Novak Djokovic’s remarkable skill and consistency on the tennis court have made him a central figure in the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) debate. With 22 Grand Slam titles to his name, the 35-year-old recently broke Steffi Graf’s record for the most number of weeks at World No. 1, currently standing at 381 weeks. Djokovic’s impressive form and fitness make it very likely that he will secure more titles in the future, especially with rival Rafael Nadal’s return shrouded in uncertainty.
#1 Canadian Open 2007
In 2007, Rafael Nadal dominated the clay courts of Roland Garros, while Roger Federer excelled on grass and hard courts. During this time, a young Novak Djokovic was still pursuing his first major title. The Serbian player showed his potential at the Canadian Open (previously Rogers Cup) when he defeated Nadal in the semifinals (7-5, 6-3) before winning against defending champion Federer in the finals (7-6(2), 2-6, 7-6(2)). By also defeating Andy Roddick in the quarterfinals, Djokovic became the first man to beat the top 3 players in the same event since Boris Becker in 1994.
#2 Indian Wells Masters 2011
In March 2011, Djokovic entered the Indian Wells Masters hoping to win his second title in California. He reached the semifinals without losing a set, where he faced Federer and secured an impressive victory. In the finals, Djokovic initially lost the first set (6-4) against Nadal but made a strong comeback to win the following two sets (6-3, 6-2) and claim his second Indian Wells Masters championship.
#3 US Open 2011
After his Indian Wells Masters triumph earlier in 2011, Djokovic once again went up against Federer and Nadal at the US Open. He defeated Federer in a thrilling five-set semifinal before facing Nadal in a rematch of the 2010 final. This time, Djokovic emerged as the winner, securing his first US Open title with a score of 6–2, 6–4, 6–7(3), 6–1.
#4 ATP Finals 2013
In the 2013 ATP Finals, Djokovic topped Group B, which included Federer, Richard Gasquet, and Juan Martin del Potro. In the semifinals, he defeated Stan Wawrinka (6-3, 6-3), setting up a final matchup against Nadal, who had bested Federer in the other semi-final (7-5, 6-3). Djokovic displayed a dominant performance during the final, defeating Nadal 6-3, 6-4 and defending his title at the Year-end Championship.
#5 ATP Finals 2015
At the 2015 ATP Finals, Djokovic was placed in Group B with Federer, Kei Nishikori, and Tomas Berdych. Despite losing his opening match to Federer, Djokovic reached the semifinals by defeating the other group members. There, he bested Nadal in a straightforward victory to reach the finals, where he would face Federer once again. In their second encounter of the competition, Djokovic defeated the Grand Slam champion 6-3, 6-4.
