Novak Djokovic, born in Belgrade, Serbia, is the most decorated men’s tennis player of all time with 24 Grand Slam singles titles. Currently ranked ATP World #4, the 38-year-old holds the all-time records at the Australian Open (10 titles), Wimbledon (7 titles), and shares the US Open record (4 titles), with 3 Roland Garros crowns completing his collection. He is the only man in the Open Era to have won each Grand Slam at least three times.
Djokovic’s playing style is built on superhuman return of serve, defensive elasticity, and unmatched mental resilience. His backhand is widely considered the greatest in tennis history, and his ability to slide on every surface gives him court coverage that defies physics. What has truly separated Djokovic from his peers is his capacity to raise his level in the most critical moments. He has won more Grand Slam finals from behind than any player in the Open Era, and his record in five-set matches is historically dominant.
His career spans the entirety of the “Big Three” era alongside Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. He held all four Grand Slam titles simultaneously in 2015-2016 (the “Nole Slam”), completed the Career Golden Slam with his 2024 Olympic gold medal, and surpassed Nadal’s record of 22 majors. The GOAT debate in men’s tennis will be argued for decades, but Djokovic’s numbers make the strongest statistical case ever assembled.
Even at 38, Djokovic remains a factor at every Grand Slam he enters. Fans can follow his 2026 campaign at the Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and the US Open. Convert match times to Serbia time for local scheduling.