Novak Djokovic is still finding new ways to make history. In early October 2026 he won a record seventh China Open title in Beijing, his 102nd tour-level crown, leaving him one behind Roger Federer's 103 for second place in the Open Era. He is still unbeaten there, 34-0.
It has been a bumpy year at 39, with a run to the Australian Open final, a Wimbledon semi-final and a first-round loss at the US Open. Yet the Serbian keeps answering every doubt. Shop his designs in our tennis collection.
Novak Djokovic Fact File
| Full name | Novak Djokovic (Novak Đoković) |
| Date of birth | 22 May 1987 (age 39) |
| Place of birth | Belgrade, Serbia (then Yugoslavia) |
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Plays | Right-handed, two-handed backhand |
| Nationality | Serbian |
| Current status | Active on the ATP Tour (turned pro 2003) |
| Nickname | Nole |
Career History
| Season | Key results |
|---|---|
| 2008 | First Grand Slam (Australian Open), first ATP Finals title, Olympic bronze |
| 2011 | Australian Open, Wimbledon and US Open; first reached world No. 1 |
| 2016 | Australian Open and French Open, holding all four majors at once |
| 2021 | Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon |
| 2023 | Australian Open, French Open, US Open and ATP Finals (24th major) |
| 2024 | Olympic gold in Paris |
| 2025 | Semi-finals at all four majors; Geneva (100th title) and Athens (101st) |
| 2026 | Australian Open runner-up, Wimbledon semi-final, China Open title (102nd) |
Selected seasons only. Career totals: 24 Grand Slam singles titles, 102 tour-level singles titles and a record 428 weeks at world No. 1. Figures from Wikipedia and ATPTour.com, as of 12 October 2026.
Early Years in Belgrade
Djokovic was born in Belgrade on 22 May 1987 and grew up during a hard period for his country. He turned professional in 2003 and rose quickly, with a rubber-band defence, a superb return of serve and a backhand that soon became one of the best the game has seen.
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The Breakthrough
His first Grand Slam came at the 2008 Australian Open, where he beat Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the final, and he added the ATP Finals that November. Then came 2011, one of the finest seasons ever played. He won the Australian Open, Wimbledon and the US Open and went 10-1 against Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. On 4 July 2011, after Wimbledon, he became world No. 1 for the first time.
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Records and Defining Moments
Winning the 2016 French Open completed the "Nole Slam", all four majors held at once. In 2018 he became the first man to win all nine Masters 1000 events, and he has since done it twice. Melbourne became his second home, with a record ten Australian Open titles, and his 24th major arrived at the 2023 US Open. The one prize missing was Olympic gold, until he won it in Paris in 2024.
The Latest Chapter
In 2025 he reached the semi-finals of all four majors, won his 100th title in Geneva and his 101st in Athens. In 2026 he beat Jannik Sinner in a five-set Australian Open semi-final before losing the final to Carlos Alcaraz. He fell to João Fonseca in the third round at Roland Garros, reached the Wimbledon semi-finals and lost in five sets to Mariano Navone in the US Open first round. Then came Beijing, where Alex de Minaur retired in the final, before Hubert Hurkacz beat him in the Shanghai second round.
Honours
Grand Slam singles titles (24)
- 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
Other titles
- ATP Finals (7): 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2022, 2023
- Masters 1000 titles: 40 (record)
- Davis Cup: 2010 with Serbia
Olympics and records
- Olympic gold, Paris 2024; Olympic bronze, Beijing 2008
- 428 weeks at world No. 1 (record)
- Year-end world No. 1 eight times (record)
Away From the Court
Djokovic founded the Novak Djokovic Foundation, which supports children from disadvantaged communities, and has been a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since 2015. He also co-founded the Professional Tennis Players Association with Vasek Pospisil. He married Jelena in 2014 and they have two children.
FAQs
How old is Novak Djokovic?
Novak Djokovic is 39, having been born on 22 May 1987.
Where was Novak Djokovic born?
He was born in Belgrade, Serbia, which was then part of Yugoslavia.
How tall is Novak Djokovic?
He stands 1.88 m, or 6 ft 2 in.
How many Grand Slams has Novak Djokovic won?
He has won a record 24 Grand Slam singles titles, including ten Australian Opens.
How many weeks has Novak Djokovic been world No. 1?
He has spent a record 428 weeks at No. 1 and finished eight years at the top.
How many titles has Novak Djokovic won?
His China Open win in October 2026 was his 102nd tour-level singles title, one behind Roger Federer.
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