Age, Biography and Wiki
Novak Djokovic was born on May 22, 1987, in Belgrade, Serbia. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time, known for his impressive victories and long-standing rivalries with other tennis legends like Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. Djokovic's early life and career are well-documented on his Wikipedia page.
| Occupation | Tennis Players |
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| Date of Birth | 22 May 1987 |
| Age | 38 Years |
| Birth Place | Belgrade, Serbia, Yugoslavia |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
| Country | Serbia |
Height, Weight & Measurements
- Height: 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm)
- Weight: 80 kg (176 lbs) Djokovic's physical attributes have contributed to his success on the court, allowing him to dominate with his strength and agility.
| Height | 1.88m |
| Weight | 176 lbs |
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Dating & Relationship Status
Novak Djokovic is married to Jelena Ristić, whom he met in high school. They started dating in 2005 and got married in July 2014. The couple has two children, Stefan and Tara, born in 2014 and 2017, respectively.
Djokovic began playing tennis at the age of four, after his parents gave him a mini-racket and a soft foam ball, which his father said became "the most beloved toy in his life". His parents then sent him to a tennis camp in Novi Sad. In the summer of 1993, as a six-year-old, he was sent to a tennis camp organized by the Teniski Klub Partizan and overseen by Yugoslav tennis player Jelena Genčić at Mount Kopaonik, where Djokovic's parents ran a fast-food parlour. Genčić worked with Djokovic over the following six years, convincing him to hit his backhand with two hands instead of the single hand used by his idol, Pete Sampras. Djokovic has credited Genčić for "shaping my mind as a human being, but also as a professional".
His father also took him to train at academies in the United States, Italy, and Germany. Because of the high cost of traveling and training his father took out high-interest loans to help pay for his son's tennis education, putting Djokovic under immense pressure to deliver. He believes the impact this had on him could be the reason behind his prowess under pressure.
He met his future wife, Jelena Ristić, in high school, and began dating her in 2005. The two became engaged in September 2013, and on 10 July 2014 the couple were married on Montenegro's Sveti Stefan island, in the Church of Saint Stephen. He and Ristić had their first child, a boy, in October 2014.
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Novak Djokovic's net worth is estimated to be $240 million, reflecting his success in tennis and lucrative endorsement deals. His annual salary in 2025 is approximately ₹3,28,40,54,160.00 (Indian Rupees), which translates to a monthly income of ₹27,36,71,180.00.
Career, Business and Investments
Novak Djokovic's career highlights include being the first player to hold all four major titles on three different surfaces and winning all nine Masters 1000 tournaments. He has been the top-ranked player by the ATP on five separate occasions. Djokovic's business ventures include partnerships with brands like Waterdrop and other major companies, contributing to his substantial off-court earnings.
Novak Djokovic (Новак Ђоковић, ; born 22 May 1987) is a Serbian professional tennis player. He has been ranked as the world No. 1 in men's singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) for a record 428 weeks across a record 13 different years, and finished as the year-end No. 1 a record eight times. Djokovic has won a record 24 major men's singles titles, including a record ten Australian Open titles. Overall, he has won 100 singles titles, including a record 72 Big Titles: 24 majors, a record 40 Masters, a record seven year-end championships, and an Olympic gold medal. Djokovic is the only man in tennis history to be the reigning champion of all four majors at once across three different surfaces. In singles, he is the only man to achieve a triple Career Grand Slam, and the only player to complete a Career Golden Masters, a feat he has accomplished twice. Djokovic is the only player in singles to have won all of the Big Titles over the course of his career.
Djokovic began his professional career in 2003. In 2008, at age 20, he disrupted Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal's streak of 11 consecutive majors by winning his first major title at the Australian Open. By 2010, Djokovic had begun to separate himself from the rest of the field and, as a result, the trio of Federer, Nadal and Djokovic was referred to as the "Big Three" among fans and commentators. In 2011, Djokovic ascended to No. 1 for the first time, winning three majors and a then-record five Masters titles while going 10–1 against Nadal and Federer. He remained the most successful player in men's tennis for the rest of the decade. Djokovic had his most successful season in 2015, reaching a record 15 consecutive finals and winning a record 10 Big Titles while earning a record 31 victories over top-10 players. His dominant run extended through to the 2016 French Open, where he completed his first Career Grand Slam and a non-calendar year Grand Slam, becoming the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to hold all four majors simultaneously and setting a rankings points record of 16,950.
In 2017, Djokovic suffered from an elbow injury that weakened his results until the 2018 Wimbledon Championships, where he won the title while ranked No. 21 in the world. Djokovic then returned to a dominant status, winning 12 major titles and completing his second and third Career Grand Slams. Due to his opposition to the COVID-19 vaccine, he was forced to skip many tournaments in 2022, notably the Australian Open and the US Open, being deported from the country in the former case. One year after the Australian visa controversy, he made a successful comeback to reclaim the 2023 Australian Open trophy, and shortly after claimed the all-time record for most men's singles majors titles. In 2024, he became the only player to complete a career sweep of the Big Titles.
Beyond competition, Djokovic was elected as the president of the ATP Player Council in 2016. He stepped down in 2020 to front a new player-only tennis association; the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) founded by him and Vasek Pospisil, citing the need for players to have more influence on the tour and advocating better prize money structure for lower ranked players. Djokovic is an active philanthropist. He is the founder of Novak Djokovic Foundation, which is committed to supporting children from disadvantaged communities. Djokovic was appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2015.
Djokovic began the year at the Brisbane International, where he was upset in the first round by fellow Pilić academy trainee Ernests Gulbis. At the Australian Open, he retired in the quarterfinals against Andy Roddick due to heat-related illness. After a semifinal loss to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in Marseille, Djokovic won the Dubai Championships, defeating David Ferrer for his 12th career title. At the Indian Wells Masters, he lost to Roddick in the quarterfinals. He then reached the final of the Miami Open, defeating Roger Federer in the semifinals before losing to Andy Murray. During the clay season, Djokovic reached finals at both the Monte Carlo Masters and Italian Open, losing to Rafael Nadal each time. He then claimed his second title of the year at the inaugural Serbia Open, defeating Łukasz Kubot in the final. At the Madrid Open, he lost another close semifinal to Nadal in a record-setting match lasting 4 hours and 3 minutes. He exited the French Open in the third round to Philipp Kohlschreiber. Djokovic reached the final of the Gerry Weber Open on grass, losing to Tommy Haas, and then fell to Haas again in the quarterfinals of Wimbledon. During the 2009 US Open Series, he reached the quarterfinals in Montreal, then made the final in Cincinnati, beating Nadal in the semifinals before falling to Federer. At the US Open, he reached the semifinals, where he was again defeated by Federer.
After playing nearly 100 matches in 2009, Djokovic opted to skip early ATP tournaments in 2010 and began the season at the exhibition AAMI Classic, defeating Tommy Haas but losing to Fernando Verdasco and Bernard Tomic. At the Australian Open, he fell to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the quarterfinals despite being a set away from victory. He then reached the semifinals in Rotterdam and won the Dubai Championships, defending an ATP title for the first time. In March, he led Serbia to a 3–2 win over the United States in the 2010 Davis Cup, defeating Sam Querrey and John Isner. After early losses in Indian Wells and Miami, he split with coach Todd Martin. He reached the semifinals of the Monte Carlo Masters and the quarterfinals in Rome, both times losing to Verdasco. At the 2010 Serbia Open, he withdrew while trailing Filip Krajinović, marking his only loss to a player ranked outside the Top 200. At the French Open, he lost to Jürgen Melzer in the quarterfinals after leading by two sets — the only time in his career he lost a major match from that position. He captured his first ATP doubles title at the Aegon Championships with Jonathan Erlich. At Wimbledon, he lost in the semifinals to Tomáš Berdych. At the Canadian Open, Djokovic reached the semifinals, losing to Federer. He also teamed with Nadal in doubles, marking the first pairing of world No. 1 and No. 2 players since Jimmy Connors and Arthur Ashe in 1976.
Djokovic opened the season by winning the Australian Open, dropping just one set and defeating Roger Federer in the semifinals and Andy Murray in the final to claim his second title in Melbourne. He continued his run by beating Federer in the final of the Dubai Championships. At Indian Wells and Miami, he defeated both Federer and Rafael Nadal to claim back-to-back Masters 1000 titles—becoming only the third player to beat both in the same event twice. After winning the Serbia Open, he extended his unbeaten streak with titles in Madrid and the Italian Open, defeating Nadal in straight sets in both finals—his first wins over Nadal on clay after nine straight losses. At the French Open, Djokovic reached the semifinals before falling to Federer in four sets—his first loss of the year, snapping a 43-match win streak and ending a perfect 41–0 start to the season. Five weeks later, Djokovic claimed his first Wimbledon title, defeating Nadal in the final, and secured the world No. 1 ranking for the first time in his career.
Social Network
Novak Djokovic is active on social media platforms such as Instagram and Twitter, where he engages with fans and shares updates about his life and career. His social media presence is significant, allowing him to connect directly with his supporters worldwide.
On 9 April 2006, Djokovic secured a Davis Cup win for Serbia and Montenegro by defeating Greg Rusedski in four sets, giving his team a 3–1 lead over Great Britain and retaining their place in the Group One Euro/African Zone. Around this time, media reported his family had discussions with the Lawn Tennis Association about representing Great Britain. Djokovic, then world No. 64, initially dismissed the story, calling it a kind gesture following the tie. In 2009, he confirmed the talks were serious but chose to represent Serbia, saying he felt a strong national identity and wanted to remain true to it. Djokovic reached his first Grand Slam quarterfinal at the French Open as world No. 63, defeating ninth seed Fernando González en route. He retired against Rafael Nadal after two sets in their first career meeting, launching their historic rivalry. His performance pushed him into the top 40. At Wimbledon, he reached the fourth round before losing to Mario Ančić in five sets. Djokovic claimed his first ATP title at the Dutch Open in Amersfoort, defeating Nicolás Massú in the final without dropping a set. He won his second title at the Moselle Open in Metz, beating Jürgen Melzer, and broke into the top 20. He also made his first Masters quarterfinal at Madrid. He ended the season ranked No. 16, the youngest in the top 20.
Education
Djokovic attended elementary school in Belgrade and later trained at the Partizan tennis club. While his early education is not widely detailed, his focus on tennis from a young age was pivotal to his career. His mother, Dijana, played a crucial role in supporting his early tennis training.
Novak Djokovic's enduring success in tennis and his ability to maintain a strong brand have solidified his position as one of the wealthiest athletes in the world.
