters Cup in Shanghai in November.

2008: Djokovic wins first major singles title at Australian Open

In 2008, Djokovic won his first major singles title at the Australian Open, defeating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the final.

2008: Beijing Olympics Bronze Medal

In 2008, Djokovic won the bronze medal at the Beijing Olympics in singles.

2008: Edoardo Artaldi and Elena Capellaro as agent

In 2008, Edoardo Artaldi and Elena Capellaro started managing Djokovic's affairs and logistics as his agents.

2008: Launched Novak Café & Restaurant in Belgrade

In 2008, Family Sport launched Novak Café & Restaurant in the Belgrade municipality of Novi Beograd, the flagship location in a franchised chain of theme café-restaurants.

2008: First Major Title at Australian Open

In 2008, at the age of 20, Novak Djokovic secured his first major title at the Australian Open, interrupting the streak of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

2008: Djokovic's Loss at the Australian Open in 2008

In January 2017 at the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic lost in the second round to Denis Istomin, marking his first early exit since 2008 and his first loss at a major to a player outside the top 100.

May 2009: Guest Appearance on Fiorello Show

In May 2009, Novak Djokovic was a guest on the Fiorello Show on Sky Uno, hosted by Rosario Fiorello, during the ATP Master Series tournament in Rome.

May 2009: Inaugural edition of Serbia Open held

In May 2009, the inaugural edition of the Serbia Open was held at the city-owned "Milan Gale Muškatirović" courts in Belgrade.

2009: Signed with Sergio Tacchini

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.

2009: Djokovic's 2009 French Open

Djokovic's earliest Slam exit since the 2009 French Open occurred at Wimbledon in 2016 when his 30-match Grand Slam winning streak ended.

2009: Novak Café & Restaurant locations added

During 2009, two more Novak Café & Restaurant locations were added—one in Kragujevac and the other in Belgrade.

2009: Djokovic and Nadal contest at Madrid Masters

In 2009, Djokovic and Nadal contested a classic match at the Madrid Masters semifinal.

2009: Confirms Serbia Representation

In 2009, Djokovic confirmed he chose to represent Serbia, stating he was "proud of being a Serbian."

2009: Debuted new paint job of the Head YouTek Speed Pro

In 2009, Djokovic debuted a new paint job of the Head YouTek Speed Pro at the Australian Open.

2009: Switch to Head racket series

In 2009, Djokovic experienced technical difficulties coinciding with his switch to the Head racket series. However, his serve became one of his major weapons again.

2009: Serbia Open

In 2009, Family Sport bought a 250-series ATP tournament known as the Dutch Open and moved it to Serbia, where it was renamed the Serbia Open.

2009: Del Potro's US Open Victory

In 2009, Juan Martín del Potro had his US Open victory.

2009: Todd Martin as specialist and Gebhard Phil-Gritsch as trainer

In 2009, Todd Martin and Gebhard Phil-Gritsch joined Djokovic's team as specialist and trainer respectively.

2009: Todd Martin Coaching

In 2009, Todd Martin began coaching Djokovic.

2009: Playing nearly 100 matches in 2009

In 2009, after playing nearly 100 matches, Djokovic opted to skip early ATP tournaments.

2010: Part of the Big Three

By 2010, Novak Djokovic had distinguished himself, leading to the formation of the "Big Three" alongside Federer and Nadal.

2010: Djokovic and Federer contest at US Open

In 2010, Djokovic and Roger Federer contested in the US Open semifinals.

2010: Djokovic's 2010 Season

In 2010, Djokovic began the season at the Kooyong Classic, followed by a quarterfinal appearance at the Australian Open. He won the Dubai Championships and led Serbia to victory in the Davis Cup. He also reached the quarterfinals of the French Open and the semifinals of Wimbledon. Djokovic teamed up with Nadal in doubles at the Canadian Open and reached the final of the US Open, ultimately losing to Nadal.

2010: Aided victims of the Haiti earthquake and Queensland floods

In 2010, Djokovic participated in charity matches to aid victims of the Haiti earthquake and the 2010–11 Queensland floods.

2010: Appearance in Martin Solveig's "Hello" Music Video and Dedication of "The Joker" Song

In 2010, Novak Djokovic appeared in Martin Solveig and Dragonette's music video for "Hello". Also in 2010, the Serbian band Zona B recorded the song "The Joker", dedicating it to Djokovic.

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2010: Todd Martin Coaching

In 2010, Todd Martin coached Djokovic.

2010: Todd Martin as specialist, Igor Četojević as nutritionist

In 2010, Todd Martin worked with Djokovic as a specialist, and Igor Četojević joined the team as nutritionist.

2010: Tsonga defeats Djokovic at Australian Open

In 2010, Tsonga defeated Djokovic in the Australian Open quarterfinals after Djokovic fell ill during the match.

2010: Davis Cup Crown

Representing Serbia, in 2010, Djokovic led the national tennis team to the Davis Cup crown.

2010: Connection with Nutritionist Igor Četojević and Gluten Intolerance Discovery

Since 2010, Novak Djokovic has been connected with nutritionist Igor Četojević, who identified his gluten intolerance and recommended dietary changes, which led him to adopt a vegan diet.

April 2011: Awarded Order of St. Sava I Class

On 28 April 2011, Patriarch Irinej of Serbia awarded Novak Djokovic the Order of St. Sava I class for his contributions to monasteries and charitable work.

June 2011: Awarded Order of Serbian National Defense and Belgrade Homecoming

In June 2011, Novak Djokovic was awarded the Order of Serbian National Defense in America I class and had a homecoming celebration in Belgrade after winning his first Wimbledon title and reaching the No. 1 ranking.

August 2011: Became brand ambassador of Audemars Piguet

In August 2011, Djokovic became the brand ambassador of Swiss watch manufacturer Audemars Piguet.

November 2011: Visit to Jelena Genčić and Filming for The Expendables 2

In November 2011, Novak Djokovic visited his childhood coach Jelena Genčić and filmed a cameo for The Expendables 2, which was later cut from the final movie.

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December 2011: Novak Café & Restaurant location opened in Novi Sad

On 16 December 2011, a Novak Café & Restaurant location in Novi Sad was opened.

2011: Started wearing custom Adidas Barricade 6.0's shoes

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.

2011: Djokovic and Murray contest at Italian Open

In 2011, Djokovic and Andy Murray contested an instant classic match at the Italian Open semifinals.

2011: Djokovic and Nadal contest at Miami Masters

In 2011, Djokovic and Nadal contested a classic match at the Miami Masters final.

2011: Djokovic and Federer contest at US Open and French Open

In 2011, Djokovic and Roger Federer contested in the US Open and French Open semifinals.

2011: Djokovic's Dominant 2011 Season

In 2011, Djokovic had a remarkable season, starting with a win at the Australian Open and continuing with victories at the Dubai Championships, Indian Wells, and Miami. He then secured titles at the Serbia Open, Madrid Open, and Italian Open. Despite a semifinal loss at the French Open, he bounced back to win Wimbledon and the US Open, achieving the world No. 1 ranking for the first time.

2011: Ascends to World No. 1

In 2011, Djokovic reached the No. 1 ranking for the first time, winning three majors and a then-record five Masters titles, with a 10–1 record against Nadal and Federer.

2011: Switched to Head YouTek IG Speed paint job

In 2011, Djokovic switched to the Head YouTek IG Speed (18x20) paint job.

2011: Djokovic advances to first Wimbledon final

In 2011, Djokovic won against Tsonga in the Wimbledon semifinals to advance to his first final there, claiming the world No. 1 ranking for the first time.

2011: Termination of Sergio Tacchini sponsorship

In 2011, Djokovic's success caused Sergio Tacchini to fall behind on bonus payments, leading to the termination of the sponsorship contract.

2011: Jimmy Connors assesses Djokovic's season

In 2011, Jimmy Connors assessed Djokovic's season, noting that Djokovic's playing style gives his opponents problems by playing old-school, taking the ball earlier, catching the ball on the rise, and driving the ball flat.

2011: Del Potro defeats Djokovic at Davis Cup

In 2011, Juan Martín del Potro defeated Djokovic at the Davis Cup.

2011: Mardy Fish said Djokovic in 2011 was the best player of all time

In 2011, Mardy Fish declared that Novak Djokovic was the best player of all time.

2011: Nadal acknowledges Djokovic's peak performance level in 2011

In 2011, after losing all six matches against Djokovic for the season, Rafael Nadal stated that Djokovic's level of play was "probably the highest level of tennis that I ever saw."

2011: Nick Bollettieri praises Djokovic as most complete player ever in 2011

In 2011, tennis coach Nick Bollettieri praised Djokovic as "the most complete player ever".

March 2012: Announced as Learjet brand ambassador

In March 2012, Djokovic was announced by Bombardier Aerospace as its latest Learjet brand ambassador.

March 2012: Profiled on 60 Minutes and Named Among TIME's 100 Most Influential People

In March 2012, Novak Djokovic was profiled on the CBS show 60 Minutes and was named among the 100 most influential people of 2012 by TIME magazine.

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April 2012: Tacchini deal fell apart

By April 2012, the Tacchini deal had fallen first short and then apart.

May 2012: Appointed as Uniqlo's global brand ambassador

On 23 May 2012, Uniqlo appointed Djokovic as its global brand ambassador. The five-year sponsorship began on 27 May 2012 in Paris' French Open tennis tournament.

December 2012: Switched representation to IMG Worldwide

In December 2012, after Djokovic's contract with CAA Sports expired, he decided to switch representation, announcing IMG Worldwide as his new representatives.

2012: Appeared in a television commercial promoting Head rackets

In 2012, Djokovic appeared in a television commercial with Maria Sharapova promoting the use of Head rackets for various techniques, such as golf and ten-pin bowling.

2012: 2012 Australian Open final

In 2012, Djokovic beat Nadal in five sets in the Australian Open final, which is considered one of the greatest contests ever.

2012: Djokovic defeats Tsonga at French Open

In 2012, Djokovic defeated Tsonga in the quarterfinals of the French Open 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.

2012: Djokovic wins Shanghai Masters saving championship points

In 2012, Djokovic saved five championship points to win his first Shanghai Masters title and end Murray's 12–0 winning streak at the event.

2012: Djokovic at the 2012 Summer Olympics

In 2012, Djokovic served as Serbia's flag bearer at the London Summer Olympics. He reached the semifinals but finished fourth after losing to Murray and del Potro. Djokovic also defended his Rogers Cup title and reached the US Open final, losing to Murray.

2012: Selected as Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year

In 2012, Djokovic was selected as the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year for his contributions through the foundation, his role as a UNICEF national ambassador, and other charitable projects.

2012: Djokovic wins longest major final against Nadal at Australian Open

In 2012, Djokovic won the longest major final ever played against Nadal at the Australian Open, in five sets after 5 hours and 53 minutes.

2012: Del Potro defeats Djokovic at Summer Olympics

In 2012, Juan Martín del Potro defeated Djokovic in their Bronze medal match at the Summer Olympics in straight sets.

2012: Djokovic comments on modern style of play in Australian Open

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

2012: Serbia Open folded

The Serbia Open tournament folded in 2012 after four editions, and its place in the ATP calendar was taken over by the Düsseldorf Open.

September 2013: Engagement to Jelena Ristić

In September 2013, Novak Djokovic and Jelena Ristić became engaged.

2013: Djokovic and Wawrinka at Australian and US Open

In 2013, Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka met in two five-set matches. At the Australian Open fourth round, Djokovic won 12–10 in the fifth set, and at the US Open semifinals, Djokovic won 6–4 in the fifth set.

2013: 2013 Australian Open fourth round against Stan Wawrinka

In 2013, Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka played a five-set match in the Australian Open fourth round, considered one of the greatest contests ever.

2013: Djokovic defeats Nadal at Monte-Carlo Masters

In 2013, Djokovic defeated Nadal at the Monte-Carlo Masters, ending Nadal's run of eight consecutive titles.

2013: Djokovic's 2013 Season

In 2013, Djokovic started the year at the Hopman Cup and then won his third consecutive Australian Open title. He helped Serbia in the Davis Cup and won the Dubai Tennis Championships and the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters. He reached the semifinals of the French Open and the final of Wimbledon and the US Open. Djokovic ended the year with wins at the China Open, Shanghai Masters, Paris Masters, and ATP World Tour Finals. He also announced Boris Becker as his new head coach for 2014.

2013: Updated paint job to Head Graphene Speed Pro

In 2013, Djokovic updated his paint job to the Head Graphene Speed Pro, which included an extensive promotional campaign.

2013: Footwear deal with Adidas announced

In 2013, Djokovic's long-term footwear deal with Adidas was announced ahead of the French Open.

2013: Del Potro defeats Djokovic at Indian Wells Masters, Djokovic wins at Wimbledon and Shanghai

In 2013, Juan Martín del Potro defeated Djokovic at the Indian Wells Masters. Djokovic defeated del Potro in an epic five-setter at the Wimbledon Championships semifinals and a thrilling three-setter at the Shanghai Masters final.

2013: Views on Water and Emotions in "Serve to Win"

In his 2013 autobiography, Serve to Win, Novak Djokovic wrote about a "researcher" who experimented with water exposed to different emotions, expressing his beliefs about the influence of emotions on water.

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January 2014: Endorsing Peugeot and Seiko

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.

July 2014: Marriage to Jelena Ristić

On 10 July 2014, Novak Djokovic married Jelena Ristić on Montenegro's Sveti Stefan island, in the Serbian Orthodox Church of Saint Stephen.

October 2014: Birth of First Child

In October 2014, Novak Djokovic and Jelena Ristić welcomed their first child, a boy.

2014: Boris Becker joins Djokovic's team as head coach

At the end of 2013, Djokovic announced that Boris Becker would join his team as head coach for 2014.

2014: Djokovic and Federer contest at Wimbledon

In 2014, Djokovic and Roger Federer contested in the Wimbledon final.

2014: Djokovic's 2014 Season

In 2014, Djokovic began by winning the Mubadala World Tennis Championship. He won the Indian Wells Masters and the Miami Masters. A wrist injury affected his Monte Carlo campaign. He won the Italian Open and donated his prize money to flood victims. He won his second Wimbledon title, reclaiming the world No. 1 ranking. He won a fifth China Open title and claimed the Paris Masters. Djokovic secured the year-end No. 1 ranking for the third time and won the ATP Finals.

2014: Djokovic receives walkover win against Federer

In 2014, Djokovic received a walkover win against Roger Federer.

2014: Djokovic's run of major finals begins

In 2014, Djokovic's run of 13 major finals began from the Wimbledon Championships through the 2020 Australian Open, during which his only two losses were to Wawrinka.

2014: Wawrinka defeats Djokovic at Australian Open

In 2014, Wawrinka defeated Djokovic at the Australian Open quarterfinals, winning 9–7 in the fifth. This win broke Djokovic's run of 14 consecutive major semifinals and ended a 28-match winning streak. Wawrinka went on to win his first major title at the tournament.

2014: Support for Balkans flood victims

In 2014, during the Balkans floods, Djokovic sparked worldwide financial and media support for victims in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and Serbia. He donated his prize money from the 2014 Rome Masters to flood victims and his foundation collected another $600,000.

March 2015: Novak Café & Restaurant location closed in Novi Sad

In late March 2015, the Novak Café & Restaurant location in Novi Sad closed after operating for just over three years.

May 2015: Launch of Djokolife Nutritional Food Products

In May 2015, following his Rome Masters title win, Novak Djokovic launched Djokolife, a line of nutritional food products.

August 2015: Appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador

In August 2015, Djokovic was appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.

August 2015: Partnership with the World Bank

In August 2015, the Novak Djokovic Foundation partnered with the World Bank to promote early childhood education in Serbia.

October 2015: Novak Café & Restaurant location opened in Banja Luka

On 16 October 2015, a Novak Café & Restaurant location in Banja Luka, Bosnia, was opened within Hotel Trešnja on Banj hill.

2015: Djokovic's Record-Breaking 2015 Season

By the end of the 2015 season, Djokovic had made a season-record 15 consecutive finals and won 11 titles, including a season-record 10 Big Titles. He set a season-record of 16,585 ranking points and achieved 31 victories over top-10 players. His performance in 2015 is considered one of the greatest seasons in tennis history.

2015: Djokovic and Murray contest at French Open

In 2015, Djokovic and Andy Murray contested an instant classic match at the French Open semifinals.

2015: Djokovic and Murray year-end top two players

In 2015, Djokovic and Andy Murray were the year-end top two players in the world.

2015: Djokovic and Federer contest at Wimbledon

In 2015, Djokovic and Roger Federer contested in the Wimbledon final.

2015: Djokovic defeats Wawrinka at Australian Open

In 2015, Djokovic defeated Stan Wawrinka at the Australian Open, winning 6–0 in the fifth set.

2015: Most Successful Season

In 2015, Djokovic had his most successful season, reaching a record 15 consecutive finals and winning 10 Big Titles while achieving 31 victories over top-10 players.

2015: Appointed UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador

In 2015, Djokovic was appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.

2015: Djokovic's 2015 Season

In 2015, Novak Djokovic competed at the Dubai Championships, losing to Federer in the final. He then won the Indian Wells Masters, defeating Federer, and the Miami Masters, defeating Andy Murray. He secured his second Monte-Carlo Masters title by beating Tomáš Berdych. After withdrawing from the Madrid Masters, Djokovic won the Italian Open.

2015: Wawrinka defeats Djokovic at French Open

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

2015: Nick Bollettieri calls Djokovic the most perfect player in 2015

In 2015, tennis coach Nick Bollettieri praised Djokovic as "the most perfect player of all time".

2015: Teamed up with ANZ and Jacob's Creek

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.

April 2016: Opening of Eqvita Vegan Restaurant

In April 2016, while in Monte Carlo for the Monte-Carlo Masters, Novak Djokovic opened a vegan restaurant named Eqvita.

April 2016: Djokovic Wins 2016 Miami Open

On April 3, 2016, Djokovic won the Miami Open without dropping a set, securing his sixth title and tying Andre Agassi's record. This was his fourth Sunshine Double, the most in history, and third consecutive. The win made him the all-time ATP prize money leader with $98.2 million.

2016: Donation to Melbourne City Mission

Following his 2016 Australian Open victory, Djokovic donated $20,000 to Melbourne City Mission's early childhood education program to help disadvantaged children.

2016: Djokovic and Murray contest at French Open

In 2016, Djokovic and Andy Murray contested an instant classic match at the French Open final.

2016: Murray wins World Tour Finals and year-end No. 1

In 2016, Djokovic and Andy Murray were the year-end top two players in the world, with the battle for the year-end No. 1 being decided in the final of the World Tour Finals, which was won by Murray in straight sets.

2016: Career Grand Slam Completion

In 2016, Djokovic completed the career Grand Slam at the French Open, also achieving a non-calendar year Grand Slam and becoming the first man since 1969 to hold all four majors simultaneously, setting a rankings points record of 16,950.

2016: Elected President of ATP Player Council

In 2016, Djokovic was elected as the president of the ATP Player Council.

2016: Del Potro upsets Djokovic at Rio Olympics

In 2016, Juan Martín del Potro upset Djokovic in the first round at the Rio Olympics en route to the final.

2016: Wawrinka beats Djokovic at US Open

In 2016, Wawrinka beat Djokovic in a major final for a second time at the US Open.

2016: Nadal reiterates Djokovic's exceptional level after Qatar Open Loss in 2016

In 2016, following a one-sided loss in the Qatar Open final, Rafael Nadal reiterated his praise for Djokovic, stating that he had never seen anyone play tennis at such a high level before.

2016: First Round Loss at Summer Olympics

In 2025, at Doha, Djokovic lost to Matteo Berrettini in the first round. This marked the first time Djokovic lost in any first round since the 2016 Summer Olympics.

May 2017: Unveiled as brand ambassador of Lacoste

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

2017: Djokovic and Murray contest at Qatar Open

In 2017, Djokovic and Andy Murray contested an instant classic match at the Qatar Open final.

2017: Failing to defend points in Italian Open

In 2017, Djokovic failed to defend his finalist points from the Italian Open, causing his ranking to fall.

2017: Djokovic fails to make Wimbledon final

In 2017, Djokovic failed to make the Wimbledon final for the first time since then.

2017: Elbow Injury

In 2017, Djokovic suffered from an elbow injury that negatively impacted his performance until 2018.

2017: Marián Vajda as coach

In 2017, Marián Vajda was Djokovic's main coach until then.

2017: Birth of Daughter

In 2017, Novak Djokovic and Jelena Ristić had their daughter.

2017: Nadal calls Djokovic invincible in 2017

In 2017, Rafael Nadal stated that when Djokovic is at his best, he is an "invincible player" at a technical level.

January 2018: Started wearing Asics shoes

Since January 2018, Novak Djokovic has been wearing Asics shoes.

2018: Djokovic and Nadal contest at Wimbledon

In 2018, Djokovic and Nadal contested a classic match at the Wimbledon semifinal.

2018: Djokovic and Federer contest at Paris Masters

In 2018, Djokovic and Roger Federer contested in the Paris Masters semifinals.

2018: Djokovic defeats del Potro at US Open

In 2018, Djokovic defeated del Potro in three close sets in the final of the US Open.

2018: 2018 Wimbledon semifinal against Nadal

In 2018, Djokovic played a five-set Wimbledon semifinal against Nadal over two days, considered one of the greatest contests ever.

2018: Australian Open and Elbow Surgery

In 2018, Djokovic won the Kooyong Classic exhibition against Dominic Thiem. At the Australian Open, he reached the fourth round before losing to Chung Hyeon and later in January 2018, he underwent elbow surgery.

2018: Wimbledon Championship Win

In 2018, Djokovic won the Wimbledon Championships, despite being ranked No. 21 in the world, marking a return to dominant form.

2018: Support for Croatia at the FIFA World Cup

In 2018, Novak Djokovic showed public support for Croatia at the FIFA World Cup, leading to criticism from some in Serbia, to which he responded by emphasizing sports' ability to erase boundaries.

2018: Elbow Surgery and Emotional Reaction

In 2018, following his elbow surgery, Novak Djokovic expressed feeling guilty and emotional, stating his preference for natural healing methods over surgeries and medications.

March 2019: Closure of Eqvita Restaurant

In March 2019, Novak Djokovic's vegan restaurant, Eqvita, located in Monte Carlo, reportedly closed.

2019: Andre Agassi interview in 2019

In 2019, Andre Agassi gave an interview with the Times of India.

2019: Djokovic defeats Tsonga at Australian Open

In 2019, Djokovic and Tsonga had their final major meeting in the second round of the Australian Open, which Djokovic won in straight sets.

2019: Djokovic defeats Federer in longest Wimbledon final

In 2019, Djokovic defeated Roger Federer in the longest final in Wimbledon history, winning in five sets.

2019: 2019 Wimbledon final against Federer

In 2019, Djokovic played a five-set Wimbledon final against Roger Federer, the longest Wimbledon final in history. It is considered one of the greatest contests ever.

2019: Record Seventh Australian Open Title

In 2019, Djokovic won his record seventh Australian Open and 15th major title, defeating Rafael Nadal in the final. He also won his fifth Paris Masters title.

March 2020: Donation for COVID-19 relief

In March 2020, after the COVID-19 pandemic spread to Serbia, Djokovic and his wife announced that they would 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, and to Novi Pazar, Serbia, and North Mitrovica, Kosovo.

April 2020: Opposition to Forced COVID-19 Vaccination

In April 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Novak Djokovic expressed his opposition to forced vaccination and clarified his remarks, stating that he is not against all vaccines but against forced vaccination, emphasizing his careful approach to what he puts into his body.

August 2020: Formation of the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA)

In August 2020, Novak Djokovic resigned from the ATP Players Council and formed the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) with Vasek Pospisil to promote the interests of tennis players.

2020: ATP Cup Crown

In 2020, Djokovic led Serbia to the ATP Cup crown.

2020: ATP Cup Victory, Australian Open Win, and COVID-19 Diagnosis

In 2020, Djokovic led Serbia to victory at the ATP Cup and won his eighth Australian Open title. In June 2020, he tested positive for COVID-19 during the Adria Tour, leading to criticism and his subsequent apology.

2020: Djokovic's run of major finals ends

In 2020, Djokovic's run of 13 major finals from the 2014 Wimbledon Championships through the 2020 Australian Open ended, during which his only two losses were to Wawrinka.

2020: Beliefs on Prayer, Gratitude, and Water

In 2020, Novak Djokovic spoke of his belief that prayer and gratitude can transform toxic food or polluted water into healing water, claiming that scientists have proven that water molecules react to emotions, which is scientifically dubious.

2020: French Open Semifinal Win and Wimbledon Victory

In 2020, at the French Open, Djokovic beat Nadal in the semifinal and came from two sets down to defeat Tsitsipas in the final. At Wimbledon, he won his sixth title, tying Federer and Nadal. Also in 2020 Summer Olympics, he lost to Alexander Zverev in the semifinals and to Pablo Carreño Busta in the bronze match.

April 2021: Brand ambassador for RBI

In April 2021, Djokovic became a brand ambassador for RBI and its subsidiaries in Central and Eastern Europe, and the bank will help to support Djokovic's tennis academy in Belgrade. He also wore the logo of UKG.

April 2021: Freshwater Snail Species Named After Djokovic

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

November 2021: Visa Granted

In November 18, 2021, Djokovic was granted a visa to enter Australia.

December 2021: Positive COVID-19 Test

In December 16, 2021, Djokovic had a positive COVID-19 test, which he cited as the reason for receiving a medical exemption for the Australian Open.

2021: Djokovic and Sinner first encounter at Monte-Carlo Masters

In 2021, Djokovic and Jannik Sinner first encountered each other at the Monte-Carlo Masters.

2021: Djokovic and Nadal contest at French Open

In 2021, Djokovic and Nadal contested a classic match at the French Open semifinal.

2021: Djokovic and Medvedev at Australian and US Open Finals

In 2021, Djokovic won against Medvedev at the Australian Open Final, and Medvedev won his first major title at the US Open against Djokovic in the final, ending Djokovic's quest for a calendar-year Grand Slam.

2021: Ninth Australian Open Title and Surpassing Federer's Record

In 2021, Djokovic won his ninth Australian Open title and surpassed Roger Federer's Open Era record of 310 weeks as world No. 1.

2021: Medvedev labels Djokovic the "greatest tennis player in history"

In 2021, after Daniil Medvedev won his first major title at the US Open against Djokovic, he called Djokovic the "greatest tennis player in history". Also in 2021, Richard Krajicek and The Roar suggested Djokovic should be considered the greatest of all time, highlighting his consecutive wins in all four majors. Patrick Mouratoglou called Novak the most complete player of all time.

2021: Sampras comments on Djokovic's record-breaking year in 2021

In 2021, after Djokovic earned a record-breaking seventh year-end No. 1 finish, Pete Sampras, who was considered by some the greatest male tennis player at his retirement in 2003, commented on his achievement.

2021: Increased Scrutiny Over Vaccination Stance

In late 2021, Novak Djokovic's views on vaccination faced increased scrutiny leading up to the 2022 Australian Open, with government officials indicating that tennis players would need to be vaccinated to enter the tournament.

January 2022: Confirmation of Unvaccinated Status to Australian Border Force

In January 2022, while being interviewed by the Australian Border Force, Novak Djokovic confirmed that he was unvaccinated.

February 2022: Medvedev replaces Djokovic as world No. 1

In February 2022, Daniil Medvedev replaced Djokovic as the world No. 1 player when he rose to the top ranking for the first time.

February 2022: Reaffirmation of Vaccine Stance in BBC Interview

In February 2022, Novak Djokovic stated in an interview with the BBC that he believes in personal freedom of choice regarding vaccination and would be willing to forgo tournament entry to uphold his principles.

April 2022: Foundation's impact

As of April 2022, the Novak Djokovic Foundation has built 50 schools, is building their 51st, and has supported more than 20,800 children and over a thousand families.

2022: Djokovic's most successful season as of 2022

As of 2022, The 2015 season is Djokovic's most successful season and it is considered one of the greatest seasons in tennis history.

2022: Djokovic split with Vajda in 2022

In 2017, Djokovic won the Eastbourne International, which was his only tournament win without Vajda until their 2022 split.

2022: Alcaraz defeats Djokovic at Madrid Masters

In 2022, Carlos Alcaraz defeated Djokovic at the Madrid Masters semifinals in a deciding set tiebreaker.

2022: Australian Open Visa Controversy and Deportation

In 2022, Djokovic's participation in the Australian Open was marked by controversy over his vaccination status, visa cancellation, and eventual deportation.

2022: Djokovic appears in the documentary about Roger Federer

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

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2022: Tournament Skips Due to Vaccine Opposition

In 2022, Novak Djokovic skipped many tournaments, including the Australian Open and the US Open, due to his opposition to the COVID-19 vaccine; he was deported from Australia.

2022: Impact of Vaccination Stance on Tournament Participation and Ranking

In 2022, Novak Djokovic's stance against the COVID-19 vaccine led to his inability to participate in major tournaments like the Australian Open and US Open, as well as losing his No. 1 ranking.

2022: Publication of "Facing Novak Djokovic" Book

In 2022, a book titled "Facing Novak Djokovic", featuring interviews with ATP players detailing their experiences competing against Djokovic, was published.

2022: Beetle Species Named After Djokovic

In 2022, a new species of beetle in the genus Duvalius discovered near Ljubovija, Serbia, was named Duvalius djokovici after Novak Djokovic by Nikola Vesović.

2023: Djokovic defeats Alcaraz at French Open, Alcaraz wins at Wimbledon

In 2023, Djokovic defeated Alcaraz in four sets at the French Open semifinals. Alcaraz defeated Djokovic in an epic five-setter at the Wimbledon final, ending his hopes for the calendar Grand Slam and his decade-long Centre Court win streak. The pair followed with another epic at the Cincinnati Masters final, with Djokovic prevailing in three tightly contested sets.

2023: 2023 Cincinnati Masters final against Alcaraz

In 2023, Djokovic played against Carlos Alcaraz in the Cincinnati Masters final, the longest best-of-three-sets final in ATP Tour history. It is considered one of the greatest contests ever.

2023: 10th Australian Open Title and 23rd Major Win

In 2023, Djokovic won his 10th Australian Open title and later secured his record-breaking 23rd major at the French Open, becoming the first man to achieve a triple Career Grand Slam.

2023: Djokovic wins US Open against Medvedev

In 2023, Djokovic won the US Open final against Medvedev. The second set of the match, which Djokovic eventually won in a tiebreaker after a grueling 104-minute battle, was one of the longest sets in US Open history.

2023: Edoardo Artaldi and Elena Capellaro as agent

In 2023, Djokovic's professional relationship with Edoardo Artaldi and Elena Capellaro lasted until then.

2023: Sinner records first win against Djokovic at ATP Finals

In 2023, Jannik Sinner recorded his first win against Djokovic at the ATP Finals, which Djokovic won.

2023: Mardy Fish calls Djokovic the best player of all time

In 2023, Mardy Fish declared that Novak Djokovic in 2011 was the "best player of all time". Also in 2023, Boris Becker compared Djokovic to Lionel Messi, Tom Brady, and LeBron James.

2023: Djokovic's Kosovo Statement at 2023 French Open

In 2023, following his first-round victory at the French Open, Novak Djokovic wrote "Kosovo is the heart of Serbia. Stop the violence" on a camera lens, sparking controversy. His statement, made in response to clashes in Kosovo, was criticized by France's minister of sports, and the Kosovo Olympic Committee requested disciplinary action from the IOC. Djokovic defended his statement, emphasizing his support for the Serbian people and the significance of Kosovo to Serbia.

2023: 2023 Wimbledon loss

In 2024, at the Wimbledon Championships, Djokovic reached his 37th Grand Slam final, aiming to equal Federer's record of eight titles, but lost in straight sets to Carlos Alcaraz in a repeat of the 2023 final.

2023: Australian Open Comeback

One year after the visa controversy, in 2023, Novak Djokovic made a successful comeback to reclaim the Australian Open trophy and shortly after claimed the all-time record for most men's singles majors titles.

July 2024: First man on the cover of Vogue Adria

In July 2024, Novak Djokovic became the first man and first athlete to appear on the cover of Vogue Adria.

November 2024: Djokovic begins working with Andy Murray as coach

In November 2024, Djokovic began working with Andy Murray as his coach, which ended in May 2025.

2024: Career Sweep of Big Titles

In 2024, Djokovic became the only player to complete a career sweep of the Big Titles.

2024: Loss at Australian Open, French Open Withdrawal, and Wimbledon Final Loss; Summer Olympics Win

In 2024, Djokovic lost in the Australian Open semifinals, withdrew from the French Open due to injury, and lost in the Wimbledon final. He also beat Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to win the gold medal in 2024 Summer Olympics, completing a Career Golden Slam and Career Super Slam.

2024: Paris Olympics Gold Medal

In 2024, Djokovic won the gold medal at the Paris Olympics in singles.

2024: Sinner wins Australian Open and Shanghai Masters

In 2024, Jannik Sinner won the Australian Open semifinal against Djokovic in four sets, and the Shanghai Masters final in straight sets.

2024: Djokovic supports Serbian anti-corruption protests

In 2024, Novak Djokovic openly supported student protests against corruption in Serbia, leading to backlash from ruling politicians. He was accused of siding with violence and those wanting an independent Kosovo.

2024: Nadal calls Djokovic the greatest tennis player of all time in 2024

In 2024, Rafael Nadal called Djokovic the greatest tennis player of all time.

2024: Alcaraz defeats Djokovic at Wimbledon, Djokovic wins at Olympics

In the summer of 2024, Alcaraz defeated Djokovic in straight sets in a rematch of the previous year's Wimbledon final on July 14. On August 4, Djokovic defeated Alcaraz in the Olympics final held at Roland Garros to complete the career Golden Slam.

April 2025: Serbian President avoids mentioning Djokovic's name

In April 2025, while reading a letter from a child who admired Novak Djokovic, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić intentionally avoided saying Djokovic's name, instead saying "Nikola Jokić". This occurred amidst the backlash Djokovic received for supporting anti-corruption protests.

May 2025: Djokovic wins Geneva Open and 100th ATP title

In May 2025, Andy Murray stopped working as Djokovic's coach, and Boris Bošnjaković became the coach. Djokovic entered the 2025 Geneva Open and defeated Hubert Hurkacz in the final, claiming his 100th ATP singles title, becoming the first tennis player to win at least one ATP singles title in twenty consecutive seasons.

August 2025: Co-ownership of Le Mans FC

In August 2025, Novak Djokovic became a co-owner of the French Ligue 2 club Le Mans FC through the Brazilian consortium OutField, alongside Felipe Massa, Kevin Magnussen, and Georgios Frangulis.

2025: Boris Bošnjaković as head coach

In 2025, Boris Bošnjaković became the head coach fully after being a regular team member since 2023.

2025: Brisbane International and Australian Open Performance

In 2025, Djokovic lost in the quarterfinals of the Brisbane International and retired in the semifinals of the Australian Open due to a muscle tear.

2025: Djokovic wins at Australian Open, Alcaraz wins at US Open

In 2025, Djokovic won against Alcaraz in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open in four sets, and Alcaraz won against Djokovic in the semifinals of the US Open in straight sets.

2025: Sinner defeats Djokovic at French Open and Wimbledon

In 2025, Jannik Sinner defeated Djokovic in the semifinals at both the French Open and Wimbledon, winning both times in straight sets.

2025: Miami Open and Masters 1000 Record

In 2025, at the Miami Open, Djokovic claimed his record 411th career main draw win at the Masters 1000 level, surpassing Nadal's previous record, but lost in the final to Jakub Menšík.

January 2026: Stepping Away from PTPA

In January 2026, Novak Djokovic announced that he was stepping away from the PTPA, citing differences over transparency, governance, and his role within the organization.

2026: Djokovic loses Australian Open final to Alcaraz

In 2026, Djokovic defeated Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open semi-finals, advancing to his 11th final at Melbourne Park, becoming the oldest finalist there at age 38. However, he lost the final to Carlos Alcaraz, ending his quest for a record-extending 25th major title. Alcaraz became the youngest male player to achieve a career Grand Slam.