Novak Djokovic
- Date of birth: May 22, 1987
- Birthplace: Belgrade, Serbia
- Residence: Monte Carlo, Monaco
- Height: 6'2'' (1.87 m)
- Weight: 176 lbs (80 kg)
- Plays: Right-handed
Biography
Novak Djokovic is currently ranked number 4 in the world. He won his first Grand Slam singles title at the 2008 Australian Open. After beating then World No. 1 and defending champion Roger Federer in the semi-finals, Djokovic defeated Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the final, becoming the first player representing Serbia to win a Grand Slam singles title and the youngest player in the open era to have reached the semifinals of all four Grand Slam events.
Djokovic is an all-court player with emphasis on offensive baseline play. His greatest strengths are his groundstrokes, serve and defense. He is consistent off both wings, although his backhand is his preferred stroke.
With considerable speed, his serve is one of his major weapons, winning many free points; his first serve is typically hit very flat, while he prefers to slice his second serves wide. He also utilizes a well-disguised backhand underspin drop shot and sliced backhand.
Career History
Singles
- Career record:
228-81
- Career titles:
13
- Highest ranking:
No. 3 (July 9, 2007)
Grand Slam results
- Australian Open:
W (2008)
- French Open:
SF (2007, 2008)
- Wimbledon:
SF (2007)
- US Open:
F (2007)
Major tournaments:
- Tour Finals:
W (2008)
- Olympic Games:
Bronze Medal (2008)
Doubles results
- Career record:
21-31
- Career titles:
0
- Highest ranking:
No. 134 (August 20, 2007)
Grand Slam Doubles results
- Australian Open:
1R (2006, 2007)
- French Open:
1R (2006)
- Wimbledon:
2R (2006)
- US Open:
1R (2006)
