Novak Djokovic's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Novak Djokovic. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Novak Djokovic is a Serbian professional tennis player widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time. He holds the record for most weeks as world No. 1 (428) and year-end No. 1 finishes (8). Djokovic boasts a record 24 major men's singles titles, including a record ten Australian Open titles. He has won 99 singles titles, including a record 72 Big Titles encompassing majors, Masters, year-end championships, and an Olympic gold medal. Djokovic is the only man to simultaneously hold all four major titles on three different surfaces and the only man to achieve a triple Career Grand Slam. He is also the only player to complete a Career Golden Masters twice and the only singles player to win all Big Titles in his career.

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2001: U14 Circuit Dominance

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

2002: U16 Tournament Wins

In 2002, Djokovic competed in U16 events, winning two major tournaments in France and his first ITF title in Pančevo.

April 2006: Davis Cup win for Serbia and Montenegro

On April 9, 2006, Djokovic secured a Davis Cup win for Serbia and Montenegro by defeating Greg Rusedski.

December 2007: Recognition at NAJJ Srbije

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

2007: Breakthrough season

2007 was a breakthrough season for Djokovic, with strong showings at multiple tournaments, propelling him into the top 10. He won his first Masters title at Miami and reached his first major semifinal at the French Open.

2008: Beijing Olympics Bronze Medal

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

2008: Semifinal and Final Appearances

In 2008, Novak Djokovic reached the semifinals in Dubai and at the French Open, losing to Rafael Nadal in the latter. He secured titles at Indian Wells and the Italian Open, marking his fourth Masters title. He also reached the Queen’s Club final, losing to Nadal, and exited Wimbledon in the second round. He reached the quarterfinals at the Rogers Cup and lost the Cincinnati final to Andy Murray. At the 2008 Summer Olympics, he lost in the singles semifinals.

2008: 2008 Australian Open Victory

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

2008: First major title at the Australian Open

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

2009: Technical Difficulties and Serve Improvement

During the 2009 season, Djokovic experienced technical difficulties that coincided with his switch to the Head racket series, but he eventually improved his serve to become a major weapon again.

2009: Del Potro's 2009 US Open Victory

In 2009, Juan Martín del Potro won US Open

2009: Early Exit and Finals Appearances

In 2009, Novak Djokovic started with an upset at the Brisbane International. He retired at the Australian Open quarterfinals due to heat. He won the Dubai Championships, then lost in the Indian Wells Masters quarterfinals. He reached the Miami Open final. During the clay season, he reached finals at the Monte Carlo Masters and Italian Open. He won the Serbia Open. At the Madrid Open, he lost in the semifinals. He exited the French Open in the third round. Djokovic reached the final of the Gerry Weber Open. During the 2009 US Open Series, he reached the quarterfinals in Montreal, then made the final in Cincinnati. At the US Open, he reached the semifinals.

2010: Davis Cup Title

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

2010: Mixed Results and Doubles Title

In 2010, Novak Djokovic began the season at the AAMI Classic. At the Australian Open, he fell in the quarterfinals. He reached the semifinals in Rotterdam and won the Dubai Championships. In March, he led Serbia to a win in the 2010 Davis Cup. After losses in Indian Wells and Miami, he split with his coach. At the 2010 Serbia Open, he withdrew. At the French Open, he lost in the quarterfinals. He captured his first ATP doubles title at the Aegon Championships. At Wimbledon, he lost in the semifinals.

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 and charitable work.

June 2011: Awarded the Order of Serbian National Defense in America I class

On June 25, 2011, Novak Djokovic was awarded the Order of Serbian National Defense in America I class by the Serbian National Defense Council at their seventieth congress in Chicago. Additionally, the day after winning his first Wimbledon title and becoming No. 1 for the first time in his career, Djokovic was welcomed home in Belgrade with a celebration attended by close to 100,000 people.

2011: Ascends to No. 1

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

2011: 2011 Wimbledon Semifinal and No. 1 Ranking

In 2011, Novak Djokovic defeated Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the Wimbledon semifinal to advance to his first final there. This victory also claimed the world No. 1 ranking for the first time in Djokovic's career.

2012: Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year

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

2012: Djokovic beats Nadal in the 2012 Australian Open final

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

2012: 2012 Encounters

In 2012, Novak Djokovic and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga played multiple matches. Djokovic won in the quarterfinals of the French Open in five sets, the quarterfinals of the Olympics, the final of the China Open, and the round robin stage of the ATP Finals, all in straight sets.

2012: 2012 Australian Open Victory

In 2012, Novak Djokovic won the Australian Open final against Rafael Nadal in five sets after an intense match lasting 5 hours and 53 minutes. This match is recorded as the longest major final ever played, highlighting their fierce competition and Djokovic's resilience.

2012: Australian Open Win and Olympic Games

In 2012, Novak Djokovic won the Australian Open, defeating Rafael Nadal in the final. He lost to John Isner in the semifinals of Indian Wells but retained his Miami title. Djokovic fell to Nadal in the finals of Monte Carlo and the Italian Open. At the French Open, he lost to Nadal in the final. At Wimbledon, he was beaten by Federer in the semifinals. Djokovic was Serbia's flag bearer at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, finishing fourth. He defended his Rogers Cup title but lost the Cincinnati Masters final.

2012: 2012 Shanghai Masters Victory

In 2012, Novak Djokovic won the Shanghai Masters final against Andy Murray in a three-set thriller, saving five championship points. This victory marked Djokovic's first Shanghai Masters title and ended Murray's 12-0 winning streak at the event.

2013: 2013 Encounters

In 2013, Juan Martín del Potro defeated Novak Djokovic at the Indian Wells Masters, marking his second career Masters final. Later that year, Djokovic won an epic five-setter at the Wimbledon Championships semifinals and a thrilling three-setter at the Shanghai Masters final.

2013: 2013 Monte-Carlo Masters Victory

In 2013, Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal at the Monte-Carlo Masters, ending Nadal's streak of eight consecutive titles. This victory marked a significant moment in their rivalry, showcasing Djokovic's ability to challenge Nadal on clay courts.

2013: Winning Streak and Coaching Change

In 2013, Novak Djokovic started at the Hopman Cup. At the Australian Open, he won a record third consecutive title. He helped Serbia in the Davis Cup, won the Dubai Tennis Championships, but his winning streak ended at Indian Wells. He was upset at the Miami Masters. He helped Serbia defeat the United States in Davis Cup. He won the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters, and suffered early exits at the Madrid Open and Rome Masters. At the 2013 French Open, he advanced to the semifinals. At Wimbledon, he lost the final to Murray. Djokovic was a finalist at the US Open. He later won the China Open and the Shanghai Masters. He then claimed the Paris Masters and ended the year by winning the 2013 ATP World Tour Finals. He announced that Boris Becker would join his team as head coach for 2014.

2014: Wimbledon Title and Year-End Ranking

In 2014, Novak Djokovic began by winning the Mubadala World Tennis Championship. At the Australian Open, he lost in the quarterfinals. He won the Indian Wells Masters and the Miami Masters. A wrist injury affected his Monte Carlo campaign. He won the Italian Open and donated his prize to flood victims. At the French Open, he lost to Nadal in the final. Djokovic won his second Wimbledon title, reclaiming the world No. 1 ranking. At the US Open, he lost in the semifinals. He won a fifth China Open title. At the ATP Finals, he secured the year-end No. 1 ranking.

2014: 2014 Australian Open Quarterfinal

In 2014, Stan Wawrinka defeated Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open quarterfinal, winning 9-7 in the fifth set. This win broke Djokovic's streak of 14 consecutive major semifinals and ended a 28-match winning streak, leading to Wawrinka winning his first major title.

August 2015: Appointed UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador

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

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: 2015 Year-End Top Two Players

In 2015, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray were the year-end top two players in the world, highlighting their dominance in the sport.

2015: 2015 Australian Open Match

In 2015, Novak Djokovic defeated Stan Wawrinka at the Australian Open, winning 6-0 in the fifth set, avenging his loss from the previous year.

2015: Dominant Season with Multiple Titles

In 2015, Novak Djokovic started at the Qatar Open, losing in the quarterfinals. He won the Australian Open, earning a record fifth title. He finished runner-up at the Dubai Championships. Djokovic won his 21st Masters title at Indian Wells and a fifth title at Miami. He won the Monte-Carlo Masters. He withdrew from the Madrid Masters but captured the Rome Masters. At the French Open, he lost the final. He won his third Wimbledon title. Djokovic lost the Cincinnati Masters final. At the US Open, he won his third Grand Slam of the year. He ended the season by winning the China Open.

2015: 2015 French Open Final and Masters Wins

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

April 2016: Miami Open Win and Prize Money Leader

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

2016: 2016 Year-End No. 1 Battle

In 2016, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray battled for the year-end No. 1 ranking, with the decision being made in the final of the World Tour Finals, which Murray won in straight sets. This rivalry peaked as they competed for the top spot.

2016: Completes Career Grand Slam

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

2018: Wins Wimbledon Championships

In 2018, Djokovic won the Wimbledon Championships while ranked No. 21 in the world.

2018: 2018 US Open Victory

In 2018, Novak Djokovic defeated Juan Martín del Potro in three close sets in the final of the US Open. This was del Potro's first Grand Slam final since his 2009 US Open victory.

2018: 2018 Season Events: Australian Open, Elbow Surgery, and Return

In 2018, Novak Djokovic won the Kooyong Classic exhibition against Dominic Thiem and reached the fourth round of the Australian Open before losing to Chung Hyeon. In late January 2018, he underwent elbow surgery. He returned to practice in early March and played at Indian Wells a week later, losing in the second round. He also experienced an early loss at the Miami Open. Later in the year, reuniting with coach Marián Vajda, he showed improvement at the Madrid Masters, beating Kei Nishikori, but lost in the second round to Kyle Edmund.

2019: 2019 Season: Australian Open Victory and Wimbledon Title

In 2019, Novak Djokovic began the year at the Qatar Open, losing in the semifinals to Roberto Bautista Agut. He then won his record seventh Australian Open and 15th major title by defeating Rafael Nadal in the final. He defended his title at Wimbledon, beating Roger Federer in a record 4-hour 57-minute five-set final to claim his fifth Wimbledon and 16th major title. He ended the season by winning his fifth Paris Masters title against Denis Shapovalov.

2019: 2019 Australian Open 4th Round

In 2019, Novak Djokovic defeated Daniil Medvedev in 4 sets at the Australian Open 4th round. This was their first Grand Slam match.

2019: 2019 Italian Open Quarterfinal

In 2019, Novak Djokovic defeated Juan Martín del Potro in a dramatic three-setter at the Italian Open quarterfinal, saving two match points. This was their last match.

2019: 2019 Wimbledon Victory

In 2019, Novak Djokovic won the Wimbledon final against Roger Federer in five sets, marking the longest final in Wimbledon history. This victory highlighted Djokovic's dominance and resilience against Federer.

2020: ATP Cup Title

In 2020, Djokovic led the Serbian national tennis team to the inaugural ATP Cup title.

2020: 2020 Australian Open Final and ATP Finals Semifinal

In 2020, Novak Djokovic defeated Dominic Thiem in five sets in the Australian Open final. Later that year, Thiem won the semifinals of the ATP Finals in three sets.

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

In 2020, Novak Djokovic led Serbia to victory at the inaugural ATP Cup, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals and Rafael Nadal in the final. At the Australian Open, he defeated Dominic Thiem in the final, earning his eighth Australian Open and 17th Grand Slam title. In June 2020, during the Adria Tour he organized, Djokovic tested positive for COVID-19, along with several other participants, drawing criticism.

April 2021: Freshwater Snail Species Named After Djokovic

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

2021: 2021 Grand Slam Finals

In 2021, Novak Djokovic defeated Daniil Medvedev at the Australian Open final and Daniil Medvedev defeated Novak Djokovic at the US Open final, also ending Djokovic's quest for a calendar-year Grand Slam.

2021: 2021 Encounters

In 2021, Novak Djokovic defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Italian Open quarterfinal and in the French Open final, coming back from 2 sets to 0 down to win his second French Open title.

2021: 2021 Season: Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon Wins

In 2021, Novak Djokovic won his ninth Australian Open title, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final. He surpassed Roger Federer's Open Era record of 310 weeks as world No. 1. At the French Open, he beat Nadal in the semifinal and Tsitsipas in the final, becoming the first man in the Open Era to win all four majors at least twice. He earned his 100th grass-court win en route to winning Wimbledon, defeating Matteo Berrettini in the final for his sixth title and 20th major. At the 2020 Summer Olympics held in 2021, he sought a gold medal but did not succeed.

2021: Sampras acknowledges Djokovic's record-breaking achievement

In 2021, after Djokovic earned a record-breaking seventh year-end No. 1 finish, Pete Sampras, who was considered by some to be the greatest male tennis player of all time, acknowledged his achievement.

February 2022: Medvedev Replaces Djokovic as World No. 1

In February 2022, Daniil Medvedev replaced Novak Djokovic as the world No. 1 player, marking a significant shift in the rankings.

2022: 2022 Italian Open Final

In 2022, Novak Djokovic defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Italian Open final.

2022: Beetle Species Named After Djokovic

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

2023: 2023 Wimbledon and Cincinnati Masters Finals

In 2023, Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in a five-set epic at the Wimbledon final, ending Djokovic's hopes for the calendar Grand Slam and his record 45-match Centre Court win streak. Djokovic then defeated Alcaraz in three tightly contested sets at the Cincinnati Masters final, which became the longest best-of-three-sets ATP Tour final and the longest match in the tournament's history.

2023: 2023 French Open Semifinal

In 2023, Novak Djokovic defeated Carlos Alcaraz in four sets in the semifinals of the French Open. The match was competitive until Alcaraz faltered at the start of the third set due to cramps from mental pressure and physical intensity.

2023: 2023 Australian Open Final

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

2023: 2023 Season: Australian Open and French Open Wins, Cincinnati Masters Victory

In 2023, Novak Djokovic opened the year by winning the Adelaide International and then claimed his 10th Australian Open title, tying Rafael Nadal's men's record of 22 majors. He also surpassed Steffi Graf with his 378th week at No. 1. At the French Open, Djokovic won a record-breaking 23rd major. He also won the Cincinnati Masters, defeating Carlos Alcaraz in a memorable final.

2023: Reclaims Australian Open trophy

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

2024: Paris Olympics Gold Medal

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

2024: Oldest gold medalist at Paris Olympics

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

2024: 2024: Wimbledon Final Defeat and Olympics Gold Medal

In 2024, Novak Djokovic reached the semifinals at the Australian Open but lost to Jannik Sinner, ending his win streak at the event. He returned to Indian Wells Masters for the first time since 2019, but lost in the third round. At the French Open, he suffered a torn medial meniscus and withdrew before the quarterfinals. At the Wimbledon Championships, Djokovic lost in the final to Carlos Alcaraz. At the 2024 Summer Olympics, Djokovic won the gold medal, completing a Career Golden Slam and Career Super Slam.

2024: 2024 Summer Encounters: Wimbledon Rematch and Olympics Victory

In the summer of 2024, Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon in a rematch of the previous year's final. Three weeks later, Novak Djokovic defeated Alcaraz in the Olympics final held at Roland Garros, completing the career Golden Slam.

2025: 2025 Miami Open: Surpassing Nadal's Masters 1000 Wins

In 2025, at the Miami Open, Novak Djokovic reached the third round, equalling Rafael Nadal’s record number of Masters 1000-level wins at 410. With his third round win, Djokovic claimed his 411th career main draw win at Masters 1000 level, surpassing Nadal's record.