Novak Djokovic is a professional tennis player from Serbia who first achieved the world number 1 ranking in 2011 and won his first major tournament at the 2008 Australian Open. He held the world number 1 spot in men’s singles rankings by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) for a record 428 weeks. Novak is the only singles player to have won all the ‘Big Titles’ during his career.
In 2024, he became the only player to complete a ‘career sweep‘ of all major titles. He has been named the ‘BTA Best Balkan Athlete of the Year’ a record eight times.
Novak Djokovic Biography
| Real Name | Novak Djokovic |
| Nickname | Novak Djokovic |
| Profession | Serbian Professional tennis player |
| Date of Birth | 22 May 1987 |
| Age | 39 years old (As of August 2026) |
| Birth Place | Belgrade, Serbia, Yugoslavia |
| Nationality | Serbian |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Ethnicity | Serbian |
| Religion | Serbian Orthodox |
| Hobbies | Skiing, horse riding, music |
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Early life
Novak Djokovic was born on May 22, 1987, in Belgrade, SR Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia, and his zodiac sign is Gemini. He began playing tennis at the age of four, when his parents gave him a small racket and a soft ball. In the summer of 1993, at the age of six, he met Jelena Genčić at a tennis camp where Djokovic’s parents ran a fast-food parlor. His father also took him to academies in the United States, Italy, and Germany for training.
Novak Djokovic Relationships And More
Novak met his future wife, Jelena Ristic, in high school and began dating her in 2005. They got engaged in September 2013 and married on July 10, 2014, on the island of Sveti Stefan in Montenegro. Novak and Ristic welcomed their first child, a son named Stefan, in October 2014, and their daughter was born in 2017.
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Jelena |
| Spouse/Wife | Jelena Djokovic |
| Children | Son – Stefan Daughter – one |
Novak Djokovic Family
Novak Djokovic was born to Dijana (née Žagar) and Srđan Djokovic. His father is of Serbian descent, and his mother is of Croatian descent. He also has two brothers, Marko and Đorđe, who have played professional tennis.
| Father’s Name | Srdan Djokovic (Montenegro) |
| Mother’s Name | Dijana Djokovic (Croatia) |
| Brother’s Name | Marko and Djordje |
| Sister’s Name | None |
Career
Novak Djokovic turned professional in 2003, won his first ATP title in 2006, and broke into the world’s top 10 rankings in 2007. He achieved major success at the 2008 Australian Open, where he won his first Grand Slam title. He has held the world number 1 ranking in men’s singles for a record 428 weeks according to the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) and has finished the year as world number 1 a record eight times.
Djokovic has won 101 ATP Tour-level singles titles, including a record 24 major titles, a record 40 Masters titles, a record seven year-end championships, and an Olympic gold medal. He suffered an elbow injury in 2017, which affected his results until the 2018 Wimbledon Championships.
He has received the ‘Laureus World Sportsman of the Year’ award five times—in 2012, 2015, 2019, and 2024—tying him with Roger Federer for the record. He has been honored with the ‘Order of Karađorđe’s Star’, the ‘Order of Saint Sava’, and the ‘Order of Republika Srpska’.
Djokovic was elected President of the ATP Player Council in 2016. He is the founder of the ‘Novak Djokovic Foundation’, through which he works to help children from underprivileged communities. He was appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2015.
Novak Djokovic Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 188 cm In meters – 1.88 m In feet & inches – 6’2” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 83 kg In pounds – 172 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Hazel |
| Hair Colour | Dark brown |
| Body Measurements | Not known |
Novak Djokovic Net Worth
As of August 2026, Serbian professional tennis player Novak Djokovic has an estimated net worth of between $240 million and $250 million. Throughout his career up to August 2026, he has earned over $194 million. The majority of his earnings come from on-court successes, endorsements, career prize money, and other ventures.
| Net Worth (approx) | $240 million to $250 million (as of August 2026) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Update soon |
| Salary (approx) | Not known |
| Prize money | $194 million (as of August 2026) |
| Income Sources | Salary, endorsement, prize money, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Novak Djokovic
- Novak Djokovic was born and raised in Belgrade, Serbia (then part of Yugoslavia); his parents are Dijana and Srdjan Djokovic.
- He is of Serbian descent on his father’s side and Croatian descent on his mother’s side.
- He has two younger brothers, Marko and Djordje, who also played professional tennis.
- He began playing tennis at the age of four, when his parents gave him a small racket.
- He has won 24 Grand Slam singles titles, including ten Australian Open titles.
- The great Yugoslav player Jelena Gencic discovered him when he was just six years old.
- Novak is the first player to win three consecutive Australian Open titles.
- He is the first male player to win a Grand Slam title while representing Serbia.
- He speaks four languages: Serbian, English, Italian, and German.
- Novak has a peculiar habit of eating the grass after winning a match at Wimbledon.
- He shared an intense rivalry with Roger Federer; Federer dominated their early encounters, but over time, Djokovic caught up.
- He is the youngest player to reach the semifinals of all four Grand Slam tournaments consecutively.
- Novak is the only player to have won eight of the nine ATP Masters 1000 tournament events at least once.
- He drinks only warm water; he believes that cold water hinders blood circulation.
- He met his future wife, Jelena, in high school and began dating her in 2005.
FAQ:
How old is Novak Djokovic?
As of August 2026, Novak Djokovic is 39 years old.
What is Novak Djokovic’s net worth?
As of August 2026, Novak Djokovic’s estimated net worth is between $240 million to $250 million.
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