Full History Of Novak Djokovic In Timeline From 1938

1938: Grand Slam

In 1938, Don Budge was referenced as having previously achieved the Grand Slam in men's singles tennis, a feat Djokovic was contending for in 2020.

1958: Migration Act

In 1958, the Migration Act was put into place and later used to cancel Djokovic's visa.

1962: Rod Laver's Grand Slam

In 1962, Rod Laver achieved a Grand Slam, a feat that Djokovic was aiming for at the 2020 US Open.

1969: Rod Laver Holds all four majors simultaneously

In 1969, Rod Laver held all four majors simultaneously, a feat matched by Novak Djokovic in 2016.

1969: Rod Laver's Grand Slam

In 1969, Rod Laver's Grand Slam was achieved. It was an accomplishment that Djokovic was close to achieving at the 2020 US Open.

1976: Connors and Ashe Doubles Pairing

In 1976, Jimmy Connors and Arthur Ashe paired up for doubles, marking the first time that the world No. 1 and No. 2 players had teamed up since that year.

May 1987: Novak Djokovic's Birth

In May 1987, Novak Djokovic was born. He would go on to be ranked as the world No. 1 in men's singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) for a record 428 weeks, finishing as the year-end No. 1 a record eight times and has been ranked No. 1 at least once in a year for a record 13 different years.

May 1987: Born in Belgrade

On 22 May 1987, Novak Djokovic was born in Belgrade, SR Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia, to Dijana (née Žagar) and Srdjan Djokovic.

1990: Andre Agassi Youngest Champion at Miami Since 1990

In 1990, Andre Agassi was the youngest champion at the Miami Masters, a record that stood until Novak Djokovic's victory in 2007.

May 1992: Baptized at Žiča Monastery

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

1993: Early Coaching with Jelena Genčić

In 1993, Jelena Genčić began coaching Djokovic in Belgrade, marking a foundational period in his tennis development. Genčić is credited by Djokovic as a key influence during these early years.

1994: Boris Becker's Feat

In 1994, Boris Becker was the last player before Djokovic to beat the top three ranked players in a single event, a feat Djokovic accomplished at the Canadian Open in 2007.

September 1999: Move to Pilić Tennis Academy

In September 1999, due to his rapid development in tennis, Novak Djokovic moved to the Pilić tennis academy in Oberschleißheim, Germany, spending four years there, marking a significant step in his training and development.

1999: Coaching with Nikola Pilić begins

In 1999, Djokovic began working with Nikola Pilić in Munich, furthering his tennis education and development. Pilić is also credited as a foundational influence.

2001: Domination of U14 Circuit

In 2001, Djokovic dominated the U14 circuit on the Tennis Europe Junior Tour, winning multiple titles, including the U14 European Championship, and leading Serbia to victory in the European Summer Cup.

2001: First Match as Teenagers

In 2001, Murray won the first match ever played against Djokovic as teenagers at Les Petits As.

2002: Wins Major U16 Tournaments

In 2002, competing in U16 events, Djokovic won two major tournaments in France: the Derby Cadets in La Baule, defeating Gaël Monfils in the final, and Le Pontet in Avignon. He also secured 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, marking his entry into professional tennis.

2003: Competed at French and US Open

In 2003, Djokovic competed at the French Open and US Open, gaining experience in major junior tournaments.

2003: Coaching with Nikola Pilić ends

In 2003, Djokovic concluded his coaching arrangement with Nikola Pilić in Munich. This marked the end of an important developmental period in his career.

2003: Start of Professional Career

In 2003, Novak Djokovic began his professional tennis career, marking the start of his journey in professional tennis.

2003: Djokovic turns professional and wears Adidas clothing

In 2003, upon turning professional, Djokovic began wearing Adidas clothing, marking the start of his career and initial endorsement deals.

February 2004: Junior World Ranking

In February 2004, Djokovic achieved a combined junior world ranking of No. 24, reflecting his performance in juniors with a 40–11 singles and 23–6 doubles record.

2004: Coaching with Dejan Petrović begins

In 2004, Dejan Petrović began coaching Djokovic. During this period, Djokovic's ranking improved significantly, rising from outside the top 300 to inside the top 100.

2004: First ATP Win and Challenger Title

In 2004, Djokovic recorded his first official ATP win during a Davis Cup match and claimed his first Challenger title in Budapest on his 17th birthday, indicating his growing presence in professional tennis.

2004: End of Big Four domination

In 2004, it was the first time since 2004 that a player outside the Big Four held the top spot.

2004: Career handled by Amit Naor and Allon Khakshouri

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

2005: Switch to Wilson

In 2005, Djokovic changed sponsors to Wilson.

2005: Grand Slam Debut and Top 100 Ranking

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

2005: Coaching with Dejan Petrović ends and Riccardo Piatti begins

In 2005, Djokovic's coaching arrangement with Dejan Petrović ended. Djokovic then began a brief stint with Riccardo Piatti during this year.

2005: Started Dating Jelena Ristić

In 2005, Novak Djokovic began dating Jelena Ristić, whom he met in high school. This marked the beginning of their long-term relationship.

2005: Grand Slam debut

In 2005, Novak Djokovic debuted in Grand Slam tournaments, beginning a streak of 51 consecutive appearances.

2005: Venturing into the business world with Family Sport

In 2005, as Djokovic moved up the tennis rankings, he began venturing into the business world. Most of his activities in the business arena have been channeled through Family Sport, a legal entity in Serbia.

2005: First Major Title Not Won By Federer or Nadal Since 2005 Australian Open

In 2005, the Australian Open was the first major title not won by Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal, until Djokovic's win in 2008.

April 2006: Davis Cup Win for Serbia and Montenegro

On 9 April 2006, Djokovic secured a Davis Cup win for Serbia and Montenegro by defeating Greg Rusedski, helping his team retain their place in the Group One Euro/African Zone.

2006: Marián Vajda becomes main coach

In 2006, Marián Vajda became Djokovic's main coach, beginning a long-term collaboration. He also briefly worked with Riccardo Piatti during this year.

December 2007: Appearance on NAJJ Srbije

In early December 2007, a sports-entertainment show named NAJJ Srbije (The Best of Serbia), put together in honour of Djokovic and three other tennis players' successes in the 2007 season, drew a capacity crowd to Belgrade's Kombank Arena.

2007: Breakthrough Season

Djokovic had a breakthrough season in 2007, winning the Adelaide title, reaching the fourth round of the Australian Open, becoming a top 10 player, winning his first Masters title in Miami, and reaching his first major semifinal at the French Open. He also had to retire at Wimbledon due to elbow issues.

2007: Establishment of the Novak Djokovic Foundation

In 2007, Djokovic founded the Novak Djokovic Foundation. The organization's mission is to help children from disadvantaged communities grow up and develop in stimulating and safe environments.

2007: Collaboration with Mark Woodforde

In 2007, Djokovic worked occasionally with Mark Woodforde, a specialist, as part of his coaching team.

2007: First early exit since 2007

In 2007, Novak Djokovic experienced his first early exit from a tournament since 2007.

2007: Tradition of hosting Kosovo Serb children

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

2007: Comedic impressions of fellow tennis players

Throughout the latter part of the 2007 season, including before Wimbledon and during US Open, Djokovic's comedic impressions of fellow contemporary tennis players received much media play. This included impressions of Maria Sharapova, Rafael Nadal, Goran Ivanišević, and Lleyton Hewitt.

May 2008: Eurovision Song Contest appearance

In May 2008, Djokovic was a special guest during the first semifinal of the Eurovision Song Contest, held in Belgrade that year. He threw a tennis ball into the crowd and sang a song.

June 2008: Signing with CAA Sports

In June 2008, Djokovic formally signed with CAA Sports after Amit Naor and Allon Khakshouri entered into a partnership with CAA Sports, the sports division of Hollywood talent firm Creative Artists Agency.

2008: Resigned with Head

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

2008: Edoardo Artaldi became Djokovic's agent

In 2008, Djokovic began working with Italian agent Edoardo Artaldi, who, along with his wife Elena Capellaro, managed Djokovic's affairs and logistics.

2008: First Major Title

In 2008, Djokovic won his first major singles title at the Australian Open against Tsonga.

2008: 2008 Season Highlights

In 2008, Novak Djokovic reached the semifinals in Dubai and secured titles at Indian Wells and the Italian Open, marking his third and fourth Masters titles, respectively. He faced losses against Nadal in the semifinals of Hamburg and the French Open. On grass, he lost to Nadal in the Queen's Club final and experienced a second-round defeat at Wimbledon. He was a quarterfinalist at the Rogers Cup and a finalist in Cincinnati, where he ended Nadal's 32-match winning streak in the semis, but lost to Andy Murray in the final. At the 2008 Summer Olympics, he won a bronze medal in singles.

2008: First Grand Slam Title at Australian Open

In 2008, at the age of 20, Novak Djokovic won his first major title at the Australian Open, disrupting the 11 consecutive majors streak held by Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

2008: Beijing Olympics Bronze Medal

In 2008, in singles, Djokovic won the bronze medal at the Beijing Olympics, marking one of his early international successes.

2008: Launch of Novak Café & Restaurant

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

May 2009: Guest Appearance on Fiorello Show

In May 2009, Novak Djokovic appeared on the Fiorello Show on Sky Uno, hosted by Italian comedian Rosario Fiorello, during the ATP Master Series tournament in Rome.

May 2009: Inaugural Serbia Open

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

2009: Earliest Grand Slam Exit

At Wimbledon, Djokovic's 30-match Grand Slam winning streak ended with a third-round loss to Sam Querrey, his earliest Slam exit since the 2009 French Open.

2009: Djokovic signs with Sergio Tacchini

At the end of 2009, Djokovic signed a 10-year deal with the Italian clothing company Sergio Tacchini after Adidas refused to extend his clothing contract.

2009: Addition of two more Novak Café & Restaurant locations

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

2009: Del Potro's US Open Victory

In 2009, Del Potro had a US Open victory.

2009: Madrid Masters Semifinal

In 2009, Djokovic and Nadal played in the Madrid Masters semifinal.

2009: Collaboration with Todd Martin and Gebhard Phil-Gritsch begins

In 2009, Djokovic began working with Todd Martin and Austrian trainer Gebhard Phil-Gritsch as part of his coaching and physical team. Ronen Bega's tenure as fitness coach ended.

2009: Confirmed Choosing to Represent Serbia

In 2009, Djokovic confirmed that he had serious talks about representing Great Britain but ultimately chose to represent Serbia due to his strong national identity.

2009: New Paint Job Debut

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

2009: Serve Difficulties and Racket Switch

In 2009, Djokovic experienced technical difficulties with his serve, coinciding with his switch to the Head racket series.

2009: 2009 Season Performances

In 2009, Novak Djokovic began the year at the Brisbane International, where he was upset in the first round by Ernests Gulbis. At the Australian Open, he retired in the quarterfinals against Andy Roddick due to heat-related illness. He won the Dubai Championships, defeating David Ferrer for his 12th career title. During the clay season, Djokovic reached finals at both the Monte Carlo Masters and Italian Open, losing to Rafael Nadal each time. He then claimed his second title of the year at the Serbia Open, defeating Łukasz Kubot in the final. Djokovic reached the final of the Gerry Weber Open on grass, losing to Tommy Haas, and then fell to Haas again in the quarterfinals of Wimbledon. At the US Open, he reached the semifinals, where he was again defeated by Federer.

2009: Todd Martin Coaching Djokovic

Todd Martin coached Djokovic between 2009 and 2010.

2010: Part of the "Big Three"

By 2010, Djokovic had begun to separate himself from the rest of the field, leading to the formation of the "Big Three" alongside Federer and Nadal.

2010: US Open Semifinal

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

2010: Charity work for Haiti earthquake and Queensland floods

In 2010, Djokovic participated in charity matches to raise funds for the reconstruction of the Avala Tower, as well as to aid victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake and the 2010–11 Queensland floods.

2010: 2010 Season Highlights

In 2010, Novak Djokovic began the season at the exhibition AAMI Classic. At the Australian Open, he fell to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the quarterfinals. He then reached the semifinals in Rotterdam and won the Dubai Championships. In March, 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. He captured his first ATP doubles title at the Aegon Championships with Jonathan Erlich. At Wimbledon, he lost in the semifinals to Tomáš Berdych. At the Canadian Open, Djokovic reached the semifinals, losing to Federer. At the US Open Djokovic lost to Nadal in the final.

2010: Featured in Martin Solveig and Dragonette Music Video and Serbian band Zona B dedicates a song to Djokovic

In 2010, Novak Djokovic was featured in the music video for the song "Hello" by Martin Solveig and Dragonette. In the same year, Serbian blues-rock band Zona B dedicated the song "The Joker" to Djokovic.

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2010: Todd Martin ends coaching collaboration, Igor Četojević joins the team

In 2010, Todd Martin's coaching collaboration ended, and Nutritionist Igor Četojević joined Djokovic's team, helping to reform his diet.

2010: Australian Open Loss

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

2010: Davis Cup Title

In 2010, representing Serbia, Djokovic led the national tennis team to its first Davis Cup title, contributing to Serbia's success on the international stage.

2010: Connection with Igor Četojević and gluten intolerance discovery

Since 2010, Novak Djokovic has been connected with nutritionist Igor Četojević, who diagnosed his gluten intolerance through applied kinesiology, leading Djokovic to remove gluten from his diet and eventually adopt a vegan diet.

2010: Todd Martin Coaching Djokovic

Todd Martin coached Djokovic between 2009 and 2010.

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

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

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

In June 2011, Novak Djokovic was awarded the Order of Serbian National Defense in America I class. Following his Wimbledon title win and No. 1 ranking, he had a homecoming celebration in Belgrade attended by close to 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 childhood coach and cameo in The Expendables 2

In November 2011, Novak Djokovic visited his childhood tennis coach Jelena Genčić, bringing the Wimbledon trophy. Later that month, Djokovic filmed a cameo in the movie "The Expendables 2", though the scene was ultimately cut.

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December 2011: Opening of Novak Café & Restaurant location in Novi Sad

On 16 December 2011 a Novak Café & Restaurant location in Novi Sad was opened, however, it operated just over three years before closing in late March 2015.

2011: Financial issues cause termination of Sergio Tacchini contract

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

2011: Wearing Adidas Barricade 6.0's

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: US Open Semifinal, French Open Semifinal

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

2011: Italian Open Semifinals

In 2011, Djokovic and Murray played in the Italian Open semifinals.

2011: Miami Masters Final

In 2011, Djokovic and Nadal played in the Miami Masters final.

2011: Ascends to No. 1 and Wins Three Majors

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

2011: Wimbledon Semifinals and No. 1 Ranking

In 2011, Djokovic defeated Tsonga at Wimbledon to advance to his first final there, claiming the world No. 1 ranking for the first time.

2011: Switched to Head YouTek IG Speed (18x20) paint job

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

2011: Dominant 2011 Season

In 2011, Novak Djokovic won the Australian Open, defeating Roger Federer and Andy Murray. He continued his run by beating Federer in the final of the Dubai Championships. At Indian Wells and Miami, he defeated both Federer and Nadal. After winning the Serbia Open, he extended his unbeaten streak with titles in Madrid and the Italian Open, defeating Nadal in both finals. At the French Open, Djokovic lost to Federer in the semifinals. Djokovic claimed his first Wimbledon title, defeating Nadal in the final, and secured the world No. 1 ranking for the first time in his career. He then beat Nadal in the final for his first US Open title.

2011: Nick Bollettieri praised Djokovic as "the most complete player ever"

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

2011: Rafael Nadal Praises Djokovic's High Level of Tennis

In 2011, after going 0-6 against Djokovic for the season, Rafael Nadal praised Djokovic's level of tennis, stating that it was "probably the highest level of tennis that I ever saw."

2011: Davis Cup Defeat

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

2011: Connors' Assessment of Djokovic's Season

In assessing Djokovic's 2011 season, Jimmy Connors said that Djokovic gives his opponents problems by playing "a little bit old-school".

March 2012: Brand ambassador of Learjet (Bombardier Aerospace)

In March 2012, Djokovic was announced by Bombardier Aerospace as its latest Learjet brand ambassador, joining the likes of John Travolta and Frank Gehry.

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

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

April 2012: Tacchini Deal ends

By April 2012, the Tacchini deal had fallen first short and then apart. At that point, he was set to join forces with Nike, Inc.

May 2012: Djokovic becomes Uniqlo's global brand ambassador

On 23 May 2012, Uniqlo appointed Djokovic as its global brand ambassador. The five-year sponsorship, reportedly worth €8 million per year, began on 27 May 2012 in Paris' French Open tennis tournament.

December 2012: Signing with IMG Worldwide

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

2012: Longest major final ever played at the Australian Open

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

2012: Television Commercial with Maria Sharapova

In 2012, Djokovic appeared in a television commercial with Maria Sharapova promoting the use of Head rackets for various techniques.

2012: Djokovic's Comments on Modern Style of Play

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

2012: Shanghai Masters Victory

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

2012: Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year Award

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

2012: Olympic and ATP Finals wins

In 2012, Djokovic won against Tsonga in the quarterfinals of the Olympics, the final of the China Open, and in the round robin stage of the ATP Finals.

2012: 2012 Australian Open final

In 2012, Novak Djokovic beat Nadal in the Australian Open final, a match considered one of the greatest contests ever by tennis pundits, consisting of five long and gruelling sets.

2012: 2012 Summer Olympics and US Open Final

In 2012, Novak Djokovic was Serbia's flag bearer at the Summer Olympics in London. He lost to Murray in the semifinals and then to Juan Martín del Potro in the bronze medal match, finishing fourth. He defended his Rogers Cup title, but lost the Cincinnati Open final to Federer. At the US Open, Djokovic lost in the final to Murray.

2012: Olympic Bronze Medal Match Defeat

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

2012: Serbia Open folds

In 2012, the Serbia Open tournament folded 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, Djokovic and Jelena Ristić became engaged, signifying a major step in their relationship.

2013: Long-term footwear deal with Adidas announced

A year later, ahead of 2013 French Open, Djokovic's long-term footwear deal with Adidas was announced.

2013: Victory at Monte-Carlo Masters

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

2013: Updated paint job to the Head Graphene Speed Pro

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

2013: Australian & US Open Matches Against Wawrinka

In 2013, Djokovic won 12–10 in the fifth set against Wawrinka at the Australian Open and also won 6-4 in the fifth set at the US Open semifinals.

2013: 2013 Season Summary

In 2013, Novak Djokovic began his season at the Hopman Cup. At the Australian Open, he defeated Stan Wawrinka and Andy Murray to win a record third consecutive title. Djokovic then won the Dubai Tennis Championships, defeating Tomáš Berdych. At Indian Wells, Djokovic's 22-match winning streak was ended by Juan Martín del Potro. At the French Open, Djokovic advanced to the semifinals, before losing to Nadal. At Wimbledon, Djokovic defeated Del Potro in a historic semifinal, but lost the final to Murray. Djokovic was a finalist at the US Open, where he lost to Nadal. He ended the year by winning the ATP World Tour Finals, beating Nadal.

2013: 2013 Australian Open fourth round against Stan Wawrinka

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

2013: Indian Wells Loss, Wimbledon & Shanghai Masters wins

In 2013, del Potro defeated Djokovic at the Indian Wells Masters. However, Djokovic then won against del Potro at the Wimbledon Championships semifinals and the Shanghai Masters final.

2013: Beliefs on water's reaction to emotions

In his 2013 autobiography, Serve to Win, Novak Djokovic described a research experiment on water's reaction to emotions. He described how water turned slightly green when exposed to anger, fear, and hostility. However, water remained bright and clear after it was exposed to love and joy.

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January 2014: Endorsement with Peugeot and Seiko

From January 2014 Djokovic has been endorsing French car manufacturer Peugeot. At the same time he entered into an endorsement deal with Japanese watch manufacturer Seiko, having just ended his affiliation with their rivals Audemars Piguet.

July 2014: Marriage to Jelena Ristić

On 10 July 2014, Novak Djokovic and Jelena Ristić were married on Montenegro's Sveti Stefan island, in the Church of Saint Stephen, formalizing their long-term commitment.

October 2014: Birth of First Child

In October 2014, Novak Djokovic and Jelena Ristić had their first child, a boy, adding a new dimension to their family life.

2014: Becker Joins Djokovic's Team

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

2014: Support for Balkans flood victims

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

2014: Wawrinka's Wins

From 2014 Wimbledon through 2020 Australian Open, Djokovic's only two losses were to Wawrinka.

2014: Walkover Victory

In 2014, Djokovic had a walkover victory against Roger Federer in a final.

2014: 2014 Season Review

In 2014, Novak Djokovic won the Indian Wells Masters and the Miami Masters. A wrist injury affected his Monte Carlo campaign. After recovery, he won the Italian Open. At the French Open, Djokovic lost to Nadal in the final. Djokovic won his second Wimbledon title, reclaiming the world No. 1 ranking. He won a fifth China Open title and claimed the Paris Masters. At the ATP Finals, he set a record by dropping just nine games in the round-robin stage.

2014: Wawrinka's Victory at the Australian Open

In 2014, Wawrinka defeated Djokovic in the Australian Open quarterfinals, winning 9–7 in the fifth set, ending Djokovic's streak of 14 consecutive major semifinals.

March 2015: Closing of Novak Café & Restaurant location in Novi Sad

In late March 2015, the Novak Café & Restaurant location in Novi Sad closed after operating for just over three years since its opening in December 2011.

May 2015: Launch of Djokolife

In May 2015, right after winning his fourth Rome Masters title, Djokovic launched a line of nutritional food products, called Djokolife.

August 2015: Appointment as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador

In August 2015, Djokovic was appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, furthering his role in advocating for children's rights and well-being.

August 2015: Partnership with the World Bank

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

October 2015: Opening of Novak Café & Restaurant location in Banja Luka

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

2015: Wimbledon final

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

2015: French Open Semifinal

In 2015, Djokovic and Murray played in the French Open semifinal.

2015: Year-End Top Two Players

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

2015: Djokovic's Revenge at the 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 while earning a record 31 victories over top 10 players.

2015: Appointed UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador

In 2015, Djokovic was appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, demonstrating his commitment to philanthropy and supporting children from disadvantaged communities.

2015: 2015 Season

In 2015, Novak Djokovic won the Australian Open, earning a record fifth title. He won his 21st Masters title at Indian Wells and a fifth title at Miami, becoming the first player to win the Indian Wells–Miami double three times. Djokovic won the Monte-Carlo Masters for the second time. At the French Open, Djokovic lost the final to Stan Wawrinka. Djokovic won his third Wimbledon title. Djokovic won the China Open for a sixth time.

2015: Nick Bollettieri praised Djokovic as "the most perfect player of all time"

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

2015: French Open Win, Cincinatti, Paris Masters Wins

In 2015, Wawrinka defeated Djokovic at the French Open, but later that year Djokovic beat Wawrinka at the Cincinnati Masters and Paris Masters.

2015: Partnership with ANZ and Jacob's Creek

In early 2015, ahead of the Australian Open, Djokovic teamed up with Australian banking corporation ANZ for a social media campaign. At the same time his partnership with Jacob's Creek, an Australian wine brand owned by Orlando Wines, was announced.

April 2016: Opening of Eqvita vegan restaurant

On 10 April 2016, while in town for the Monte-Carlo Masters, Djokovic opened a vegan restaurant called Eqvita in Monte Carlo.

April 2016: Miami Open Win and ATP 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, and the win made him the all-time ATP prize money leader with $98.2 million.

2016: Nadal Reiterates Praise After Qatar Open Loss

After a loss in the 2016 Qatar Open final, Rafael Nadal reiterated his praise for Djokovic, stating that he had played against a player who did everything perfectly and that he had never seen anyone play tennis at that level before.

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: French Open Final

In 2016, Djokovic and Murray played in the French Open final.

2016: Year-End Top Two Players Battle

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

2016: First Round Loss at Summer Olympics

In 2016, Novak Djokovic experienced a first-round defeat at the Summer Olympics, marking his first loss in any first round since the 2016 Summer Olympics.

2016: Elected as President of ATP Player Council

In 2016, Novak Djokovic was elected as the president of the ATP Player Council, taking on a leadership role in tennis governance.

2016: US Open Win for Wawrinka

In 2016, Wawrinka defeated Djokovic at the US Open final.

2016: Completes Career Grand Slam and Non-Calendar Year Grand Slam

In 2016, at the French Open, Djokovic completed his first Career Grand Slam and a non-calendar year Grand Slam, 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: Rio Olympics Loss

In 2016, del Potro defeated Djokovic in the first round at the Rio Olympics.

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: Qatar Open Final

In 2017, Djokovic and Murray played in the Qatar Open final.

2017: Failed to make Wimbledon final

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

2017: Elbow Injury

In 2017, Djokovic suffered from an elbow injury that weakened his results.

2017: Marián Vajda ends long-term coaching collaboration

In 2017, Djokovic's long-term coaching collaboration with Marián Vajda ended, marking the end of a significant chapter in his career.

2017: Birth of Daughter

In 2017, Novak Djokovic and Jelena Ristić welcomed their daughter, expanding their family.

2017: Nadal Calls Djokovic 'Invincible' at His Peak

In 2017, Rafael Nadal stated that at a technical level, when Djokovic has been at the top of his game, he has been up against an invincible player.

January 2018: Wearing Asics shoes

Since January 2018 Novak has been wearing Asics shoes.

2018: Wimbledon Title Win

At the 2018 Wimbledon Championships, Novak Djokovic won the title while ranked No. 21 in the world, marking a return to form after injury.

2018: Paris Masters Semifinal

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

2018: US Open Victory

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

2018: 2018 Wimbledon semifinal against Nadal

In 2018, Novak Djokovic played a five-set Wimbledon semifinal against Nadal. The match lasted five brutal sets played over two days.

2018: Support for Croatia at the FIFA World Cup

In 2018, Novak Djokovic publicly supported Croatia at the FIFA World Cup, defending his stance by emphasizing sports' ability to transcend boundaries and differences.

2018: Elbow surgery and feelings about it

In 2018, following his elbow surgery, Novak Djokovic stated he felt guilty and cried for three days, as he prefers natural healing methods over surgeries and medications.

March 2019: Closure of Eqvita restaurant

The Eqvita restaurant, opened by Djokovic in April 2016, reportedly closed in March 2019.

2019: Italian Open Win

In 2019, Djokovic defeated del Potro at the Italian Open.

2019: Wimbledon Victory

In 2019, Djokovic won against Federer in five sets in the longest final in Wimbledon history.

2019: Record seventh Australian Open title

In 2019, Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final, securing his record seventh Australian Open title and 15th major title.

2019: 2019 Wimbledon final against Roger Federer

In 2019, Novak Djokovic played in the Wimbledon final against Roger Federer, which lasted five sets. It was the longest Wimbledon final in history.

March 2020: Donation for COVID-19 relief

After the COVID-19 pandemic spread to Serbia in March 2020, Djokovic and his wife announced that they would donate €1 million for the purchase of ventilators and medical equipment to support hospitals and other medical institutions. He also made donations to Bergamo, Italy, Novi Pazar, Serbia, and North Mitrovica, Kosovo.

April 2020: Opposition to forced COVID-19 vaccination

During a Facebook live stream in April 2020, Novak Djokovic stated his opposition to forced COVID-19 vaccination, clarifying he is against mandatory vaccination but not against all vaccines, emphasizing his carefulness about what he puts into his body.

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

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

2020: Defeated Nadal in French Open Semifinal

At the French Open in 2020, Djokovic beat Nadal in a four-set semifinal and came from two sets down to defeat Tsitsipas in the final.

2020: Wawrinka's Wins

From 2014 Wimbledon through 2020 Australian Open, Djokovic's only two losses were to Wawrinka.

2020: Founds Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA)

In 2020, Djokovic stepped down as president of the ATP Player Council to found the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) with Vasek Pospisil, aiming for greater player influence and better prize money structure.

2020: Belief that prayer and gratitude can transform food and water

In 2020, Novak Djokovic expressed his belief that prayer and gratitude can transform toxic food or polluted water into healing substances, attributing this to scientists proving that water molecules react to our emotions and speech.

2020: Won the 2020 ATP Cup

In 2020, Novak Djokovic led Serbia to victory at the inaugural ATP Cup, winning all six of his matches, including against Daniil Medvedev and Rafael Nadal.

2020: ATP Cup Title

In 2020, representing Serbia, Djokovic led the national tennis team to the inaugural ATP Cup title, adding another achievement to his international representation.

April 2021: Brand ambassador for Raiffeisen Bank International

In April 2021, Djokovic became a brand ambassador for Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) and its subsidiaries in Central and Eastern Europe. The bank will help to support Djokovic's tennis academy in Belgrade.

April 2021: Freshwater snail species Travunijana djokovici 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: Granted Australian Visa

In November 2021, Novak Djokovic was granted a visa to enter Australia, prior to his later detention and visa cancellation.

December 2021: Positive COVID-19 test

In December 2021, Novak Djokovic tested positive for COVID-19, which was cited as a reason for receiving a medical exemption to compete in the Australian Open.

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

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

2021: French Open Semifinal

In 2021, Djokovic and Nadal played in the French Open semifinal.

2021: Ninth Australian Open title

In 2021, Novak Djokovic won his ninth Australian Open title, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final and securing his 18th major overall.

2021: Increased scrutiny over vaccination stance

In late 2021, Novak Djokovic's views on vaccination faced increased scrutiny ahead of the 2022 Australian Open, with officials suggesting vaccination might be required. Djokovic declined to publicly state his vaccination status.

January 2022: Confirms unvaccinated status to Australian Border Force

In January 2022, Novak Djokovic confirmed to an Australian Border Force officer that he was unvaccinated during an interview.

February 2022: Reaffirms commitment to personal choice on vaccination

In February 2022, Novak Djokovic stated in an interview with the BBC that he believes in personal freedom of choice regarding vaccination and is willing to forgo tournaments even if it impacts his career.

April 2022: Foundation achievements

As of April 2022, the Novak Djokovic Foundation had built 50 schools and was in the process of building their 51st, supporting more than 20,800 children and over a thousand families.

2022: Forced to Skip Tournaments due to Vaccine Opposition

Due to his opposition to the COVID-19 vaccine, Djokovic was forced to skip many tournaments in 2022, including the Australian Open and US Open, where he was deported.

2022: Withdrawal from ATP Cup

In 2022, Djokovic withdrew from the ATP Cup in Sydney.

2022: Djokovic in Federer: Twelve Final Days documentary

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

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2022: Coach split with Marián Vajda

In 2022, Novak Djokovic's split with coach Marián Vajda, who he had worked with for many years, came to an end.

2022: Impact of vaccination stance on career

In 2022, Novak Djokovic's stance against the COVID-19 vaccine led to his inability to play in the Australian Open and US Open, costing him potential major titles and his No. 1 ranking, though his choice was applauded by some.

2022: Beetle species Duvalius djokovici named after Djokovic

In 2022, a new species of beetle, Duvalius djokovici, discovered near Ljubovija, Serbia, was named after Novak Djokovic.

2022: Publication of 'Facing Novak Djokovic'

In 2022, the book 'Facing Novak Djokovic,' which compiles interviews with ATP players about competing against Djokovic, was published.

2023: Kosovo statement at French Open

Following his victory in the first round of the 2023 French Open, Novak Djokovic wrote "Kosovo is the heart of Serbia. Stop the violence" on the camera lens, leading to criticism and a defense of his statement by emphasizing his connection to Kosovo.

2023: Wimbledon final loss

In 2023, Djokovic lost the Wimbledon final to Carlos Alcaraz.

2023: 23rd major title

In 2023, Djokovic won his 23rd major title at the French Open, becoming the first man to achieve a triple Career Grand Slam.

2023: Professional relationship with Edoardo Artaldi ends

In 2023, Djokovic's professional relationship with agent Edoardo Artaldi and his wife Elena Capellaro ended after many years, despite occasional tensions.

2023: 2023 Cincinnati Masters final against Carlos Alcaraz

In 2023, Novak Djokovic played the Cincinnati Masters final against Carlos Alcaraz. It was the longest best-of-three-sets final in ATP Tour history.

2023: Mardy Fish declares Djokovic 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'.

2023: Australian Open Comeback

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.

July 2024: First man on cover of Vogue Adria and Cover appearance on Tiebreak: Official game of the ATP and WTA

In July 2024, Novak Djokovic became the first man and the first athlete on the cover of Vogue Adria and he appeared on the front cover of the 2024 video game Tiebreak: Official game of the ATP and WTA, alongside Coco Gauff.

November 2024: Djokovic Started working with Murray as coach

In November 2024, Novak Djokovic started working with Andy Murray as his coach, before they later mutually agreed to stop working together in May 2025.

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

In 2024, Nadal called Novak Djokovic the greatest tennis player of all time. Some analysts claim that the Djokovic–Nadal rivalry ranks as the best rivalry in tennis history because of the quality of matches they produce.

2024: Career Sweep of Big Titles

In 2024, Novak Djokovic became the only player to complete a career sweep of the Big Titles, solidifying his place in tennis history.

2024: Loss at the Australian Open

In 2024, at the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic lost to Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals, ending his 33-match win streak at the event and marking his first semi-final defeat there.

2024: Paris Olympics Gold Medal

In 2024, in singles, Djokovic won the gold medal at the Paris Olympics, adding an Olympic title to his accomplishments.

May 2025: Parting ways with Andy Murray as coach and 100th ATP singles title

In May 2025, it was announced that Andy Murray would no longer be working as Djokovic's coach. Novak 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 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: Record 411th Career Main Draw Win

In 2025 at the Miami Open, Novak Djokovic surpassed Rafael Nadal's record, claiming his 411th career main draw win at Masters 1000 level, before losing in the final.

2025: Australian Open Semifinal Retirement

In 2025, Novak Djokovic retired in his semifinal match against Alexander Zverev at the Australian Open due to a muscle tear after only one set played.