4
The calendar Grand Slam, that is, winning all four Grand Slam tournaments in the same year. A feat that has not been achieved on the men’s circuit since Rod Laver in 1969. Because of Roland-Garros, this record escaped Djokovic in 2011 and 2015. In 2021, he was very close to reaching the Grail. But after winning the first three Majors of the year, he broke down in the US Open final against Daniil Medvedev. Crowned for the tenth time in Melbourne, a month ago, he can again believe in this feat in 2023…
5
The number of crowns at the US Open of Jimmy Connors, Pete Sampras and Roger Federer. Djokovic has won the American Grand Slam three times. However, he has not won in New York since 2018.
8
The number of years at the top of world tennis, a record held by Steffi Graf. If he remains world number 1 at the end of the season, the native of Belgrade will equal the German champion.
8
The number of Roger Federer titles at Wimbledon. Holder of the title on the London lawn and undefeated since 2018 at Church Road, Djokovic could in July equal the number of titles of Roger Federer in singles.
14
The biggest age gap between his first and last time at the top. The American Serena Williams took 14 years and 10 months between her first and last time as number 1. For Djokovic the gap is currently 11 years and 7 months.
24
The record for Grand Slam titles, which belongs to Margaret Court, men and women alike. For now, the Serb now has the record in men’s tennis with 23.
34
The number of Grand Slam finals played by Chris Evert. A record he equaled during this Roland.
36
At 36 years and 10 months, Roger Federer remains the oldest number one in history. At 36 years and a few days, the Serb has this record more than ever within reach.
37
The Australian Ken Rosewall remains, today, at 37 years and two months, the oldest winner of a major tournament (Australian Open 1972). At almost 36 years old, Djokovic has this record in his strings as well.
37
At 37 years and 7 months, Roger Federer remains the oldest winner of a Masters 1000 (Miami 2019). Soon ancient history too?
41
Björn Borg’s consecutive victories at Wimbledon, record in the same Grand Slam. With his series of 28 victories in a row at the Australian Open, the world number one is also in the race to break this record.
46
In 1977, Guillermo Villas won 46 consecutive matches. Djokovic remains today on nineteen successes in a row. In 2011, he was not far from this record, but Roger Federer, beating him in the semi-finals of Roland-Garros had stopped his series of 41 consecutive victories…
81
Feliciano Lopez and Roger Federer share the record for the number of Grand Slam appearances (81). Djokovic has participated in 79 major tournaments.
109
The record of ATP titles won by American Jimmy Connors (109). With 94 titles pocketed, the “Djoker” must still glean fifteen to equal this record.
369
Roger Federer is the champion who won (369) the most Grand Slam matches “Nole” is at 348.
429
Federer, always, is the one who has played the most matches in major tournaments. Djokovic is at 395.
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American Jimmy Connors is the player who has won the most matches in history on the ATP Tour (1,274). Djokovic has won 1,051 today.
