Novak Djokovic Biography
Novak Djokovic was born on May 22, 1987, in Belgrade, Serbia. He began playing tennis at age four. He has won more Grand Slam singles titles than any player in history and won the Olympic gold medal at the 2024 Paris Games to complete the career Golden Slam. His rivalry with Federer and Nadal defined an era of tennis.
Personal Life
Who are Novak Djokovic's parents?
Srdjan Djokovic, Dijana Djokovic
Was Novak Djokovic married?
Novak Djokovic was married once, to Jelena Ristic (2014–N/A).
Did Novak Djokovic have children?
Novak Djokovic had 2 children: Stefan Djokovic, Tara Djokovic.
What religion was Novak Djokovic?
Novak Djokovic was N/A.
What was Novak Djokovic's ethnicity?
Novak Djokovic was of Serbian heritage.
Career Highlights
Awards
- 24 Grand Slam titles
- World No. 1 record holder
- Olympic gold medal (2024 Paris)
Facts About Novak Djokovic
- Holds the record for most Grand Slam singles titles in history with 24
- Won the Olympic gold medal at the 2024 Paris Games to complete the career Golden Slam
- He was deported from Australia in 2022 over COVID vaccination status
- He has been booed at many tournaments for his rivalry with Federer and Nadal fans
Novak Djokovic Quotes
"The mind is the most important thing in tennis."
Legacy
Novak Djokovic holds the record for most Grand Slam titles in history. His 2024 Olympic gold completed the career Golden Slam. He is widely considered the greatest tennis player of all time.
Sources
Last verified: 2026-05-20