| Country |
Serbia and Montenegro
(2003–2006)
Serbia (2006–present) |
| Residence |
Monte Carlo, Monaco |
| Date of birth |
22 May 1987 (1987-05-22) (age 23) |
| Place of birth |
Belgrade, SR Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia |
| Height |
1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Turned pro |
2003 |
| Plays |
Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Career prize money |
US$17,667,522 |
| Singles |
| Career record |
301-99 (75.25%) |
| Career titles |
17 |
| Highest ranking |
No. 2 (February 1, 2010) |
| Current ranking |
No. 3 (August 16, 2010) |
| Grand Slam results |
| Australian Open |
W (2008) |
| French Open |
SF (2007, 2008) |
| Wimbledon |
SF (2007, 2010) |
| US Open |
F (2007) |
| Major tournaments |
| Tour Finals |
W (2008) |
| Olympic Games |
Bronze Medal (2008) |
| Doubles |
| Career record |
21–33 |
| Career titles |
1 |
| Highest ranking |
No. 114 (November 30, 2009) |
| Grand Slam Doubles results |
| Australian Open |
1R (2006, 2007) |
| French Open |
1R (2006) |
| Wimbledon |
2R (2006) |
| US Open |
1R (2006) |
ENDORSEMENTS
Novak endorses Wilson racquets and wears shoes sponsored by Adidas
PERSONALITY
Novak is a warm, talented guy who loves to party and fool around and impersonate other players.
Novak is very loyal to his country and family Novak is a very serious sportsman who is much focused, ambitious and has the killer instinct in him.
Novak wants to be a role model for the next generation tennis players of his country
COACH
Mark Woodforde.
Novak is currently playing the 22nd BA-CA Trophy, in Vienna. Djokovic became the first player in 13 years to beat the top-three players in the same tournament. He beat Federer in the finals, Nadal in the semi-finals and Andy Roddick in the quarter-finals.
Pete Sampras is his idol. Novak is nicknamed "Nole". Hard Court is his favorite surface.
Grand Slam performance timeline
| Tournament | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | Career SR | Career W–L | Career Win % |
| Grand Slam Tournaments |
| Australian Open |
A |
A |
1R |
1R |
4R |
W |
QF |
QF |
1 / 6 |
18–5 |
78.26 |
| French Open |
A |
A |
2R |
QF |
SF |
SF |
3R |
QF |
0 / 6 |
21–6 |
77.77 |
| Wimbledon |
A |
A |
3R |
4R |
SF |
2R |
QF |
SF |
0 / 6 |
20–6 |
76.92 |
| US Open |
A |
A |
3R |
3R |
F |
SF |
SF |
|
0 / 5 |
20–5 |
80.00 |
| Win–Loss |
0–0 |
0–0 |
5–4 |
9–4 |
19–4 |
18–3 |
15–4 |
13–3 |
1 / 23 |
79–22 |
78.21 |
Grand Slam finals >>Singles: 2 (1 titles, 1 runner-ups)
| Outcome |
Year |
Championship |
Surface |
Opponent in Final |
Score in Final |
| Runner-up |
2007 |
US Open |
Hard |
Roger Federer |
6–7(4), 6–7(2), 4–6 |
| Winner |
2008 |
Australian Open |
Hard |
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga |
4–6, 6–4, 6–3, 7–6(2) |
Career statistics
| Awards |
Preceded by
Rafael Nadal |
ATP Most Improved Player
2006, 2007 |
Succeeded by
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga |
Preceded by
Olivera Jevtic |
The best athlete of Serbia
2007 |
Succeeded by
Milorad Cavic |
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