Novak Djokovic: A Tennis Legend

Novak Djokovic is one of the greatest tennis players of all time. This article takes a look at his top career titles, awards, and more.

Novak Djokovic: A Tennis Legend

Since turning pro in 2003, Novak Djokovic has established himself as one of the best tennis players of all time. The Grand Slam champion finally added an Olympic gold medal to his resume at the 2024 Summer Games, defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the men's singles final.

Here are Djokovic's key career titles, awards, and accolades:

Olympics

  • 2024 Paris Olympics gold medalist, men's singles
  • 2008 Beijing Olympics bronze medalist, men's singles

Grand Slam singles titles

  • 10x Australian Open (2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023)
  • 7x Wimbledon (2011, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022)
  • 4x US Open (2011, 2015, 2018, 2023)
  • 3x French Open (2016, 2021, 2023)

ATP Finals

  • 7x champion (2008, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2022, 2023)

Professional awards

  • 8x ITF World Champion (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2021, 2023)
  • 8x ATP Player of the Year (2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2023)
  • 2x ATP Most Improved Player of the Year (2006, 2007)
  • ATP Comeback Player of the Year (2018)
  • Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year (2012)

Other accomplishments

  • Most singles major matches played in the Open era
  • Only men's triple career Grand Slam champion
  • Davis Cup champion (2010)
  • Winning record against both Roger Federer (27-23) and Rafael Nadal (30-29)

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