Full History Of Novak Djokovic In Timeline From 1958

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1958: Reference to the Migration Act

In January 2022, Australia's Minister for Immigration cancelled Djokovic's visa, citing sections 133C(3) and 116(1)(e)(i) of the Migration Act 1958.

1969: Rod Laver's Achievement

In 1969, Rod Laver was the first man to hold all four major titles at once.

1969: Rod Laver Holds All Four Majors

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

1973: ATP Rankings Began

In 1973, the ATP rankings were established, marking the beginning of tracking tennis player performance and standings. This system is referenced when noting Djokovic's achievement of being the first player to record 60 career victories over a Top 3 player since its inception.

1976: Doubles Team

In 1976, Jimmy Connors and Arthur Ashe paired together as a doubles team.

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: Agassi Wins Miami Masters

In 1990, Andre Agassi was the last teenager to win the Miami Masters event before Novak Djokovic in 2007.

1993: Tennis Camp at Kopaonik

In the summer of 1993, at age six, Djokovic was sent to a tennis camp organized by Teniski Klub Partizan at Mount Kopaonik, where Jelena Genčić oversaw his early training.

1994: Boris Becker's Achievement

In 1994, Boris Becker was the last player before Novak Djokovic to defeat the top three ranked players in a single tournament.

September 1999: Move to Pilić Tennis Academy

In September 1999, Djokovic moved to the Niki Pilić tennis academy in Oberschleißheim, Germany, to further his tennis training.

2001: Dominance in ETA Junior Tour

In 2001, Djokovic dominated the U14 circuit in the ETA Junior Tour, winning titles in Messina and Livorno, as well as the U14 European Championship in Sanremo. He ended the year at the top of the ETA rankings for U14s.

2001: First Match Against Andy Murray at Les Petits As

In 2001, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray played their first match as teenagers at Les Petits As, with Murray winning the encounter.

2001: Lowest Ranked Wimbledon Titlist Since Goran Ivanišević

In 2018 when he won Wimbledon, he was the lowest ranked Wimbledon titlist since Goran Ivanišević in 2001.

2002: Continued Dominance in U16 Circuit

In 2002, Djokovic continued his dominance in the U16 circuit, winning tournaments in La Boule and Avignon, and his first ITF tournament in Pančevo. He also won the Prince Cup in Miami.

January 2003: First Professional Tournament

In January 2003, at age 15, Djokovic played his first match in a professional tournament in Oberschleißheim, Germany.

2003: Junior Grand Slam Events

In 2003, Djokovic played at the French Open and US Open junior events.

2003: Professional Career Start

In 2003, Djokovic started his professional tennis career.

2003: Djokovic turns professional and begins wearing Adidas

In 2003, Novak Djokovic turned professional and started his career wearing Adidas clothing.

2003: Pete Sampras retirement

In 2003, Pete Sampras was considered by some to be the greatest male tennis player of all time at the time of his retirement.

February 2004: Man Outside of Big Four Ranked No. 1

After Djokovic's quarterfinal loss at the Dubai Championships in February 2022, he conceded his world No. 1 ranking, marking the first time a man outside of the Big Four (Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, and Murray) was ranked singles world No. 1 since Andy Roddick in February 2004.

February 2004: Junior World Ranking No. 24

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

April 2004: First ATP Victory

On April 11, 2004, Djokovic earned his first official ATP victory against Janis Skroderis in a Davis Cup tie.

July 2004: ATP Tour Event Qualification

In July 2004, Djokovic qualified for his first ATP Tour event, the Croatia Open Umag.

2004: Business end of Djokovic's career handled by Amit Naor and Allon Khakshouri

Since 2004, Amit Naor and Allon Khakshouri managed the business end of Novak Djokovic's tennis career.

January 2005: Grand Slam Debut at Australian Open

In January 2005, Djokovic made his Grand Slam debut at the Australian Open, defeating Stan Wawrinka in qualifying before losing to Marat Safin in the main draw.

2005: Began Dating Jelena Ristić

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

2005: Grand Slam dominance

In 2005, Federer or Nadal had not won a Grand Slam singles title since the Australian Open.

2005: First Major Tournament

In 2005, Novak Djokovic participated in his first major tournament, the Australian Open. This marked the beginning of his Grand Slam journey.

2005: Djokovic ventures into the business world

In 2005, as Novak Djokovic moved up the tennis rankings, he began venturing into the business world through Family Sport, a legal entity run by his family.

April 2006: Davis Cup Win and British Tennis Talks

In April 2006, Djokovic secured a Davis Cup win against Great Britain and considered a potential move to play for Great Britain.

May 2006: British Tennis Talks Confirmation

In May 2006, talks between the Djokovic family and the LTA were confirmed to be serious regarding his potential move to play for Great Britain.

December 2007: NAJJ Srbije show honors Djokovic and other tennis players

In early December 2007, a sports-entertainment show named NAJJ Srbije (The Best of Serbia) honored Novak Djokovic, Ana Ivanovic, Jelena Janković, and Janko Tipsarević, drawing a capacity crowd to Belgrade's Kombank Arena.

2007: Rogers Cup

In 2007, Djokovic failed to defend his singles title at the Rogers Cup in Toronto, being eliminated in the quarterfinals by Andy Murray.

2007: Davis Cup Win Over Australia

In 2007, Djokovic played a pivotal role in Serbia's Davis Cup play-off victory against Australia by winning all his matches, contributing significantly to the team's promotion to the 2008 World Group.

2007: Masters Series Champion

In 2007, Novak Djokovic became the youngest player to win the Miami Masters Series title, defeating Guillermo Cañas in the final.

2007: Failed to reach the quarterfinals at the Australian Open

In January 2017, at the Australian Open, it was the first time since 2007 that Djokovic failed to reach the quarterfinals.

2007: Djokovic's comedic impressions gain popularity

Throughout the latter part of the 2007 season, Novak Djokovic's comedic impressions of fellow tennis players gained much media attention, beginning with footage at Queen's Club Championships and continuing at the US Open.

May 2008: Djokovic appears in Eurovision Song Contest

In May 2008, Novak Djokovic was a special guest during the first semifinal of the Eurovision Song Contest held in Belgrade, throwing a tennis ball into the crowd and singing a song.

June 2008: Djokovic formally signs with CAA Sports

In June 2008, Novak Djokovic formally signed with CAA Sports after Naor and Khakshouri partnered with them.

2008: Olympics

During the 2008 Summer Olympics, Djokovic and Nenad Zimonjić were eliminated in the first round of men's doubles. Djokovic lost in the singles semifinals to Nadal but defeated James Blake in the bronze medal match.

2008: First Major Win Against Federer

In 2008, Djokovic secured his first Major victory against Federer since the Australian Open, defeating him in the US Open semifinals. Djokovic then lost to Nadal in the final, where Nadal completed his career Grand Slam.

2008: Djokovic wins first major title at Australian Open

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

2008: Beijing Olympics Bronze Medal

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

2008: First Major Title at Australian Open

In 2008, at age 20, Novak Djokovic won his first major title at the Australian Open, disrupting the dominance of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

2008: Launch of Novak Café & Restaurant

In 2008, the first Novak Café & Restaurant location opened in Novi Beograd, Belgrade, as the flagship location in a franchised chain.

2008: Davis Cup and Influenza

In early 2008, Djokovic was sidelined due to influenza during Serbia's Davis Cup tie against Russia in Moscow. He missed his first singles match but returned to win the doubles match with Nenad Zimonjić before retiring during his singles match against Nikolay Davydenko.

January 2009: Lost to Ernest Gulbis

In August 2016, Djokovic was beaten in the first round of the Olympic men's singles in Rio de Janeiro by Juan Martín del Potro. It was Djokovic's first opening round defeat since January 2009, when Ernest Gulbis defeated him at the 2009 Brisbane International.

May 2009: Djokovic appears on Italian and Spanish TV shows

In May 2009, Novak Djokovic was a guest on the Fiorello Show on Sky Uno and El Hormiguero during ATP Master Series tournaments in Rome and Madrid.

May 2009: Serbia Open's inaugural edition

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

October 2009: Djokovic Confirms British Tennis Talks

In October 2009, Djokovic confirmed the serious talks between his family and the LTA in April and May 2006 regarding changing his international loyalty to Great Britain.

2009: Earliest exit in a Grand Slam since 2009 French Open

At Wimbledon 2016, Novak Djokovic's major win streak came to an end in the third-round when he lost to American Sam Querrey in four sets. It was his earliest exit in a Grand Slam since the 2009 French Open.

2009: Djokovic signs with Sergio Tacchini

At the end of 2009, Novak Djokovic signed a 10-year deal with Sergio Tacchini for clothing after Adidas didn't extend his contract, but he continued wearing Adidas shoes.

2009: Del Potro's US Open Victory

In 2009, Del Potro won the US Open

2009: Djokovic's 2009 season

In 2009, Djokovic played nearly a hundred matches, he then decided not to play any ranking tournaments before the Australian Open. At the Dubai Championships, Djokovic reached the final, defeating Youzhny to win his first title of the year.

2009: 2009 Madrid Masters Semifinal

In 2009, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal played a classic match at the Madrid Masters semifinal, contributing to their storied rivalry.

2009: Longest Match in Australian Open History

In 2009, the semifinal between Nadal and Fernando Verdasco lasted 5 hours and 14 minutes, which was the longest match in Australian Open history.

2009: Novak Café & Restaurant expands with two more locations

In 2009, two more Novak Café & Restaurant locations were added in Kragujevac and Belgrade.

2009: Juan Martin Del Potro victory

In the 2009 US Open, Juan Martín del Potro defeated both Federer and Nadal in the same major event.

March 2010: Davis Cup and Coaching Change

Between March 6 and 8, 2010, Djokovic participated in Serbia's Davis Cup tie against the United States, contributing to his country reaching the quarterfinal. Following early exits at the Indian Wells and Miami Masters, Djokovic ended his coaching relationship with Todd Martin.

2010: Part of the "Big Three"

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

2010: 2010 US Open Semifinals

In 2010, Djokovic and Federer played in the US Open semifinals, adding to their notable rivalry.

2010: Davis Cup Title

In 2010, Djokovic led the Serbian national tennis team to its first Davis Cup title.

2010: Last defeat by Federer

In 2010, Federer was the last man to defeat Djokovic.

2010: Connection with Nutritionist Igor Četojević and Gluten Intolerance Discovery

In 2010, Novak Djokovic began working with nutritionist Igor Četojević, who used applied kinesiology to discover Djokovic's gluten intolerance. Subsequently, Djokovic removed gluten from his diet. Četojević also incorporated Chinese medicine and acupuncture into Djokovic's health regimen.

2010: Djokovic featured in "Hello" music video and "The Joker" song dedicated to him

In 2010, Novak Djokovic was featured in Martin Solveig and Dragonette's "Hello" music video and the Serbian band Zona B dedicated the song "The Joker" to him.

2010: Tsonga defeats Djokovic at Australian Open

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

2010: Played first non-Wimbledon tournament on grass since 2010

In 2017, he began the grass court season at the Eastbourne International, playing his first non-Wimbledon tournament on grass since 2010.

April 2011: Awarded the Order of St. Sava I class

On April 28, 2011, Patriarch Irinej of Serbia awarded Djokovic the Order of St. Sava I class, the highest decoration of the Serbian Orthodox Church, in recognition of his contributions to monasteries in Kosovo and charitable work in Serbia.

June 2011: Djokovic awarded Order of Serbian National Defense and celebrates Wimbledon win

In June 2011, Novak Djokovic was awarded the Order of Serbian National Defense in America I class and celebrated his Wimbledon win with a homecoming in Belgrade.

August 2011: Djokovic becomes brand ambassador for Audemars Piguet

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

November 2011: Djokovic visits Jelena Genčić and has cameo in The Expendables 2

In November 2011, Novak Djokovic visited his childhood coach Jelena Genčić and filmed a cameo for The Expendables 2, though his part was later cut.

December 2011: Novak Cafe & Restaurant opens in Novi Sad

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

2011: First Time Since 2011 Without a Major Title

At the US Open in 2024, after losing to Alexei Popyrin in the third round, Novak Djokovic ended the season without a major title for only the second time since 2011.

2011: Season End and ITF World Champion

Djokovic ended the 2011 season with a 70–6 record, a year-end ranking of No. 1, and was named the 2011 ITF World Champion.

2011: Djokovic wears custom Adidas shoes

From 2011, Novak Djokovic started wearing custom Red and Blue Adidas Barricade 6.0's shoes, reflecting the colors of the Serbian national flag.

2011: 2011 US Open Semifinals and French Open Semifinals

In 2011, Djokovic and Federer played in both the US Open semifinals and the French Open semifinals, adding to their notable rivalry.

2011: Instant Classic Match

In 2011, Djokovic and Murray played an instant classic match during the Italian Open Semifinals.

2011: Wimbledon Victory and World No. 1 Ranking

In 2011, Djokovic lost to Federer in the French Open semifinal. Five weeks later at Wimbledon, Djokovic became the world No. 1 and defeated Nadal in the final to win his first Wimbledon title.

2011: Ascends to World No. 1

In 2011, Djokovic reached the No. 1 ranking for the first time, securing three major titles and a then-record five Masters titles.

2011: Djokovic Advances to First Wimbledon Final

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

2011: Dominant Season

In 2011, Djokovic won ten tournaments, including three Grand Slam titles, captured five ATP Masters titles, and earned $12.6 million on the ATP Tour. He went 10–1 against Nadal and Federer, including 6–0 against Nadal in Big Title finals. Djokovic also had the most dominant record versus a world No. 1 for a single season, going 5–0 against Nadal before overtaking him as the world No. 1.

2011: Sergio Tacchini deal terminated due to bonus payments falling behind

In 2011, Djokovic's success led to Sergio Tacchini falling behind on bonus payments, resulting in the termination of their sponsorship contract.

2011: Del Potro Defeats Djokovic at Davis Cup

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

2011: 2011 Miami Masters Final

In 2011, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal contested a notable match at the Miami Masters final, further solidifying their rivalry.

2011: Praise for Djokovic's Season

In 2011, Pete Sampras declared Djokovic's season as the best he had seen in his lifetime. Boris Becker called Djokovic's season "one of the very best years in tennis of all time." Rafael Nadal described Djokovic's performances as "probably the highest level of tennis that I ever saw."

2011: Davis Cup Championship and Accolades

In 2011, Serbia defeated France in the Davis Cup final, winning the nation's first Davis Cup Championship. Djokovic was named Serbian Sportsman of the Year and Serbian Athlete of the Year.

2011: Nadal says Djokovic is at the highest level of tennis

Rafael Nadal stated in 2011 that Djokovic's level is "probably the highest level of tennis that I ever saw."

March 2012: Djokovic becomes Learjet brand ambassador

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

March 2012: Djokovic profiled on 60 Minutes

In March 2012, Novak Djokovic was profiled on the CBS show 60 Minutes.

April 2012: Tacchini deal falls apart

By April 2012, Novak Djokovic's deal with Tacchini had fallen apart.

May 2012: Djokovic appointed as Uniqlo's global brand ambassador

On May 23, 2012, Uniqlo appointed Novak Djokovic as its global brand ambassador, beginning on May 27, 2012, at the French Open.

August 2012: 2012 Summer Olympics

On August 2, 2012, Djokovic defeated Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the Summer Olympics in London and advanced to the semifinals, where he was beaten by Murray. He lost to Juan Martín del Potro in the bronze medal match, finishing fourth.

November 2012: Won the 2012 ATP Finals

In November 2012, Novak Djokovic won the 2012 ATP Finals by defeating Roger Federer in the final.

December 2012: Djokovic switches representation to IMG Worldwide

In December 2012, Novak Djokovic announced IMG Worldwide as his new representatives after his contract with CAA Sports expired.

2012: Comparison to 2012 Australian Open Final

After winning the Cincinnati Masters title in 2023, Djokovic compared the intensity and toughness of the match against Alcaraz to his 2012 Australian Open final match against Rafael Nadal, emphasizing the high stakes and physical demands.

2012: Djokovic beats Nadal in the Australian Open final

In 2012, Djokovic beat Nadal in the Australian Open final in five long and gruelling sets. It has been classified as 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 played three more matches that year, with Djokovic winning all of them.

2012: Miami Title

In 2012, Djokovic successfully defended his title in Miami after beating Murray in the final.

2012: Del Potro Defeats Djokovic at Summer Olympics

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

2012: Longest Major Final Ever Played

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

2012: Shanghai Masters Title Win

In 2012, Novak Djokovic saved five championship points to win his first Shanghai Masters title, ending Andy Murray's 12-0 winning streak at the event. This was one of many matches classified as instant classics.

2012: Serbia Open folds

In 2012, the Serbia Open tournament folded after four editions and was replaced by the Düsseldorf Open in the ATP calendar.

March 2013: Won the Dubai Championships

In March 2013, Novak Djokovic won the Dubai Championships by defeating Tomáš Berdych in the final. He also reached the semifinals at the Indian Wells Masters, where he lost to Juan Martín del Potro, ending his 22-match winning streak. He also participated in the Miami Masters as defending champion, but he lost in the fourth round to Tommy Haas.

September 2013: Engagement to Jelena Ristić

In September 2013, Djokovic became engaged to Jelena Ristić.

2013: Previous Time in 2013 French Open Semifinal

At the French Open in 2024, Djokovic's fourth-round match against Francisco Cerúndolo, lasting 4 hours and 39 minutes, was his longest French Open match, surpassing his previous longest time in the 2013 French Open semifinal by two minutes.

2013: Australian and US Open Matches Against Wawrinka

In 2013, Djokovic and Wawrinka played two notable 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: Djokovic vs Wawrinka at the Australian Open

In 2013, Djokovic vs Stan Wawrinka had a five-set 2013 Australian Open fourth round.

2013: Djokovic Wins Epic Wimbledon Semifinal

In 2013, Djokovic won an epic five-set match against del Potro at the Wimbledon Championships semifinals, which was the longest Wimbledon semifinal at the time. He also won a thrilling three-setter at the Shanghai Masters final.

2013: Monte-Carlo Masters Victory

In 2013, Djokovic won at the Monte-Carlo Masters, ending Rafael Nadal's run of eight consecutive titles, marking a notable victory over Nadal on clay.

2013: Lost Wimbledon Final to Murray

In 2013, Novak Djokovic lost the Wimbledon final to Andy Murray. He also collected his fourth Beijing title by defeating Nadal in the final in straight sets and won his 16th Masters title in Paris. He also retained his trophy at the 2013 ATP Finals, beating Nadal in straight sets.

2013: Competed at the Australian Open

In 2013, Novak Djokovic won his first four matches in straight sets at the Australian Open. He lost to Wawrinka in the quarterfinals of the tournament, ending his 25-match winning streak in Melbourne.

2013: Won third consecutive Australian Open

In 2013, Novak Djokovic won his third consecutive Australian Open, marking his sixth major title by defeating Andy Murray in the final. He also won three of his four singles matches at the Hopman Cup, including a final against Fernando Verdasco.

2013: Adidas footwear deal announced

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

2013: Unbeaten Run in Wimbledon Finals and Centre Court Ended

In 2023, Novak Djokovic's unbeaten run in Wimbledon finals and Centre Court ended with a defeat to Carlos Alcaraz. This unbeaten run dated back to 2013, when Djokovic lost to Andy Murray.

2013: Publication of Autobiography 'Serve to Win'

In his 2013 autobiography, Serve to Win, Djokovic described an experiment involving the effects of emotions on water, detailing how water exposed to negative emotions changed color, while water exposed to positive emotions remained clear.

January 2014: Djokovic endorses Peugeot and Seiko

From January 2014, Novak Djokovic endorsed French car manufacturer Peugeot and Japanese watch manufacturer Seiko, ending his affiliation with Audemars Piguet.

July 2014: Marriage to Jelena Ristić

On July 10, 2014, Djokovic married Jelena Ristić on Montenegro's Sveti Stefan island.

October 2014: Birth of First Child

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

2014: Djokovic's Major Final Run

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

2014: 2014 Wimbledon Finals

In 2014, Djokovic and Federer played in the Wimbledon finals, adding to their notable rivalry.

2014: 2014 Walkover in Favor of Djokovic

In 2014, Djokovic and Roger Federer were scheduled to play, but Djokovic won via walkover, adding to their head-to-head record.

2014: Won third Wimbledon title

In 2014, Novak Djokovic claimed his third Wimbledon title, with a four-set win over Roger Federer.

2014: Wawrinka defeats Djokovic at Australian Open

In 2014, Stan Wawrinka defeated Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open quarterfinals with a score of 9-7 in the fifth set, ending Djokovic's streak of 14 consecutive major semifinals and a 28-match winning streak. Wawrinka then won his first major title at the tournament.

2014: Federer's Serving Streak

Leading up to the 2018 Cincinnati Masters final, Roger Federer had a streak of 100 consecutive holds of serve at the tournament, dating back to the 2014 final.

March 2015: Novak Cafe & Restaurant closes 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: Djokovic launches Djokolife nutritional food line

In May 2015, Novak Djokovic launched Djokolife, a line of nutritional food products.

October 2015: Novak Cafe & Restaurant opens in Banja Luka

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

2015: 2015 Wimbledon Finals

In 2015, Djokovic and Federer played in the Wimbledon finals, adding to their notable rivalry.

2015: French Open Semifinal

In 2015, Djokovic and Murray had another instant classic match at the French Open Semifinal.

2015: Djokovic defeats Wawrinka at Australian Open

In 2015, Djokovic defeated 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 a record 10 Big Titles.

2015: UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador

In 2015, Djokovic was appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.

2015: 2015 Year-End Top Two Players

In 2015, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray were the year-end top two players in the world, solidifying their position at the pinnacle of men's tennis.

2015: Collected 60th career title in Doha

In 2015, Novak Djokovic collected his 60th career title in Doha, defeating Rafael Nadal in the final. He also broke his own ATP ranking points record, bringing it up to 16,790.

2015: Won fourth title at the Rome Masters

In 2015, Novak Djokovic won his fourth title at the Rome Masters, making it 4 out of 4 titles in Masters events entered by Djokovic in the season. He also became the first player to complete the Indian Wells – Miami title double three times.

2015: Wawrinka wins French Open

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

2015: Djokovic partners with ANZ and Jacob's Creek

In early 2015, Novak Djokovic teamed up with ANZ for a social media campaign and partnered with Jacob's Creek for the 'Made By' film series.

2015: Loss to Federer

Novak Djokovic's loss to Roger Federer at the 2019 ATP Finals was his first loss to Federer since 2015.

April 2016: Won the Miami Open

In April 2016, Novak Djokovic won the Miami Open for the third consecutive year. The victory marked the fourth year Djokovic completed the Sunshine Double in his career. His win in Miami also saw Djokovic surpass Roger Federer to become the all-time leading prize money winner on the ATP tour with career earnings of $98.2 million.

April 2016: Djokovic opens vegan restaurant Eqvita

On April 10, 2016, Novak Djokovic opened a vegan restaurant called Eqvita in Monte Carlo.

2016: Nadal reiterates on Djokovic's level

After a one-sided loss in the 2016 Qatar Open final, Rafael Nadal reiterated that "I played against a player who did everything perfectly. I don't know anybody who's ever played tennis like this. Since I know this sport I've never seen somebody playing at this level."

2016: Last World No. 1 to win ATP Finals

Djokovic's victory at the 2023 ATP Finals marked the first time a World No. 1 had won the event since Andy Murray accomplished the feat in 2016.

2016: French Open Final

In 2016, Djokovic and Murray had another instant classic match at the French Open Final.

2016: President of ATP Player Council

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

2016: Career Grand Slam Completion

In 2016, Novak Djokovic completed his first Career Grand Slam at the French Open and became the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to hold all four majors simultaneously, setting a rankings points record of 16,950.

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: Del Potro Upsets Djokovic at Rio Olympics

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

2016: Battle for 2016 Year-End No. 1

In 2016, the battle for the year-end No. 1 ranking between Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray was decided in the final of the World Tour Finals, which Murray won in straight sets.

2016: Most Titles Won in a Season Since 2016

In 2023, despite participating in only 12 tournaments, Novak Djokovic led the tour with seven titles won. This achievement marked the most titles he had claimed in a season since 2016.

2016: First First-Round Loss Since 2016 Summer Olympics

In 2025, at the ATP 500 Tournament in Doha, Novak Djokovic lost to Matteo Berrettini in the first round. This marked the first time Djokovic had lost in any first round since the 2016 Summer Olympics.

May 2017: Agassi became his new coach

On 21 May 2017, Djokovic announced that Andre Agassi would become his new coach, starting at the French Open.

May 2017: Djokovic becomes brand ambassador for Lacoste

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

October 2017: Ranking Drop

After the injury break, in October 2017, Novak Djokovic's ranking suffered as he was outside the top 10 for the first time in a long time.

2017: Return to Top 3

After winning the 2018 US Open, Novak Djokovic returned to the top 3 in the world rankings for the first time since the 2017 French Open.

2017: Qatar Open Final

In 2017, Djokovic and Murray had another instant classic match at the Qatar Open Final.

2017: Birth of Daughter

In 2017, Djokovic and Ristić had their daughter.

2017: Nadal comments on Djokovic's technical level

In 2017, Nadal stated that "at a technical level, when Djokovic has been at the top of his game, I have to say that I've been up against an invincible player."

2017: Elbow Injury

In 2017, Novak Djokovic suffered from an elbow injury which affected his performance.

2017: Zverev Upsets Djokovic at Italian Open

In 2017, a 20-year-old Zverev upset Djokovic at the Italian Open final to win his first ATP 1000 Masters title.

2017: First Time Since 2017 Without a Major Title

In 2024, after failing to win a major title, it marked only the second time since 2011 and the first time since 2017 that Novak Djokovic ended a season without winning a major title.

2017: Injury and Season End

On 26 July 2017, Novak Djokovic announced he would miss the US Open and the remainder of the 2017 season to recover from an elbow injury. This ended his streak of 51 consecutive Grand Slam appearances, which began after the 2005 Australian Open.

2018: 2018 Paris Masters Semifinals

In 2018, Djokovic and Federer played in the Paris Masters semifinals, adding to their notable rivalry.

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, which was the first Grand Slam final for del Potro since his 2009 US Open victory.

2018: Public Support for Croatia at FIFA World Cup

In 2018, Djokovic publicly supported Croatia at the FIFA World Cup. When criticized, he emphasized sports' ability to transcend boundaries and differences. He also expressed admiration for Croatian football player Luka Modrić.

2018: Djokovic vs Nadal at Wimbledon

In 2018, Djokovic vs Nadal had a five-set Wimbledon semifinal match, played over two days.

2018: Wimbledon Title

In 2018, Djokovic won the Wimbledon Championships while ranked No. 21 in the world, marking his return to a dominant status.

2018: Achieved the Career Golden Masters

In 2018, Novak Djokovic achieved the Career Golden Masters. At the US Open, Djokovic reached the final for the sixth time in his career, achieving the feat of reaching all four Grand Slam finals in a single calendar year.

2018: Shanghai Masters Title and Year-End No. 1 Ranking

In 2018, Novak Djokovic won the Shanghai Masters, marking his fourth title there, and his ranking rose to No. 2. He later reclaimed the world No. 1 ranking on 31 October after Rafael Nadal withdrew from the Paris Masters due to injury. He secured a fifth year-end No. 1 ranking at the ATP Finals.

2018: Tsitsipas Upsets Djokovic at Rogers Cup

In 2018, Stefanos Tsitsipas, then ranked No. 27, upset Djokovic in three sets in the third round of the Rogers Cup.

2018: Elbow Surgery and Reflections on Healing

In 2018, following elbow surgery, Djokovic expressed his emotional distress and discomfort with surgical interventions, stating he "cried for three days". He emphasized his preference for natural healing processes and his belief in the body's self-healing capabilities.

2018: Winning Streak at Wimbledon Ended

In 2023, Novak Djokovic's 34-match winning streak at Wimbledon came to an end, a streak that began back in 2018. This streak concluded with a loss to Carlos Alcaraz in the final.

2018: First Loss at Australian Open Since 2018

In 2024, at the Australian Open, Djokovic lost in the semifinals to Jannik Sinner, marking his first loss at the Australian Open since 2018 and ending his consecutive win streak of 33 wins.

2018: First Opening Match Loss Since Barcelona Open

In April 2022, at the Monte-Carlo Masters, Novak Djokovic experienced his first opening match loss since the 2018 Barcelona Open.

2018: Elbow Surgery and Early Tournament Losses

In January 2018, Novak Djokovic defeated Dominic Thiem at the Kooyong Classic exhibition tournament. At the Australian Open 2018, he reached the fourth round but was defeated by Chung Hyeon. Djokovic underwent elbow surgery in late January 2018. He returned to practice on 3 March and played at Indian Wells a week later, losing in the second round. He also lost in the second round of the Miami Open.

March 2019: Eqvita restaurant closes

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

2019: Longest Final in Wimbledon History

In 2019, Djokovic and Federer contested their last final at Wimbledon, where Djokovic won in five sets in the longest final in Wimbledon history.

2019: First Grand Slam Match Against Medvedev

In 2019, Djokovic and Medvedev played their first Grand Slam match at the Australian Open 4th round, which Djokovic won in 4 sets.

2019: Tsitsipas Defeats Djokovic at Shanghai Masters

In 2019, Djokovic beat Tsitsipas in the Madrid Open, but Tsitsipas then won their next match in the quarterfinals of the Shanghai Masters.

2019: Djokovic Defeats Tsonga at Australian Open

In 2019, Djokovic defeated Tsonga in straight sets in the second round of the Australian Open. This was their final major meeting.

2019: Djokovic vs Federer at Wimbledon

In 2019, Djokovic vs Roger Federer had a five-set Wimbledon final match, the longest Wimbledon final in history.

2019: Fifth Wimbledon Title and Loss at US Open

In 2019, Novak Djokovic won his fifth Wimbledon title. He also lost at the US Open and won his fifth Paris Masters title.

2019: Thiem Wins French Open Semifinal

In 2019, Thiem won a grueling four-hour, five-set match against Djokovic in the semifinals of the French Open, ending Djokovic's quest for a second "Nole Slam". They also played in the round robin stage of the ATP Finals, which Thiem won in a tiebreaker.

2019: Return to Indian Wells Masters After 2019

In March 2024, Novak Djokovic participated in the Indian Wells Masters for the first time since 2019, where he was upset in the third round by Luca Nardi.

April 2020: Opposition to Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination

In April 2020, during an online discussion, Djokovic voiced his opposition to mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for tennis players. He clarified that he wasn't against all vaccines but was against being forced to take one, citing his careful approach to what he puts in his body.

August 2020: Djokovic forms 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.

2020: Djokovic's Major Final Run

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

2020: ATP Cup Title

In 2020, Djokovic led Serbia to win the inaugural ATP Cup title.

2020: Beliefs on Prayer, Gratitude, and Water Molecules

In 2020, Djokovic shared his belief that prayer and gratitude could purify contaminated food and water. He stated that scientists have proven water molecules react to emotions and speech, claims that have been widely disputed.

2020: Djokovic and Thiem at ATP Finals

In 2020, Djokovic won against Thiem in five sets in the Australian Open final. Thiem won in three sets in the semifinals of the ATP Finals.

2020: Djokovic Wins French Open Semifinal

In 2020, Djokovic won against Tsitsipas in the French Open semifinal.

2020: Achieved the Career Golden Masters

In 2020, Novak Djokovic also achieved the Career Golden Masters.

2020: ATP Cup Victory and Australian Open Win

In 2020, Novak Djokovic led Serbia to win the inaugural ATP Cup. He also won his eighth Australian Open title, marking his 17th Grand Slam title, and regained the world No. 1 spot in the ATP rankings. He won the Dubai Championships for the fifth time.

2020: Zverev Wins Tokyo Olympics Semifinal

In 2020, Zverev won the Tokyo Olympics semifinal against Djokovic, despite being a set and a break behind.

April 2021: Djokovic becomes brand ambassador for RBI

In April 2021, Novak Djokovic became a brand ambassador for Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) and its subsidiaries.

April 2021: Freshwater snail species named after Djokovic

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

November 2021: Visa to enter Australia

On 18 November 2021 Djokovic had been granted a visa to enter Australia.

December 2021: Positive COVID-19 Test

In December 2021, it was revealed that Novak Djokovic tested positive for COVID-19 on 16 December 2021, which was used as the basis for his medical exemption to play at the Australian Open.

2021: Medvedev labels Djokovic the greatest tennis player

After winning his first major title at the 2021 US Open over Djokovic, Daniil Medvedev labelled Djokovic the "greatest tennis player in history".

2021: US Open Final Rematch

At the US Open in 2023, Novak Djokovic faced Daniil Medvedev in the final, which was a rematch of their 2021 US Open final. Djokovic defeated Medvedev in straight sets to win the title.

2021: Djokovic Wins French Open Final

In 2021, Djokovic defeated Tsitsipas in the French Open final, coming back from 2 sets to 0 down to win his second French Open title. They also played the Italian Open quarterfinal, which was spread over two days.

2021: Grand Slam Finals Against Medvedev

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

2021: 2021 French Open Semifinal

In 2021, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal played a classic match at the French Open semifinal, contributing to their storied rivalry.

2021: Record-Breaking Year-End No. 1 Ranking and Paris Masters Win

In 2021, Novak Djokovic secured the year-end No. 1 ranking for the seventh time, breaking Pete Sampras' record. He also won his sixth Paris Masters title. Djokovic finished the season by leading Serbia to the semifinals of 2021 Davis Cup Finals.

2021: 18th Major Title and Record at World No. 1

In 2021, Novak Djokovic won his 18th major title at the Australian Open. On 1 March 2021, he equaled and then surpassed Roger Federer's Open Era record of 310 weeks at world No. 1. He lost in the finals of the Italian Open to Rafael Nadal.

2021: Sixth Wimbledon Title and Surface Slam

In 2021, Novak Djokovic won his sixth Wimbledon title, equaling Federer and Nadal's record of 20 men's singles major titles. He also achieved a Surface Slam, winning Majors on three different surfaces in the same year. He also opened his summer hard court season at the Tokyo Olympics where he lost in the semifinals.

2021: Increased Scrutiny Over Vaccination Views

In late 2021, Djokovic's views on vaccination faced increased scrutiny leading up to the 2022 Australian Open, with Australian government officials indicating vaccination would be required for entry.

2021: Djokovic earns a record-breaking seventh year-end No. 1 finish

Pete Sampras, stated after Djokovic earned a record-breaking seventh year-end No. 1 finish in 2021.

January 2022: Visa Cancellation and Australian Open Ban

In January 2022, Novak Djokovic's visa was cancelled by the Australian Minister for Immigration, preventing his participation in the 2022 Australian Open. He was subsequently barred from returning to Australia for three years.

January 2022: Confirmation of Unvaccinated Status

In January 2022, during an interview with 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 Novak Djokovic as the world No. 1 player, reaching the top ranking for the first time.

February 2022: Reaffirmation of Vaccination Stance in BBC Interview

In February 2022, Djokovic reaffirmed his stance on vaccination in an interview with the BBC. He stated that he supports personal freedom of choice regarding vaccination, even if it means forgoing participation in tournaments and potentially impacting his career.

November 2022: Visa Ban Overturned

As of November 2022, Novak Djokovic's visa ban from Australia had been overturned by the Immigration Minister.

2022: Djokovic's most successful season

As of 2022, the 2015 season is Novak Djokovic's most successful season.

2022: Split with Marián Vajda

In 2017, This was also the only tournament that Djokovic won without his coach being Marián Vajda until the duo split in 2022.

2022: Alcaraz prevails at Madrid Masters

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

2022: Djokovic Wins Italian Open Final

In 2022, Djokovic won against Tsitsipas in the Italian Open final.

2022: Impact of Vaccination Stance on Tournament Participation and Ranking

In 2022, Djokovic's stance against the COVID-19 vaccine prevented him from participating in major tournaments, including the Australian Open and the US Open. Consequently, he lost his No. 1 ranking after holding it for a record 373 weeks.

2022: Tournament Skips Due to Vaccine Opposition

In 2022, Novak Djokovic was forced to skip several tournaments, including the Australian Open and US Open, due to his opposition to the COVID-19 vaccine and the Australian visa controversy.

2022: "Facing Novak Djokovic" book published

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

2022: New 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.

2022: Australian Open Participation Requirements

In 2022, the Victorian Government required all players to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to participate in the Australian Open, where Novak Djokovic was a three-time defending champion.

2022: French Open Title Defense Ends

In May 2022, Novak Djokovic entered the French Open as the defending champion but lost to Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinals. As a result, he conceded the No. 1 ranking to Daniil Medvedev for the second time in 2022.

2022: Djokovic appears in "Federer: Twelve Final Days"

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

February 2023: Djokovic Breaks Steffi Graf's Record

On February 27, 2023, Novak Djokovic surpassed Steffi Graf's record of 377 weeks as the world No. 1 in tennis. This achievement made him the player with the most weeks at No. 1 across both the men's and women's tours.

2023: Controversial Statement on Kosovo at French Open

Following his first-round victory at the 2023 French Open, Djokovic wrote "Kosovo is the heart of Serbia. Stop the violence" on a camera lens, prompting criticism and calls for disciplinary action. He defended his statement, citing his personal connection to Kosovo.

2023: Alcaraz Defeats Djokovic at Wimbledon Final

In 2023, Alcaraz defeated Djokovic in an epic five-setter at the Wimbledon final, ending his hopes for the calendar Grand Slam and his decade-long, record 45-match Centre Court win streak. Later, Djokovic defeated Alcaraz at the Cincinnati Masters final in three tightly contested sets, which was the longest best-of-three-sets ATP Tour final and the longest match in the tournament's history.

2023: Wimbledon Championships Final Loss

In 2023, Djokovic aimed for a fifth consecutive and record-equalling eighth Wimbledon title. After reaching the final, he faced Carlos Alcaraz and lost in five sets, ending his 34-match winning streak at Wimbledon since 2018 and his unbeaten run in both Wimbledon finals and Centre Court since 2013.

2023: Australian Open Comeback

In 2023, Djokovic reclaimed the Australian Open trophy, and shortly after claimed the all-time record for most men's singles majors titles.

2023: Record-Extending Eighth Year-End World No. 1 and Seventh ATP Finals Title

In 2023, Djokovic secured the Year-end world No. 1 for a record-extending eighth time after his first round robin match win over Rune at the ATP Finals. He also won a record-breaking seventh ATP Finals title after defeating Jannik Sinner in the final.

2023: Djokovic vs Alcaraz at Cincinnati Masters

In 2023, Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz had a Cincinnati Masters final match, the longest best-of-three-sets final in ATP Tour history.

2023: Djokovic wins against Alcaraz at French Open

In 2023, Djokovic won against Alcaraz in four sets at the semifinals of the French Open. Alcaraz faltered at the start of the third set due to cramps from mental pressure and physical intensity.

2023: Djokovic Wins Australian Open Final

In 2023, Djokovic won against Tsitsipas in the Australian Open final, where the two were competing for the world No. 1 ranking.

2023: Djokovic wins US Open final against Medvedev

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

2023: Mardy Fish declares Djokovic in 2011 was the best player of all time

In 2023, former world No. 7 Mardy Fish also declared that Djokovic in 2011 was the "best player of all time". Boris Becker compared Djokovic to Lionel Messi, Tom Brady and LeBron James in their respective sports, saying that "For me, he is the lion king".

2024: Only Career Golden Masters Winner

As of 2024, Novak Djokovic is the only player in tennis history to complete the Career Golden Masters, which is winning all nine ATP Masters events at least once in one's career.

2024: Paris Olympics Gold and Career Sweep

In 2024, Djokovic became the oldest gold medalist in men's tennis singles history at the Paris Olympics, and completed a career sweep of the Big Titles.

2024: Paris Olympics Gold Medal

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

2024: Djokovic on front cover of "Tiebreak: Official game of the ATP and WTA"

In 2024, Novak Djokovic appeared on the front cover of the video game Tiebreak: Official game of the ATP and WTA, alongside Coco Gauff, and one of the game's features is a "Novak Djokovic Slam Challenge".

2024: Wimbledon Championships Final Loss

In 2024, Novak Djokovic reached the Wimbledon Championships final, marking his 37th Grand Slam final. However, he lost to Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets in a rematch of the previous year's final, failing to win a record-equalling eighth title.

2024: 1100th Career Win on 37th Birthday

In 2024, at the Geneva Open, Novak Djokovic achieved his 1100th career win on his 37th birthday after defeating Yannick Hanfmann. He became the third player in the Open Era to reach this milestone.

2024: Djokovic and Alcaraz in High-Profile Finals

In the summer of 2024, Djokovic and Alcaraz met twice in high-profile finals. On July 14, Alcaraz defeated Djokovic in straight sets in a rematch of the previous year's Wimbledon final. On August 4, Djokovic defeated Alcaraz in the Olympics final held at Roland Garros. Neither player was broken on serve across two long tie-break sets, with Djokovic claiming both to complete the career Golden Slam.

2024: Djokovic appears in "Federer: Twelve Final Days"

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

2025: Participation in the 2025 Australian Open

As of 2025, Djokovic continues to compete, with his participation current through the 2025 Australian Open.

2025: Djokovic Wins Quarterfinal Match Against Alcaraz

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

2025: 430th Career Major Main Draw Singles Match

In 2025, Novak Djokovic's second round match at the Australian Open marked his 430th career major main draw singles match, surpassing Roger Federer's all-time record.