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How Old is Novak Djokovic?
Tennis champion — live age, birthday and a short biography.
39 years old
Born May 22, 1987 · 39 years, 4 months, 11 days
Quick biography
Novak Djokovic was born on May 22, 1987, in Belgrade, Serbia. He began playing tennis as a young child and showed extraordinary talent early, turning professional in 2003. He comes from an athletic family and has spoken about how the difficult years of his childhood in Serbia shaped his discipline and drive.
Djokovic broke through in 2008 by winning his first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, and from 2011 he dominated men’s tennis with one of the greatest sustained peaks the sport has ever seen. He went on to win 24 Grand Slam singles titles, the most in men’s tennis history, and has spent more weeks as world No. 1 than any other player. His rivalry with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal defined an entire era of the sport.
Career highlights
- ✦2008 — Wins his first Grand Slam singles title at the Australian Open.
- ✦2011 — Wins three Grand Slams and compiles one of the greatest seasons in tennis history.
- ✦2016 — Completes the career Grand Slam with victory at the French Open.
- ✦2021 — Wins three Grand Slams and ties the record for men’s major titles.
- ✦2023 — Wins three more Grand Slams, reaching 24 titles — the men’s record.
- ✦2024 — Wins the Olympic singles gold medal in Paris, completing his career trophy collection.
Personal life in brief
Djokovic is married to Jelena and they have two children. He is known for his strict plant-based diet, yoga and mindfulness routines, and speaks several languages.
Legacy & influence
In 2024 he completed his trophy collection by winning the Olympic singles gold medal at Paris, the one major honor that had eluded him. He continues to compete at the highest level and remains a leading contender at every tournament he enters. His longevity, flexibility and return game are widely regarded as among the greatest in tennis history.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Novak Djokovic?
Novak Djokovic was born on May 22, 1987. This page shows his exact live age in years, months and days, recalculated every day from the verified date of birth — so the number is always up to date.
When was Novak Djokovic born?
Novak Djokovic was born on May 22, 1987, in Belgrade, Serbia.
How many Grand Slam titles has Novak Djokovic won?
He has won 24 Grand Slam singles titles, the most in men’s tennis history.
Did Novak Djokovic win an Olympic gold medal?
Yes — he won the Olympic singles gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, completing his set of major tennis honors.
What is Novak Djokovic best known for?
He is best known as one of tennis’s all-time greats, holding the record for the most Grand Slam singles titles and the most weeks ranked world No. 1.
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