How Alcaraz-Sinner hype could help Djokovic break all-time major record
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have have swept the Grand Slams in 2024, but relinquishing favouritism could work to Novak Djokovic’s advantage at AO2025.
11 October 2024
Age
37 years
Born
Belgrade, Serbia
Height
188cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight
77kg (170 lbs)
Profile data courtesy ATP/WTA. Updated 20/11/2024
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Player & Career Overview
Career Wins 84%Turned Pro2003Playing HandRight-handedPrize Money$185,065,269 USDSingles Titles99Events EnteredSingles Win-Loss1124-222-
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US Open preview: Defending champ Djokovic reinvigorated
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Chang on Djokovic: “What he has done is mind-boggling”
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20 August 2024
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Djokovic’s career CV complete with Olympic gold
Novak Djokovic describes his Olympic gold medal as “probably the biggest sporting success I’ve ever had” after beating Carlos Alcaraz in the Paris 2024 men’s singles final.
5 August 2024
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Djokovic or Alcaraz in prime position for Olympic gold?
They’re the top two seeds and have won through to the men’s singles semifinals. Who might go all the way to gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
2 August 2024
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Olympic rematch: Djokovic and Nadal to meet for the 60th time
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will resume their storied rivalry, meeting at the Olympics for the first time in 16 years.
29 July 2024
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Olympics draw preview: Nadal and Djokovic on early collision course
Women's top seed Swiatek and US flag-bearer Gauff learn their Paris 2024 paths, while Murray and Kerber prepare fort their final events.
26 July 2024
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Djokovic on Alcaraz: “He played every single shot better than I did”
Disappointed to lose the Wimbledon final in straight sets, Novak Djokovic was nevertheless impressed with Carlos Alcaraz while hoping to return stronger at the Olympics and US Open.
15 July 2024
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The even headier heights Djokovic could reach with Wimbledon win
Novak Djokovic would become the sport’s greatest Grand Slam winner, and one of its oldest champions, should he overcome Carlos Alcaraz in the 2024 Wimbledon final.
13 July 2024
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Alcaraz v Djokovic: Unmissable final rematch set at Wimbledon
For the second straight year, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will meet in the Wimbledon men’s singles final, with history on the line for both.
13 July 2024
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Rune always plays Djokovic tough. Can he do it on the Grand Slam stage?
The last four meetings between Novak Djokovic and Holger Rune have extended the maximum number of sets, adding a sense of anticipation to their marquee Wimbledon match-up.
8 July 2024
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Expert Picks: Who will win Wimbledon in 2024?
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are hard to separate, Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka are under injury clouds, and Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina have points to prove. Will any of them triumph at Wimbledon?
30 June 2024
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Storm Hunter: “If anyone can do it, it’s Novak”
To see Novak Djokovic back on court so quickly after surgery is extraordinary, and Australian tennis star Storm Hunter has marvelled at his promising preparation ahead of Wimbledon.
28 June 2024
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Five in Focus: Sinner, Sabalenka, Gauff, Djokovic, Paolini
Tennis data analyst Simon Rea, former coach of Sam Stosur and Nick Kyrgios, chats to us about five players generating attention as the tennis circuit shifts from clay to grass.
13 June 2024