24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic is ranked No. 7 in singles by the ATP as of December 2024. He has held the No. 1 position for over 428 weeks and finished as ATP year-end No. 1 on eight different occasions, which is a record. He is also the only man to win each major at least three times, and he has accomplished the career Golden Masters in singles by winning all nine ATP Masters tournaments twice.
Djokovic rose to the No. 1 spot for the first time in 2011, claiming three major and five master titles. At the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal, Dominik Koepfer, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Matthew Ebden, and Lorenzo Musetti to go to his first Olympic gold medal match. Then, in a two-hour, fifty-minute contest that featured no serve breaks, he won the Olympic gold medal by defeating Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets. It was revealed in November that Djokovic has selected his old rival Andy Murray to serve as his coach at the 2024 Australian Open.
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Novak Djokovic's Aces
According to the ATP's official website, Novak Djokovic has unleashed an astonishing total of 7332 aces in his professional career, as of December 2024.
He has delivered 1,313 aces on clay courts, exhibiting his adaptability on this slower and more demanding surface. On the fast-paced and unpredictable grass courts, Djokovic has served 1,202 aces. Hard courts, being the most common surface in tennis, have witnessed Djokovic's powerful serve, resulting in a staggering 4,900+ aces. While carpet courts are less commonly used in professional tennis, Djokovic has managed to score 69 aces on this surface too.
What are the singles service records of Novak Djokovic?
According to ATP, as of December 2024, Djokovic's career statistics show an incredible performance on the tennis court:
| Category | Statistic |
| Aces | 7,332 |
| Double Faults | 2,999 |
| 1st Serve | 65% |
| 1st Serve Points Won | 74% |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 55% |
| Break Points Faced | 6,595 |
| Break Points Saved | 66% |
| Service Games Played | 16,296 |
| Service Games Won | 86% |
| Total Service Points Won | 68% |
How many Grand Slams has Novak Djokovic won?
Novak Djokovic’s illustrious achievements include winning 24 Grand Slam men's singles titles, with ten Australian Open titles. Djokovic has the record of most grand slam titles to his name, followed by Rafael Nadal (22) and Roger Federer (20). He boasts an impressive total of 99 singles titles, including 71 big titles (24 majors, 40 Masters, and seven year-end championships).
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FAQs on Novak Djokovic
A. Yes, he has achieved the exceptional feat of triumphing in all four Grand Slam tournaments. He has also secured victories in all nine ATP Masters tournaments.
A. Novak Djokovic is often referred to as "Nole" by fans and media, which is a common Serbian nickname.
A. Novak Djokovic has won seven Wimbledon titles, which is the second most in the history of Wimbledon after Roger Federer's eight, as of December 2024.
A. Novak Djokovic is ranked No. 7 by the ATP as of December 2024.
A. Novak Djokovic has won a bronze medal (singles) at the 2008 Beijing and a gold medal (singles) at the 2024 Paris.
