History of Novak Djokovic in Timeline
Novak Djokovic, a Serbian professional tennis player, holds the record for the most weeks ranked world No. 1 by the ATP (428) and year-end No. 1 finishes (8). He's won 100 ATP Tour-level singles titles, including a record 24 majors and 10 Australian Open titles. He also holds records for Masters titles (40) and year-end championships (7). Djokovic is the only man to simultaneously hold all four major titles across three surfaces and the only man to achieve a triple Career Grand Slam. He is also the only player to complete a Career Golden Masters twice and the only singles player to have won all of the Big Titles.
1 day ago : Djokovic and Musetti set for Athens final after Djokovic's semi-final victory.
Novak Djokovic secured a spot in the Athens final against Lorenzo Musetti, marking a "dream final." Djokovic cruised past Yannick Hanfmann to end his semi-final slump.
1938: Reference to Don Budge's Grand Slam in 1938
In 1938, Don Budge achieved the Grand Slam in men's singles tennis, a feat that Novak Djokovic was contending for in 2021.
1958: Reference to Migration Act 1958
In 1958, the Migration Act 1958 of Australia was referenced when Alex Hawke, the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs, cancelled Djokovic's visa, citing public health and order concerns.
1962: Reference to Rod Laver's Grand Slam in 1962
In 1962, Rod Laver achieved the Grand Slam in men's singles tennis, a feat that Novak Djokovic was contending for in 2021.
1969: Reference to Rod Laver's Grand Slam in 1969
In 1969, Rod Laver achieved the Grand Slam in men's singles tennis, a feat that Novak Djokovic was contending for in 2021.
1969: Referenced Achievement of Rod Laver
In 2016, Novak Djokovic became the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to hold all four majors simultaneously.
1976: Connors and Ashe Pair in Doubles
In 1976, Jimmy Connors and Arthur Ashe paired together in doubles. This was the first pairing of world No. 1 and No. 2 players since then until Djokovic and Nadal paired in 2010.
May 1987: Novak Djokovic's Birth
In May 1987, Novak Djokovic was born in Belgrade, SR Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia, to Dijana (née Žagar) and Srdjan Djokovic.
1990: Youngest Champion in Miami since Andre Agassi
In 2007, Djokovic became the youngest champion at the Miami Masters since Andre Agassi in 1990.
May 1992: Baptism in the Serbian Orthodox Church
In May 1992, Novak Djokovic was baptized in the Žiča Monastery, alongside his mother and younger brother Marko, signifying his lifelong connection to the Serbian Orthodox Church.
1993: Attended Tennis Camp Organized by Teniski Klub Partizan
In the summer of 1993, at age six, Djokovic was sent to a tennis camp organized by the Teniski Klub Partizan and overseen by Jelena Genčić, where his parents ran a fast-food parlour.
1994: Comparison to Boris Becker
At the 2007 Canadian Open, Djokovic became the first player since Boris Becker in 1994 to beat the top three ranked players in a single event.
September 1999: Moved to Pilić Tennis Academy
In September 1999, due to his rapid development, Djokovic moved to the Pilić tennis academy in Oberschleißheim, Germany, spending four years there after being contacted by Nikola Pilić.
2001: Dominated U14 Circuit
In 2001, Djokovic dominated the U14 circuit on the Tennis Europe Junior Tour, winning multiple titles, including the U14 European Championship, and leading Serbia to victory in the European Summer Cup. He finished the year ranked No. 1 on the ETA U14 list.
2001: Murray defeats Djokovic at Les Petits As
In 2001, Murray defeated Djokovic at Les Petits As in their first match as teenagers.
2002: Won Major U16 Tournaments in France
In 2002, Djokovic, competing in U16 events, won two major tournaments in France: the Derby Cadets in La Baule and Le Pontet in Avignon. He also won his first ITF title in Pančevo.
January 2003: First Professional Match
In January 2003, Djokovic played his first professional match at a Futures event in Oberschleißheim, receiving a wildcard from Niki Pilić.
2003: Competed at French Open and US Open
In 2003, Djokovic competed at the French Open and US Open.
2003: Professional Career Began
In 2003, Djokovic started his professional tennis career.
February 2004: Junior World Ranking of No. 24
In February 2004, Djokovic achieved a combined junior world ranking of No. 24.
2004: First ATP Win and Challenger Title
In 2004, Djokovic recorded his first official ATP win during a Davis Cup match against Janis Skroderis and claimed his first Challenger title in Budapest on his 17th birthday.
2004: First time since 2004 that a player outside the Big Four held the top spot
In 2004, it was the first time since 2004 that a player outside the Big Four held the top spot, which happened when Djokovic lost in the quarterfinals to Jiří Veselý at the Dubai Championships, resulting in the loss of his world No. 1 ranking to Daniil Medvedev.
2005: First Major Title since 2005 Australian Open not won by Federer or Nadal
At the Australian Open, Djokovic beat Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the final, claiming his first Grand Slam singles title. It was the first major title since the 2005 Australian Open not won by Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal.
2005: Grand Slam Debut
In 2005 Novak Djokovic began his streak of 51 consecutive Grand Slam appearances, marking his debut on the major stage in 2005.
2005: Started Dating Jelena Ristić
In 2005, Djokovic began dating Jelena Ristić, whom he met in high school.
2005: Djokovic changes sponsors to Wilson
In 2005, Djokovic changed sponsors from Head to Wilson. Wilson then created a custom racquet for Djokovic matching his previous Head racquet.
April 2006: Davis Cup Win
On April 9, 2006, Djokovic secured a Davis Cup win for Serbia and Montenegro by defeating Greg Rusedski.
2007: Won Adelaide and Miami Masters
In 2007, Djokovic won the Adelaide title and the Miami Masters, defeating Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinals and Guillermo Cañas in the final. He also reached his first major semifinal at the French Open.
2007: First Early Exit Since 2007
In 2007, Novak Djokovic experienced his first early exit from a tournament since 2007 at the Australian Open, losing in the second round to Denis Istomin.
2008: Djokovic re-signs with Head
After the 2008 season, Djokovic re-signed with Head.
2008: Djokovic wins first major singles title at Australian Open against Tsonga
In 2008, Djokovic defeated Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the final of the Australian Open to win his first major singles title.
2008: Bronze Medal at Beijing Olympics
In 2008, Djokovic won the bronze medal in singles at the Beijing Olympics.
2008: 2008 Summer Olympics Bronze Medal
In 2008, Novak Djokovic earned a bronze medal in the singles event at the Summer Olympics. He also participated in the doubles event with partner Nenad Zimonjić but exited in the first round.
2008: First Major Title at Australian Open
In 2008, at the age of 20, Novak Djokovic won his first major title at the Australian Open, breaking the 11 consecutive majors streak of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
May 2009: Guest Appearance on Fiorello Show and El Hormiguero
In May 2009, Novak Djokovic appeared as a guest on the Fiorello Show on Sky Uno, hosted by Rosario Fiorello, in Rome. Following this, he made an appearance on Pablo Motos' show, El Hormiguero, in Madrid. This was during the ATP Master Series tournaments.
2009: Earliest Grand Slam Exit Since 2009 French Open
At Wimbledon in 2016, Djokovic's 30-match Grand Slam winning streak ended with a third-round loss to Sam Querrey, marking his earliest Slam exit since the 2009 French Open.
2009: Djokovic experiences technical difficulties, switches to Head racket series
During the 2009 season, Djokovic experienced technical difficulties with his serve, coinciding with his switch to the Head racket series.
2009: Djokovic and Nadal contest the Madrid Masters semifinal
In 2009, Djokovic and Nadal played a notable match at the Madrid Masters semifinal.
2009: Confirmed Choosing to Represent Serbia
In 2009, Djokovic confirmed that he had serious talks about representing Great Britain but ultimately chose to represent Serbia, due to his strong national identity.
2009: Djokovic debuts Head YouTek Speed Pro
In 2009, Djokovic debuted a new paint job of the Head YouTek Speed Pro at the Australian Open.
2009: 2009 Season
In 2009, Djokovic played nearly 100 matches. He reached the quarterfinals in Montreal, then made the final in Cincinnati, beating Nadal in the semifinals before falling to Federer. At the US Open, he reached the semifinals, where he was again defeated by Federer.
2009: 2009 US Open Series and US Open
In 2009, Djokovic reached the quarterfinals in Montreal and the final in Cincinnati during the US Open Series, losing to Roger Federer in the final. At the US Open, he reached the semifinals but was again defeated by Roger Federer.
2009: Todd Martin coaches Djokovic
In 2009, Todd Martin started coaching Djokovic.
2010: Part of the "Big Three"
By 2010, Djokovic had begun to distinguish himself from the field, and the trio of Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic was referred to as the "Big Three" by fans and commentators.
2010: Djokovic and Federer compete in the US Open semifinal
In 2010, Djokovic and Federer played against each other in the US Open semifinal.
2010: 2010 Season Events
In 2010, Djokovic began the year at the Australian Open, falling in the quarterfinals to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. He won the Dubai Championships, defending an ATP title for the first time. He led Serbia to a win over the United States in the Davis Cup. At the French Open, he lost to Jürgen Melzer in the quarterfinals. He won his first ATP doubles title at the Aegon Championships with Jonathan Erlich. At the US Open Djokovic saved two match points at 4-5 in the fifth set before beating Federer in the semi finals, but lost to Nadal in the final in four sets.
2010: Davis Cup Title
In 2010, Djokovic led the Serbian national tennis team to its first Davis Cup title.
2010: Featured in Martin Solveig's music video "Hello" and Song Dedicated by Zona B
In 2010, Novak Djokovic was featured in the music video for "Hello" by Martin Solveig and Dragonette, which was filmed at Stade Roland Garros. In the video, he intervenes in a tennis match between Solveig and Bob Sinclar. In the same year, Serbian blues-rock band Zona B recorded "The Joker", a song dedicated to Djokovic.
2010: Todd Martin coaches Djokovic
In 2010, Todd Martin coached Djokovic.
2010: Tsonga defeats Djokovic at Australian Open
In 2010, Tsonga defeated Djokovic at the Australian Open after Djokovic fell ill during the match.
2010: Connection with Nutritionist Igor Četojević and Gluten Intolerance Discovery
Since 2010, Novak Djokovic has been connected with nutritionist Igor Četojević, who uses Chinese medicine and acupuncture. Četojević allegedly discovered that Djokovic suffers from gluten intolerance and should remove gluten from his diet.
April 2011: Awarded the Order of St. Sava I class
In April 2011, Patriarch Irinej of Serbia awarded Novak Djokovic the Order of St. Sava I class, the highest decoration of the Serbian Orthodox Church, for his contributions to monasteries and charitable work.
June 2011: Awarded the Order of Serbian National Defense and Homecoming Celebration
In June 2011, Novak Djokovic was awarded the Order of Serbian National Defense in America I class at the Serbian National Defense Council's seventieth congress in Chicago. The next day, after winning his first Wimbledon title and reaching the No. 1 ranking, Djokovic attended a homecoming celebration in Belgrade in front of the Serbian National Assembly.
November 2011: Visit to Jelena Genčić and Cameo in The Expendables 2
In November 2011, Novak Djokovic visited his childhood tennis coach, Jelena Genčić, at her home in Belgrade, bringing his Wimbledon trophy. Later that month, Djokovic filmed a cameo for the movie The Expendables 2 in Sofia, Bulgaria, but his part was eventually cut from the final version. These events all happened in November 2011.
2011: Del Potro defeats Djokovic at Davis Cup
In 2011, Del Potro defeated Djokovic at the Davis Cup.
2011: Djokovic and Federer compete in the US Open and French Open Semifinals
In 2011, Djokovic and Federer played in the US Open semifinal and the French Open Semifinal.
2011: Djokovic and Murray compete in the Italian Open Semifinals
In 2011, Djokovic and Murray contested a match at the Italian Open Semifinals.
2011: Djokovic and Nadal contest the Miami Masters final
In 2011, Djokovic and Nadal contested the Miami Masters final.
2011: Djokovic defeats Tsonga to reach first Wimbledon final and claim No. 1 ranking
In 2011, Djokovic defeated Tsonga in the Wimbledon semifinals to advance to his first final there, claiming the world No. 1 ranking for the first time in the process.
2011: Ascended to No. 1 and Won Three Majors
In 2011, Djokovic reached the No. 1 ranking for the first time, securing three major titles and a then-record five Masters titles, achieving a 10–1 record against Nadal and Federer.
2011: Djokovic switches to Head YouTek IG Speed
In 2011, Djokovic switched to the Head YouTek IG Speed (18x20) paint job.
2011: 2011 Season Achievements
In 2011, Djokovic won the Australian Open, defeating Roger Federer and Andy Murray. He beat Federer in the final of the Dubai Championships and defeated both Federer and Rafael Nadal at Indian Wells and Miami. After winning the Serbia Open, he won titles in Madrid and the Italian Open, defeating Nadal in both finals. He reached the semifinals at the French Open, losing to Federer. Djokovic claimed his first Wimbledon title, defeating Nadal in the final, and secured the world No. 1 ranking. He beat Nadal in the final of the US Open to win his first US Open title.
2011: Jimmy Connors analyzes Djokovic's playing style
In 2011, Jimmy Connors assessed Djokovic's playing style, noting his old-school approach of taking the ball early and driving it flat, which allows him to turn defense into offense effectively.
2011: Rafael Nadal Comments on Djokovic's Level of Play
In 2011, after going 0-6 against Novak Djokovic for the season, Rafael Nadal praised Djokovic's level of performance, calling it probably the highest level of tennis he had ever witnessed.
2011: Nick Bollettieri Praises Djokovic as "Most Complete Player Ever"
In 2011, tennis coach Nick Bollettieri praised Novak Djokovic as "the most complete player ever," highlighting his versatility and skill set.
March 2012: Profiled on 60 Minutes and Named Among TIME's 100 Most Influential
In March 2012, Novak Djokovic was profiled on the CBS show 60 Minutes by Bob Simon. Also in 2012, he was named among the 100 most influential people by TIME magazine, marking a significant recognition of his impact.
2012: Del Potro defeats Djokovic at Summer Olympics
In 2012, Del Potro defeated Djokovic in the Bronze medal match at the Summer Olympics.
2012: Djokovic and Sharapova promote Head rackets in television commercial
In 2012, Djokovic appeared in a television commercial with Maria Sharapova promoting the use of Head rackets for various techniques.
2012: Djokovic defeats Tsonga in French Open, Olympics, China Open and ATP Finals
In 2012, Djokovic defeated Tsonga in the quarterfinals of the French Open, in the quarterfinals of the Olympics, in the final of the China Open, and in the round robin stage of the ATP Finals.
2012: Djokovic saves championship points to win Shanghai Masters, ends Murray's streak
In 2012, Djokovic saved five championship points to win his first Shanghai Masters title, ending Murray's 12-0 winning streak at the event.
2012: 2012 Summer Olympics and US Open
In 2012, Djokovic was Serbia's flag bearer at the Summer Olympics in London. He lost to Andy Murray in the semifinals and then to Juan Martín del Potro in the bronze medal match, finishing fourth. At the US Open, Djokovic lost in the final in five sets to Murray.
2012: Djokovic wins longest major final against Nadal at the Australian Open
In 2012, Djokovic won the longest major final ever played against Nadal at the Australian Open, a five-set match lasting 5 hours and 53 minutes.
2012: 2012 Australian Open Final
In 2012, Novak Djokovic won the Australian Open final against Rafael Nadal in five grueling sets, a match considered by many tennis experts to be one of the greatest ever.
2012: Djokovic discusses modern style of play
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.
September 2013: Engagement to Jelena Ristić
In September 2013, Djokovic became engaged to Jelena Ristić.
2013: Del Potro wins Indian Wells Masters; Djokovic wins Wimbledon and Shanghai Masters
In 2013, Del Potro won the Indian Wells Masters, where Djokovic lost in the final. Djokovic defeated del Potro at the Wimbledon Championships semifinals and the Shanghai Masters final.
2013: Djokovic ends Nadal's Monte-Carlo Masters streak
In 2013, Djokovic ended Rafael Nadal's run of eight consecutive titles at the Monte-Carlo Masters.
2013: Djokovic updates 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: Djokovic wins five-set match against Wawrinka at Australian Open and US Open
In 2013, Djokovic won 12-10 in the fifth set against Wawrinka in the Australian Open fourth round, which was considered one of the best matches ever played. Also, Djokovic won 6-4 in the fifth set against Wawrinka at the 2013 US Open semifinals.
2013: 2013 Season Highlights
In 2013, Djokovic won three of his four singles matches at the Hopman Cup, representing Serbia with Ana Ivanovic. He won a record third consecutive Australian Open title. He helped Serbia take a lead over Belgium in the Davis Cup. He won the Dubai Tennis Championships. He won the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters. He reached the semifinals at the French Open. He lost the Wimbledon final to Murray. He was a finalist at the US Open. He won the China Open, the Shanghai Masters, and the Paris Masters. He ended the year by winning the ATP World Tour Finals.
2013: 2013 Australian Open Fourth Round
In 2013, Novak Djokovic played a five-set match against Stan Wawrinka in the fourth round of the Australian Open, considered one of the greatest contests.
2013: Beliefs on Water's Reaction to Emotions in Autobiography
In his 2013 autobiography, Serve to Win, Novak Djokovic wrote about a "researcher" who directed different emotions at glasses of water, observing changes in their appearance, reflecting his beliefs about the impact of emotions on water.
July 2014: Marriage to Jelena Ristić
On July 10, 2014, Djokovic and Jelena Ristić were married on Montenegro's Sveti Stefan island, in the Church of Saint Stephen.
October 2014: Birth of First Child
In October 2014, Djokovic and Jelena Ristić had their first child, a boy.
2014: Boris Becker Joins Djokovic's Team
At the end of 2013, Djokovic announced that Boris Becker would join his team as head coach for 2014.
2014: Djokovic and Federer compete in the Wimbledon final
In 2014, Djokovic and Federer contested a match at the Wimbledon final.
2014: Djokovic receives a walkover victory against Federer
In 2014, Djokovic received a walkover victory against Roger Federer in a match.
2014: Djokovic begins run of 13 major finals
In 2014, Djokovic started a run of 13 major finals from the 2014 Wimbledon Championships through the 2020 Australian Open, during which his only two losses were to Wawrinka.
2014: 2014 Season
In 2014, Djokovic won the Mubadala World Tennis Championship. At the Australian Open, he lost to Stanislas Wawrinka in the quarterfinals. He won the Indian Wells Masters and the Miami Masters. He won the Italian Open and donated his prize to victims of the 2014 Southeast Europe floods. At the French Open, he lost to Nadal in the final. Djokovic won his second Wimbledon title by defeating Federer. He suffered early exits at the Canadian Open and Cincinnati. At the US Open, he reached the semifinals but lost to Kei Nishikori. He won a fifth China Open title, and after a loss to Federer in Shanghai, claimed the Paris Masters. At the ATP Finals, he secured the year-end No. 1 ranking.
2014: Wawrinka defeats Djokovic at Australian Open, ending his major semifinal streak
In 2014, Wawrinka defeated Djokovic 9-7 in the fifth set at the Australian Open quarterfinals, breaking Djokovic's run of 14 consecutive major semifinals and ending a 28-match winning streak. Wawrinka went on to win his first major title at the tournament.
2015: Djokovic and Federer compete in the Wimbledon final
In 2015, Djokovic and Federer contested a match at the Wimbledon final.
2015: Djokovic and Murray compete in the French Open Semifinals
In 2015, Djokovic and Murray contested a match at the French Open Semifinals.
2015: Djokovic and Murray finish as the year-end top two players
In 2015, Djokovic and Murray were the year-end top two players in the world.
2015: 2015 Season Achievements
In 2015, Djokovic began the season at the Qatar Open in Doha and lost in the quarterfinals to Ivo Karlović. He won the Australian Open, earning a record fifth title. He was runner-up at the Dubai Championships. He won his 21st Masters title at Indian Wells and a fifth title at Miami. He won the Monte-Carlo Masters for the second time and captured the Rome Masters. At the French Open, he lost the final to Stan Wawrinka. He won his third Wimbledon title. He won the China Open for a sixth time, defeating Nadal. He completed the feat in later years.
2015: Djokovic defeats Wawrinka at the Australian Open
In 2015, Djokovic defeated Wawrinka 6-0 in the fifth set at the Australian Open.
2015: Most Successful Season
In 2015, Djokovic had his most successful season, reaching a record 15 consecutive finals, winning a record 10 Big Titles, and earning a record 31 victories over top 10 players.
2015: Appointed UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
In 2015, Djokovic was appointed as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
2015: Bollettieri Calls Djokovic "The Most Perfect Player of All Time"
In 2015, Nick Bollettieri further lauded Novak Djokovic, calling him "the most perfect player of all time," emphasizing his technical excellence and dominance.
2015: Wawrinka defeats Djokovic in French Open final, Djokovic beats Wawrinka at Cincinnati and Paris Masters
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.
April 2016: Miami Open Win and ATP Prize Money Leader
On April 3, 2016, Djokovic won the Miami Open without dropping a set, claiming his sixth title and tying Andre Agassi's record. This was his fourth Sunshine Double, most in history, and third consecutive. The win made him the all-time ATP prize money leader with $98.2 million.
2016: Del Potro upsets Djokovic at Rio Olympics
In 2016, Del Potro upset Djokovic in the first round at the Rio Olympics.
2016: Djokovic and Murray compete in the French Open final
In 2016, Djokovic and Murray contested a match at the French Open final.
2016: Completed First Career Grand Slam
In 2016, Djokovic completed his first Career Grand Slam at the French Open and a non-calendar year Grand Slam, becoming the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to simultaneously hold all four majors and 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: Murray defeats Djokovic in World Tour Finals to secure year-end No. 1 ranking
In 2016, Murray defeated Djokovic in the final of the World Tour Finals to secure the year-end No. 1 ranking.
2016: Wawrinka beats Djokovic in US Open final
In 2016, Wawrinka defeated Djokovic in a major final for the second time at the US Open.
2016: Nadal Reiterates Praise After Loss in Qatar Open Final
In 2016, following a one-sided loss in the Qatar Open final, Rafael Nadal reiterated his praise for Novak Djokovic, stating that he played against a player who did everything perfectly and that he had never seen someone playing at that level before.
2017: Birth of Daughter
In 2017, Djokovic and Jelena Ristić welcomed their daughter.
2017: Djokovic and Murray compete in the Qatar Open final
In 2017, Djokovic and Murray contested a match at the Qatar Open final.
2017: Djokovic fails to make Wimbledon final
In 2017, Djokovic failed to make the Wimbledon final for the first time since 2017.
2017: Elbow Injury
In 2017, Djokovic suffered an elbow injury that negatively impacted his performance until the 2018 Wimbledon Championships.
2017: Nadal Acknowledges Djokovic's Invincibility at His Peak
In 2017, Rafael Nadal acknowledged that at a technical level, when Novak Djokovic has been at the top of his game, he has been an invincible player.
2018: Djokovic and Federer compete in the Paris Masters semifinal
In 2018, Djokovic and Federer played in the Paris Masters semifinal.
2018: Djokovic and Nadal contest at the Wimbledon semifinal
In 2018, Djokovic and Nadal faced each other in the Wimbledon semifinal.
2018: Djokovic defeats del Potro in US Open final
In 2018, Djokovic defeated del Potro in the final of the US Open.
2018: Wimbledon Title Win
In 2018, Djokovic won the Wimbledon Championships while ranked No. 21 in the world, marking a return to form after an elbow injury.
2018: 2018 Wimbledon Semifinal
In 2018, Novak Djokovic played a five-set Wimbledon semifinal match against Rafael Nadal over two days, viewed by pundits as one of the greatest contests.
2018: 2018 Australian Open and Elbow Surgery
In 2018, Novak Djokovic reached the fourth round of the Australian Open before losing to Chung Hyeon and then underwent elbow surgery later in January.
2018: Elbow Surgery and Reflections on Natural Healing
In 2018, following his elbow surgery, Novak Djokovic expressed feeling guilty and shared his belief in the body's self-healing mechanisms, stating that he is not a fan of surgeries or medications and prefers a natural approach.
2019: Andre Agassi Interview
In 2019, Andre Agassi provided an interview with the Times of India where he shared his insights about Novak Djokovic.
2019: Djokovic defeats Federer in longest Wimbledon final
In 2019, Djokovic defeated Roger Federer in five sets in the longest final in Wimbledon history.
2019: Djokovic defeats Tsonga at Australian Open
In 2019, Djokovic defeated Tsonga in the second round of the Australian Open.
2019: 2019 Wimbledon Final
In 2019, Novak Djokovic played a five-set match against Roger Federer in the Wimbledon final, which was the longest Wimbledon final in history.
2019: 2019 Australian Open Victory and 15th Major Title
In 2019, Novak Djokovic won the Australian Open, defeating Rafael Nadal in the final, claiming his record seventh Australian Open and 15th major title.
April 2020: Opposition to Forced COVID-19 Vaccination
In April 2020, during the ATP Tour's shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Novak Djokovic indicated his opposition to forced vaccination in a Facebook live stream, stating he wouldn't want to be forced to take a COVID vaccine to return to the Tour.
2020: ATP Cup Title
In 2020, Djokovic led Serbia to win the inaugural ATP Cup title.
2020: Founded the Professional Tennis Players Association
In 2020, Djokovic stepped down from the ATP Player Council to co-found the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) with Vasek Pospisil to give players more influence and advocate for better prize money structure.
2020: Djokovic's run of 13 major finals ends
In 2020, Djokovic's run of 13 major finals that started at the 2014 Wimbledon Championships came to an end at the Australian Open.
2020: 2020 French Open and Wimbledon Victories
In 2020, Novak Djokovic defeated Nadal in the French Open semifinal and Tsitsipas in the final to win the title. At Wimbledon, he defeated Matteo Berrettini to win his sixth title and 20th major, tying Federer and Nadal.
2020: Belief in Prayer and Gratitude Transforming Food and Water
In 2020, Novak Djokovic expressed his belief that prayer and gratitude can transform toxic food or polluted water into healing elements, stating that scientists have proven that molecules in water react to emotions and speech.
2020: 2020 ATP Cup and Australian Open Victories
In 2020, Novak Djokovic led Serbia to victory at the ATP Cup, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals and Rafael Nadal in the final. He also won his eighth Australian Open and 17th Grand Slam title, defeating Dominic Thiem in the final.
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, honoring him with a unique biological tribute.
November 2021: Visa Granted in November 2021
In November 2021, Novak Djokovic was granted a visa to enter Australia, allowing him to participate in the Australian Open.
December 2021: Positive COVID-19 Test in December 2021
In December 2021, Novak Djokovic had a positive COVID-19 test, which he cited as a reason for receiving a medical exemption to compete in the Australian Open.
2021: Djokovic and Nadal contest at the French Open semifinal
In 2021, Djokovic and Nadal played in the French Open semifinal.
2021: Ninth Australian Open Title and Record as World No. 1
In 2021, Novak Djokovic won his ninth Australian Open title, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final. On March 1st, Djokovic tied and then surpassed Roger Federer's Open Era record of 310 weeks as world No. 1.
2021: Sampras Acknowledges Djokovic's Record-Breaking Year-End Finish
In 2021, after Novak Djokovic earned a record-breaking seventh year-end No. 1 finish, Pete Sampras, who was once considered the greatest male tennis player, acknowledged Djokovic's achievement.
2021: Daniil Medvedev labels Djokovic "greatest tennis player in history"
In 2021, after winning the US Open against Djokovic, Daniil Medvedev labeled Novak Djokovic as the "greatest tennis player in history", acknowledging his achievements and impact on the sport.
2021: Increased Scrutiny on Vaccination Views Leading to 2022 Australian Open
In late 2021, Djokovic's views on vaccination came under increased scrutiny as Australian government officials indicated that tennis players would need to be vaccinated to enter the 2022 Australian Open. Djokovic had previously refused to publicly state his vaccination status.
January 2022: Confirms Unvaccinated Status to Australian Border Force
In January 2022, Novak Djokovic confirmed to the Australian Border Force that he was unvaccinated, during an interview preceding the 2022 Australian Open, which heightened scrutiny of his views on vaccination.
February 2022: Affirmation of Vaccine Choice Despite Career Risks
In February 2022, Novak Djokovic stated in an interview with the BBC that he believes in personal freedom of choice and supports an individual's right to choose whether or not they receive a vaccine, reaffirming his refusal to be vaccinated even if it costs him his career records.
2022: Appears in Federer: Twelve Final Days
In 2022, Djokovic appeared in the documentary Federer: Twelve Final Days about Roger Federer's final tournament before his retirement, the 2022 Laver Cup.
2022: Missed Tournaments Due to Vaccine Opposition
In 2022, Djokovic had to miss several tournaments, including the Australian Open and the US Open, because of his opposition to the COVID-19 vaccine, leading to his deportation from Australia.
2022: Beetle Species Named After Djokovic
In 2022, Nikola Vesović from the University of Belgrade announced that a new species of beetle in the genus Duvalius, discovered near Ljubovija, Serbia, was named Duvalius djokovici after Novak Djokovic.
2022: 2022 Australian Open Visa Controversy
In 2022, Novak Djokovic faced a visa controversy surrounding his participation in the Australian Open due to vaccination requirements and an eventual deportation.
2022: Impact of Vaccine Stance on Tournament Participation and Ranking
In 2022, Novak Djokovic's stance against the COVID-19 vaccine led to his inability to play in major tournaments like the Australian Open and US Open, impacting his ranking and placement among all-time great tennis players. He also lost the No. 1 ranking in 2022.
2022: Publication of "Facing Novak Djokovic"
In 2022, a book titled "Facing Novak Djokovic" was published. This book is a compilation of interviews with ATP players, providing detailed insights into what it was like to compete against Novak Djokovic.
2022: Vajda Split
In 2022, the split between Novak Djokovic and Marián Vajda concluded, ending a long-standing coaching partnership.
2023: Boris Becker Compares Djokovic to Sports Legends
In 2023, Boris Becker compared Novak Djokovic to Lionel Messi, Tom Brady, and LeBron James, referring to him as the "lion king" in his sport.
2023: Australian Open Comeback
In 2023, Djokovic made a successful comeback to win the Australian Open and claim the all-time record for the most men's singles major titles.
2023: 23rd Major Title and Triple Career Grand Slam
In 2023, Novak Djokovic defeated Casper Ruud in the French Open final to win a record-breaking 23rd major, becoming the first man to achieve a triple Career Grand Slam.
2023: 2023 Wimbledon Championships
In 2023, Novak Djokovic lost in straight sets to Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the Wimbledon Championships.
2023: 2023 Cincinnati Masters Final
In 2023, Novak Djokovic played against Carlos Alcaraz in the Cincinnati Masters final, the longest best-of-three-sets final in ATP Tour history.
2023: "Kosovo is the heart of Serbia" statement at 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, responding to recent clashes in Kosovo, which led to criticism and calls for disciplinary action.
2023: Mardy Fish Declares Djokovic the "Best Player of All Time" in 2011
In 2023, former world No. 7 Mardy Fish declared that Novak Djokovic in 2011 was the "best player of all time", highlighting a specific period of exceptional performance.
July 2024: First Man on Vogue Adria Cover and Cover of Tiebreak Video Game
In July 2024, Novak Djokovic became the first man and the first athlete to appear on the cover of Vogue Adria. Additionally, he appeared on the cover of the 2024 video game Tiebreak: Official game of the ATP and WTA, alongside Coco Gauff.
November 2024: Djokovic starts working with Andy Murray as his coach
In November 2024, Djokovic started working with Andy Murray as his coach. This partnership ended by mutual agreement 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: Gold Medal at Paris Olympics
In 2024, Djokovic won the gold medal in singles at the Paris Olympics.
2024: 2024 Summer Olympics Gold Medal
In 2024, Novak Djokovic beat Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to win the gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics, completing a Career Golden Slam and Career Super Slam.
2024: Nadal calls Djokovic the greatest tennis player of all time
In 2024, Rafael Nadal called Novak Djokovic the greatest tennis player of all time. Some analysts consider the Djokovic–Nadal rivalry the best in tennis history.
May 2025: Murray stops working as Djokovic's coach; Djokovic claims 100th ATP title
In May 2025, Andy Murray stopped working as Djokovic's coach by mutual agreement, and Djokovic took a last-minute entry to the 2025 Geneva Open, where he defeated Hubert Hurkacz in the final to claim the 100th ATP singles title of his career.
2025: Current Through 2025 US Open
As of 2025, the information provided is current through the US Open.
2025: Djokovic surpasses Nadal's Masters 1000 record, loses Miami Open final
At the 2025 Miami Open, Djokovic surpassed Nadal's record for most career main draw wins at Masters 1000 level, reaching 411 wins. However, he lost in the final to Jakub Menšík.
2025: Australian Open Semifinal Retirement
In 2025, Novak Djokovic retired in his Australian Open semifinal match against Alexander Zverev due to a muscle tear.
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