ATPNovak Djokovic
Elastic defense and the best return in the game
- Record 24 Grand Slam singles titles, including 10 Australian Opens
- Olympic singles gold medal at Paris 2024
Djokovic redefined what defense could look like, sliding into splits on hard courts and turning retrieval into attack. Well into his late thirties he remained a threat at the biggest events, still reaching major finals.
| Tour | ATP |
|---|---|
| Country | Serbia |
| Born | 1987 |
| Plays | Right-handed, two-handed backhand |
| Style | Elastic defense and the best return in the game |
Career highlights
- Record 24 Grand Slam singles titles, including 10 Australian Opens
- Olympic singles gold medal at Paris 2024
- Record total weeks as ATP world No. 1
- Reached the 2026 Australian Open final
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