History of Novak Djokovic in Timeline
Novak Djokovic is a Serbian professional tennis player widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time. He holds the record for most weeks ranked world No. 1 (428) and year-end No. 1 finishes (8). Djokovic has won 101 ATP Tour singles titles, including a record 24 Grand Slam titles, 40 Masters titles, and seven year-end championships. He's the only man to simultaneously hold all four major titles on three different surfaces. Djokovic is also the only man to achieve a triple Career Grand Slam and the first to complete a Career Golden Masters, achieving it twice. He stands alone as the only singles player to have won all of the Big Titles during his career.
4 hours ago : Djokovic, Swiatek, and Svitolina compete at the French Open 2026 on Day Four.
Day four of the French Open 2026 featured Djokovic, Paul, Rybakina, Swiatek and Svitolina. Swiatek advanced, while others played their matches. Live updates and results were provided.
1938: Historical Context: Don Budge's Grand Slam
In 1938, Don Budge achieved a Grand Slam in men's singles tennis, a feat referenced to contextualize Djokovic's pursuit in 2021.
1958: Migration Act 1958 Reference
In 2022, The Migration Act 1958 was cited as the legal basis for the Minister for Immigration's decision to cancel Novak Djokovic's visa, raising concerns for public health and order.
1962: Historical Context: Rod Laver's Grand Slam
In 1962, Rod Laver achieved a Grand Slam in men's singles tennis, a feat referenced to contextualize Djokovic's pursuit in 2021.
1969: Historical Context: Rod Laver's Second Grand Slam
In 1969, Rod Laver achieved another Grand Slam in men's singles tennis, a feat referenced to contextualize Djokovic's pursuit in 2021.
1969: Rod Laver Holds All Four Majors Simultaneously
In 1969, Rod Laver was the last man before Novak Djokovic in 2016 to hold all four majors simultaneously.
1976: Doubles Pairing with Nadal
In 2010, at the Canadian Open, Djokovic teamed with Nadal in doubles, marking the first pairing of world No. 1 and No. 2 players since Jimmy Connors and Arthur Ashe in 1976.
May 1987: Born in Belgrade
In May 1987, Novak Djokovic was born in Belgrade, SR Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia, to Dijana (née Žagar) and Srdjan Djokovic.
May 1987: Novak Djokovic Born
In May 1987, Novak Djokovic was born in Belgrade, SR Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia.
May 1992: Baptism at Žiča Monastery
In May 1992, Novak Djokovic was baptized at the Žiča Monastery, alongside his mother and younger brother Marko.
1993: Meets Jelena Genčić
In the summer of 1993, as a six-year-old, Novak Djokovic met Jelena Genčić at a tennis camp she was overseeing at Mount Kopaonik. She worked with Djokovic over the following six years.
1994: Boris Becker Beats Top Three
In 1994, Boris Becker beat the top three-ranked players in a single event, a feat Novak Djokovic would repeat in 2007.
September 1999: Moves to Pilić tennis academy
In September 1999, Novak Djokovic moved to the Nikola Pilić tennis academy in Oberschleißheim, Germany, spending four years there.
2001: Murray defeated Djokovic at Les Petits As
In 2001, Murray defeated Djokovic at Les Petits As.
2001: First Title in Messina
In 2001, Novak Djokovic won his first title in a second-category tournament in Messina on the U14 circuit of the Tennis Europe Junior Tour. He ended 2001 ranked No. 1 on the ETA U14 list.
2002: U16 Tournaments in France
In 2002, Novak Djokovic, competing in U16 events, won two major tournaments in France: the Derby Cadets in La Baule and Le Pontet in Avignon. In September, he won his first ITF title in Pančevo.
January 2003: First Professional Match
In January 2003, Novak Djokovic played his first professional match at a Futures event in Oberschleißheim. He ended 2003 ranked No. 687.
2003: Began Professional Career
In 2003, Novak Djokovic began his professional tennis career.
2003: Competed at Grand Slam Events
In 2003, Novak Djokovic competed at the French Open and US Open in juniors.
2003: Sampras considered greatest male tennis player
In 2003, Pete Sampras, at the time of his retirement, was considered by some to be the greatest male tennis player of all time.
February 2004: Junior World Ranking
In February 2004, Novak Djokovic achieved a combined junior world ranking of No. 24.
2004: First ATP Win
In 2004, Novak Djokovic recorded his first ATP win during a Davis Cup match and claimed his first Challenger title in Budapest. He debuted on the ATP Tour main draw and secured his first victory at a tournament in Bucharest, ending the year ranked No. 186.
2004: End of Big Four Dominance
In February 2022, after Djokovic lost the No. 1 ranking, it was the first time since 2004 that a player outside the Big Four held the top spot in men's tennis.
2005: Switch to Wilson Racquets
In 2005, Djokovic switched racquet sponsors from Head to Wilson, requiring a custom racquet to match his previous Head one.
2005: Begin Dating Jelena Ristić
In 2005, Novak Djokovic began dating Jelena Ristić, whom he met in high school. She would later become his wife.
2005: Grand Slam Debut
In 2005, Novak Djokovic made his Grand Slam debut at the Australian Open and had his first Slam win at the French Open. He reached the third round at Wimbledon and the US Open and impressed at the Paris Masters, ending the year ranked world No. 78.
2005: Venturing into the Business World
In 2005, as Djokovic moved up the tennis rankings, he began venturing into the business world through Family Sport, focusing on hospitality with Novak Café & Restaurant.
2005: Injury and Season End
On 26 July 2017, Djokovic announced he would miss the US Open and the rest of the season to recover from his injury. This ended his streak of 51 consecutive Grand Slam appearances since his debut in 2005.
April 2006: Davis Cup Victory Against Great Britain
In April 2006, Novak Djokovic won both of his singles matches at a Davis Cup match against Great Britain, leading Serbia and Montenegro to victory.
October 2006: Ranking drops out of top 20
In October 2006, Djokovic's ranking fell out of the top 20, reaching No. 22 for the first time since October 2006, due to not defending finalist points.
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 in NAJJ Srbije (The Best of Serbia)
In early December 2007, a sports-entertainment show named NAJJ Srbije (The Best of Serbia), put together in honor of Novak Djokovic, Ana Ivanovic, Jelena Janković, and Janko Tipsarević's successes in the 2007 season, drew a capacity crowd to Belgrade's Kombank Arena, highlighting the national surge in tennis popularity.
2007: Continues rise in tennis
In 2007, Novak 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, defeated Richard Gasquet in the final of the Estoril Open, reached the semi-final at the French Open and retired in the semi-finals at Wimbledon.
2007: Comedic impressions of fellow tennis players
Throughout the latter part of the 2007 season, Novak Djokovic's comedic impressions of fellow contemporary tennis players, including Maria Sharapova and Rafael Nadal, gained significant media attention, starting with a BBC recording at Queen's Club Championships and continuing at 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 announced the start of the voting by throwing a tennis ball into the crowd and sang "Beograde" with Željko Joksimović.
June 2008: Signing with CAA Sports
In June 2008, Djokovic formally signed with CAA Sports after his managers partnered with the company.
2008: Re-Signing with Head
After the 2008 season, Djokovic re-signed with Head.
2008: Djokovic won Australian Open against Tsonga
In 2008, Djokovic won Australian Open against Tsonga to win his first major singles title.
2008: Launch of Novak Café & Restaurant
In 2008, Novak Café & Restaurant was launched in Belgrade, marking the beginning of a franchised chain of theme café-restaurants.
2008: Achievements in 2008
In 2008, Novak Djokovic reached the semifinals in Dubai, won titles at Indian Wells and the Italian Open, reached the semifinals of Hamburg and the French Open, fell to Nadal in the Queen's Club final, suffered a second-round loss at Wimbledon, reached the quarterfinals at the Rogers Cup, qualified for the finals in Cincinnati, earned a bronze medal at the Summer Olympics, and won his first year-end championship title at the Tennis Masters Cup in Shanghai.
2008: Beijing Olympics Bronze Medal
In 2008, Novak Djokovic won the bronze medal in singles at the Beijing Olympics.
2008: First Major Title
In 2008, at age 20, Novak Djokovic won his first major title at the Australian Open, disrupting Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal's streak of 11 consecutive majors.
2008: Australian Open Loss
In January 2017, at the Australian Open, Djokovic lost in the second round to Denis Istomin, marking his first early exit since 2008.
May 2009: Inaugural Edition of Serbia Open
In May 2009, the inaugural edition of the Serbia Open was held at the city-owned "Milan Gale Muškatirović" courts.
May 2009: Guest appearance on the Fiorello Show
Throughout late April and early May 2009, during ATP Master Series tournaments in Rome and Madrid, respectively, Novak Djokovic was a guest on the Fiorello Show on Sky Uno hosted by Italian comedian Rosario Fiorello.
2009: Debut of Head YouTek Speed Pro
At the 2009 Australian Open, Djokovic debuted the new paint job of the Head YouTek Speed Pro.
2009: Signing with Sergio Tacchini
At the end of 2009, Djokovic signed a 10-year deal with the Italian clothing company Sergio Tacchini.
2009: Expansion of Novak Café & Restaurant Locations
During 2009, two more Novak Café & Restaurant locations were added—one in Kragujevac and another in Belgrade, overlooking the playing courts of Serbia Open.
2009: Technical Difficulties and Racket Change
During the 2009 season, Djokovic experienced technical difficulties that coincided with his switch to the Head racket series, impacting his serve.
2009: Todd Martin as Specialist Coach
From 2009 to 2010, Todd Martin worked as a specialist coach for Djokovic.
2009: Djokovic and Nadal contested at Madrid Masters semifinal
In 2009, Djokovic and Nadal contested at Madrid Masters semifinal.
2009: Chooses to Represent Serbia
In 2009, Novak Djokovic confirmed that there were discussions about representing Great Britain but chose to represent Serbia.
2009: Season Summary
In 2009, Novak Djokovic started the year with an upset at the Brisbane International and a quarterfinal retirement at the Australian Open. He won the Dubai Championships and reached the finals in Cincinnati and the US Open, losing to Roger Federer. He won the Paris Masters, defeating Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals and Gaël Monfils in the final.
2009: Todd Martin Becomes Djokovic's Coach
In 2009, Todd Martin began coaching Djokovic, a partnership that would continue until 2010.
2009: First Grand Slam final for del Potro
In 2009, US Open was the first Grand Slam final for del Potro.
2010: Part of the "Big Three"
By 2010, Djokovic had begun to separate himself from the rest of the field, resulting in the trio of Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic being referred to as the "Big Three" among fans and commentators.
2010: Todd Martin as Specialist Coach
From 2009 to 2010, Todd Martin worked as a specialist coach for Djokovic.
2010: Djokovic and Federer contested at US Open semifinals
In 2010, Djokovic and Federer contested at US Open semifinals.
2010: Aid to Victims of the Haiti Earthquake and Queensland Floods
In 2010, Djokovic participated in charity matches to aid victims of the Haiti earthquake and the Queensland floods.
2010: Appearance in "Hello" music video and "The Joker" song dedication
In 2010, Novak Djokovic appeared in the music video for the song "Hello" by Martin Solveig and Dragonette and also the Serbian blues-rock band Zona B recorded the song "The Joker", dedicating it to Djokovic.
2010: 2010 Season
In 2010, Novak Djokovic began the season at the Kooyong Classic. At the Australian Open, he lost 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 3–2 win over the United States in the 2010 Davis Cup. At the French Open, he lost to Jürgen Melzer in the quarterfinals. At Wimbledon, he lost in the semifinals to Tomáš Berdych. 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: Todd Martin Coaches Djokovic
In 2010, Todd Martin continued as Djokovic's coach, building on the work they started in 2009.
2010: Tsonga won against Djokovic at Australian Open
In 2010, Tsonga won against Djokovic at 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 focuses on Chinese medicine and acupuncture, and allegedly discovered Djokovic's gluten intolerance, leading to a vegan diet and improved health.
April 2011: Awarded the Order of St. Sava I class
On 28 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 St. Sava I class and Belgrade homecoming
In June 2011, Novak Djokovic was awarded the Order of St. Sava I class by the Serbian Orthodox Church and celebrated his Wimbledon title and No. 1 ranking at a homecoming in Belgrade attended by nearly 100,000 people.
August 2011: 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 tennis coach Jelena Genčić, bringing the Wimbledon trophy, and filmed a cameo for The Expendables 2 in Sofia, Bulgaria, though his scene was later cut.
December 2011: Opening of Novak Café & Restaurant in Novi Sad
On 16 December 2011, a Novak Café & Restaurant location was opened in Novi Sad.
2011: 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: Del Potro won Davis Cup and Summer Olympics against Djokovic
In 2011, Del Potro won Davis Cup against Djokovic and in 2012, Del Potro won Summer Olympics against Djokovic.
2011: Djokovic and Federer contested at US Open and French Open semifinals
In 2011, Djokovic and Federer contested at US Open and French Open semifinals.
2011: Djokovic and Murray contested at Italian Open semifinals
In 2011, Djokovic and Murray contested at Italian Open semifinals.
2011: Djokovic and Nadal contested at Miami Masters final
In 2011, Djokovic and Nadal contested at Miami Masters final.
2011: Ascends to No. 1
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.
2011: Switch to Head YouTek IG Speed (18x20)
In 2011, Djokovic switched to the Head YouTek IG Speed (18x20) paint job.
2011: Djokovic won against Tsonga at Wimbledon
In 2011, Djokovic won against Tsonga at Wimbledon to advance to his first final there and claiming the world No. 1 ranking for the first time.
2011: Termination of Tacchini Sponsorship Contract
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 2011 Season
In 2011, Jimmy Connors assessed Djokovic's season, noting his old-school playing style of taking the ball early and driving it flat, turning defense into offense.
2011: Dominant 2011 Season
In 2011, Novak Djokovic won the Australian Open, Dubai Championships, Indian Wells Masters and Miami Masters. He continued his streak with 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, and secured the world No. 1 ranking. He won his first US Open title, beating Nadal in the final.
2011: Nadal says Djokovic's level is the highest he has ever seen in 2011
In 2011, Rafael Nadal, after losing all six matches against Djokovic during the season, stated that Djokovic's level of play was "probably the highest level of tennis that I ever saw."
2011: Fish declared Djokovic in 2011 was the best player of all time
In 2011, former world No. 7 Mardy Fish declared that Djokovic was the "best player of all time".
2011: Nick Bollettieri praises Djokovic in 2011
In 2011, tennis coach Nick Bollettieri praised Djokovic as "the most complete player ever".
March 2012: Learjet Brand Ambassador
In March 2012, Bombardier Aerospace announced Djokovic as its latest Learjet brand ambassador.
March 2012: Profiled on 60 Minutes
In March 2012, Novak Djokovic was profiled on the CBS show 60 Minutes by Bob Simon.
April 2012: Tacchini Deal Falls Apart
By April 2012, the Tacchini deal had effectively ended.
May 2012: Appointment as Uniqlo Global Brand Ambassador
On 23 May 2012, Uniqlo appointed Djokovic as its global brand ambassador, with the sponsorship starting on 27 May 2012 at the French Open.
December 2012: Switch to IMG Worldwide
In December 2012, Djokovic switched representation to IMG Worldwide after his contract with CAA Sports expired.
2012: Djokovic on Modern Style of Play at Australian Open
Following his semifinal win against Andy Murray in the 2012 Australian Open tournament, Djokovic commented on the modern style of play, including his own, in an interview with Jim Courier.
2012: Del Potro won Summer Olympics against Djokovic
In 2012, Del Potro won Summer Olympics against Djokovic.
2012: Television Commercial with Maria Sharapova for Head
In 2012, Djokovic appeared in a television commercial with Maria Sharapova promoting the use of Head rackets for various techniques.
2012: 2012 Australian Open final
In 2012, Djokovic beat Nadal in the Australian Open final in five long and grueling sets, a match considered one of the greatest contests ever.
2012: Djokovic won Shanghai Masters
In 2012, Djokovic won Shanghai Masters after saving five championship points.
2012: Djokovic won against Tsonga at French Open, Olympics, China Open, and ATP Finals
In 2012, Djokovic won against Tsonga at French Open, Olympics, China Open, and ATP Finals.
2012: Djokovic won the longest major final against Nadal
In 2012, Djokovic won the longest major final ever played at the Australian Open against Nadal in five sets after 5 hours and 53 minutes.
2012: 2012 Summer Olympics and US Open Final
In 2012, Novak Djokovic was Serbia's flag bearer at the London Summer Olympics, finishing fourth after losing the bronze medal match to Juan Martín del Potro. He defended his Rogers Cup title but lost the Cincinnati Open final to Federer. At the US Open, Djokovic lost in the final in five sets to Murray.
2012: Serbia Open Folds
The Serbia Open 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 became engaged to Jelena Ristić.
2013: Del Potro won Indian Wells Masters against Djokovic
In 2013, Del Potro won Indian Wells Masters against Djokovic and Djokovic won against Del Potro at Wimbledon Championships semifinals and Shanghai Masters final.
2013: Djokovic defeated Nadal at Monte-Carlo Masters
In 2013, Djokovic defeated Nadal at the Monte-Carlo Masters, ending Nadal's run of eight consecutive titles.
2013: 2013 Australian Open fourth round match
In 2013, Djokovic played Stan Wawrinka in a five-set fourth round match at the Australian Open, considered one of the greatest contests ever.
2013: Update to Head Graphene Speed Pro
In 2013, Djokovic updated his paint job to the Head Graphene Speed Pro, accompanied by a promotional campaign.
2013: Djokovic won against Wawrinka at Australian Open and US Open
In 2013, Djokovic won against Wawrinka at Australian Open in five sets and at US Open in five sets.
2013: Footwear Deal with Adidas
In 2013, Djokovic's long-term footwear deal with Adidas was announced ahead of the French Open.
2013: Successes and Setbacks in 2013
In 2013, Novak Djokovic won three of his four singles matches at the Hopman Cup, including a final-round win over Fernando Verdasco, but Serbia lost the final. At the Australian Open, he defeated Stan Wawrinka in a fourth-round match lasting over five hours, and went on to beat Andy Murray in the final. He then won the 2013 Dubai Tennis Championships, defeating Tomáš Berdych in the final. He won the 2013 Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters, defeating Rafael Nadal in straight sets. He then claimed the Paris Masters, defeating David Ferrer in the final. Djokovic ended the year by winning the 2013 ATP World Tour Finals, beating Nadal in the final.
2013: Publication of autobiography Serve to Win
In Novak Djokovic's 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.
January 2014: Endorsement of Peugeot and Seiko
From January 2014, Djokovic has been endorsing French car manufacturer Peugeot and entered into an endorsement deal with Japanese watch manufacturer Seiko.
July 2014: Marriage to Jelena Ristić
On July 10, 2014, Novak Djokovic and Jelena Ristić were married on Montenegro's Sveti Stefan island.
October 2014: Birth of First Child
In October 2014, Novak Djokovic and Jelena Ristić had their first child, a boy.
2014: Becker joins team
At the end of 2013, Novak Djokovic announced that Boris Becker would join his team as head coach for 2014.
2014: Djokovic and Federer contested at Wimbledon finals
In 2014, Djokovic and Federer contested at Wimbledon finals.
2014: Djokovic got walkover win against Roger Federer
In 2014, Djokovic got walkover win against Roger Federer.
2014: Djokovic's run of 13 major finals began
In 2014, Djokovic's run of 13 major finals began from Wimbledon Championships.
2014: 2014 Season Highlights
In 2014, Novak Djokovic won the Indian Wells Masters, Miami Masters, and the Italian Open. He won his second Wimbledon title by defeating Federer in the final, reclaiming the world No. 1 ranking. At the ATP Finals, he secured the year-end No. 1 ranking for the third time. He won the title after Roger Federer withdrew from the final due to a back injury.
2014: Wawrinka won against Djokovic at Australian Open
In 2014, Wawrinka won against Djokovic at Australian Open in five sets.
March 2015: Closure of Novak Café & Restaurant 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, Novak Djokovic launched Djokolife, a line of nutritional food products, after winning his fourth Rome Masters title.
August 2015: Appointed UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
In August 2015, Djokovic was appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
August 2015: Partnership with World Bank
In August 2015, The Novak Djokovic Foundation partnered with the World Bank to promote early childhood education in Serbia.
October 2015: Opening of Novak Café & Restaurant in Banja Luka
On 16 October 2015, a Novak Café & Restaurant location opened in Banja Luka, Bosnia, within Hotel Trešnja.
2015: Djokovic and Federer contested at Wimbledon finals
In 2015, Djokovic and Federer contested at Wimbledon finals.
2015: Djokovic and Murray contested at French Open semifinals
In 2015, Djokovic and Murray contested at French Open semifinals.
2015: Djokovic and Murray were top two players
In 2015, Djokovic and Murray were top two players.
2015: Most Successful Season
In 2015, Djokovic had his most successful season, reaching a record 15 consecutive finals and winning 10 Big Titles while earning 31 victories over top-10 players.
2015: Djokovic won against Wawrinka at Australian Open
In 2015, Djokovic won against Wawrinka at the Australian Open, winning 6-0 in the fifth set.
2015: UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
In 2015, Novak Djokovic was appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
2015: Dominant Start to 2015 Season
In 2015, Novak Djokovic won the Indian Wells Masters title, beating Federer. In Miami, he won his fifth title, defeating Andy Murray. Djokovic clinched his second Monte-Carlo Masters by beating Tomáš Berdych in the final. Djokovic won the Italian Open.
2015: Wawrinka defeated Djokovic at the French Open final
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 of all time" in 2015
In 2015, tennis coach Nick Bollettieri called Djokovic "the most perfect player of all time".
2015: Partnership with ANZ and Jacob's Creek
In early 2015, Djokovic partnered with Australian banking corporation ANZ for a social media campaign and with Jacob's Creek for the 'Made By' film series.
2015: Record-Breaking 2015 Season
The 2015 season was Novak Djokovic's most successful. He made a season-record 15 consecutive finals, reaching the championship match of every top-level tournament he played, winning 11 titles including a season-record 10 Big Titles. 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.
April 2016: Opening of Eqvita vegan restaurant
In April 2016, Novak Djokovic opened Eqvita, a vegan restaurant, in Monte Carlo while he was in town for the Monte-Carlo Masters.
April 2016: Miami Open Win and Prize Money Leader
On April 3, 2016, Novak 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, the most in history, and third consecutive. The win made him the all-time ATP prize money leader with $98.2 million.
2016: Nadal says Djokovic did everything perfectly in 2016
After a loss in the 2016 Qatar Open final, Rafael Nadal stated, "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."
2016: First Round Loss at 2016 Summer Olympics
At Doha in 2025, 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.
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: Del Potro upset Djokovic at Rio Olympics
In 2016, Del Potro upset Djokovic in the first round at the Rio Olympics en route to the final.
2016: Djokovic and Murray contested at French Open final
In 2016, Djokovic and Murray contested at French Open final.
2016: Murray won World Tour Finals against Djokovic
In 2016, Murray won World Tour Finals against Djokovic.
2016: Career Grand Slam
In 2016, Novak Djokovic completed the Career Grand Slam and a non-calendar year Grand Slam at the French Open, becoming the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to hold all four majors simultaneously and setting a rankings points record of 16,950.
2016: Elected as ATP Player Council President
In 2016, Novak Djokovic was elected as the president of the ATP Player Council.
2016: Wawrinka beat Djokovic at US Open final
In 2016, Wawrinka beat Djokovic at US Open final for a second time.
May 2017: 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 contested at Qatar Open final
In 2017, Djokovic and Murray contested at Qatar Open final.
2017: Failed Defense at Italian Open
In 2017, Djokovic failed to defend his finalist points at the Italian Open, which contributed to his ranking falling to No. 22.
2017: Elbow Injury
In 2017, Djokovic suffered from an elbow injury that weakened his results.
2017: Birth of Daughter
In 2017, Novak Djokovic and Jelena Ristić had their daughter.
2017: Nadal states Djokovic was invincible at the top of his game in 2017
In 2017, Rafael 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."
2017: Djokovic failed to make Wimbledon final
In 2017, it was the last time when Novak Djokovic made it to Wimbledon final.
2018: Djokovic and Federer contested at Paris Masters
In 2018, Djokovic and Federer contested at Paris Masters.
2018: Djokovic and Nadal contested at Wimbledon semifinal
In 2018, Djokovic and Nadal contested at Wimbledon semifinal.
2018: Djokovic defeated del Potro at US Open final
In 2018, Djokovic defeated del Potro at US Open final.
2018: 2018 Wimbledon semifinal
In 2018, Djokovic played Nadal in a five-set Wimbledon semifinal match which lasted five brutal sets played over two days, considered one of the greatest contests ever.
2018: Australian Open and Elbow Surgery
In 2018, Novak Djokovic won the Kooyong Classic exhibition against Dominic Thiem, reached the fourth round of the Australian Open before losing to Chung Hyeon, and underwent elbow surgery in late January.
2018: Wimbledon Championships Win
In 2018, Novak Djokovic won the Wimbledon Championships title while ranked No. 21 in the world, marking a return to dominant status.
2018: Elbow surgery and feelings of guilt
In 2018, following his elbow surgery, Novak Djokovic 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".
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: 2019 Wimbledon final
In 2019, Djokovic played Roger Federer in a five-set Wimbledon final, the longest Wimbledon final in history, considered one of the greatest contests ever.
2019: Djokovic won Wimbledon against Federer in longest final
In 2019, Djokovic won Wimbledon against Federer in five sets in the longest final in Wimbledon history.
2019: Djokovic won against Medvedev at Australian Open
In 2019, Djokovic won against Medvedev at Australian Open.
2019: Triumphs and Setbacks in 2019
In 2019, Novak Djokovic began the year at the Qatar Open, losing in the semifinals to Roberto Bautista Agut. He then claimed his record seventh Australian Open and 15th major title by defeating Rafael Nadal in the final. Later, he experienced upsets at the Indian Wells Masters and Miami Open. Djokovic defended his title at Wimbledon, beating Roger Federer in a record 4-hour 57-minute five-set final. He ended the season by winning his fifth Paris Masters title.
March 2020: Donation for COVID-19 Relief
In March 2020, Djokovic and his wife announced a donation of €1 million for ventilators and medical equipment in Serbia due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 2020: Opposition to mandatory COVID-19 vaccination
In April 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Novak Djokovic indicated in a Facebook live stream that he opposes mandatory vaccination and would not be forced to take a COVID vaccine to return to the Tour, clarifying that he is against forced vaccination and cautious about what he puts into his body.
August 2020: Resignation from ATP Players Council and formation of PTPA
In August 2020, Novak Djokovic resigned from the Players Council of the Association of Tennis Professionals and formed the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) with Vasek Pospisil, serving as co-presidents to promote tennis players' interests.
2020: 2020 Summer Olympics
At the 2020 Summer Olympics, Novak Djokovic lost to Alexander Zverev in the semifinals and to Pablo Carreño Busta in the bronze match, failing to secure a medal.
2020: Djokovic's run of 13 major finals ended
In 2020, Djokovic's run of 13 major finals ended through Australian Open.
2020: 2020 ATP Cup, Australian Open Win, and COVID-19 Controversy
In 2020, Novak Djokovic led Serbia to victory at the inaugural ATP Cup. He won his eighth Australian Open and 17th Grand Slam title, regaining the world No. 1 ranking. However, in June 2020, he tested positive for COVID-19 during the Adria Tour, leading to criticism. He was also disqualified from the US Open and lost in the French Open final.
2020: Beliefs about prayer and water molecules
In 2020, Novak 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", claiming scientists have proven water molecules react to emotions, a scientifically dubious belief.
2020: Founds PTPA
In 2020, Novak Djokovic stepped down from the ATP Player Council to front a new player-only tennis association, the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), which he co-founded with Vasek Pospisil.
April 2021: Brand Ambassador for Raiffeisen Bank International
In April 2021, Djokovic became a brand ambassador for RBI and its subsidiaries in Central and Eastern Europe to support his tennis academy in Belgrade.
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: Djokovic Granted Visa
In November 2021, specifically on November 18, Novak Djokovic was granted a visa to enter Australia.
December 2021: Positive COVID-19 Test
In December 2021, Novak Djokovic received a positive COVID-19 test on December 16, which he cited as the reason for his medical exemption to compete in the Australian Open.
2021: Medvedev labels Djokovic as the greatest tennis player in history
After Daniil Medvedev won his first major title at the 2021 US Open against Djokovic, he called Djokovic the "greatest tennis player in history".
2021: Djokovic and Nadal contested at French Open semifinal
In 2021, Djokovic and Nadal contested at French Open semifinal.
2021: Djokovic won Australian Open and Medvedev won US Open
In 2021, Djokovic won Australian Open and Medvedev won US Open.
2021: Australian Open Win and Record as World No. 1
In 2021, Novak Djokovic won his ninth Australian Open title and 18th major overall. On March 1, 2021, he tied and then surpassed Roger Federer's Open Era record of 310 weeks as world No. 1.
2021: Sampras comments after Djokovic earns record-breaking finish in 2021
In 2021, after Novak Djokovic earned a record-breaking seventh year-end No. 1 finish, Pete Sampras commented on the achievement.
2021: First encounter between Djokovic and Sinner at Monte-Carlo Masters
In 2021, the first encounter between Djokovic and Sinner occurred at Monte-Carlo Masters.
2021: Increased scrutiny over vaccination views
In late 2021, leading up to the 2022 Australian Open, Djokovic's views on vaccination came under increased scrutiny due to potential vaccination requirements for tennis players to enter the tournament.
January 2022: Confirmation of unvaccinated status to Australian Border Force
In January 2022, Novak Djokovic confirmed to the Australian Border Force that he was unvaccinated during an interview, leading to further controversy surrounding his participation in the Australian Open.
February 2022: Medvedev replaced Djokovic as world No. 1
In February 2022, Medvedev replaced Djokovic as world No. 1.
February 2022: Interview with BBC
In February 2022, Novak Djokovic stated in an interview with the BBC that he does not associate with the wider anti-vax movement but believes in personal freedom of choice and would forgo entry into tournaments in countries mandating the vaccine.
2022: Reflection on 2015 Season
As of 2022, the 2015 season is still considered Novak Djokovic's most successful season and one of the greatest in tennis history.
2022: Vajda Split Reflection
In 2017, Novak Djokovic won the title at the Eastbourne International, his only tournament win without Vajda until their 2022 split.
2022: Alcaraz prevailed against Djokovic at Madrid Masters
In 2022, Alcaraz prevailed against Djokovic at Madrid Masters.
2022: Federer: Twelve Final Days documentary and Tiebreak game
In 2022, Djokovic appears in the documentary Federer: Twelve Final Days and appeared on the front cover of the 2024 video game Tiebreak: Official game of the ATP and WTA.
2022: Australian Open Visa Controversy and Deportation
In 2022, Novak Djokovic faced significant controversy surrounding his participation in the Australian Open due to vaccination requirements. His visa was initially cancelled upon arrival, reinstated by a court, and then cancelled again by the Minister for Immigration, leading to his deportation.
2022: Misses Tournaments Due to Vaccine Mandate
In 2022, Novak Djokovic skipped many tournaments, notably the Australian Open and the US Open, due to his opposition to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, and was deported from Australia.
2022: Impact of vaccination stance on career
In 2022, Novak Djokovic's stance against the COVID-19 vaccine led to him being unable to play the 2022 Australian Open and the 2022 US Open, losing his No. 1 ranking, and facing potential damage to his placement among the all-time great tennis players, though others applauded his decision.
2022: Publication of "Facing Novak Djokovic"
In 2022, a book titled "Facing Novak Djokovic", a compilation of interviews with ATP players who described in detail what it was like to compete 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, as announced by Nikola Vesović, a research associate at the University of Belgrade.
2023: Djokovic writes "Kosovo is the heart of Serbia. Stop the violence" at the 2023 French Open
Following his first-round victory at the 2023 French Open, Novak Djokovic wrote "Kosovo is the heart of Serbia. Stop the violence" on a camera lens in response to clashes in Kosovo. The statement drew criticism, and Djokovic defended it by emphasizing his support for the Serbian people and the significance of Kosovo to Serbia.
2023: 2023 Cincinnati Masters final
In 2023, Djokovic played Carlos Alcaraz in the Cincinnati Masters final, the longest best-of-three-sets final in ATP Tour history, considered one of the greatest contests ever.
2023: Djokovic won French Open and Alcaraz won Wimbledon against Djokovic
In 2023, Djokovic won French Open against Alcaraz and Alcaraz won Wimbledon against Djokovic and Djokovic won Cincinnati Masters against Alcaraz.
2023: Djokovic won against Medvedev at US Open
In 2023, Djokovic won against Medvedev at US Open.
2023: 23rd Grand Slam Title
In 2023, Novak Djokovic won his 23rd Grand Slam title at the French Open, becoming the first man to achieve a triple Career Grand Slam and regaining the top ranking.
2023: Sinner recorded his first win against Djokovic at ATP Finals
In 2023, Sinner recorded his first win against Djokovic at ATP Finals, although Djokovic won the final.
2023: Experts compare Djokovic to sports legends in 2023
In 2023, former world No. 7 Mardy Fish declared that 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, calling him "the lion king".
2023: Australian Open Win
In 2023, one year after the Australian visa controversy, 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.
2023: Repeat Wimbledon Final Loss
In 2024, Novak Djokovic lost to Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final, a repeat of the 2023 final.
July 2024: Cover of Vogue Adria
In July 2024, Djokovic became the first man and the first athlete on the cover of Vogue Adria.
November 2024: Djokovic began working with Andy Murray as coach
In November 2024, Novak Djokovic began working with Andy Murray as his coach, which ultimately ended by mutual agreement in May 2025.
2024: Djokovic supports Serbian anti-corruption protests in 2024
During the 2024-2025 Serbian anti-corruption protests, Novak Djokovic openly supported protesting students and their demands. This led to backlash from Serbian ruling politicians, with some criticizing Djokovic's stance.
2024: Alcaraz defeated Djokovic at Wimbledon final and Djokovic defeated Alcaraz at Olympics final
In 2024, Alcaraz defeated Djokovic at Wimbledon final and Djokovic defeated Alcaraz at Olympics final.
2024: Career Sweep of Big Titles
In 2024, Novak Djokovic became the only player to complete a career sweep of the Big Titles.
2024: Mixed Results and Olympic Gold in 2024
In 2024, Novak Djokovic experienced mixed results, including a semifinal loss at the Australian Open, early exits at Indian Wells and Rome, and a withdrawal from the French Open quarterfinals due to injury. He won the gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics, completing a Career Golden Slam and Career Super Slam.
2024: Paris Olympics Gold Medal
In 2024, Novak Djokovic won the gold medal in singles at the Paris Olympics.
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.
2024: Sinner won Australian Open and Shanghai Masters against Djokovic
In 2024, Sinner won Australian Open and Shanghai Masters against Djokovic.
April 2025: Serbian President snubs Djokovic
In April 2025, while reading a letter from a child who admires Novak Djokovic, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić avoided mentioning Djokovic's name, instead saying "Nikola Jokić".
May 2025: Andy Murray no longer Djokovic's coach
In May 2025, Andy Murray stopped coaching Djokovic by mutual agreement. Djokovic then 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.
August 2025: Co-ownership of Le Mans FC
In August 2025, Djokovic became a co-owner of the French Ligue 2 club Le Mans FC through the Brazilian consortium OutField, alongside Formula One drivers Felipe Massa and Kevin Magnussen, and Georgios Frangulis, CEO of OakBerry.
2025: Miami Open and Masters 1000 Record
At the 2025 Miami Open, Djokovic beat Camilo Ugo Carabelli in the third round to claim his record 411th career main draw win at the Masters 1000 level, surpassing Nadal's previous record of 410. He lost in the final to Jakub Menšík.
2025: Djokovic won against Alcaraz at Australian Open and Alcaraz won against Djokovic at US Open
In 2025, Djokovic won against Alcaraz at Australian Open and Alcaraz won against Djokovic at US Open.
2025: 2025 Season and Australian Open
In 2025, Novak Djokovic opened the season at the Brisbane International, losing in the quarterfinals. At the Australian Open, he surpassed Roger Federer's record for major main draw singles matches but retired in the semifinal due to a muscle tear.
2025: Sinner won French Open and Wimbledon against Djokovic
In 2025, Sinner won French Open and Wimbledon against Djokovic.
January 2026: Stepping away from the PTPA
In January 2026, Djokovic announced that he was stepping away from the PTPA, citing differences over transparency, governance, and his role within the organization.
March 2026: Djokovic attends World Cup play-off final
In March 2026, Novak Djokovic was a special guest of the Football Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina at the World Cup play-off final between the Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team and Italy, receiving a standing ovation. His presence at the match significantly impacted regional media coverage and public discourse, considering the historically complex relations between the countries.
2026: Djokovic won against Sinner at Australian Open
In 2026, Djokovic won against Sinner at Australian Open, ending his losing streak against Sinner.
2026: Djokovic defeated by Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open final
In 2026, at the Australian Open, Djokovic defeated Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals. However, Djokovic was defeated by Carlos Alcaraz in the final, and Alcaraz became the youngest male player to achieve a Career Grand Slam.
2026: 2026 Australian Open
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