50 Fun Facts About Novak Djokovic

In which city was Novak Djokovic born in 1987?

It was then part of SFR Yugoslavia; his two younger brothers also played professionally.

How many Grand Slam men's singles titles had Djokovic won by the end of 2025, a record?

Ten of them came at the Australian Open, also a record.

How many Australian Open singles titles had Djokovic won by the end of 2025, a record?

His first major title came there in 2008.

For how many weeks had Djokovic been ranked world No. 1 by the end of 2025, a record?

He had also finished as year-end No. 1 a record eight times.

Whom did Djokovic beat in the 2008 Australian Open final to win his first major?

It broke Federer and Nadal's streak of 11 consecutive majors.

Which two players joined Djokovic in what fans called the Big Three?

By 2010 he had begun separating himself from the rest of the field.

Which coach met the six-year-old Djokovic on Mount Kopaonik and persuaded him to hit a two-handed backhand?

His idol used a one-hander.

Who was Djokovic's childhood idol?

His parents ran a fast-food parlour on Mount Kopaonik where he first met his coach.

Where did Djokovic sometimes have to train during the NATO bombing of Serbia?

His father took out high-interest loans to pay for his tennis education.

In 1999 the 12-year-old Djokovic moved to Germany to train for four years under which coach?

Pilić made him spend months serving against a wall to fix his technique.

Which future champion did Djokovic beat in Livorno in 2001 as his junior rival on the U14 circuit?

Djokovic topped the ETA U14 list with Murray second.

Djokovic won his first Masters title in 2007 at which event, as its youngest ever male champion?

He beat Nadal, Murray and Guillermo Cañas along the way.

How long was Djokovic's 2012 Australian Open final against Nadal, the longest major final in history?

It remains the longest match ever played at the Australian Open.

In 2011 Djokovic's 43-match winning streak was ended in the French Open semifinals by whom?

He had gone 10-1 against Nadal and Federer that season and won three majors.

Whom did Djokovic beat in the 2016 French Open final to complete the Career Grand Slam?

He was the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to hold all four majors simultaneously.

What ranking-points record did Djokovic set after the 2016 French Open?

His 2015 season had brought a record 15 consecutive finals.

What was Djokovic's world ranking when he won Wimbledon in 2018 after his elbow injury?

He beat Kevin Anderson in straight sets in the final.

How many championship points did Djokovic save in beating Federer in the 2019 Wimbledon final?

He won despite taking fewer points than Federer over the match.

Why was Djokovic disqualified from the 2020 US Open?

It happened in his fourth-round match.

Djokovic was deported from which country in January 2022 over his COVID vaccination status?

The Federal Court upheld the immigration minister's decision to cancel his visa a second time.

Which Australian minister cancelled Djokovic's visa the second time, citing public health and order?

He was held in a detention hotel pending appeal.

Whom did Djokovic beat in the 2023 French Open final to claim a record-breaking 23rd major?

It made him the first man to complete a triple Career Grand Slam.

Whom did Djokovic beat for his 24th major at the 2023 US Open?

It was his fourth US Open title.

Whom did Djokovic beat in the 2024 Paris Olympic final to win gold and complete the Career Golden Slam?

He had won bronze at Beijing in 2008.

Who ended Djokovic's 34-match winning streak at Wimbledon by beating him in the 2023 final?

The young Spaniard won in five sets.

What record did Djokovic's 3-hour-49-minute Cincinnati victory over Alcaraz in 2023 set?

It lasted 3 hours 49 minutes and was hailed as one of the greatest matches ever.

How many times did Djokovic and Nadal meet, in the Open Era's most prolific men's rivalry?

It was the most prolific rivalry in the men's Open Era, including all four major finals.

What was Djokovic's overall record against Federer in their 50 matches?

Djokovic led 13-6 in finals.

What is Djokovic's feat of winning all nine ATP 1000 events, done twice, called?

He first completed it by beating Federer in the 2018 Cincinnati final.

Which of Djokovic's shots is described as underrated yet one of the best, thanks to its versatility?

His backhand down the line is considered his very best shot.

Which racket brand has Djokovic used since re-signing after the 2008 season?

He had briefly switched to Wilson in 2005 but could not find a frame he liked.

Who was Djokovic's main coach from 2006 to 2017?

Todd Martin and Mark Woodforde worked with him occasionally in that period.

Which nutritionist joined Djokovic's team in 2010 and reportedly diagnosed his gluten intolerance?

He also practises Chinese medicine and acupuncture.

What is the title of Djokovic's 2013 autobiography?

In it he described an experiment claiming water reacts to human emotions.

Which player-only body did Djokovic co-found in 2020 with Vasek Pospisil?

He had been president of the ATP Player Council since 2016.

Where did Djokovic marry his high-school sweetheart in July 2014?

They had met in high school and began dating in 2005.

How many languages does Djokovic speak to varying degrees?

Serbian, English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.

Djokovic reportedly meditates for up to an hour a day at a temple of which faith near the All England Club?

He is also a frequent visitor to the meditation platforms of Visoko in Bosnia.

Which Italian clothing company signed Djokovic to a ten-year deal in 2009 after Adidas passed?

He later moved to Uniqlo in 2012.

Which brand unveiled Djokovic as its ambassador in May 2017 after five years with Uniqlo?

He had been set to join Nike before Uniqlo signed him in 2012.

Which of these players did a BBC crew film a young Djokovic impersonating at Queen's Club?

He also did Nadal, Goran Ivanišević and Lleyton Hewitt.

What kind of restaurant, Eqvita, did Djokovic open in Monte Carlo in 2016?

It reportedly closed in March 2019.

In which year did Djokovic lead Serbia to its first Davis Cup title?

He also led Serbia to the inaugural ATP Cup in 2020.

How many times has Djokovic won the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award?

That ties Roger Federer for the most of all time.

Djokovic founded his charitable foundation in which year?

It supports children from disadvantaged communities; he became a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2015.

What message did Djokovic write on a camera lens after his first-round win at the 2023 French Open?

It responded to clashes in Kosovo that week.

Djokovic ended a 26-match winning streak in majors with a five-set loss to whom at the 2019 French Open?

The defeat ended his bid for a second Nole Slam.

Whom did Djokovic beat in the 2022 Wimbledon final for his 21st major?

It was his record 32nd Grand Slam final.

How many Masters 1000 titles had Djokovic won by the end of 2025, a record?

He had also won a record seven year-end championships.

Which two-time defending champion did Djokovic beat in the 2026 Australian Open semifinals?

It was his 11th final at Melbourne Park.