Novak Djokovic has dominated the tennis landscape for over two decades since making his debut in 2003.
While Djokovic’s retirement is certainly looming, the former World No. 1 is still brushing shoulders with the world’s best players inside the ATP Tour top 10.
Djokovic is still reaching the latter stages of Grand Slams despite his illustrious tennis career coming to an end.
Here is everything you need to know about Novak Djokovic.
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How old is Novak Djokovic?
Djokovic was born in Belgrade, Serbia, on 22 May 1987, making the star 38 years old as of September 2025.
Novak Djokovic’s family
Djokovic was one of three children born to his parents, Dijana and Srdjan Djokovic. His two younger brothers, Marko and Djordje, have also played professional tennis.
Marko reached a career high of World No. 571, while Djordje was the No. 1463 as late as September 2013.
X/Twitter and Instagram accounts
The former World No. 1 can be found on X at his handle, @DjokerNole, where he has 9.2 million followers.
On Instagram, his handle is the same and he has 16 million followers, having made over 1500 posts on the platform.
Novak Djokovic’s coach
Djokovic’s current coaching set-up includes Dusan Vemic and Boris Bosnjakovic, the former of which is the Serbian Davis Cup captain.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion has worked with some of the biggest and most successful stars in the world, including Boris Becker, Andy Murray, and Andre Agassi.
One of Djokovic’s most successful times on the court came under the tutelage of former Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanišević between 2013 and 2016.
Novak Djokovic’s Grand Slam wins
Djokovic holds the record for the most Grand Slam wins in history, with 24 major tournaments to his name. That includes a record-setting 10 Australian Open tournaments, won between 2008 and 2023.
The only years since 2008 that Djokovic has not won a Grand Slam are 2009, 2010, 2017, and 2024, with the US Open still to play in 2025.
| Australian Open | 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2023 |
| Roland Garros | 2016, 2021, 2023 |
| Wimbledon | 2011, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2022 |
| US Open | 2011, 2015, 2018, and 2023 |
Novak Djokovic’s rivalry with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal
Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal dominated the sport for nearly two decades, sharing 64 Grand Slam titles between them.
The Serbian has a better head-to-head record against both of his fierce rivals, defeating Nadal 31 times out of 60 and Federer 27 times out of 50.
Djokovic is the last of the ‘big three’ to not retire, with Federer calling time on his career in 2022 and Nadal waving goodbye two years later in 2024.
Novak Djokovic’s diet
Djokovic’s strict diet has ensured the star has been able to stay at the top of the ATP Tour for as long as possible.
The Serbian cut out meat, dairy, and gluten after suffering from a whole host of fitness worries earlier in his career.
The star revealed in his book, Serve to Win, the demonstrable effect his diet change had on his ability to win Grand Slams.
Novak Djokovic’s prize money
According to ATP Tour, Djokovic has won $188,934,053 in prize money since making his tennis debut in 2003.
Djokovic’s incredible record of 1150 wins and 231 losses, and 100 career titles, have ensured the Serbian has become one of the richest stars in the sport.
In 2025 alone, Djokovic has earned $3,400,133 after winning just 26 matches.
Novak Djokovic’s retirement plans
Many have expected Djokovic to retire for the past 18 months, but the Serbian has set an extraordinary tournament he wants to play before he leaves tennis for good.
In an interview with football manager Slaven Bilic, Djokovic revealed he’s aiming to play the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.
“The only thing that at this moment, professionally speaking, I have in my vision at this point,” Djokovic said in an interview.
“The only thing that I have in my head, which gives me motivation, is the Olympics of 2028 in Los Angeles,” said Djokovic.