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 ranked 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, and a total of 99 singles titles. He's the only man to simultaneously hold all four major titles across three surfaces and the only man to achieve a triple Career Grand Slam. Furthermore, he is the only player to complete a Career Golden Masters twice and the only singles player to have won all Big Titles.

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

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.

1990: Agassi Wins Miami Masters

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

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.

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: 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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

2010: Davis Cup Title

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

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.

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: 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: 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.

November 2012: Won the 2012 ATP Finals

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

2012: Miami Title

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

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.

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.

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: 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: 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.

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: Won third Wimbledon title

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

2015: 2015 Wimbledon Finals

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

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.

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.

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: 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: 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.

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: 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: 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.

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: 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.

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: 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: 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.

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: 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: 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.

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.

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 Wins Italian Open Final

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

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: 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 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.

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: 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.

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.