Novak Djokovic Australian Open

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Novak Djokovic Australian Open
Novak Djokovic
NameNovak Djokovic
Net WorthEstimated $250 Million
Age36
NationalitySerbian
ResidenceBelgrade, Serbia & Monte Carlo, Monaco
Marital StatusJelena Djokovic (m. 2014)
ChildrenStefan (born 2014), Tara (born 2017)
Source of WealthTennis, Endorsements, Business
Prize Money$180,937,203
EndorsementsLacoste, Head, Adidas, Jacob’s Creek, Peugeot, Uniqlo, Seiko, ANZ
CharityUNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and Novak Djokovic Foundation

Novak Djokovic, a professional tennis player from Serbia, is regarded as the greatest player to have ever lived. He maintained the #1 spot in the ATP rankings for a total of 373 weeks, the longest streak by any make player. Djokovic had also stood out from the crowd, joining Federer and Nadal as members of the Big Three, who some consider to be the three greatest male tennis players of all time. The Serbian phenom is also the current World No.1, competing with the third generation of tennis players. He has won 98 singles titles thus far, as well as one doubles title.

Born on 22 May 1987 in Belgrade, Serbia, Novak Djokovic began playing tennis at the age of four. Growing up, the 36-year-old idolized Pete Sampras, before turning pro in 2003. He has won 24 Grand Slam titles, holds the record for the most majors and longest reigning World No.1, and has the most match wins combining all four Slams. "Nole" is considered one of the most technically sound and tactically gifted players of all time; additionally, his mental fortitude is second to none. He has all the shots in the book, and thrives under pressure situations. As of early 2024, Djokovic is being coached by Goran Ivanisevic.

Novak Djokovic Australian Open Performances

As of the 2024 season, Novak Djokovic has won 10 Australian Open titles.

The Australian Open has been the most successful Grand Slam for Serbian sensation Novak Djokovic. Speaking about Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena, Djokovic said, "I just love playing on this court. It's been 'the' court for me in my career."

When Did Novak Djokovic Win His First Australian Open?

Novak Djokovic won his maiden Australian Open, and first ever major, in 2008. He beat France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the final, with a scoreline of 4-6 6-4 6-3 7-6(2). Interestingly, that was the first Grand Slam final since the 2005 Australian Open to not feature either Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal in the summit clash. The Australian Open is held annually at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia. The tournament is the first of the four tennis Grand Slam competitions conducted annually, coming before the French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open.

Novak Djokovic Australian Open Singles Victories

Novak Djokovic has grabbed 10 titles at Melbourne Park thus far. The first occurred in 2008, when he overcame a tough game to win the championship match. After this, he also won in the years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2023. His latest title at Australian Open was in 2023, when he beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in a straight sets final. In the 2024 Australian Open, Djokovic made it to the semifinal stage, where he lost to Italian Jannik Sinner 1-6 2-6 7-6(6) 3-6. This was the Serb's first loss at a semifinal or final in the tournament, making his record 20-1. He has 89 victories at the Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic Australian Open
Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic Australian Open Timeline

YEARWINNERRUNNER-UPSCORE
2023Novak DjokovicStefanos Tsitsipas6-3 7-6(4) 7-6(5)
2021Novak DjokovicDaniil Medvedev7-5 6-2 6-2
2020Novak DjokovicDominic Thiem6-4, 4-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4
2019Novak DjokovicRafael Nadal6-3, 6-2, 6-3
2016Novak DjokovicAndy Murray6-1, 7-5, 7-6(3)
2015Novak DjokovicAndy Murray7-6(5), 6-7(4), 6-3, 6-0
2013Novak DjokovicAndy Murray6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-2
2012Novak DjokovicRafael Nadal5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5
2011Novak DjokovicAndy Murray6-4, 6-2, 6-3
2008Novak DjokovicJo-Wilfried Tsonga4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6(2)

Novak Djokovic Australian Open Doubles Wins

Novak Djokovic's best performance in doubles at the Australian Open is Round-1, which he achieved in 2006 and 2007. He has not won a doubles title at Melbourne Park.

Novak Djokovic Australian Open Mixed Doubles Wins

Novak Djokovic has no mixed doubles titles at the Australian Open.

FAQs

A. Novak Djokovic has won 24 Grand Slam titles, as of the beginning of the 2024 season.

A. Novak Djokovic has won the Australian Open 10 times, as of the start of the 2024 season.

A. Novak Djokovic won his first Grand Slam title at the 2008 Australian Open. He defeated Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 4-6 6-4 6-3 7-6 in the final.

A. As of January 2024, Novak Djokovic has won 98 singles titles (3rd highest in the Open Era) and 1 doubles title.

A. Novak Djokovic reached the semifinal of the 2024 Australian Open. He was defeated by Jannik Sinner 6-1 6-2 6-7(6) 6-3.

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