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Novak Djokovic

Professional tennis player

Born 1987

Novak Djokovic is a Serbian professional tennis player, entrepreneur and philanthropist whose return of serve, court coverage and longevity reshaped the modern men's game. Born in Belgrade in 1987, he began playing at four, was guided by Jelena Gencic from childhood and later trained at Nikola Pilic's academy before turning professional in 2003. His first major came at the 2008 Australian Open; Serbia's 2010 Davis Cup victory helped launch a 2011 season in which he won three majors and reached world No. 1. Djokovic completed the career Grand Slam at Roland Garros in 2016, became the first man to win every Masters 1000 event in 2018, reached a men's-record 24 major singles titles in 2023 and completed the career Golden Slam with Olympic gold in Paris in 2024. He won his 100th and 101st tour titles in 2025. In 2026 he reached the Australian Open final and Wimbledon semifinal, released the documentary Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter, joined General Atlantic as a global strategic adviser and remained active on tour. Off court, he and his wife Jelena co-founded an early-childhood foundation, he wrote Serve to Win and he is the father of two children.

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ConnectionJelena DjokovicWife, foundation co-founder and global CEO; the couple raise two children.

ConnectionJelena GencicFormative childhood coach who identified Djokovic's ability when he was six.

ConnectionMarian VajdaLongtime coach across much of Djokovic's rise and championship career.

Novak Djokovic competing at Roland Garros in May 2024 — Profile image · Kuberzog / CC BY 4.0

NewNews16 Sept 2026

Djokovic schedules first Beijing appearance in 11 years

Djokovic entered the China Open beginning September 30. His official site noted that he had won all six of his previous appearances and carried a 29-0 Beijing record.

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2026

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US Open run ends in a five-set first round
Mariano Navone defeated Djokovic after four hours and 36 minutes in a match the Serbian completed while managing back, shoulder and knee trouble.
31 Aug 2026Official match report
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Djokovic explains his post-match travel and hydration routine
In a Qatar Airways interview connected to SILA Hydration, Djokovic discussed post-match hydration, staying grounded and managing jet lag; the brand connection is treated as commercial context.
24 Aug 2026Direct interview
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The Wolf in Winter begins streaming
Jason Hehir's feature documentary follows Djokovic's late-career pursuit and includes interviews with figures including Rafael Nadal and Andre Agassi.
20 Aug 2026Official Prime Video release
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Djokovic reflects on Wimbledon and what comes next
After a demanding Wimbledon run that ended in the semifinal, Djokovic told CBS News he still believed he could improve and discussed the future of his career.
17 Jul 2026First-person interview
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General Atlantic appoints Djokovic global strategic adviser
The investment firm brought Djokovic in to advise on consumer, health, wellness and sports-related opportunities.
26 Jun 2026Official appointment
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Djokovic finishes runner-up at the Australian Open
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Djokovic in four sets in the Melbourne final, ending Djokovic's bid for an 11th Australian Open title and 25th major.
1 Feb 2026Official ATP final report
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Athens title takes Djokovic to 101
Djokovic won the Hellenic Championship for his 101st tour-level singles title and a record 72nd hard-court title.
8 Nov 2025Official career record
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Selected Credits

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Year	Title	Role
2024	Paris Olympic GamesOlympic title	Men's singles gold medallist
2025	Hellenic Championship, AthensATP title	Singles champion; 101st tour-level title
2025	Geneva OpenATP title	Singles champion; 100th tour-level title
2026	Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in WinterFeature documentary	Subject and participant
2026	Australian OpenMajor final	Men's singles runner-up

Timeline

1987—2026

1987Born in Belgrade on May 22 to Srdjan and Dijana Djokovic.
1991Begins playing tennis at age four near his family's business in Kopaonik.
1993Jelena Gencic recognises his ability and becomes his formative childhood coach.
2003Turns professional and begins building his ranking on the international circuit.
2004Makes his Davis Cup debut for Serbia and Montenegro.
2006Wins his first ATP singles title in Amersfoort.
2008Wins his first major at the Australian Open and takes Olympic bronze in Beijing.
2010Helps Serbia win its first Davis Cup title.
2011Wins the Australian Open, Wimbledon and US Open and reaches world No. 1 for the first time.
2012Wins the Australian Open final against Rafael Nadal in five hours and 53 minutes and earns his first Laureus World Sportsman award.
2014Wins his second Wimbledon title and marries Jelena.
2015Wins three majors and a fourth consecutive ATP Finals title in one of his most dominant seasons.
2016Wins Roland Garros to complete the career Grand Slam and hold all four majors at once.
2018Wins Cincinnati to become the first player to complete the career Golden Masters.
2019Saves championship points against Roger Federer in the longest Wimbledon singles final by time.
2020Leads Serbia to the inaugural ATP Cup title and wins an eighth Australian Open.
2021Wins three majors and comes within one US Open final of a calendar Grand Slam.
2022Wins a fourth consecutive Wimbledon title and a record-equalling sixth ATP Finals crown.
2023Wins three majors to reach a men's-record 24 and claims a record seventh ATP Finals title.
2024Defeats Carlos Alcaraz for Olympic singles gold in Paris and completes the career Golden Slam.
2025Wins his 100th tour title in Geneva and 101st in Athens.
2026Reaches the Australian Open final and Wimbledon semifinal while remaining active on tour.
2026Joins General Atlantic as a global strategic adviser and releases the documentary Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter.

Djokovic schedules first Beijing appearance in 11 years

Latest Index

US Open run ends in a five-set first round

Djokovic explains his post-match travel and hydration routine

The Wolf in Winter begins streaming

Djokovic reflects on Wimbledon and what comes next

General Atlantic appoints Djokovic global strategic adviser

Djokovic finishes runner-up at the Australian Open

Athens title takes Djokovic to 101