andThe sports world has given up At the feet of Novak Djokovic. On September 10, his 24th Grand Slam allowed him to once again reach the top of the world rankings and ascend to the tennis Olympus. If there’s one man who never tires of breaking records, it’s Novak Djokovic. The 36-year-old and three-month-old has amassed 24 Grand Slams, 39 Masters 1000s, 390 weeks at the top of the rankings and a long list of milestones since his debut in 2003..
However, as difficult as it may seem, the Belgrade-born tennis player still has goals to cross. Here are 10 challenges for Novak Djokovic.
overcoming margaret court
Djokovic competes in his fourth U.S. Open, raising his personal score to 24 Grand Slams.With this picture equals margaret courtthe tennis player with the most major titles in tennis history. He breaks tie with Serena Williams23 in total, and distance himself from Rafael NadalThere is one player left to retire from last season, and his goal tally stalled at 22 points.The Balkans only need be the only one greater Ascended to the prestigious throne of the top Grand Slam champion.
Djokovic lifts his fourth US Open in New York
Oldest Grand Slam Champion
The 36-year-old Serbian is experiencing his second youth. As long as Novak Djokovic continues to swing a racket, with the exception of Carlos Alcaraz, the generational change doesn’t seem to be solidifying. Two retired tennis players rank above the Serbian on the list of oldest players to win a Grand Slam.
Ken Rosewall becomes oldest After winning the Australian Open in 1972, he was 37 years, two months and one day old. Roger FedererFollow In 2018, Djokovic won the Australian Open at the age of 36 years, 5 months and 20 days. Djokovic surpassed Nadal and became the oldest player to win the US Open championship at the age of 36 years, three months and 19 days.
beat the king in the final on his land
In what way He failed to beat Rafael Nadal yes in the French Open final. On the soil of the Paris Grand Slam, the Spaniard did beat him in the last three rounds in 2012, 2014 and 2020. The King of Clay, 14 major champions in Paris, won eight of ten meetings between the two.. The Serbian has only beaten him twice, most recently in the 2021 semifinals.
Olympic gold medal blocked
An Olympic gold medal is the only thing standing in his way, and it’s an honor Rafael Nadal can boast. He represented his native Serbia in four Olympic Games.He managed to hang himself 2008 Beijing Bronze Medal. At London 2012, he failed to reach the podium; at Rio 2016, he lost in the first round; at Tokyo 2020, Pablo Carreño took it from him again Gone are the medals. Djokovic says he’s ‘looking forward’ to Paris 2024.His coach even half-jokingly said Possibilities in Los Angeles in 202841 years old.
Djokovic laments against Pablo Carreño at Tokyo 2020
Four Grand Slams
The tennis player from Belgrade is Just one step away from winning four Grand Slams, at least four times. The missing piece is Roland Garros. His record at Roland Garros includes three titles, the last in 2023. Djokovic is very versatile on all surfaces, achieving better results on grass and hard courts than on clay.
Triple Master 1000
yes Player with the most Master 1000.total 39, three years older than Rafael Nadal.The Balkans are Come close to winning all nine Masters 1000 events at least 3 times.Exactly Monte Carlowhich was his residence until 2020 when he moved to Marbella, where he missed out on a third trophy to accomplish this feat.
Win a Grand Slam without losing a set
Select the club of tennis players who won a Grand Slam without losing a set. Only the likes of Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer or Bjorn Borg can say they won great championships with almost no obstacles. In fact, the Spanish champion has repeated it four times. However, In each of the 24 Grand Slam tournaments shown, Djokovic gave up at least one set.
The absolute champion of the ATP championship
Novak Djokovic has raised Won 96 ATP titles in 20 years of sports career.Four out of a hundred, but thirteen jimmy conners, the tennis player with the most ATP trophies.American Ranked first with 109 works. Roger Federer is second on the list with 103. “As long as I keep winning, I will not leave tennis,” the Serbian clarified regarding the debate surrounding his retirement. Although it is unknown how many years it will take him to shake off this record, “Noel” has expressed his intention to focus on the Grand Slams.
- jimmy conners:109
- roger federer:103
- Novak Djokovic:96
- Ivan Lendl:94
- Rafael Nadal:92
“Golden Slam” and Grand Slam Poker
Mentioning that only Nadal, Federer, Agassi and he have been crowned at least once in each Grand Slam is enough to illustrate the complexity of winning four Grand Slams in the same season.. Djokovic seeks immortality in tennis memory. So it wouldn’t be a surprise if that’s what he wanted. Winning four Grand Slams and Olympic gold medals. This is a very complicated milestone because the Olympics are held every four years and the best result for a Serbian is a bronze medal.
He is close to achieving the “Grand Slam”. up to four times, respectively in 2011, 2015, 2021 and 2023.The first two times were Roland Garros In the third puzzle, the only missing piece of his puzzle is US Open And this year Wimbledon. With the exception of 2011, the Serbian achieved the last major he needed to complete a major poker tournament. Wawrinka took the title away from him in 2015, Medvedev in 2021 and Carlos Alcaraz in 2023..
Alcaraz and Djokovic claim titles of Wimbledon champion and finalist respectively
absolute ruler of australia and britain
The one in Belgrade is Absolute owner of the Australian Open. He won 10 Grand Slam titles in Melbourne and his most immediate followers were Roy Emerson and Roger Federer, who won 6 Grand Slam titles. Carlos Alcaraz stops ‘Noel’ from tying Roger Federer to become Wimbledon champion. The Serbian is just one step away from achieving a fifth consecutive title on the grass of the All England Club, just like the Swiss. He is still four championships away from becoming the player with the most U.S. Open titles, and twelve championships away from being the most successful player at the French Open. The most realistic goal is the British “Grand Slam”. Two more and Novak Djokovic will be the absolute dominant player in Australia and Britain.