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, a Serbian professional tennis player, holds the record for the most weeks ranked as world No. 1 (428) and year-end No. 1 finishes (8). He has secured 101 ATP Tour singles titles, including a record 24 Grand Slam titles, 40 Masters titles, and 7 year-end championships. Djokovic is the only man to simultaneously hold all four major titles on three different surfaces. He's the only man to achieve a triple Career Grand Slam and the only player to complete a Career Golden Masters twice. He is also the only singles player to have won all of the Big Titles over the course of his career.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Legacy & Impact

2001: Junior Titles and Championships

In 2001, Djokovic won his first title in Messina, his second in Livorno, and the U14 European Championship in Sanremo, leading Yugoslavia to victory in the European Summer Cup and finishing the year ranked No. 1 on the ETA U14 list.

2002: U16 Tournament Wins

In 2002, Djokovic, competing in U16 events, secured victories in two major tournaments in France and his first ITF title in Pančevo. He also won the Prince Cup in Miami.

February 2004: Junior World Ranking No. 24

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

2004: First ATP Win and Challenger Title

In 2004, Djokovic recorded his first official ATP win during a Davis Cup match and claimed his first Challenger title in Budapest.

April 2006: Davis Cup Victory

In April 2006, Djokovic won both of his singles matches at a Davis Cup match against Great Britain.

December 2007: Recognition at NAJJ Srbije (The Best of Serbia) sports-entertainment show

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

2007: Breakthrough Season

In 2007, Djokovic won the Adelaide title, reached the fourth round of the Australian Open, finished runner-up at Indian Wells, won his first Masters title in Miami, contributed a singles win in Serbia's Davis Cup win against Georgia, won the Estoril Open, reached the semifinals of the French Open, and reached the semifinals at Wimbledon.

2008: Titles and Olympic Medal

In 2008, Djokovic reached the semifinals in Dubai, won titles at Indian Wells and the Italian Open, and earned a bronze medal at the Beijing Summer Olympics. He rounded off the season by winning his first year-end championship title at the Tennis Masters Cup in Shanghai in November.

2008: Djokovic wins first major singles title at Australian Open

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

2008: Beijing Olympics Bronze Medal

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

2008: First Major Title at Australian Open

In 2008, at the age of 20, Novak Djokovic secured his first major title at the Australian Open, interrupting the streak of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

2009: Switch to Head racket series

In 2009, Djokovic experienced technical difficulties coinciding with his switch to the Head racket series. However, his serve became one of his major weapons again.

2009: Del Potro's US Open Victory

In 2009, Juan Martín del Potro had his US Open victory.

2010: Djokovic's 2010 Season

In 2010, Djokovic began the season at the Kooyong Classic, followed by a quarterfinal appearance at the Australian Open. He won the Dubai Championships and led Serbia to victory in the Davis Cup. He also reached the quarterfinals of the French Open and the semifinals of Wimbledon. Djokovic teamed up with Nadal in doubles at the Canadian Open and reached the final of the US Open, ultimately losing to Nadal.

2010: Davis Cup Crown

Representing Serbia, in 2010, Djokovic led the national tennis team to the Davis Cup crown.

April 2011: Awarded Order of St. Sava I Class

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

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

In June 2011, Novak Djokovic was awarded the Order of Serbian National Defense in America I class and had a homecoming celebration in Belgrade after winning his first Wimbledon title and reaching the No. 1 ranking.

2011: Djokovic's Dominant 2011 Season

In 2011, Djokovic had a remarkable season, starting with a win at the Australian Open and continuing with victories at the Dubai Championships, Indian Wells, and Miami. He then secured titles at the Serbia Open, Madrid Open, and Italian Open. Despite a semifinal loss at the French Open, he bounced back to win Wimbledon and the US Open, achieving the world No. 1 ranking for the first time.

2011: Ascends to World No. 1

In 2011, Djokovic reached the No. 1 ranking for the first time, winning three majors and a then-record five Masters titles, with a 10–1 record against Nadal and Federer.

2011: Djokovic advances to first Wimbledon final

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

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

In 2011, Mardy Fish declared that Novak Djokovic was the best player of all time.

2011: Nick Bollettieri praises Djokovic as most complete player ever in 2011

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

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

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

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2012: 2012 Australian Open final

In 2012, Djokovic beat Nadal in five sets in the Australian Open final, which is considered 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 then played a further three matches in 2012, in the quarterfinals of the Olympics, the final of the China Open, and in the round robin stage of the ATP Finals, with Djokovic winning all of them in straight sets.

2012: Djokovic wins Shanghai Masters saving championship points

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: Selected as Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year

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: Djokovic wins longest major final against Nadal at Australian Open

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

2013: Djokovic defeats Nadal at Monte-Carlo Masters

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

2013: Djokovic's 2013 Season

In 2013, Djokovic started the year at the Hopman Cup and then won his third consecutive Australian Open title. He helped Serbia in the Davis Cup and won the Dubai Tennis Championships and the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters. He reached the semifinals of the French Open and the final of Wimbledon and the US Open. Djokovic ended the year with wins at the China Open, Shanghai Masters, Paris Masters, and ATP World Tour Finals. He also announced Boris Becker as his new head coach for 2014.

2013: Del Potro defeats Djokovic at Indian Wells Masters, Djokovic wins at Wimbledon and Shanghai

In 2013, Juan Martín del Potro defeated Djokovic at the Indian Wells Masters. Djokovic defeated del Potro in an epic five-setter at the Wimbledon Championships semifinals and a thrilling three-setter at the Shanghai Masters final.

2014: Djokovic's 2014 Season

In 2014, Djokovic began by winning the Mubadala World Tennis Championship. 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 money to flood victims. He won his second Wimbledon title, reclaiming the world No. 1 ranking. He won a fifth China Open title and claimed the Paris Masters. Djokovic secured the year-end No. 1 ranking for the third time and won the ATP Finals.

2014: Wawrinka defeats Djokovic at Australian Open

In 2014, Wawrinka defeated Djokovic at the Australian Open quarterfinals, winning 9–7 in the fifth. This win broke Djokovic's run of 14 consecutive major semifinals and ended a 28-match winning streak. Wawrinka went on to win his first major title at the tournament.

August 2015: Appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador

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

2015: Djokovic's Record-Breaking 2015 Season

By the end of the 2015 season, Djokovic had made a season-record 15 consecutive finals and won 11 titles, including a season-record 10 Big Titles. He set a season-record of 16,585 ranking points and achieved 31 victories over top-10 players. His performance in 2015 is considered one of the greatest seasons in tennis history.

2015: Djokovic and Murray year-end top two players

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

2015: Djokovic defeats Wawrinka at Australian Open

In 2015, Djokovic defeated Stan 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 10 Big Titles while achieving 31 victories over top-10 players.

2015: Djokovic's 2015 Season

In 2015, Novak Djokovic competed at the Dubai Championships, losing to Federer in the final. He then won the Indian Wells Masters, defeating Federer, and the Miami Masters, defeating Andy Murray. He secured his second Monte-Carlo Masters title by beating Tomáš Berdych. After withdrawing from the Madrid Masters, Djokovic won the Italian Open.

2015: Wawrinka defeats Djokovic at French Open

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

2015: Nick Bollettieri calls Djokovic the most perfect player in 2015

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

April 2016: Djokovic Wins 2016 Miami Open

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

2016: Murray wins World Tour Finals and year-end No. 1

In 2016, Djokovic and Andy 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 was won by Murray in straight sets.

2016: Career Grand Slam Completion

In 2016, Djokovic completed the career Grand Slam at the French Open, also achieving a non-calendar year Grand Slam and becoming the first man since 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.

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.

2018: Wimbledon Championship Win

In 2018, Djokovic won the Wimbledon Championships, despite being ranked No. 21 in the world, marking a return to dominant form.

2019: Djokovic defeats Tsonga at Australian Open

In 2019, Djokovic and Tsonga had their final major meeting in the second round of the Australian Open, which Djokovic won in straight sets.

2019: Djokovic defeats Federer in longest Wimbledon final

In 2019, Djokovic defeated Roger Federer in the longest final in Wimbledon history, winning in five sets.

2019: 2019 Wimbledon final against Federer

In 2019, Djokovic played a five-set Wimbledon final against Roger Federer, the longest Wimbledon final in history. It is considered one of the greatest contests ever.

2019: Record Seventh Australian Open Title

In 2019, Djokovic won his record seventh Australian Open and 15th major title, defeating Rafael Nadal in the final. He also won his fifth Paris Masters title.

2020: ATP Cup Crown

In 2020, Djokovic led Serbia to the ATP Cup crown.

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

In 2020, Djokovic led Serbia to victory at the ATP Cup and won his eighth Australian Open title. In June 2020, he tested positive for COVID-19 during the Adria Tour, leading to criticism and his subsequent apology.

2020: French Open Semifinal Win and Wimbledon Victory

In 2020, at the French Open, Djokovic beat Nadal in the semifinal and came from two sets down to defeat Tsitsipas in the final. At Wimbledon, he won his sixth title, tying Federer and Nadal. Also in 2020 Summer Olympics, he lost to Alexander Zverev in the semifinals and to Pablo Carreño Busta in the bronze match.

2021: Djokovic and Medvedev at Australian and US Open Finals

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

2021: Ninth Australian Open Title and Surpassing Federer's Record

In 2021, Djokovic won his ninth Australian Open title and surpassed Roger Federer's Open Era record of 310 weeks as world No. 1.

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

In 2021, after Daniil Medvedev won his first major title at the US Open against Djokovic, he called Djokovic the "greatest tennis player in history". Also in 2021, Richard Krajicek and The Roar suggested Djokovic should be considered the greatest of all time, highlighting his consecutive wins in all four majors. Patrick Mouratoglou called Novak the most complete player of all time.

2021: Sampras comments on Djokovic's record-breaking year in 2021

In 2021, after Djokovic earned a record-breaking seventh year-end No. 1 finish, Pete Sampras, who was considered by some the greatest male tennis player at his retirement in 2003, commented on his achievement.

2023: Djokovic defeats Alcaraz at French Open, Alcaraz wins at Wimbledon

In 2023, Djokovic defeated Alcaraz in four sets at the French Open semifinals. Alcaraz defeated Djokovic in an epic five-setter at the Wimbledon final, ending his hopes for the calendar Grand Slam and his decade-long Centre Court win streak. The pair followed with another epic at the Cincinnati Masters final, with Djokovic prevailing in three tightly contested sets.

2023: 10th Australian Open Title and 23rd Major Win

In 2023, Djokovic won his 10th Australian Open title and later secured his record-breaking 23rd major at the French Open, becoming the first man to achieve a triple Career Grand Slam.

2023: Djokovic wins US Open against Medvedev

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

2023: Sinner records first win against Djokovic at ATP Finals

In 2023, Jannik Sinner recorded his first win against Djokovic at the ATP Finals, which Djokovic won.

2023: Mardy Fish calls Djokovic the best player of all time

In 2023, Mardy Fish declared that Novak Djokovic in 2011 was the "best player of all time". Also in 2023, Boris Becker compared Djokovic to Lionel Messi, Tom Brady, and LeBron James.

2023: Australian Open Comeback

One year after the visa controversy, in 2023, 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.

2024: Career Sweep of Big Titles

In 2024, Djokovic became the only player to complete a career sweep of the Big Titles.

2024: Loss at Australian Open, French Open Withdrawal, and Wimbledon Final Loss; Summer Olympics Win

In 2024, Djokovic lost in the Australian Open semifinals, withdrew from the French Open due to injury, and lost in the Wimbledon final. He also beat Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to win the gold medal in 2024 Summer Olympics, completing a Career Golden Slam and Career Super Slam.

2024: Paris Olympics Gold Medal

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

2024: Sinner wins Australian Open and Shanghai Masters

In 2024, Jannik Sinner won the Australian Open semifinal against Djokovic in four sets, and the Shanghai Masters final in straight sets.

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

In 2024, Rafael Nadal called Djokovic the greatest tennis player of all time.

2024: Alcaraz defeats Djokovic at Wimbledon, Djokovic wins at Olympics

In the summer of 2024, Alcaraz defeated Djokovic in straight sets in a rematch of the previous year's Wimbledon final on July 14. On August 4, Djokovic defeated Alcaraz in the Olympics final held at Roland Garros to complete the career Golden Slam.

May 2025: Djokovic wins Geneva Open and 100th ATP title

In May 2025, Andy Murray stopped working as Djokovic's coach, and Boris Bošnjaković became the coach. Djokovic entered the 2025 Geneva Open and defeated Hubert Hurkacz in the final, claiming his 100th ATP singles title, becoming the first tennis player to win at least one ATP singles title in twenty consecutive seasons.

2025: Djokovic wins at Australian Open, Alcaraz wins at US Open

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

2025: Sinner defeats Djokovic at French Open and Wimbledon

In 2025, Jannik Sinner defeated Djokovic in the semifinals at both the French Open and Wimbledon, winning both times in straight sets.

2025: Miami Open and Masters 1000 Record

In 2025, at the Miami Open, Djokovic claimed his record 411th career main draw win at the Masters 1000 level, surpassing Nadal's previous record, but lost in the final to Jakub Menšík.