The most successful seasons of Novak Djokovic’s career

The Serbian equaled Margaret Court’s long-standing record and is even close to surpassing that result given her form. He is also about to reach 400 weeks as world number one. Literally one week left, now 399. And to break the fourth hundred you literally need to win 1 match at the ATP Finals tournament.

Although the road to stardom has been rocky, Djokovic has risen to the occasion time and time again, proving that he is the best. His results say it all, with the 36-year-old establishing himself as number one in every area possible.

Djokovic has worked hard to cement his legendary status. However, looking at his career, three seasons stand out above the rest for his performances.

2016 – Novak Djokovic won a career Grand Slam

Djokovic started the season by winning his 11th title at the Australian Open, which was also his third consecutive Grand Slam title.

At the start of Roland-Garros, the Serbian found himself under enormous pressure. He was looking to not only win his first title in Paris, but also a career Grand Slam. Before that, he had finished second three times at Roland Garros.

Djokovic overcame his past demons to win the French Open winner’s trophy for the first time. To do so, he defeated Andy Murray in four sets to become the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to win all four Grand Slam tournaments simultaneously.

This feat was called the “Nole Slam”. Djokovic suffered his first TBS defeat of the year when he was knocked out by Sam Querrey in the third round at Wimbledon. He then also finished second at the US Open.

Earlier this season, he won the Indian Wells and Miami Masters and recorded the Sunshine Double for the fourth time in his career. He also won the Qatar Open, Madrid Open and Canadian Open.

Murray returned to great form towards the end of the season and denied Djokovic a chance to win the ATP Finals. The Serb lost to his opponent in the final and also made him lose the first place in the end-of-year rankings.

In total, the Serbian finished the season with an 88% win rate, seven titles and three second places. Although he had comparable success in other seasons, 2016 was remembered for finally winning the French Open.

Expectations were high for Djokovic after his first major triumph at the 2008 Australian Open. Although he made significant progress over the next two years, it still seemed like he was not up to par. its potential. That all changed in 2011, when he entered the record books.

Djokovic has been destroying his opponents since the start of the season. He compiled a 41-match winning streak that ended in the French Open semifinals against Roger Federer.

During this period, the Serbian won his second title at the Australian Open, as well as titles in Dubai, Indian Wells, Miami, Belgrade, Madrid and Rome. After losing in Paris, he won his third TBS and his first at Wimbledon, and Novak also rose to the top of the rankings for the first time.

Djokovic then won the Canadian Open, but lost to Murray in the final in Cincinnati. At the US Open, he saved two match points in the semifinals against Federer and beat Nadal in the final to win his third TBS of the year.

It was the last title of the season for the Serbian. After so much success throughout the year, he failed to finish the season convincingly. He was eliminated in the group stage of the ATP Finals.

However, Djokovic had an impressive 92% winning record (70-6) and won 10 titles. He was 10-1 against Nadal and Federer. Novak beat Rafael six times, Roger four times. The 2011 season marked the beginning of the dominance one would associate with the Serbian.

2015 is the year Novak Djokovic cemented his legendary status

Djokovic has won three Grand Slam titles in one year, with only the French Open slipping through his fingers. He won the first set of the final against Sga Wawrinka, but lost the match in four games.

Aside from the Madrid Open, which he did not play, Djokovic has reached the final of his remaining eight Masters tournaments. He won six and lost to Murray and Federer in the final in Montreal and Cincinnati respectively.

The Serbian ended the year with a victory at the ATP Finals. His record-breaking season was marked by many highlights. He remained the No. 1 player throughout the year, reaching 15 consecutive finals and winning a record amount of prize money in a single season.

Djokovic also won 15-4 against his main rivals Federer, Nadal and Murray. The Spaniard was the only one not to win a single match against him. Overall, his winning percentage this season was 93% (82-6), winning 11 titles in 15 finals while competing in 16 tournaments throughout the year.

Records are made to be broken, but it is highly unlikely that anyone will achieve what Djokovic achieved in 2015.

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