Excellence, Resilience, Compassion
Born:
Place: Belgrade, Serbia
Novak Djokovic discovered tennis at age four when his parents opened a pizza restaurant at Mount Kopaonik. He began training at the Jelena Genčić academy at age six and moved to Germany at twelve to train at Nikola Pilić's academy.
Spouse: Jelena Djokovic (m. 2014)
Children: Stefan & Tara
Height: 1.88m (6'2")
Playing Style: Right-handed, two-handed backhand
"I'm trying to enjoy every moment. I don't want to wish any moment away." — Novak Djokovic
Turned professional and won his first ATP match at age 16 in a Davis Cup tie.
Won his first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, defeating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the final.
Achieved a 43-1 record to start the season, winning three Grand Slams (Australian Open, Wimbledon, US Open) and reaching World No. 1.
Won four consecutive Grand Slams spanning 2015-2016, achieving the "Nole Slam" and reaching the French Open final four consecutive years.
After elbow surgery, returned to win Wimbledon and US Open, reclaiming the World No. 1 ranking.
Won Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon. Reached the US Open final in pursuit of the Calendar Grand Slam.
Won his 23rd Grand Slam title at the French Open, surpassing all competitors, and captured his 24th at the US Open.
Most Grand Slam singles titles in men's tennis history
Record number of Australian Open titles
Record for most Masters 1000 titles
Record for most weeks ranked World No. 1
Record for most year-end No. 1 finishes
Won all four Grand Slams three times
Only player to win all 9 Masters 1000 events twice
Won singles gold at 2024 Paris Olympics
| Tournament | Titles | Years Won |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Open | 10 | 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023 |
| French Open | 3 | 2016, 2021, 2023 |
| Wimbledon | 7 | 2011, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022 |
| US Open | 4 | 2011, 2015, 2018, 2023 |
| Total | 24 Grand Slam Titles | |
The Novak Djokovic Foundation was established in with the mission to help children from disadvantaged communities grow up in stimulating and safe environments where they can develop their potential and achieve their dreams.
Building and renovating preschools and kindergartens throughout Serbia, providing quality early childhood education to children from vulnerable communities.
Working with parents and caregivers through workshops and programs to create better developmental environments for children.
Partnering with UNICEF and other organizations to expand reach and impact, supporting children's education and development worldwide.
The foundation accepts donations and partnerships to continue expanding its reach. Visit novakdjokovicfoundation.org to learn more.
| Opponent | Total | Grand Slams | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Nadal | 31-29 (Djokovic leads) | 11-7 | Epic rivalry spanning 18 years |
| Roger Federer | 27-23 (Djokovic leads) | 11-6 | Won 4 consecutive Wimbledon finals (2014-2015, 2018-2019) |
| Andy Murray | 25-11 (Djokovic leads) | 8-2 | Childhood friends and practice partners |
"I'm trying not to pay attention to negativity. I'm just trying to stay positive, do my best, work hard."
"I lost a lot of finals, so I know how it feels. But I also know that feeling when you win is much better."
"The history of our sport is so important. I'm very proud and very grateful to be part of it."
Speaks Serbian, English, French, German, Italian, and some Spanish
Famous for his entertaining player impersonations
Practices yoga and meditation for mental strength
Follows a mostly plant-based, gluten-free diet
Plays guitar and loves music across many genres
Passionate supporter of Serbian football
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Novak Djokovic's impact on tennis extends far beyond his record-breaking statistics. He has redefined what's possible in the sport through his exceptional consistency, mental fortitude, and physical conditioning.
As a representative of Serbia, Djokovic has inspired an entire nation and brought global attention to Serbian tennis. His success opened doors for future generations of players from smaller tennis nations.
Through his foundation's work in early childhood education, Djokovic has created lasting change in communities throughout Serbia, ensuring his legacy extends well beyond the tennis court.
With his 24 Grand Slam titles, 428 weeks at World No. 1, and complete domination of every major metric in men's tennis, Djokovic has firmly established himself as one of the greatest athletes of all time.