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===Australian Open===
===Australian Open===
{{wikinews|Djokovic beats Murray for fourth time, wins Aus Open 2016}}
{{wikinews|Djokovic beats Murray for fourth time, wins Aus Open 2016}}
The reigning champion entered the [[2016 Australian Open]] as the top seed.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=www.ausopen.com |url=http://www.ausopen.com/en_AU/news/articles/2016-01-14/djokovic_williams_top_ao_2016_seedings.html |title=Djokovic, Williams top AO 2016 seedings |date=January 14, 2016|accessdate=January 15, 2016}}</ref> Djokovic started his title defence against Korean [[Chung Hyeon]],<ref>{{cite web|publisher=bleacherreport.com |url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2608644-novak-djokovic-vs-hyeon-chung-score-and-reaction-from-2016-australian-open |title=Novak Djokovic vs. Hyeon Chung: Score and Reaction from 2016 Australian Open |date=January 18, 2016|accessdate=January 18, 2016}}</ref> defeating the 19-year-old in straight sets (10th consecutive win in first-round Australian Open without dropping a set). Into third round after third-set fightback defeated French teen [[Quentin Halys]]. Win in the fourth round of the Italian [[Andreas Seppi]] has become the 33rd in a row against Italian opposition (only defeat in his first meeting with an Italian player at [[ATP Studena Croatia Open|2004 Umag]] to [[Filippo Volandri]]). In his 60th match at the [[Australian Open]], despite a 100 unforced errors (new own record, previous value – [[2012 Australian Open – Men's singles final|63]]) in five sets, Djokovic into 27th straight [[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam]] [[Tennis records of the Open Era – men's singles#Grand Slam tournaments|quarterfinal]], surviving [[Gilles Simon]] in four hours, 32 minutes.<ref>{{cite web |publisher=Tennis Panorama News |url=http://www.tennispanorama.com/archives/54253 |title=Djokovic Survives Five Set Test Against Simon; Federer Cruises Past Goffin to Reach Australian Open Quarterfinals |date=January 24, 2016 |accessdate=January 25, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160202092549/http://www.tennispanorama.com/archives/54253 |archive-date=February 2, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He then defeated [[Kei Nishikori]] in straight sets to reach his sixth Australian Open semifinal.
The reigning champion entered the [[2016 Australian Open]] as the top seed.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=www.ausopen.com |url=http://www.ausopen.com/en_AU/news/articles/2016-01-14/djokovic_williams_top_ao_2016_seedings.html |title=Djokovic, Williams top AO 2016 seedings |date=January 14, 2016|accessdate=January 15, 2016}}</ref> Djokovic started his title defence against Korean [[Chung Hyeon]],<ref>{{cite web|publisher=bleacherreport.com |url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2608644-novak-djokovic-vs-hyeon-chung-score-and-reaction-from-2016-australian-open |title=Novak Djokovic vs. Hyeon Chung: Score and Reaction from 2016 Australian Open |date=January 18, 2016|accessdate=January 18, 2016}}</ref> defeating the 19-year-old in straight sets (10th consecutive win in first-round Australian Open without dropping a set). Into third round after third-set fightback defeated French teen [[Quentin Halys]]. Win in the fourth round of the Italian [[Andreas Seppi]] has become the 33rd in a row against Italian opposition (only defeat in his first meeting with an Italian player at [[ATP Studena Croatia Open|2004 Umag]] to [[Filippo Volandri]]). In his 60th match at the [[Australian Open]], despite 100 unforced errors (new own record, previous value – 75<ref>{{Cite web |title=One day, one epic match: Nadal - Djokovic (semi-final 2013) |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/article/rg-archives-epic-match-nadal-djokovic-2013-semi-final |access-date=2023-03-01 |website=www.rolandgarros.com |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Sarkar |first=Pritha |date=2013-06-07 |title=Djokovic, or anyone else, no closer to solving Rafa riddle |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tennis-open-nadal-riddle-idUSBRE95616320130607 |access-date=2023-03-01}}</ref>) in five sets, Djokovic into 27th straight [[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam]] [[Tennis records of the Open Era – men's singles#Grand Slam tournaments|quarterfinal]], surviving [[Gilles Simon]] in four hours, 32 minutes.<ref>{{cite web |publisher=Tennis Panorama News |url=http://www.tennispanorama.com/archives/54253 |title=Djokovic Survives Five Set Test Against Simon; Federer Cruises Past Goffin to Reach Australian Open Quarterfinals |date=January 24, 2016 |accessdate=January 25, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160202092549/http://www.tennispanorama.com/archives/54253 |archive-date=February 2, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He then defeated [[Kei Nishikori]] in straight sets to reach his sixth Australian Open semifinal.


Djokovic then defeated former champion [[Roger Federer]] in four sets,<ref>{{cite web|publisher=tennismash.com |url=http://tennismash.com/2016/01/29/djokovic-downs-federer-in-four/ |title=Djokovic downs Federer in four |date=January 29, 2016|accessdate=January 31, 2016}}</ref> winning the first two sets in 54 minutes combined, to reach his sixth Australian Open final ([[Tennis records of the Open Era – men's singles|new record of the Open Era]]) and 19th Grand slam final (the joint-third highest number of slam finals in [[Overall tennis records – men's singles#Grand Slam Majors|the history of tennis]]). This marks the 17th (5th at a Major) straight [[List of tennis tournaments|tournament]] final that Djokovic has reached since last January. The victory also gave Djokovic the edge in his head-to-head record against Federer for the first time at [[Djokovic–Federer rivalry|23–22]] (he also leads each of the other three members of the [[Big Four (tennis)#Rivalries|Big Four]] in the head-to-head as well).
Djokovic then defeated former champion [[Roger Federer]] in four sets,<ref>{{cite web|publisher=tennismash.com |url=http://tennismash.com/2016/01/29/djokovic-downs-federer-in-four/ |title=Djokovic downs Federer in four |date=January 29, 2016|accessdate=January 31, 2016}}</ref> winning the first two sets in 54 minutes combined, to reach his sixth Australian Open final ([[Tennis records of the Open Era – men's singles|new record of the Open Era]]) and 19th Grand slam final (the joint-third highest number of slam finals in [[Overall tennis records – men's singles#Grand Slam Majors|the history of tennis]]). This marks the 17th (5th at a Major) straight [[List of tennis tournaments|tournament]] final that Djokovic has reached since last January. The victory also gave Djokovic the edge in his head-to-head record against Federer for the first time at [[Djokovic–Federer rivalry|23–22]] (he also leads each of the other three members of the [[Big Four (tennis)#Rivalries|Big Four]] in the head-to-head as well).
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===French Open===
===French Open===
{{wikinews|Djokovic wins French Open, completes his career Grand Slam}}
{{wikinews|Djokovic wins French Open, completes his career Grand Slam}}
Djokovic began 16th [[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam]] tournament as the [[Seed (sports)#Tennis|No. 1 seed]]. It's also the fourth time in five years at [[French Open|Roland Garros]] and the eighth consecutive [[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam]] (the 21st consecutive [[Grand Slam (tennis)|Majors]] in a Top 2 seed) in which Djokovic has been the [[2016 French Open#Singles seeds|top seed]]. He reached 200 weeks at [[List of ATP number 1 ranked singles players|No. 1]] in the [[ATP rankings]] (May 23) and also achieved 100 consecutive weeks at No. 1 (May 30) during the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=atpworldtour.com |url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/djokovic-200-weeks-no-1-emirates-atp-rankings |title=Djokovic Celebrates 200 Weeks At No. 1 In Emirates ATP Rankings |date=May 23, 2016|accessdate=May 30, 2016}}</ref>
Djokovic began 16th [[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam]] tournament as the [[Seed (sports)#Tennis|No. 1 seed]]. It's also the fourth time in five years at the [[French Open]] and the eighth consecutive [[Grand Slam (tennis)|major]] (the 21st consecutive [[Grand Slam (tennis)|majors]] in a Top 2 seed) in which Djokovic has been the [[2016 French Open#Singles seeds|top seed]]. He reached 200 weeks at [[List of ATP number 1 ranked singles players|No. 1]] in the [[ATP rankings]] (May 23) and also achieved 100 consecutive weeks at No. 1 (May 30) during the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=atpworldtour.com |url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/djokovic-200-weeks-no-1-emirates-atp-rankings |title=Djokovic Celebrates 200 Weeks At No. 1 In Emirates ATP Rankings |date=May 23, 2016|accessdate=May 30, 2016}}</ref>


Djokovic won his first [[French Open]] title to complete a career [[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam]]. The Serb defeated [[Lu Yen-hsun]] of Chinese Taipei in one hour and 30 minutes to stretch his undefeated streak to 12–0 in first-round play in Paris.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=www.rolandgarros.com |url=http://www.rolandgarros.com/en_FR/news/articles/2016-05-24/djokovic_sees_off_lu_eyeing_history.html |title=Djokovic sees off Lu, chasing history |date=May 24, 2016|accessdate=May 25, 2016}}</ref> Djokovic defeated the Belgian [[Steve Darcis]] in 2 hours and 19 minutes to reach the third round of the French Open and earn his 50th win at Roland Garros, becoming just the third player in the [[Open Era]] after [[Roger Federer]] and [[Serena Williams]] to record 50 wins at each of the four Grand Slams. The World No. 1 defeated Britain's [[Aljaž Bedene]] in straight sets after just over two hours, in what was more of a fight against time to speed into the last 16.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=skysports.com |url=http://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/32455/10297751/novak-djokovic-beats-aljaz-bedene-to-reach-last-16-in-paris |title=Novak Djokovic beats Aljaž Bedene to reach last 16 in Paris |date=May 29, 2016|accessdate=May 30, 2016}}</ref> Some days trailing by a set in damp stop-start conditions Djokovic defeated [[Roberto Bautista Agut]] in three hours and 16 minutes to reach his [[Tennis records of the Open Era – men's singles#Grand Slam tournaments|28th successive Grand Slam championship quarter-final]]. Djokovic progressed to his [[Tennis records of the Open Era – men's singles#Grand Slam tournaments|30th]] Grand Slam ([[Novak Djokovic career statistics|6th straight]] Roland Garros) semi-final with a win over Czech [[Tomáš Berdych]] following a controversial rain delay. For the second straight year, a quarter-final victory at Roland Garros guaranteed the 29-year-old Serbian his place in the [[2016 ATP World Tour Finals|ATP World Tour Finals]] and at the same time became the first player in tennis history to earn more than US$100 million in [[Tennis records of the Open Era – men's singles#Prize money|prize money]] over his 14-season pro career. Djokovic advanced to his [[List of French Open men's singles champions|fourth Roland Garros final]] by dispatching [[Dominic Thiem]] in one hour and 48 minutes, putting him into his [[Tennis records of the Open Era – men's singles#Grand Slam tournaments|sixth consecutive and 20th overall]] Grand Slam final. In the final, Djokovic defeated Murray 3–6, 6–1, 6–2, 6–4. With his first French Open title, Djokovic completed the career Grand Slam and became only the third man to hold all four major titles simultaneously and the first since Laver won all four in 1969. Djokovic also became the only man ever to hold all four majors on three different surfaces at the same time (at the time of the previous achievements, the Australian and US Opens were played on grass).
Djokovic won his first [[French Open]] title to complete a career [[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam]]. The Serb defeated [[Lu Yen-hsun]] of Chinese Taipei in one hour and 30 minutes to stretch his undefeated streak to 12–0 in first-round play in Paris.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=www.rolandgarros.com |url=http://www.rolandgarros.com/en_FR/news/articles/2016-05-24/djokovic_sees_off_lu_eyeing_history.html |title=Djokovic sees off Lu, chasing history |date=May 24, 2016|accessdate=May 25, 2016}}</ref> Djokovic defeated the Belgian [[Steve Darcis]] in 2 hours and 19 minutes to reach the third round of the French Open and earn his 50th win at Roland Garros, becoming just the third player in the [[Open Era]] after [[Roger Federer]] and [[Serena Williams]] to record 50 wins at each of the four Grand Slams. The World No. 1 defeated Britain's [[Aljaž Bedene]] in straight sets after just over two hours, in what was more of a fight against time to speed into the last 16.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=skysports.com |url=http://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/32455/10297751/novak-djokovic-beats-aljaz-bedene-to-reach-last-16-in-paris |title=Novak Djokovic beats Aljaž Bedene to reach last 16 in Paris |date=May 29, 2016|accessdate=May 30, 2016}}</ref> Some days trailing by a set in damp stop-start conditions Djokovic defeated [[Roberto Bautista Agut]] in three hours and 16 minutes to reach his [[Tennis records of the Open Era – men's singles#Grand Slam tournaments|28th successive Grand Slam championship quarter-final]]. Djokovic progressed to his [[Tennis records of the Open Era – men's singles#Grand Slam tournaments|30th]] Grand Slam ([[Novak Djokovic career statistics|6th straight]] Roland Garros) semi-final with a win over Czech [[Tomáš Berdych]] following a controversial rain delay. For the second straight year, a quarter-final victory at Roland Garros guaranteed the 29-year-old Serbian his place in the [[2016 ATP World Tour Finals|ATP World Tour Finals]] and at the same time became the first player in tennis history to earn more than US$100 million in [[Tennis records of the Open Era – men's singles#Prize money|prize money]] over his 14-season pro career. Djokovic advanced to his [[List of French Open men's singles champions|fourth Roland Garros final]] by dispatching [[Dominic Thiem]] in one hour and 48 minutes, putting him into his [[Tennis records of the Open Era – men's singles#Grand Slam tournaments|sixth consecutive and 20th overall]] Grand Slam final. In the final, Djokovic defeated Murray 3–6, 6–1, 6–2, 6–4. With his first French Open title, Djokovic completed the career Grand Slam and became only the third man to hold all four major titles simultaneously and the first since Laver won all four in 1969. Djokovic also became the only man ever to hold all four majors on three different surfaces at the same time (at the time of the previous achievements, the Australian and US Opens were played on grass).


=== Wimbledon ===
=== Wimbledon ===
Djokovic began his 2016 Wimbledon quest as the two-time defending champion and top seed. He defeated [[James Ward (tennis)|James Ward]] and [[Adrian Mannarino]], in straight sets. In the third round, he lost to No. 28 seed [[Sam Querrey]] from the United States, ending his grand slam winning streak at 30 matches. The match was played across two days due to numerous rain delays on a then-roofless No. 1 Court. This was Djokovic's first loss in a grand slam before the quarterfinal since the [[2009 French Open]].
Djokovic began his 2016 Wimbledon quest as the two-time defending champion and top seed, and overwhelming favourite. He defeated [[James Ward (tennis)|James Ward]] and [[Adrian Mannarino]], in straight sets. In the third round, he lost to No. 28 seed [[Sam Querrey]] from the United States, ending his grand slam winning streak at 30 matches. The match was played across two days due to numerous rain delays on a then-roofless No. 1 Court. This was Djokovic's first loss in a grand slam before the quarterfinal since the [[2009 French Open]], and his earliest at Wimbledon since 2008.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-07-02 |title=Novak Djokovic knocked out of Wimbledon by Sam Querrey |url=http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/jul/02/novak-djokovic-knocked-out-wimbledon-sam-querrey |access-date=2023-01-11 |website=the Guardian |language=en}}</ref>


=== US Open ===
=== US Open ===
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====Qatar Open====
====Qatar Open====
Djokovic reached the final without losing a set.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=www.espn.go.com |url=http://espn.go.com/tennis/story/_/id/14531475/novak-djokovic-rafael-nadal-meet-qatar-open-final |title=Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal reach Qatar Open final |date=January 8, 2016|accessdate=January 9, 2016}}</ref> Novak Djokovic notches first Doha crown, defeating [[Rafael Nadal]] in the final in a 73-minute match.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=www.tennisnow.com |url=http://www.tennisnow.com/News/2016/January/Djokovic-Drills-Nadal-for-60th-Career-Title-in-Doh.aspx |title=Djokovic Drills Nadal for 60th Career Title in Doha |date=January 9, 2016|accessdate=January 10, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|publisher=www.eurosport.com |url=http://www.eurosport.com/tennis/atp-doha/2016/novak-djokovic-crushes-rafa-nadal-to-start-new-year-with-doha-title_sto5053507/story.shtml |title=Novak Djokovic crushes Rafa Nadal to start new year with title |date=January 9, 2016|accessdate=January 10, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|publisher=www.tennis.com |url=http://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2016/01/djokovic-crushes-nadal-in-qatar-open-final/57193/#.VphS9l5f1EY |title=Djokovic crushes Nadal in Qatar Open final |date=January 9, 2016|accessdate=January 10, 2016}}</ref> This marked his 16th straight final ([[Tennis records of the Open Era – men's singles#Win streaks|3rd in Open Era]]) – and 12th title – since he lost in the Qatar Open quarterfinals last year (l. to [[Ivo Karlović|Karlović]]). The world No. 1 capturing his sixth consecutive ATP World Tour title and 60th overall at the tour-level. He became just the 10th player in the [[Tennis records of the Open Era – men's singles|Open Era]] to reach the [[Tennis players with most titles in the Open Era#Men|60-title milestone]]. The Djokovic leads the historic Head2Head against Nadal for the first time at [[Djokovic–Nadal rivalry|24–23]].<ref>{{cite web|publisher=www.atpworldtour.com |url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/rivalries-nadal-djokovic |title=Novak & Rafa: The Rivalry |date=June 8, 2014|accessdate=January 15, 2016}}</ref> He has now claimed 11 consecutive sets since Nadal prevailed in the 2014 Roland Garros final. Djokovic (d. [[Fernando Verdasco|Verdasco]], 2R and Nadal, F) to reach 18th win in a row vs Spaniards (last loss to [[Tommy Robredo|Robredo]] at [[2014 Western & Southern Open – Men's singles|2014 Cincinnati]], 3R) & 20th straight win vs left-handers (last loss to Nadal at [[2014 French Open – Men's singles|2014 Roland Garros]], F). Also Novak has updated its own record for highest number of points accrued in the [[ATP rankings]] – 16,790.
Djokovic reached the final without losing a set.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[ESPN]] |url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/14531475/novak-djokovic-rafael-nadal-meet-qatar-open-final |title=Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal reach Qatar Open final |date=January 8, 2016|access-date=January 9, 2016}}</ref> Novak Djokovic notches first Doha crown, defeating [[Rafael Nadal]] in the final in a 73-minute match.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=www.tennisnow.com |url=http://www.tennisnow.com/News/2016/January/Djokovic-Drills-Nadal-for-60th-Career-Title-in-Doh.aspx |title=Djokovic Drills Nadal for 60th Career Title in Doha |date=January 9, 2016|accessdate=January 10, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|publisher=www.eurosport.com |url=http://www.eurosport.com/tennis/atp-doha/2016/novak-djokovic-crushes-rafa-nadal-to-start-new-year-with-doha-title_sto5053507/story.shtml |title=Novak Djokovic crushes Rafa Nadal to start new year with title |date=January 9, 2016|accessdate=January 10, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|publisher=www.tennis.com |url=http://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2016/01/djokovic-crushes-nadal-in-qatar-open-final/57193/#.VphS9l5f1EY |title=Djokovic crushes Nadal in Qatar Open final |date=January 9, 2016|accessdate=January 10, 2016}}</ref> This marked his 16th straight final ([[Tennis records of the Open Era – men's singles#Win streaks|3rd in Open Era]]) – and 12th title – since he lost in the Qatar Open quarterfinals last year (l. to [[Ivo Karlović|Karlović]]). The world No. 1 capturing his sixth consecutive ATP World Tour title and 60th overall at the tour-level. He became just the 10th player in the [[Tennis records of the Open Era – men's singles|Open Era]] to reach the [[Tennis players with most titles in the Open Era#Men|60-title milestone]]. The Djokovic leads the historic Head2Head against Nadal for the first time at [[Djokovic–Nadal rivalry|24–23]].<ref>{{cite web|publisher=www.atpworldtour.com |url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/rivalries-nadal-djokovic |title=Novak & Rafa: The Rivalry |date=June 8, 2014|accessdate=January 15, 2016}}</ref> He has now claimed 11 consecutive sets since Nadal prevailed in the 2014 Roland Garros final. Djokovic (d. [[Fernando Verdasco|Verdasco]], 2R and Nadal, F) to reach 18th win in a row vs Spaniards (last loss to [[Tommy Robredo|Robredo]] at [[2014 Western & Southern Open – Men's singles|2014 Cincinnati]], 3R) & 20th straight win vs left-handers (last loss to Nadal at [[2014 French Open – Men's singles|2014 Roland Garros]], F). Also Novak has updated its own record for highest number of points accrued in the [[ATP rankings]] – 16,790.


====Dubai Tennis Championships====
====Dubai Tennis Championships====
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====Miami Open====
====Miami Open====
Djokovic began the tournament with a first round bye, and then faced [[Kyle Edmund]] in the 2nd Round. Djokovic won easily in two sets. In the third round, Djokovic faced [[João Sousa]]. Djokovic again won in two sets. In the fourth round, Djokovic faced up and coming youngster Dominic Thiem. Thiem had already won two titles this year. Djokovic won in two sets. After reaching the fourth round, Djokovic went head to head against Tomáš Berdych. Unsurprisingly, Djokovic won in straight sets. Djokovic faced David Goffin of Belgium. Despite a spirited performance, Djokovic prevailed. In the final, Djokovic faced and beat Kei Nishikori. This was Djokovic's fourth title of the year. It improved his yearly record to 28–1. His one loss was a retirement.
Djokovic began the tournament with a first round bye, and then faced [[Kyle Edmund]] in the 2nd Round. Djokovic won easily in two sets. In the third round, Djokovic faced [[João Sousa]]. Djokovic again won in two sets. In the fourth round, Djokovic faced up and coming youngster Dominic Thiem. Thiem had already won two titles this year. Djokovic won in two sets. After reaching the fourth round, Djokovic went head to head against Tomáš Berdych. Unsurprisingly, Djokovic won in straight sets. Djokovic faced David Goffin of Belgium. Despite a spirited performance, Djokovic prevailed. In the final, Djokovic faced and beat Kei Nishikori. This was Djokovic's fourth title of the year. It improved his yearly record to 28–1. His one loss was a retirement. This was also the third straight year he won the Sunshine Double, and fourth overall (2011, 2014, 2015, 2016).


====Monte-Carlo Masters====
====Monte-Carlo Masters====
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{official website|http://novakdjokovic.com}}
* {{official website|http://novakdjokovic.com}}
* [https://www.atptour.com/en/players/-/d643/overview ATP tour profile]
* [https://www.atptour.com/en/players/-/d643/overview ATP tour profile]
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Latest revision as of 09:30, 24 November 2024

Main article: Novak Djokovic
2016 Novak Djokovic tennis season
Djokovic kissing Coupe des Mousquetaires after winning the 2016 French Open, completing "Nole Slam" and his first career Grand Slam
Full nameNovak Djokovic
Country Serbia
Calendar prize money$14,138,824 (singles & doubles)
Singles
Season record65–9
Calendar titles7
Year-end rankingNo. 2
Ranking change from previous yearDecrease 1
Grand Slam & significant results
Australian OpenW
French OpenW
Wimbledon3R
US OpenF
Other tournaments
Tour FinalsF
Olympic Games1R
Doubles
Season record1–4
Calendar titles0
Year-end rankingUnranked
Ranking change from previous yearSteady
Other Doubles tournaments
Olympic Games2R
Davis Cup
Davis CupQF
Injuries
Injurieseye infection problem (following Dubai Open)
← 2015
2017 →

The 2016 Novak Djokovic tennis season officially commenced on 4 January with the start of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open.

Yearly summary

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Australian Open

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The reigning champion entered the 2016 Australian Open as the top seed.[1] Djokovic started his title defence against Korean Chung Hyeon,[2] defeating the 19-year-old in straight sets (10th consecutive win in first-round Australian Open without dropping a set). Into third round after third-set fightback defeated French teen Quentin Halys. Win in the fourth round of the Italian Andreas Seppi has become the 33rd in a row against Italian opposition (only defeat in his first meeting with an Italian player at 2004 Umag to Filippo Volandri). In his 60th match at the Australian Open, despite 100 unforced errors (new own record, previous value – 75[3][4]) in five sets, Djokovic into 27th straight Grand Slam quarterfinal, surviving Gilles Simon in four hours, 32 minutes.[5] He then defeated Kei Nishikori in straight sets to reach his sixth Australian Open semifinal.

Djokovic then defeated former champion Roger Federer in four sets,[6] winning the first two sets in 54 minutes combined, to reach his sixth Australian Open final (new record of the Open Era) and 19th Grand slam final (the joint-third highest number of slam finals in the history of tennis). This marks the 17th (5th at a Major) straight tournament final that Djokovic has reached since last January. The victory also gave Djokovic the edge in his head-to-head record against Federer for the first time at 23–22 (he also leads each of the other three members of the Big Four in the head-to-head as well).

In the final, Djokovic captured his sixth Australian Open title by defeating No. 2 Andy Murray in straight sets in just under three hours[7] (57th match-win at the Australian Open and take sole ownership of 2nd place on the list for most Australian Open match-wins in the Open Era) to win his eleventh major title (3rd consecutive win Grand Slam), placing him in equal fifth place on the all-time list with Björn Borg and Rod Laver. His sixth title in Melbourne equals Roy Emerson's record. He also won his seventh (2015 US Open, 2015 Beijing, 2015 Shanghai, 2015 Paris, the 2015 ATP World Tour Finals, 2016 Doha and 2016 Australian Open) consecutive Tour-level title.

French Open

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Djokovic began 16th Grand Slam tournament as the No. 1 seed. It's also the fourth time in five years at the French Open and the eighth consecutive major (the 21st consecutive majors in a Top 2 seed) in which Djokovic has been the top seed. He reached 200 weeks at No. 1 in the ATP rankings (May 23) and also achieved 100 consecutive weeks at No. 1 (May 30) during the tournament.[8]

Djokovic won his first French Open title to complete a career Grand Slam. The Serb defeated Lu Yen-hsun of Chinese Taipei in one hour and 30 minutes to stretch his undefeated streak to 12–0 in first-round play in Paris.[9] Djokovic defeated the Belgian Steve Darcis in 2 hours and 19 minutes to reach the third round of the French Open and earn his 50th win at Roland Garros, becoming just the third player in the Open Era after Roger Federer and Serena Williams to record 50 wins at each of the four Grand Slams. The World No. 1 defeated Britain's Aljaž Bedene in straight sets after just over two hours, in what was more of a fight against time to speed into the last 16.[10] Some days trailing by a set in damp stop-start conditions Djokovic defeated Roberto Bautista Agut in three hours and 16 minutes to reach his 28th successive Grand Slam championship quarter-final. Djokovic progressed to his 30th Grand Slam (6th straight Roland Garros) semi-final with a win over Czech Tomáš Berdych following a controversial rain delay. For the second straight year, a quarter-final victory at Roland Garros guaranteed the 29-year-old Serbian his place in the ATP World Tour Finals and at the same time became the first player in tennis history to earn more than US$100 million in prize money over his 14-season pro career. Djokovic advanced to his fourth Roland Garros final by dispatching Dominic Thiem in one hour and 48 minutes, putting him into his sixth consecutive and 20th overall Grand Slam final. In the final, Djokovic defeated Murray 3–6, 6–1, 6–2, 6–4. With his first French Open title, Djokovic completed the career Grand Slam and became only the third man to hold all four major titles simultaneously and the first since Laver won all four in 1969. Djokovic also became the only man ever to hold all four majors on three different surfaces at the same time (at the time of the previous achievements, the Australian and US Opens were played on grass).

Wimbledon

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Djokovic began his 2016 Wimbledon quest as the two-time defending champion and top seed, and overwhelming favourite. He defeated James Ward and Adrian Mannarino, in straight sets. In the third round, he lost to No. 28 seed Sam Querrey from the United States, ending his grand slam winning streak at 30 matches. The match was played across two days due to numerous rain delays on a then-roofless No. 1 Court. This was Djokovic's first loss in a grand slam before the quarterfinal since the 2009 French Open, and his earliest at Wimbledon since 2008.[11]

US Open

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Djokovic entered the US Open as the defending champion and top seed. After a tough four set victory in the first round, second round walkover and a brief third round match. Djokovic beat Kyle Edmund in straight sets. He defeated Gaël Monfils in the semi-finals in four sets, but in the final, lost to Stan Wawrinka in four sets.

ATP World Tour Finals

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Djokovic was the first player to qualify for the ATP World Tour Finals after reaching the Roland Garros semi-finals (June 2, 2016). Five-time champion (2008, 2012–15) will make 10th appearance (2007–16).[12] After a tough three set victory against Dominic Thiem and a close two set tiebreak against Milos Raonic, Djokovic defeated David Goffin and Kei Nishikori in the round robin stage and semi-finals respectively, both in straight sets. He lost to Andy Murray in the final in straight sets, ending his 2016 season

Other tournaments

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Djokovic for the second consecutive year began the season with a tournament in Doha, Qatar.

Qatar Open

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Djokovic reached the final without losing a set.[13] Novak Djokovic notches first Doha crown, defeating Rafael Nadal in the final in a 73-minute match.[14][15][16] This marked his 16th straight final (3rd in Open Era) – and 12th title – since he lost in the Qatar Open quarterfinals last year (l. to Karlović). The world No. 1 capturing his sixth consecutive ATP World Tour title and 60th overall at the tour-level. He became just the 10th player in the Open Era to reach the 60-title milestone. The Djokovic leads the historic Head2Head against Nadal for the first time at 24–23.[17] He has now claimed 11 consecutive sets since Nadal prevailed in the 2014 Roland Garros final. Djokovic (d. Verdasco, 2R and Nadal, F) to reach 18th win in a row vs Spaniards (last loss to Robredo at 2014 Cincinnati, 3R) & 20th straight win vs left-handers (last loss to Nadal at 2014 Roland Garros, F). Also Novak has updated its own record for highest number of points accrued in the ATP rankings – 16,790.

Dubai Tennis Championships

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Four-time tournament champion opened his 10th consecutive Dubai Tennis Championships campaign with convincing win over Tommy Robredo, beating Spaniard in just 66 minutes. Novak Djokovic joined the 700-win club[18] defeating Malek Jaziri in second round in 65 minutes to reach the quarterfinals.[19] He is only the 12th player in the Open Era (since 1968) to hit the 700 singles victories mark, next his coach, Boris Becker (713). In the 479 days since the world No. 1 claimed his 600th match win on 2 November 2014, he has compiled an astonishing 100–6 record. At 28 years, nine months, he is the third active player to pass the milestone, following in the footsteps of his celebrated rivals, Roger Federer (1,067) and Rafael Nadal (775). Djokovic's streak of ATP World Tour finals reached will end at 17 after the world No. 1 retired against Feliciano López in the quarter-finals. Top seed was forced to retire with an eye ailment. The Serb was down 3–6 before retiring, last time Novak retired was 2011 Davis Cup against Juan Martín del Potro, a stretch of 350 matches (318–32).

Davis Cup World Group

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In R1 Djokovic beat Aleksandr Nedovyesov in straight sets in an hour and 53 minutes (1–0). Kazakhstan took a shock 2–1 lead against Serbia in their Davis Cup by BNP Paribas first round tie after Aleksandr Nedovyesov and Andrey Golubev beat former doubles No. 1 Nenad Zimonjić and Novak Djokovic in doubles. Djokovic prevailed in five-hour match against Kazakhstan's Mikhail Kukushkin in five sets and equalized (2–2). Former Davis Cup by BNP Paribas winners Serbia set up a blockbuster quarterfinal tie with holders Great Britain after edging Kazakhstan 3–2 in a titanic tussle.[20]

Indian Wells Masters

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Djokovic started tournament with a tough match against the American Bjorn Fratangelo. The Serb rallied back from a set down to win in three sets. In the next round Novak Djokovic beat Philipp Kohlschreiber in straight sets. The four-time Indian Wells Masters champion is successfully continuing his title-defending journey with a win over Feliciano López in the fourth round, in an hour and 7 minutes. In the quarterfinals Djokovic overcame Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in 2 hours and 6 minutes to set up a blockbuster semifinal at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Djokovic continued his winning streak against Rafael Nadal beating him in straight sets to reach the 6th 2016 BNP Paribas Open final for the third straight year in a row. He has now beaten the Spaniard six times in a row, with his last loss coming in the 2014 French Open final. Djokovic has now lifted his record over Nadal to 25–23 (only 2nd (first Boris Becker) man in Open Era to beat one rival 25 times). He has reached 10 straight ATP Masters 1000 finals (DNP 2015 Mutua Madrid Open) since 2014 BNP Paribas Masters, winning 8 titles (50–2 record). In the final Novak Djokovic destroyed Milos Raonic during the 77-minute match, to win his third straight and a record fifth Indian Wells Masters title.[21] Djokovic commits four total unforced errors, rolls to most overwhelming win in ATP Masters 1000 final ever. He now has a 17-match win streak at Indian Wells Masters with the three-peat. His record in the desert is 47–6. The world No. 1 improves his record on the year to 22–1. This marks Djokovic's 27th ATP Masters 1000 crown. He is now tied with Rafael Nadal for the all-time lead. Djokovic is first man to win 20 ATP Masters 1000 (or equivalent) titles on one surface (hard courts). Rafael Nadal has 19 on clay.

Djokovic has more ATP points that Andy Murray No. 2 and Roger Federer No. 3 combined.

Miami Open

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Djokovic began the tournament with a first round bye, and then faced Kyle Edmund in the 2nd Round. Djokovic won easily in two sets. In the third round, Djokovic faced João Sousa. Djokovic again won in two sets. In the fourth round, Djokovic faced up and coming youngster Dominic Thiem. Thiem had already won two titles this year. Djokovic won in two sets. After reaching the fourth round, Djokovic went head to head against Tomáš Berdych. Unsurprisingly, Djokovic won in straight sets. Djokovic faced David Goffin of Belgium. Despite a spirited performance, Djokovic prevailed. In the final, Djokovic faced and beat Kei Nishikori. This was Djokovic's fourth title of the year. It improved his yearly record to 28–1. His one loss was a retirement. This was also the third straight year he won the Sunshine Double, and fourth overall (2011, 2014, 2015, 2016).

Monte-Carlo Masters

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Djokovic began the tournament as the heavy favourite, but was knocked out by Jiří Veselý in the second round. This was his earliest exit in a Masters event in nearly three years, when he was knocked out by Grigor Dimitrov at the 2013 Mutua Madrid Open.

Madrid Open

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Djokovic received a first round bye. In the second round, he beat up and coming youngster Borna Ćorić in straight sets to set up a meeting with Roberto Bautista Agut. Djokovic won in straight sets. Djokovic then had wins against Milos Raonic and Kei Nishikori to make it to the finals. Djokovic would lock horns with Andy Murray for a 33rd time. Djokovic defeated Murray in three sets in a very entertaining match which saw Djokovic save 7 break points in the final game to clinch victory. This victory also set a new record for most Masters 1000 titles with 29.

Italian Open

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Novak Djokovic received a bye in the first round. Djokovic beat qualifier Stéphane Robert and Thomaz Bellucci. He then faced Rafael Nadal for a record 49th time and won in two tight sets. After downing Kei Nishikori in three sets, he faced Andy Murray in the final. It was a disappointment with Murray winning in two sets. This was the 2nd time out of the last 14 matches Murray had beaten Djokovic.

Rogers Cup

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After receiving a bye in the first round, Djokovic started his campaign against Gilles Müller, defeating him in two tight sets. He then faced qualifier Radek Štěpánek in the third round and fifth seed Tomáš Berdych in the quarterfinals, winning both matches in straight sets. In the semifinals, he faced the resurgent Gaël Monfils, defeating him for the 12th time in his career. In the final, he faced 3rd seed Kei Nishikori, defeating him for the 5th time this season with a score of 6−3, 7−5. This was Djokovic's 7th title of the season. It was also his 30th Masters 1000 Series title and 43rd Masters final, breaking away from Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, who are both on 42 finals.

Summer Olympics

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Hoping to win a gold medal for the first time in his career, Djokovic entered the 2016 Summer Olympics, but lost to Juan Martín del Potro in straight sets. In the doubles he lost in the second round.

Shanghai Masters

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Djokovic received a bye in the first round, Djokovic defeated Fabio Fognini and Vasek Pospisil in straight sets. He defeated Mischa Zverev in three sets, but lost to Roberto Bautista Agut in straight sets.

Paris Masters

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Djokovic received a bye in the first round. He defeated Gilles Müller in straight sets, defeated Grigor Dimitrov in three sets before losing to Marin Čilić in straight sets

All matches

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This table lists all the matches of Djokovic this year, including walkovers W/O (they are marked ND for non-decision)

Key
W  F  SF QF #R RR Q# P# DNQ A Z# PO G S B NMS NTI P NH
(W) winner; (F) finalist; (SF) semifinalist; (QF) quarterfinalist; (#R) rounds 4, 3, 2, 1; (RR) round-robin stage; (Q#) qualification round; (P#) preliminary round; (DNQ) did not qualify; (A) absent; (Z#) Davis/Fed Cup Zonal Group (with number indication) or (PO) play-off; (G) gold, (S) silver or (B) bronze Olympic/Paralympic medal; (NMS) not a Masters tournament; (NTI) not a Tier I tournament; (P) postponed; (NH) not held; (SR) strike rate (events won / competed); (W–L) win–loss record.
To avoid confusion and double counting, these charts are updated at the conclusion of a tournament or when the player's participation has ended.

Singles Matches

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Tournament Match Round Opponent (seed or key) Rank Result Score
Qatar ExxonMobil Open
Doha, Qatar
ATP Tour 250
Hard, outdoor
4 – 10 January 2016
1 / 833 1R Germany Dustin Brown (Q) 118 Win 6–2, 6–2
2 / 834 2R Spain Fernando Verdasco 49 Win 6–2, 6–2
3 / 835 QF Argentina Leonardo Mayer (8) 35 Win 6–3, 7–5
4 / 836 SF Czech Republic Tomáš Berdych (3) 6 Win 6–3, 7–6(7–3)
5 / 837 W Spain Rafael Nadal (2) 5 Win (1) 6–1, 6–2


Australian Open
Melbourne, Australia
Grand Slam tournament
Hard, outdoor
18 – 31 January 2016
6 / 838 1R South Korea Chung Hyeon 51 Win 6–3, 6–2, 6–4
7 / 839 2R France Quentin Halys (WC) 187 Win 6–1, 6–2, 7–6(7–3)
8 / 840 3R Italy Andreas Seppi (28) 29 Win 6–1, 7–5, 7–6(8–6)
9 / 841 4R France Gilles Simon (14) 15 Win 6–3, 6–7(1–7), 6–4, 4–6, 6–3
10 / 842 QF Japan Kei Nishikori (7) 7 Win 6–3, 6–2, 6–4
11 / 843 SF Switzerland Roger Federer (3) 3 Win 6–1, 6–2, 3–6, 6–3
12 / 844 W United Kingdom Andy Murray (2) 2 Win (2) 6–1, 7–5, 7–6(7–3)


Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
ATP Tour 500
Hard, outdoor
22 – 27 February 2016
13 / 845 1R Spain Tommy Robredo 41 Win 6–1, 6–2
14 / 846 2R Tunisia Malek Jaziri (WC) 121 Win 6–1, 6–2
15 / 847 QF Spain Feliciano López (6) 24 Loss 3–6 ret.


Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Group First Round
Belgrade, Serbia
Davis Cup
Hard, indoor
4 – 6 March 2016
16 / 848 1R
R1 		Kazakhstan Aleksandr Nedovyesov 200 Win 6–1, 6–2, 6–3
17 / 849 1R
R4 		Kazakhstan Mikhail Kukushkin 79 Win 6–7(6–8), 7–6(7–3), 4–6, 6–3, 6–2


BNP Paribas Open
Indian Wells, United States
ATP Tour Masters 1000
Hard, outdoor
10 – 20 March 2016
– 1R Bye
18 / 850 2R United States Bjorn Fratangelo (Q) 149 Win 2–6, 6–1, 6–2
19 / 851 3R Germany Philipp Kohlschreiber (27) 30 Win 7–5, 7–5
20 / 852 4R Spain Feliciano López (18) 21 Win 6–3, 6–3
21 / 853 QF France Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (7) 9 Win 7–6(7–2), 7–6(7–2)
22 / 854 SF Spain Rafael Nadal (4) 5 Win 7–6(7–5), 6–2
23 / 855 W Canada Milos Raonic (12) 14 Win (3) 6–2, 6–0


Miami Open Presented by Itaú
Miami, United States
ATP Tour Masters 1000
Hard, outdoor
23 March – 3 April 2016
– 1R Bye
24 / 856 2R United Kingdom Kyle Edmund 87 Win 6–3, 6–3
25 / 857 3R Portugal João Sousa (33) 38 Win 6–4, 6–1
26 / 858 4R Austria Dominic Thiem (14) 14 Win 6–3, 6–4
27 / 859 QF Czech Republic Tomáš Berdych (7) 7 Win 6–3, 6–3
28 / 860 SF Belgium David Goffin (15) 15 Win 7–6(7–5), 6–4
29 / 861 W Japan Kei Nishikori (6) 6 Win (4) 6–3, 6–3


Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters
Monte-Carlo, Monaco
ATP Tour Masters 1000
Clay, outdoor
10 – 17 April 2016
– 1R Bye
30 / 862 2R Czech Republic Jiří Veselý 55 Loss 4–6, 6–2, 4–6


Mutua Madrid Open
Madrid, Spain
ATP Tour Masters 1000
Clay, outdoor
1 – 8 May 2016
– 1R Bye
31 / 863 2R Croatia Borna Ćorić 40 Win 6–2, 6–4
32 / 864 3R Spain Roberto Bautista Agut (15) 17 Win 6–2, 6–1
33 / 865 QF Canada Milos Raonic (11) 10 Win 6–3, 6–4
34 / 866 SF Japan Kei Nishikori (6) 6 Win 6–3, 7–6(7–4)
35 / 867 W United Kingdom Andy Murray (2) 2 Win (5) 6–2, 3–6, 6–3


Internazionali BNL d'Italia
Rome, Italy
ATP Tour Masters 1000
Clay, outdoor
8 – 15 May 2016
– 1R Bye
36 / 868 2R France Stéphane Robert (Q) 103 Win 7–5, 7–5
37 / 869 3R Brazil Thomaz Bellucci 37 Win 0–6, 6–3, 6–2
38 / 870 QF Spain Rafael Nadal (5) 5 Win 7–5, 7–6(7–4)
39 / 871 SF Japan Kei Nishikori (6) 6 Win 2–6, 6–4, 7–6(7–5)
40 / 872 F United Kingdom Andy Murray (2) 2 Loss (1) 3–6, 3–6


Roland Garros
Paris, France
Grand Slam tournament
Clay, outdoor
22 May – 5 June 2016
41 / 873 1R Chinese Taipei Lu Yen-hsun 95 Win 6–4, 6–1, 6–1
42 / 874 2R Belgium Steve Darcis (Q) 161 Win 7–5, 6–3, 6–4
43 / 875 3R United Kingdom Aljaž Bedene 66 Win 6–2, 6–3, 6–3
44 / 876 4R Spain Roberto Bautista Agut (14) 16 Win 3–6, 6–4, 6–1, 7–5
45 / 877 QF Czech Republic Tomáš Berdych (7) 8 Win 6–3, 7–5, 6–3
46 / 878 SF Austria Dominic Thiem (13) 15 Win 6–2, 6–1, 6–4
47 / 879 W United Kingdom Andy Murray (2) 2 Win (6) 3–6, 6–1, 6–2, 6–4


Wimbledon Championships
London, United Kingdom
Grand Slam tournament
Grass, outdoor
27 June – 10 July 2016
48 / 880 1R United Kingdom James Ward (WC) 177 Win 6–0, 7–6(7–3), 6–4
49 / 881 2R France Adrian Mannarino 55 Win 6–4, 6–3, 7–6(7–5)
50 / 882 3R United States Sam Querrey (28) 41 Loss 6–7(6–8), 1–6, 6–3, 6–7(5–7)


Canadian Open
Toronto, Canada
ATP Tour Masters 1000
Hard, outdoor
25 – 31 July 2016
– 1R Bye
51 / 883 2R Luxembourg Gilles Müller 37 Win 7–5, 7–6(7–3)
52 / 884 3R Czech Republic Radek Štěpánek (Q) 129 Win 6–2, 6–4
53 / 885 QF Czech Republic Tomáš Berdych (5) 8 Win 7–6(8–6), 6–4
54 / 886 SF France Gaël Monfils (10) 14 Win 6–3, 6–2
55 / 887 W Japan Kei Nishikori (3) 6 Win (7) 6–3, 7–5


Summer Olympics
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Olympic Games
Hard, outdoor
6 – 14 August 2016
56 / 888 1R Argentina Juan Martín del Potro (PR) 141 Loss 6–7(4–7), 6–7(2–7)


US Open
New York City, United States
Grand Slam tournament
Hard, outdoor
29 August – 11 September 2016
57 / 889 1R Poland Jerzy Janowicz (PR) 247 Win 6–3, 5–7, 6–2, 6–1
– 2R Czech Republic Jiří Veselý 49 Walkover N/A
58 / 890 3R Russia Mikhail Youzhny 61 Win 4–2 ret.
59 / 891 4R United Kingdom Kyle Edmund 84 Win 6–2, 6–1, 6–4
60 / 892 QF France Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (9) 11 Win 6–3, 6–2 ret.
61 / 893 SF France Gaël Monfils (10) 12 Win 6–3, 6–2, 3–6, 6–2
62 / 894 F Switzerland Stan Wawrinka (3) 3 Loss (2) 7–6(7–1), 4–6, 5–7, 3–6


Shanghai Rolex Masters
Shanghai, China
ATP Tour Masters 1000
Hard, outdoor
10 – 16 October 2016
– 1R Bye
63 / 895 2R Italy Fabio Fognini 50 Win 6–3, 6–3
64 / 896 3R Canada Vasek Pospisil (Q) 131 Win 6–4, 6–4
65 / 897 QF Germany Mischa Zverev (Q) 110 Win 3–6, 7–6(7–4), 6–3
66 / 898 SF Spain Roberto Bautista Agut (15) 19 Loss 4–6, 4–6


BNP Paribas Masters
Paris, France
ATP Tour Masters 1000
Hard, indoor
31 October – 6 November 2016
– 1R Bye
67 / 899 2R Luxembourg Gilles Müller 34 Win 6–3, 6–4
68 / 900 3R Bulgaria Grigor Dimitrov (14) 18 Win 4–6, 6–2, 6–3
69 / 901 QF Croatia Marin Čilić (9) 10 Loss 4–6, 6–7(2–7)


ATP World Tour Finals
London, United Kingdom
ATP Finals
Hard, indoor
13 – 20 November 2016
70 / 902 RR Austria Dominic Thiem (8) 9 Win 6–7(10–12), 6–0, 6–2
71 / 903 RR Canada Milos Raonic (4) 4 Win 7–6(8–6), 7–6(7–5)
72 / 904 RR Belgium David Goffin (Alt) 11 Win 6–1, 6–2
73 / 905 SF Japan Kei Nishikori (5) 5 Win 6–1, 6–1
74 / 906 F United Kingdom Andy Murray (1) 1 Loss (3) 3–6, 4–6

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Doubles matches

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Tournament Match Round Opponents (seed or key) Ranks Result Score
Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Group First Round
Belgrade, Serbia
Davis Cup
Hard, indoor
4 – 6 March 2016
Partner: Serbia Nenad Zimonjić
1 / 96 1R
R3 		Kazakhstan Andrey Golubev / Kazakhstan Aleksandr Nedovyesov #190 / #186 Loss 3–6, 6–7(3–7), 5–7


Rogers Cup
Toronto, Canada
ATP Tour Masters 1000
Hard, outdoor
25 – 31 July 2016
Partner: Serbia Nenad Zimonjić
2 / 97 1R Canada Philip Bester / Canada Adil Shamasdin (WC) #234 / #72 Loss 5–7, 6–4, [2–10]


Summer Olympics
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Olympic Games
Hard, outdoor
6 – 14 August 2016
Partner: Serbia Nenad Zimonjić
3 / 98 1R Croatia Marin Draganja / Croatia Marin Čilić (PR) #138 / #199 Win 6–2, 6–2
4 / 99 2R Brazil Marcelo Melo / Brazil Bruno Soares (3) #3 / #8 Loss 4–6, 4–6


BNP Paribas Masters
Paris, France
ATP Tour Masters 1000
Hard, indoor
31 October – 6 November 2016
Partner: Serbia Nenad Zimonjić
5 / 100 1R France Quentin Halys / France Adrian Mannarino (WC) #272 / #102 Loss 3–6, 4–6

Exhibition matches

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Tournament Match Round Opponent (Seed or Key) Rank Result Score
The Boodles Challenge
Stoke Poges, United Kingdom
Singles exhibition
Grass, outdoor
21 – 25 June 2016
1 Day 2 Belgium David Goffin 11 Loss 3–6, 5–7[23]

Tournament schedule

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Singles schedule

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Date Tournament City Category Surface 2015 result 2015 points 2016 points Outcome
04.01–10.01 Qatar Open Doha ATP World Tour 250 Hard QF 45 250 Winner (def. Rafael Nadal, 6–1, 6–2)
18.01–31.01 Australian Open Melbourne Grand Slam Hard W 2000 2000 Winner (def. Andy Murray, 6–1, 7–5, 7–6(7–3))
22.02–28.02 Dubai Tennis Championships Dubai ATP World Tour 500 Hard F 300 90 Quarterfinals (ret. vs. Feliciano López, 3–6 Ret.)
04.03–06.03 Davis Cup World Group:
Serbia vs Kazakhstan		 Belgrade Davis Cup Hard (i) QF 40 (0) First Round: Serbia SRB def. Kazakhstan KAZ, 3–2
Serbia progresses to WG QF
10.03–20.03 Indian Wells Masters Indian Wells ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Hard W 1000 1000 Winner (def. Milos Raonic, 6–2, 6–0)
21.03–03.04 Miami Open Miami ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Hard W 1000 1000 Winner (def. Kei Nishikori, 6–3, 6–3)
10.04–17.04 Monte-Carlo Masters Monte-Carlo ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Clay W 1000 10 Second round (lost to Jiří Veselý, 4–6, 6–2, 4–6)
01.05–08.05 Madrid Open Madrid ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Clay DNS 0 1000 Winner (def. Andy Murray, 6–2, 3–6, 6–3)
08.05–15.05 Italian Open Rome ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Clay W 1000 600 Final (lost to Andy Murray, 3–6, 3–6)
22.05–05.06 French Open Paris Grand Slam Clay F 1200 2000 Winner (def. Andy Murray, 3–6, 6–1, 6–2, 6–4)
27.06–10.07 The Championships, Wimbledon London Grand Slam Grass W 2000 90 Third round (lost to Sam Querrey, 6–7(6–8), 1–6, 6–3, 6–7(5–7))
25.07–31.07 Canadian Open Montreal ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Hard F 600 1000 Winner (def. Kei Nishikori, 6–3, 7–5)
06.08–14.08 Games of the XXXI Olympiad Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games Hard NH 0 0 First round (lost to Juan Martín del Potro, 6–7(4–7), 6–7(2–7))
15.08–21.08 Cincinnati Masters Cincinnati ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Hard F 600 0 Withdrew
29.08–11.09 US Open New York City Grand Slam Hard W 2000 1200 Final (lost to Stan Wawrinka, 7–6, 4–6, 5–7, 3–6)
03.10–09.10 China Open Beijing ATP World Tour 500 Hard W 500 0 Withdrew
10.10–16.10 Shanghai Masters Shanghai ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Hard W 1000 360 Semifinals (lost to Roberto Bautista Agut, 4−6, 4−6)
31.10–06.11 Paris Masters Paris ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Hard (i) W 1000 180 Quarterfinals (lost to Marin Čilić, 4–6, 6–7(2–7))
14.11–20.11 ATP World Tour Finals London ATP World Tour Finals Hard (i) W 1300 1000 Final (lost to Andy Murray, 3–6, 4–6)
Race to London points 16585 11780 Decrease 4805 difference
Total year-end points 16585 11780

Doubles schedule

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Date Tournament City Category Surface 2015 result 2015 points 2016 points Outcome
04.01–10.01 Qatar Open Doha ATP World Tour 250 Hard SF 90 0 Withdrew
22.02–28.02 Dubai Tennis Championships Dubai ATP World Tour 500 Hard 1R (0) 0 Withdrew
04.03–06.03 Davis Cup World Group:
Serbia vs Kazakhstan		 Belgrade Davis Cup Hard (i) QF 50 (0) First Round: Serbia SRB def. Kazakhstan KAZ, 3–2
Serbia progresses to WG QF
21.03–03.04 Miami Open Miami ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Hard 1R (0) 0 Withdrew
15.07–17.07 Davis Cup World Group:
Serbia vs Great Britain		 Belgrade Davis Cup Clay QF 0 0 Withdrew
25.07–31.07 Canadian Open Montreal ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Hard SF 360 (0) First round (lost to Bester/Shamasdin, 5–7, 6–2, [2–10])
08.08–14.08 Games of the XXXI Olympiad Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games Hard N/A N/A (0) Second round (lost to Melo/Soares, 4–6, 4–6)
03.10–09.10 China Open Beijing ATP World Tour 500 Hard QF 90 0 Withdrew
Total year-end points 590 0 Decrease 590 difference

Yearly records

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Head-to-head matchups

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Novak Djokovic has a 21–4 record against the top 10, 21–3 against the top 11–50, 21–2 against other players; 50–2 against right-handed players and 9–2 against left-handed players.
Ordered by number of wins (Bolded number marks a top 10 player at the time of first match of the year, Italic means top 50; "L" means left-handed player).

  1. ^ Djokovic received a walkover in the second round of 2016 US Open after Veselý withdrew due to a forearm inflammation, does not count as a Djokovic win (nor Veselý loss).[24]

Finals

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Singles: 10 (7 titles, 3 runner-ups)

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Category
Grand Slam (2–1)
Summer Olympic Games (0–0)
ATP World Tour Finals (0–1)
ATP World Tour Masters 1000 (4–1)
ATP World Tour 500 (0–0)
ATP World Tour 250 (1–0)
Titles by surface
Hard (5–2)
Clay (2–1)
Grass (0–0)
Titles by conditions
Outdoors (7–2)
Indoors (0–1)
Result Date Tournament Surface Opponent Score
Winner January 9, 2016 Qatar Open, Qatar Hard Spain Rafael Nadal 6–1, 6–2
Winner January 31, 2016 Australian Open, Australia Hard United Kingdom Andy Murray 6–1, 7–5, 7–6(7–3)
Winner March 20, 2016 Indian Wells Masters, United States Hard Canada Milos Raonic 6–2, 6–0
Winner April 3, 2016 Miami Open, United States Hard Japan Kei Nishikori 6–3, 6–3
Winner May 8, 2016 Madrid Open, Spain Clay United Kingdom Andy Murray 6–2, 3–6, 6–3
Runner-up May 15, 2016 Italian Open, Italy Clay United Kingdom Andy Murray 3–6, 3–6
Winner June 5, 2016 French Open, France Clay United Kingdom Andy Murray 3–6, 6–1, 6–2, 6–4
Winner July 31, 2016 Canadian Open, Canada Hard Japan Kei Nishikori 6–3, 7–5
Runner-up September 11, 2016 US Open, United States Hard Switzerland Stan Wawrinka 7–6(7–1), 4–6, 5–7, 3–6
Runner-up 20 November 2016 ATP World Tour Finals, London, United Kingdom Hard (i) United Kingdom Andy Murray 3–6, 4–6

Earnings

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  • Bold font denotes tournament win
# Venue Singles Prize Money Year-to-date
1. Qatar ExxonMobil Open $201,165 $201,165
2. Australian Open A$3,400,000 $2,533,225
3. Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships $59,670 $2,592,895
4. BNP Paribas Open $1,028,300 $3,621,195
5. Miami Open Presented by Itaú $1,028,300 $4,649,495
6. Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters €24,640 $4,677,567
7. Mutua Madrid Open €912,900 $5,722,290
8. Internazionali BNL d'Italia €351,715 $6,123,350
9. Roland Garros €2,000,000 $8,367,350
10. Wimbledon Championships £80,000 $8,476,567
11. Rogers Cup $782,525 $9,259,092
12. US Open $1,745,000 $11,009,091
13. Shanghai Rolex Masters $257,475 $11,266,566
14. Paris Masters €93,680 $11,369,464
15. ATP World Tour Finals $1,261,000 $12,630,464
Bonus Pool $1,500,000 $14,130,464
Doubles $8,360
Total $14,138,824
As of December 26, 2016 [25]

Awards and nominations

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See also

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References

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