10 most significant records created by Novak Djokovic in the decade that was 2010-2019

Modified Dec 29, 2019 04:55 GMT

#3 First player to reach 8 Masters 1000 finals in a season

In a banner 2015 season, Djokovic beat Stan Wawrinka in a three-set semifinal at the Paris Masters to become the first player to reach 8 Masters 1000 finals in a season.

It was the Serb's 8th title match in as many Masters 1000 tournaments in the season, following previous finals at Indian Wells, Miami, Monte Carlo, Rome, Coupe Rogers, Cincinnati and Shanghai.

#4 First player to win 6 Masters 1000 titles in a season

Djokovic poses with the 2015 Paris-Bercy title

In his record 8th final in as many Masters 1000 appearances in the season, Djokovic beat Andy Murray in straight sets to become the first player to win 6 Masters 1000 titles in a season.

In the process, Djokovic broke his own record (5 in 2011) and that of Nadal (5 in 2013), for most Masters 1000 titles won in a season.

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