The 36-year-old Novak Djokovic struggled with injuries at the initial stages of his career. Who’d have thought at that time that the Serb would go on to win 24 Grand Slams? People doubted him, hated him, and even booed him ever since his arrival on the bigger stage 20 years ago. Now, he has answered them all with his heroics on the court. Novak Djokovic is ageing just like fine wine. The dominance is evident as he has spared no ATP top guns this season. Let’s look at some of his astonishing achievements this season.
Djoker’s journey this year officially began with a win at the Adelaide International. He then went on to win three out of four Grand Slams this year. His latest victory came against the 22-year-old Italian Jannik Sinner at the ATP Finals. Djoker dominated the Italian with a 6-3,6-3 margin. This was his fourth win over the number 4 in ATP rankings. He has surpassed almost every obstacle that came his way this season.
Novak Djokovic and his astonishing record-breaking run in 2023
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The win at the Adelaide International was Djokovic’s 92nd title in his career. It was the first time he had won a title in Adelaide since 2007. His last win came recently in Turin, which helped him clinch the record-breaking 7th ATP Finals title of his career. But that’s not all! He had already secured his top spot finish at the year-end for the 8th time in his career with a win in his opening match of the ATP Finals. Now Djokovic has become the first player to hold the number 1 ranking for 400 weeks. His fans keep on admiring just like the way he keeps on performing.
Novak Djokovic beat everyone to finish the season in the world’s top 15 this year.
2. Alcaraz ✅
3. Medvedev ✅
4. Sinner ✅
5. Rublev ✅
6. Tsitsipas ✅
7. Zverev ✅
8. Rune ✅
9. Hurkacz ✅
10. Fritz ✅
11. Ruud ✅
12. De Minaur ✅
13. Paul ✅
14. Dimitrov ✅
15. Khachanov ✅— 1995 (Jason’s Version) (@Certinfy) November 20, 2023
The 24-time Grand Slam winner has beaten every single player in the ATP top 15 this season. This was also the second time in the last 15 years that a player has made it to the finals of all four major tournaments and ATP Finals in a single year. He did it first in 2015. Djokovic breaking his own records? Well, he has built a knack for breaking records recently. Who knows it better than Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, Jannik Sinner, Andrey Rublev and 10 others (among the top 15)? However, amidst the dominance, there were a few who managed to get the better of the Serb.
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Only a handful of them managed to get the better of Djokovic this season
Novak Djokovic faced his first defeat of the season at the hands of Daniil Medvedev in the Dubai Tennis Championships. Then, despite leading initially at the Monte Carlo Masters, he faced a shocking defeat to Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti in the Round of 16. Dusan Lajovic was the third one to defeat him this season before losing out to Holger Rune at the Italian Open. Carlos Alcaraz proved his mettle by defeating the legend at the finals of Wimbledon. This was Novak Djokovic’s first loss at the finals of Wimbledon since 2013. Then came Jannik Sinner, who created history by defeating the world number 1, for the first time in his career.?
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Novak Djokovic is known for creating moments to cherish for a lifetime. Now he looks forward to creating a memorable moment with his national team at the Davis Cup in Malaga. Can he help Serbia clinch their second-ever Davis Cup title??
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