Know These Records that Made Djokovic The Most Versatile Tennis Star Of All-time!
Born in the era of two of the greatest tennis players in history, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic is the first Serbian tennis player to achieve similar popularity and success. Tennis is played mainly on three surfaces; Hard courts, Clay courts, and Grass courts, and most players have a specific preferred surface on which they feel most comfortable playing. Take Rafael Nadal, who has won 14 of his 12 Grand Slams on red clay courts. Nadal is as comfortable on clay courts as he is on hard courts or grass courts, and Roger Federer is the exact opposite. Federer won 19 of his 20 Grand Slams on grass and hard courts, but only 1 Grand Slam on clay court. This is where Djokovic is the exception. He is equally comfortable on all three surfaces, not on any specific surface like Nadal or Federer. As evidence, of his 31 Masters titles, 23 won on hard courts, and the remaining eight on clay courts (Monte Carlo 2, Madrid Open 2, and Italian Open 4). Djokovic's success on different courts and in different championships is unquestionable. He has 10 Australian Open, 7 Wimbledon, and three US Open, where has also won 2 French Open as well.
Another testament to Djokovic's all-around prowess, he has won each of his nine Masters titles at least twice. Most wins 6 times at Miami, followed by 5 times at Indian Wells, besides, he won 4 times in Rome, Canada, and Paris. Won 3 times in Shanghai, and 2 times in Rome and Monte Carlo. Djokovic also won the year-end ATP Tour Finals 5 times, the second most after Roger Federer. From 2012 to 2015, he won 4 times in a row, which is a feat that no one else has. One (1) Davis Cup in 2010, and two (2) Hopman Cups in 2008, and 2013, are also some of the greatest achievements of Novak Djokovic in international Tennis and will be remembered by fans worldwide. Moreover, winning a bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics for Serbia added another feat in his Career. Anyway, if you are a fan of tennis and you would like to know the most versatile records of Djokovic in different major competitions, then you are at the right place. So, keep continuing;
Australian Open
How many Australian Open Singles titles has Djokovic won?
Novak Djokovic has won an all-time record ten (10) Australian Open men's singles titles, in 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2023 respectively. Djokovic surpassed the previous records of six (6) titles by Roy Emerson (Australia) and Roger Federer (Switzerland) and he is the most winner of men's singles at the Australian Open championships. Djokovic is the only male player to win three(three) consecutive Australian Open men’s singles Championship titles during the Open Era, which he has done twice (2011-13), and (2019-21) so far by winning the 10th Australian Open men’s singles title, he became the only second man(Jointly Rafael Nadal) to hold 22 men’s singles major titles as well.
When does Djokovic win the first Australian Open?
In 2008, Djokovic won the first Australian Open Men’s Singles title in his career, and in the 2008 men’s singles final, he defeated Jo-Wilfred Tsonga(France) by a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, and 7-6(7-2) sets and became champion at the 2008 Australian Open men’s singles Championships. It was Djokovic's first major title in his career and became the first Serbian man to win a major men’s singles title in the Australian Open (Tennis). The 2008 Australian Open championship was the 96th edition of the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam event of the year, and it took place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia from January 14 to January 27, 2008.
Wimbledon
How many Wimbledon Singles titles has Djokovic won?
Djokovic has won seven (7) Wimbledon Open men's singles titles, in 2011, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2022 respectively. His seven (7) Wimbledon men's singles titles are tied for second-most in the open era (Jointly) with Pete Sampras's (USA) seven titles and only one behind Roger Federer's (Switzerland) eight titles. Along with many feats, he holds numerous records at Wimbledon, including the most consecutive titles in the Open Era (five from 2014-2019), the most finals reached in the Open Era (9), and the highest winning percentage in the Open Era (.926). He also shares the record for most five-set wins in the tournament's history jointly with Roger Federer (10).
When does Djokovic win the first Wimbledon Open?
In 2011, Djokovic won the first Wimbledon Open men’s singles tennis title at the Wimbledon Open championships. In the 2011 Wimbledon Open (125th Edition) men’s singles final, Djokovic defeated defending champion Rafael Nadal (Spain) by a 6-4, 6-1, 1-6, and 6-3 sets and became the champions of the men’s singles at the Wimbledon Open. It was Djokovic's third Grand Slam title, in fact; it was his first major title championship on any grass court as well. On the other hand, Djokovic ranked world No. 1 for the first time, where it was the first time Federer as well Nadal lost the world No.1 ranking since February 2004.
US Open
How many US Open Singles titles has Djokovic won?
Djokovic won three (3) US Open men's singles titles in 2011, 2015, and 2018 respectively, and with three titles, he is the fourth-most winner of the US Open men’s singles Championships. With achievements, he also holds the record for the most men's singles matches won at the US Open in the Open Era (75), the highest winning percentage in the Open Era (.896), and the most consecutive appearances in the semi-finals or better (12 from 2007-2018). Additionally, he shares the record for most five-set wins at the US Open men’s singles championship history with Ivan Lendl (Czech-America) (10).
When does Djokovic win the first US Open?
In 2011, Djokovic won the first US Open men’s singles tennis title at the US Open championships. In the 2011 US Open (131st Edition) men’s singles final, he defeated defending champion Rafael Nadal (Spain) by 6-2, 6-4, 6-7(3-7), and 6-1 sets and became the champions of the men’s singles at the US Open. By winning the 2011 US Open men’s singles, he completed his fourth major title, which was his third major title of the year. Additionally, the 2011 US Open was the fifth consecutive US Open men’s singles where Djokovic and Federer played each other, and through this loss, Federer failed to win a major grand slam title in a calendar year for the first time since 2002.
French Open
How many French Open Singles titles has Djokovic won?
Djokovic has won three (3) French Open men's singles titles, in 2016, 2021, and 2023 respectively, and he is the second male player to win both the French Open and Paris Masters in the same year (2021) after the great Andre Agassi (USA). He has several impressive records at the French Open including reaching the final on five other occasions. He also holds the record for the most consecutive quarterfinal appearances at the French Open in the Open Era (12 from 2010-2021) and the most semi-final appearances by a man in the Open Era (10). Additionally, Djokovic also shares the record for most five-set wins in the tournament's history with Henri Cochet and Rafael Nadal (11).
When does Djokovic win the first French Open?
Djokovic won his first French Open (Tennis) men’s singles title in 2016, at the French Open championships. In the 2016 French Open (120th Edition) men’s singles final, he defeated, Andy Murray (England) by 3-6, 6-4, 6-1, 6-2, and 6-4 sets became the champions of the men’s singles at the French Open. It was his twelfth major title of the year, and he became the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to win all four major titles simultaneously and the first man in history to do so on three different surfaces (Hart-Court, Clay-Court, and Grass-Court). Additionally, by winning the French Open men’s singles tournament in 2016, he became the eighth player in history to complete a Career Grand Slam.
When does Djokovic win the career grand slam?
By winning the 2016 French Open, Djokovic completed his first career Grand Slam. On the other hand, his dominance extended throughout 2016, when he completed a non-calendar year Grand Slam as well, and with the victory, he became only the eighth player in history to achieve this feat, which involves winning all four Grand Slam tournaments (Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open) at least once in a player's career. Meanwhile, in 2016 he became the first player to win $100 million in prize money and is often considered one of the greatest players of all time.
What is the net worth of Novak Djokovic?
As of January 2023, Novak Djokovic has a net worth of $220 million and he is one of the richest athletes in the world. He is among one of few players to have earned $ 100 million in prize money in a single year in 2016. When Djokovic won Wimbledon in 2019, it brought his total career earnings to $133 million, surpassing the previous records set by the man he defeated, Roger Federer (Switzerland), who has earned a lifetime sum of $124 million. Djokovic is one of the most successful tennis players of all time, with 22 major titles to his name, and he has earned significant income through endorsements and sponsorships with companies such as Lacoste, ASICS, Nike, and Adidas.
History will tell who is called the greatest tennis player of all time, but when it comes to all-around skills, Djokovic is one of the clear winners. In addition to his ability to adapt to all types of surfaces, his ability to cover the entire court, his great ability to accurately return serves and his defensive strength will also testify to Djokovic's all-around skills in front of future generations of tennis fans worldwide. Anyway, if this post misses any crucial points about Novak Djokovic please comment below. SportsOwls is always with sports all-around and always for sports fans around the world. Don’t forget to write a comment, or share this post on social media if you like it. You can also connect with us on our social media pages: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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