Novak Djokovic owns 24 Grand Slam titles, 428 weeks at number one, and around 195.6 million US dollars in career prize money according to records.
The right-handed professional turned pro in 2003 and reached his peak atop the ATP rankings across 13 different calendar years.
Born in Belgrade, Serbia, on May 22, 1987, the 1.88-meter competitor captured his first major at the Australian Open in 2008. He later added seven Wimbledon titles, four US Open crowns, and three French Open victories to cement his status in tennis history.
Djokovic wins 2008 Australian Open
Djokovic secured his first ATP Tour titles in 2006 across Amersfoort and Metz, climbing into the top 20 of the world rankings. Five years after his 2003 debut, he broke through for his maiden Grand Slam trophy in Melbourne during the 2008 Australian Open.
The Serbian player added an Olympic bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Games later that season. His rise continued as he carried Serbia to its first Davis Cup title in 2010 before dominating the sport alongside rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal starting in 2011.
Djokovic dictates play with tactical aggression
Coached by Viktor Troicki and Boris Bošnjaković, Djokovic deploys deep groundstrokes and tactical aggression to dictate play from the baseline. His court coverage and anticipation allow him to wear down opponents with sudden changes of direction and tempo.
He stands alongside Andre Agassi as the only players to complete a Career Super Slam by winning all four majors, the ATP Finals, and Olympic gold. His record tally includes 40 ATP Masters 1000 titles, seven ATP Finals crowns, 16 ATP 500 trophies, and 14 ATP 250 tournament victories.
Melbourne dominance and the 2024 Olympic gold medal
Melbourne remains his most productive major venue with 10 Australian Open titles won between 2008 and 2023. His run at Melbourne Park ended in the 2026 final against Carlos Alcaraz, marking his first defeat in a championship match at the tournament.
Paris proved a longer pursuit as he claimed his first French Open title in 2016, eight years after his initial major victory. He later completed his resume by winning the singles gold medal at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
