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Novak Djokovic

Professional Tennis Player

Novak Djokovic is a Serbian professional tennis player regarded as one of the greatest men’s players of all time. He has won 24 Grand Slam singles titles, a record for a men’s player, and has spent more weeks ranked world No. 1 than any other player.

Djokovic won the Olympic singles gold medal at Paris 2024, completing the career Golden Slam. In 2026 he reached the Australian Open final, where he lost to Carlos Alcaraz, and he continued to compete on the ATP Tour through the year.

Profession
Professional Tennis Player
Known for
Grand Slam titles, world No. 1 weeks, Paris 2024 Olympic gold, Davis Cup with Serbia
Date of birth
1987-05-22
Birthplace
Belgrade, Serbia
Nationality
Serbian

Novak Djokovic Quick Facts

Full NameNovak Djokovic
ProfessionProfessional tennis player
Date of Birth22 May 1987
Age (as of 2026)39
BirthplaceBelgrade, Serbia
NationalitySerbian
Playing StyleRight-handed, two-handed backhand
Turned Professional2003
Active Years2003 to present
SpouseJelena Djokovic
Known For24 Grand Slam singles titles, record weeks at world No. 1, Paris 2024 Olympic gold

Novak Djokovic Career in Numbers

MilestoneDetails
Grand Slam singles titles24 (Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and US Open)
Olympic goldMen’s singles, Paris 2024
Weeks at world No. 1More than 400, a record in the ATP era
Davis CupMultiple titles with Serbia
2026 Grand Slam resultsAustralian Open runner-up; French Open third round; Wimbledon semifinal; US Open first round

Early Life and Family

Djokovic was born on 22 May 1987 in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. He began playing tennis as a child and later trained at the Novak Tennis Center in Belgrade. He is married to Jelena Djokovic, and the couple have two children.

Breakthrough on the ATP Tour

Djokovic turned professional in 2003 and won his first ATP title in 2006. His breakthrough came when he reached the top of the rankings in 2011, the start of a period in which he won multiple Grand Slam titles in each season and built a rivalry with Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.

Novak Djokovic Career Journey

Early Years and Rise (2003 to 2010)

Djokovic won his first Grand Slam singles title at the 2008 Australian Open.

Peak Years (2011 to 2016)

He won three Grand Slam titles in 2011 and dominated men’s tennis in the following seasons, including a calendar-year Grand Slam chase in 2015 and the 2016 career Golden Slam attempt, which ended at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

Later Career (2017 to 2024)

After a period of injury and reduced results in 2017 and 2018, he returned to form and won further Grand Slam titles. He won the Olympic singles gold at Paris 2024, completing the career Golden Slam.

2026 Season

In 2026, Djokovic lost the Australian Open final to Carlos Alcaraz in four sets. He lost in the third round of the French Open to Joao Fonseca, reached the Wimbledon semifinal and lost to Jannik Sinner, and lost in the first round of the US Open. He has not won a singles title in 2026 so far.

Novak Djokovic Records and Milestones

  • 24 Grand Slam singles titles, the most by any man in history.
  • More than 400 weeks as world No. 1, the record for any player in the ATP rankings era.
  • Career Golden Slam, completed with Olympic singles gold at Paris 2024.
  • Multiple Davis Cup titles with Serbia.

Novak Djokovic Awards and Honours

YearAward
2024Olympic singles gold medal, Paris

Playing Style

Djokovic is known for his flexibility, return of serve and defensive consistency, combined with a two-handed backhand and accurate groundstrokes. Analysts often point to his ability to stay in long rallies and his mental resilience in five-set matches as central to his success.

Current Form (2025-26) and Outlook

Djokovic has continued to compete on the ATP Tour in 2026. His most recent Grand Slam appearance was the US Open, where he lost in the first round to Mariano Navone. His 2026 results so far show no singles title, and his ranking is reported differently across sources, so readers should check the official ATP rankings for the latest position.

Novak Djokovic Net Worth and Brand Value

The figures below are not official. No major financial publication has reviewed Djokovic’s wealth in a way that supports a reliable estimate, and the figures found online come from unnamed or low-quality sites, so they have not been used here.

Estimated Net WorthNot publicly estimated
Brand ValueNot publicly estimated
Key Brand EndorsementsNot verified for this profile
Main Income SourcesPrize money from ATP and Grand Slam events, plus sponsorship and endorsement income

Personal Life

Djokovic is married to Jelena Djokovic and they have two children. He runs the Novak Djokovic Foundation, which works on education and children’s programmes in Serbia and the wider region.

Frequently Asked Questions About Novak Djokovic

How old is Novak Djokovic?

Djokovic was born on 22 May 1987, so he is 39 as of October 2026.

What is Novak Djokovic’s net worth?

A reliable published net worth estimate was not found from a major financial publication, so no figure is given here.

How many Grand Slam titles has Djokovic won?

Djokovic has won 24 Grand Slam singles titles, the most by any man in history.

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