Novak Djokovic could go on a trip with Frédéric Lopez for a Meeting in unknown land. If the Serbian continues to play tennis, it is, in addition to his love for this sport, “to continue to write history”, as he likes to say. To go as far as no one has ventured before him. And if he already holds a string of prestigious records, he can always hope to add other stars to his galaxy.
Target 25th Grand Slam title (singles)
By winning the US Open against Daniil Medvedev in the final, the nickname “Nole” offered himself his 24th Grand Slam title. In the history of tennis, no one has done better. Only one has done as well: Margaret Court, who nevertheless lifted 13 of her 24 major trophies before the start of the Open era. By triumphing once again in one of the four most important tournaments in the world, Djokovic would be alone on the planet.
Become the oldest world number 1 in history
One stone, two birds. Thanks to his victorious run in New York, the Belgrade native, by passing the first round against Alexandre Müller, was assured of regaining the place of world number 1 occupied by Carlos Alcaraz. Monday September 11, at 36 years and almost 4 months, he began his 390th week as number 1 to improve his record, men and women combined, for time spent on the throne. He can now aim for the mark of the oldest king in history: Roger Federer was 36 years and 10 months when he left the rank of number 1 for the last time, in June 2018.
Number of seasons completed as world number 1
Currently, the man coached by Goran Ivanišević has completed seven seasons as world number 1, a record among men with one unit more than Pete Sampras. If he finished the year 2023 in this rank, he would then equal the best performance in history for men and women combined in this field: Steffi Graf finished queen of the WTA at the end of eight years.
Sole record holder for Masters titles (singles)
Last year, on the hard indoor court of Turin, Djokovic won the Masters for the 6th time in his career. A record, tied with Federer, among these gentlemen. In the event of another winning run at the end of the season, the Serb would therefore be alone in the lead. Among the ladies, Martina Navrátilová emerged 8 times winner of the “tournament of queens”, to put Serena Williams and Steffi Graf three lengths behind.
Name of titres ATP in simple (in simple)
109. This is the number of ATP titles won by Jimmy Connors. Before ending his career, Federer stopped at 103. Third in this ranking, Djokovic has so far amassed 96 trophies in his showcase. But this record did not seem to be a priority for the Belgrade native. In recent seasons, he has repeatedly repeated his focus on the Grand Slam tournaments, with the other events only serving as preparation.
Record titles at Wimbledon and US Open (singles)
With 10 titles, Djokovic is already the most successful person at the Australian Open in the Open era. In all history, only Court has done better with 11 coronations.
On the grass of Wimbledon, he triumphed seven times. One less than Federer, men’s record holder in all eras; On the women’s side, Navrátilová has compiled 9 titles.
At the US Open, he was able to raise his arms like a champion four times. Among the men, only Jimmy Connors, Pete Sampras and Roger Federer have done better in the Open era, with one more crowning each.
On the ocher of Roland-Garros, where he left three times with the Coupe des Mousquetaires, Rafael Nadal’s 14 current crowns will remain inaccessible. Even continuing, as he joked, until an age where the racket would serve more as a cane.
Being the oldest winner of the four Grand Slam tournaments in the Open era (singles)
In 2023, Djokovic became the oldest winner of the French Open (36 years and 3 weeks, while Rafael Nadal was 36 years and 3 days in 2022) and the US Open (36 years and 3 months).
At Wimbledon, the record has been held by Federer since 2017 (35 years and 11 months).
At the Australian Open, Ken Rosewall won in 1972 at 37 years and 8 months.
Ultimate goal: the Grand Slam, or even the Golden Grand Slam
In 2023, Djokovic moved to a Grand Slam set. Titled at the Australian Open, Roland-Garros and the US Open, he lost in five sets in the Wimbledon final against Alcaraz. In 2021, he came within one match of this feat – last accomplished for men by Rod Laver in 1969 – being stopped on the last step by Medvedvev at the US Open. In 2015, he also played in the finals of the four Majors, and only Stan Wawrinka at Roland Garros had defeated him.
Next year, with the Paris Olympics in summer, the Belgrade resident, a man of monumental challenges, can also attempt a feat that only Graf achieved, in 1988, the “Golden Grand Slam”: winning the four Grand Slam tournaments. and the Olympic Games the same year. If he succeeded, Djokovic would also win his first gold medal.
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