Novak Djokovic: 5 unforgettable moments that defined his career

There has indeed been an end to a debate over who is the greatest player in Tennis of all time, owing to Novak Djokovic's undeniable talent and amazing accomplishments. Notably, Roger Federer's elegant approach and Rafael Nadal's clay-court achievements may be debated, but the Serbian's stats say it all. 

His extraordinary ability to perform and relentless perseverance are the primary drivers of Djokovic's dominance in the sport. The Serbian sensation is winning hearts of the crowd with his fantastic shots and emotional victories. 

Check out his top 5 greatest moments here:

5. The longest Grand Slam Final

It's true that not every Grand Slam match is like the Australian Open final of 2012. Notably, two men competed at Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena, giving it their best for the game. Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic achieved history during each rally. However, this game was the longest in the history of the men's singles Grand Slam final, which saw the Serb emerge victorious after nearly six hours. 

4. World number one ranking 

Novak Djokovic has held the coveted title of World No. 1 for a long time while dominating the ATP rankings. He has surpassed the previous record held by Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer by holding this spot for a total of 338 weeks.

3. Grand Slam titles and ATP titles 

Twenty Grand Slam titles are currently achieved by Novak Djokovic in total; these include nine Australian Open titles, five Wimbledon titles, three US Open titles, and three French Open titles. Notably, this shows his ability to continuously deliver the finest work possible and thrive in difficult conditions.

2.  Inaugral ATP Cup in 2020

Djokovic lifts his record for most Australian titles to eight when he leads Serbia to victory in the inaugural ATP Cup. Djokovic is then denied the opportunity to defend his title when the pandemic strikes, prompting a postponement of the French Open and the complete cancellation of Wimbledon.

1. Career Golden Masters 

Djokovic is the only male tennis player who has earned the Career Golden Masters, as he has won all nine of the ATP Masters 1000 events at least once. His ability to do well on many playing surfaces can be seen in this amazing feat.