Djokovic - Interesting All Time Records So Far

[veroniquem]

Novak has really dominated the tour over the last 4 or 5 years. If you look at all tier 1 events since 2010 (4 slams + WTF + 9 masters), he has made multiple finals in all of them except for 1: Madrid on clay. Nadal has made multiple finals in all except for 4: Canada, Cincy, Shanghai and Paris. Fed in 7 out of the 14 and Murray only 4.
That pretty much tells the recent story of the tour and notice that no one new has broken through either.

# of finals since 2010:

- AO: Djoko 4, Murray 4, Nadal 2
- RG: Nadal: 5, Djoko 2 (and it should have been 3 if he hadn't been cheated by the absurd Nadal ranking in 2013)
- W: Djoko 3, Nadal 2, Murray 2, Fed 2
- USO: Djoko 4, Nadal 3
- WTF: Fed 4, Djoko 3, Nadal 2
- IW: Djoko 2, Nadal 2, Fed 2
- Miami: Djoko 3, Murray 2, Nadal 2
- M-C: Nadal 4, Djoko 2
- Rome: Nadal 5, Djoko 3
- Madrid: Nadal 4, Fed 2
- Canada: Djoko 2, Fed 2
- Cincy: Fed 3, Djoko 2
- Shanghai: Murray 3, Djoko 2, Fed 2
- Paris: Djoko 2, Ferrer 2

 

[tacou]

Great player, but I was chuckling when I saw:

'Slam Records'
'Greatest of all time players'

and then a huge list of extremely specific achievements where he was like 7th and above...

Ex. 8th best 2HBH player who was right handed, above 6 feet, and had black hair.

that's what I was thinking "second highest not including Federer" in other words third

 

[Nathaniel_Near]

It would be good if Federer, Nadal and Djokovic ended up with 17, 18 and 21 Slams respectively. This would be a popular result for the forum.

 

[eldanger25]

It would be good if Federer, Nadal and Djokovic ended up with 17, 18 and 21 Slams respectively. This would be a popular result for the forum.

Now, don't get greedy - much better if all three end up at 18.

 

[Nathaniel_Near]

Now, don't get greedy - much better if all three end up at 18.

That's true - it would be more fascinating for the tireless GOAT debate.

 

[smoledman]

Djokovic wins a slam and suddenly the forum goes wild.

 

[smoledman]

Nole is a top five player, for him to overtake sampras and join Nadal and Federer he needs to win at least 3/4 more slams including RG and a 6th Aussie open. Along with the slams he will need to win Cincinnati masters to win all masters series, this will give him a versatile list as the only player to win all grand slams and masters 1000 titles. Addition to this, winning two more WTF titles will add his final tally to 6 and he is all set. However, easier said than done and lets take one day at a time. You never know in sport. Wawrinka, Nishikori, Murray, Nadal they will make it tougher for Nole that is for sure.

Don't forget Kyrgios, Dimitrov, Coric. They will give Nole fits very soon. Also since Berdych ended his losing streak to Nadal, he's overdue to beat Nole at a slam as well. Huge minefields for Nole in 2015.

 

[Djokovic2011]

Don't forget Kyrgios, Dimitrov, Coric. They will give Nole fits very soon. Also since Berdych ended his losing streak to Nadal, he's overdue to beat Nole at a slam as well. Huge minefields for Nole in 2015.

Berdych's already beaten Nole at a slam.

 

[Nathaniel_Near]

Don't forget Kyrgios, Dimitrov, Coric. They will give Nole fits very soon. Also since Berdych ended his losing streak to Nadal, he's overdue to beat Nole at a slam as well. Huge minefields for Nole in 2015.

It's truly all over for Djokovic.

RIP in peace (in peace).

 

[veroniquem]

Don't forget Kyrgios, Dimitrov, Coric. They will give Nole fits very soon. Also since Berdych ended his losing streak to Nadal, he's overdue to beat Nole at a slam as well. Huge minefields for Nole in 2015.

Lol what??? Other than KG being a threat to anyone on grass, the rest sounds goofy. Yeah Berd is gonna be #1 threat in slams. Ha ha ha good stuff

 

[Nathaniel_Near]

What's with this KG nickname anyway?

 

[veroniquem]

What's with this KG nickname anyway?

I didn't invent it. Brad did. I like it, so I use it is all.

 

[Nathaniel_Near]

I didn't invent it. Brad did. I like it, so I use it is all.

Thanks. Now I know. I like it but it just makes me think of Kevin Garnett...

 

[veroniquem]

Thanks. Now I know. I like it but it just makes me think of Kevin Garnett...

ha the advantage of not watching basketball I guess

 

[Nathaniel_Near]

ha the advantage of not watching basketball I guess

Funnily enough, it's Nick's second best sport.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TypQP75Pos

 

[veroniquem]

Funnily enough, it's Nick's second best sport.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TypQP75Pos

Really? Maybe it's Brad's too. Maybe that's why the initials came to his mind, who knows.

 

[tacou]

Thanks. Now I know. I like it but it just makes me think of Kevin Garnett...

That is WHY i like it:twisted:

 

[Vish13]

But I do believe he can pass nadal in overall achievements. He has already passed him in weeks at number one and year ends, those are two very important records that determines greatness, along with him also having 4 more WTFs. And there is several other things he has passed him but lets not get into that.

Right now nadal has 6 more slams, and other great records. He is ahead but if Djokovic can close that gap in slams then I dont see what nadal fans have got to brag with anymore. And slams aren't everything.

Just look at fed. He has 17 slams, 3 ahead of nadal, but that isnt entirely what makes People rate him as the greatest. It's also because of his overall resume wich is just so crushing.

Above correction is required. I don't know where you found Nadal/Federer/Djokovich bragging. They are quite respectful to each other.

 

[Vish13]

Other records

2009 - Longest best-of-three tiebreak sets singles match (by duration) vs. Rafael Nadal[f][284] Rafael Nadal
2007 Youngest player to defeat the top 3 players in succession - Stands alone
2011 - 5 consecutive match wins against world No. 1 player in finals (Rafael Nadal)[g][285] - Stands alone
2007–2010 4 years ended at No. 3 - Players Matched Jimmy Connors
2007–2010 4 consecutive years ended at No. 3 - Stands alone
2012–2013 Won 24 matches vs. top 10 opponents in 1 season - Players Matched Rafael Nadal
2011–2013 3 consecutive years winning 20+ matches vs. top 10 opponents - Stands Alone

These are the kind of stats that are illogical. Just think of it that you would not have been able to quote the above stat, if Djokovich would have ended that 4th year as number 2. So being better in that fourth year would actually end up reducing entries from you list of stats.

 

[SystemicAnomaly]

Slam Records...

- On clay/RG, Djokovic has the 7th highest winning percentage, more than fed for example.

Would not have expected that. However, it appears that Novak was already getting to the QF round in his 2nd RG and, since then, has only failed to get to the QF round once since then. This is quite an accomplishment. Roger OTOH was a much slower starter in his early years as a pro. He reached the QF in his 3rd RG but this was the only time in his first 6 entries at RG.

However since that time, Roger's W-L at RG has been one of the best (except for Rafa, of course). In looking at just the past decade, RF has a 47-9 record (83.9%). Novak has a very respectable 42-10 record (80.8%).

 

[RF-18]

Would not have expected that. However, it appears that Novak was already getting to the QF round in his 2nd RG and, since then, has only failed to get to the QF round once since then. This is quite an accomplishment. Roger OTOH was a much slower starter in his early years as a pro. He reached the QF in his 3rd RG but this was the only time in his first 6 entries at RG.

However since that time, Roger's W-L at RG has been one of the best (except for Rafa, of course). In looking at just the past decade, RF has a 47-9 record (83.9%). Novak has a very respectable 42-10 record (80.8%).

Yes, and it's not exactly Djokovics favourite surface. And still made it so far when so young and has kept it going ever since.

Has quite a career this guy and still only 27 years old.

 

[Deleted member 688153]

It would be fitting that the true GOAT fought his way through the two false dawns of tennis deity to end up on top of the pile.

Watch it.

 

[TommyA8X]

But I do believe he can pass nadal in overall achievements. He has already passed him in weeks at number one and year ends, those are two very important records that determines greatness, along with him also having 4 more WTFs. And there is several other things he has passed him but lets not get into that.

Right now nadal has 6 more slams, and other great records. He is ahead but if Djokovic can close that gap in slams then I dont see what nadal has got to brag with anymore. And slams aren't everything.

Just look at fed. He has 17 slams, 3 ahead of nadal, but that isnt entirely what makes People rate him as the greatest. It's also because of his overall resume wich is just so crushing.

You know something we don't!?

 

[RF-18]

You know something we don't!?

By the end of the year, I think he will do it

 

[objectivity]

Looking at his records across the different surfaces, you get a good view of how great Djokovic has become and that he is indeed worth mentioning on the greatest of all time players.

Slam Records

- On HC slams, Djokovic has the 2nd highest (sampras just behind) winning percentage after the number one Federer, but it seperates them 0.02%!

- On clay/RG, Djokovic has the 7th highest winning percentage, more than fed for example.

- On grass (wimbledon), he has the fourth highest winning percentage in history.

- He has 15 GS finals, 6th most in history. 25 semi-finals, and 31 quarters, placing him in the 5th position. He has also along with federer the most consecutive quarters and semi finals across the slams.

- In AO, Djokovic is the 2nd with most consecutive wins, with 25, after agassi who has 26.

- He has 187 match wins in Grand Slams, 7th most in history. 4 behind Nadal.

- His match record in percentages in slams is 85%, 5th best in history.

- 4 consecutive GS finals, 4th most in history.

- 5 finals in AO, most in history with Federer and Edberg.

- 5 finals at USO, 5th best in history.

- Nobody has 3 consecutive titles in AO as Djokovic

- 8 GS titles, 5th most in history.

All Tournaments

- 130 wins against top 10, 2nd most in history after TMF.

- 38 titles on HC, 4th best in history.

- 399 match wins on Hard, 7th most in history.

- 3rd best winning percentage on outdoor HC in history.

- 43 Match Wins Streaks, 5th best in history.

- He has most consecutive wins on each type of HC after TMF.

- In 2012, he had 24 top 10 wins, wich is the most in a single season along with Nadal. 24 top ten wins in 2013 aswell.

- 4 WTFs, 5th most. 5 Semi-finals, 9th most. 4 finals, 8th most in history.

Masters

- 20 Masters titles (from 1970-present), 4th most in history. 30 finals, 4th most in history. 43 Semi-Finals, 4th in History.

- 228 match wins in Masters events, 5th most in history. 5th best match record with 80.26%.

- 15 Master Titles on HC, 2nd most in history. 5 Master titles on clay, 9th most in history.

- Most M1000 titles in a single season, shares the first place with Nadal, Connors and Laver.

- 132 weeks at number one, 7th most in history.

- 2nd on the list with most Prize Money earned, behind TMF.

If you don't appriciate my effort of making this list and find it annoying cause it makes djoko look good, then don't bother! I think this is interesting for some. I presented this mostly for the Djokovic Fans.

wow, so many of the records are in terms of match winning %.
hmm, do they matter? cos apparently nobody cares about it when it comes to this certain player who has the highest match winning % of all time.

 

[jg153040]

Thanks! I didn't know about some of these. Djokovic is amazing. He sure came a long way. And counting of course...

 

[xan]

wow, so many of the records are in terms of match winning %.
hmm, do they matter? cos apparently nobody cares about it when it comes to this certain player who has the highest match winning % of all time.

I wonder why's that. could it be because it's skewed?

it's a stat after all, it has the value you assign it to have.

 

[RF-18]

wow, so many of the records are in terms of match winning %.
hmm, do they matter? cos apparently nobody cares about it when it comes to this certain player who has the highest match winning % of all time.

What?

Maybe 5-7 records in that list are match winning %. Wouldn't say that is many.

And yes it does matter. It shows the success a player has had in a specific tournament or several tournaments over a course of time.

For example, Djokovics winning % in HC slams, 2nd highest in the history after fed. Seems legit when he has taken 6 Hard Court slams at 27 years of age. Fed has 9.

 

[TommyA8X]

wow, so many of the records are in terms of match winning %.
hmm, do they matter? cos apparently nobody cares about it when it comes to this certain player who has the highest match winning % of all time.

Titles/trophies matter the most in tennis (along with becoming/being No.1). After all, it is what pro players play for.
There are plenty of other achievements/record more important than raw winning percentages.
Would you rather have a season with a 95% winning percentage, but only winning 2 slams, or an 88% winning percentage and winning 3 slams?

 

[jg153040]

wow, so many of the records are in terms of match winning %.
hmm, do they matter? cos apparently nobody cares about it when it comes to this certain player who has the highest match winning % of all time.

Win % matters. But it can't be skewed by the sample size.

We need to use the same number of matches played, for win % to have any value.

Delpo and Wawrinka have 100% winrate in GS finals for example. Even better than all goat contenders.

Yeah, win % matters to me. But, it's not the only criteria that matters to me. Also, win % only matters to me if the sample size is the same.

So, I compare win % of players only if they have very similar sample size.
You can't compare Sampras and Wawrinka win % in GS finals. But you can compare Sampras with Lendl. We have similar number in sample size, since they have almost the same number of finals, so here win% in finals has a lot more meaning.

 

[jg153040]

I wonder why's that. could it be because it's skewed?

it's a stat after all, it has the value you assign it to have.

I only partly agree. Win % can be skewed only if the sample size is not the same.

If we have the same sample size, it has a lot more meaning.

Also streaks matter too, that is different from win %, since streaks mean uninterrupted.

 

[RF-18]

Everything is not winning percentage in that list though. As I said, maybe 7.

What about this list then? Is it Anything that doesn't matter here?lol.

Grand Slam tournaments

2010 US Open — 2013 US Open 7 consecutive hard court finals - Stands alone
2007 French Open — 2008 Australian Open Youngest player to reach the semi-finals of all 4 Majors (20 years, 250 days old) - Stands alone
2007 French Open — 2008 Australian Open Youngest player to reach all 4 Majors semi-finals consecutively -Stands alone
2012 Australian Open Longest final (by duration) vs. Rafael Nadal[281][282] Rafael Nadal
Australian Open 2008–2015 5 titles overall - Stands alone
Australian Open 2011–2013 3 consecutive titles - Stands alone
Australian Open 2008–2015 5 finals overall Players Matched - Stefan Edberg, Roger Federer

Australian Open 2011–2013 3 consecutive finals - Players Matched Mats Wilander Ivan Lendl
US Open 2012 Longest final (by duration) vs. Andy Murray[c][283] Players matched - Andy Murray
US Open 2012 Longest tiebreak (by points – 22) vs. Andy Murray[283] Players matched - Andy Murray

Year-End Championship records

2011 Qualified the earliest – 18 weeks, 6 days - Stands alone
2012–2014 3 consecutive titles - Players Matched Ilie Năstase Ivan Lendl
2012–2014 14 consecutive match wins - Players matched Ivan Lendl Roger Federer

ATP Masters 1000 records

2009 Longest best-of-three sets singles match (by duration) vs. Rafael Nadal[e][284] Rafael Nadal
2011 5 titles in 1 season - Players Matched -Rafael Nadal
2011, 2012 6 finals in 1 season - Players matched Roger Federer Rafael Nadal
2007–2012 9 different finals reached - Players matched Roger Federer Rafael Nadal
2007–2013 8 different titles Stands alone
2011 31 consecutive match wins Stands alone
2013–2014 4 consecutive Masters 1000 titles - Players Matched Rafael Nadal
2012–2013 2 Shanghai Masters titles overall Players Matched - Andy Murray
2012–2013 2 consecutive Shanghai Masters titles - Players matched Andy Murray
2011–2014 4 consecutive years winning 3+ titles Players matched - Rafael Nadal
2011, 2013–2014 2 streaks of 3 consecutive Masters 1000 titles - Players matched Rafael Nadal
2013–2014 2 consecutive Paris Masters titles Stands alone
2009, 2013–2014 3 Paris Masters titles overall Players matched - Boris Becker Marat Safin

Other records

2009 - Longest best-of-three tiebreak sets singles match (by duration) vs. Rafael Nadal[f][284] Rafael Nadal
2007 Youngest player to defeat the top 3 players in succession - Stands alone
2011 - 5 consecutive match wins against world No. 1 player in finals (Rafael Nadal)[g][285] - Stands alone
2007–2010 4 years ended at No. 3 - Players Matched Jimmy Connors
2007–2010 4 consecutive years ended at No. 3 - Stands alone
2012–2013 Won 24 matches vs. top 10 opponents in 1 season - Players Matched Rafael Nadal
2011–2013 3 consecutive years winning 20+ matches vs. top 10 opponents - Stands Alone

 

[RF-18]

I only partly agree. Win % can be skewed only if the sample size is not the same.

If we have the same sample size, it has a lot more meaning.

Also streaks matter too, that is different from win %, since streaks mean uninterrupted.

In that list, do you think there is any meaning in his winning percentage? or is it a bit skewed?

 

[jg153040]

In that list, do you think there is any meaning in his winning percentage? or is it a bit skewed?

Like I've said, it only has meaning when you compare him with other players who have about the same number of matches played.

So, yeah, comparing him with those guys, it has meaning.

 

[Kalin]

Novak should really take advantage of the next couple of years and clean up some more big titles and weeks at No.1. Unless Rafa comes back strong there is hardly anyone who can be a consistent threat to him in the near future. Wawrinka always seems to play him tough but with Stanimal it's the part before actually getting to meet Novak which is problematic.

 

[RF-18]

Like I've said, it only has meaning when you compare him with other players who have about the same number of matches played.

So, yeah, comparing him with those guys, it has meaning.

Fair enough. And I agree.

 

[reaper]

What I took from the opening post is that Djokovic holds no all time records. He seemed to be 4th to 7th best in a myriad of criteria, but held the record in none of them.

 

[jg153040]

Fair enough. And I agree.

Djokovic is very underrated here, yes.

 

[RF-18]

What I took from the opening post is that Djokovic holds no all time records. He seemed to be 4th to 7th best in a myriad of criteria, but held the record in none of them.

How did you come to the conclusion that this list would be about him being first?

All time records, meaning his records so far as opposed to others. And he is 27 years old. Not 38, he has alot of time to make even bigger results.

 

[reaper]

How did you come to the conclusion that this list would be about him being first?

All time records, meaning his records so far as opposed to others. And he is 27 years old. Not 38, he has alot of time to make even bigger results.

Because to be the record holder in any particular sphere you must have the highest achievement. Youre not given the 100m world record for running the second fastest time in history. The record belongs to the runner of the fastest time. Djokovic on the list supplied holds no records.

 

[RF-18]

Because to be the record holder in any particular sphere you must have the highest achievement. Youre not given the 100m world record for running the second fastest time in history. The record belongs to the runner of the fastest time. Djokovic on the list supplied holds no records.

Thats not a list of Djokovic being a record holder.

Read the other list that I have posted.

 

[vernonbc]

Thats not a list of Djokovic being a record holder.

Really???? Then why is the title of the thread Djokovic - Interesting All Time Records So Far ? :???:

 

[Djokovic2011]

Really???? Then why is the title of the thread Djokovic - Interesting All Time Records So Far ? :???:

What do you think about Novak's stats vernonbc?

 

[Gazelle]

Another thread ridiculously hyping Djokovic. Seems to become routine on this forum.

His fans better hope competition won't be too stern this year, because his level so far this year hasn't been that impressive, even when winning AO. Needs to up the level big time to actually achieve a real AT record (not impossible though, he did for once at Wimbledon).

The only record that should be mentioned in the OP is 5 AO titles, kudos for that, but the rest aren't records and don't deserve a thread IMHO.

 

[Djokovic2011]

Another thread ridiculously hyping Djokovic. Seems to become routine on this forum.

His fans better hope competition won't be too stern this year, because his level so far this year hasn't been that impressive, even when winning AO. Needs to up the level big time to actually achieve a real AT record (not impossible though, he did for once at Wimbledon).

The only record that should be mentioned in the OP is 5 AO titles, kudos for that, but the rest aren't records and don't deserve a thread IMHO.

 

[RF-18]

Another thread ridiculously hyping Djokovic. Seems to become routine on this forum.

His fans better hope competition won't be too stern this year, because his level so far this year hasn't been that impressive, even when winning AO. Needs to up the level big time to actually achieve a real AT record (not impossible though, he did for once at Wimbledon).

The only record that should be mentioned in the OP is 5 AO titles, kudos for that, but the rest aren't records and don't deserve a thread IMHO.

Grand Slam tournaments

2010 US Open — 2013 US Open 7 consecutive hard court finals - Stands alone
2007 French Open — 2008 Australian Open Youngest player to reach the semi-finals of all 4 Majors (20 years, 250 days old) - Stands alone
2007 French Open — 2008 Australian Open Youngest player to reach all 4 Majors semi-finals consecutively -Stands alone
2012 Australian Open Longest final (by duration) vs. Rafael Nadal[281][282] Rafael Nadal
Australian Open 2008–2015 5 titles overall - Stands alone
Australian Open 2011–2013 3 consecutive titles - Stands alone
Australian Open 2008–2015 5 finals overall Players Matched - Stefan Edberg, Roger Federer

Australian Open 2011–2013 3 consecutive finals - Players Matched Mats Wilander Ivan Lendl
US Open 2012 Longest final (by duration) vs. Andy Murray[c][283] Players matched - Andy Murray
US Open 2012 Longest tiebreak (by points – 22) vs. Andy Murray[283] Players matched - Andy Murray

Year-End Championship records

2011 Qualified the earliest – 18 weeks, 6 days - Stands alone
2012–2014 3 consecutive titles - Players Matched Ilie Năstase Ivan Lendl
2012–2014 14 consecutive match wins - Players matched Ivan Lendl Roger Federer

ATP Masters 1000 records

2009 Longest best-of-three sets singles match (by duration) vs. Rafael Nadal[e][284] Rafael Nadal
2011 5 titles in 1 season - Players Matched -Rafael Nadal
2011, 2012 6 finals in 1 season - Players matched Roger Federer Rafael Nadal
2007–2012 9 different finals reached - Players matched Roger Federer Rafael Nadal
2007–2013 8 different titles Stands alone
2011 31 consecutive match wins Stands alone
2013–2014 4 consecutive Masters 1000 titles - Players Matched Rafael Nadal
2012–2013 2 Shanghai Masters titles overall Players Matched - Andy Murray
2012–2013 2 consecutive Shanghai Masters titles - Players matched Andy Murray
2011–2014 4 consecutive years winning 3+ titles Players matched - Rafael Nadal
2011, 2013–2014 2 streaks of 3 consecutive Masters 1000 titles - Players matched Rafael Nadal
2013–2014 2 consecutive Paris Masters titles Stands alone
2009, 2013–2014 3 Paris Masters titles overall Players matched - Boris Becker Marat Safin

Other records

2009 - Longest best-of-three tiebreak sets singles match (by duration) vs. Rafael Nadal[f][284] Rafael Nadal
2007 Youngest player to defeat the top 3 players in succession - Stands alone
2011 - 5 consecutive match wins against world No. 1 player in finals (Rafael Nadal)[g][285] - Stands alone
2007–2010 4 years ended at No. 3 - Players Matched Jimmy Connors
2007–2010 4 consecutive years ended at No. 3 - Stands alone
2012–2013 Won 24 matches vs. top 10 opponents in 1 season - Players Matched Rafael Nadal
2011–2013 3 consecutive years winning 20+ matches vs. top 10 opponents - Stands Alone

Dealwithit.

 

[Gazelle]

Dealwithit.

Some of these 'records' are really far-fetched, like, 2 consecutive Paris wins. Many are not stand-alone records.

Might as well put in there 'most times bagelled while holding number 1 position' , but I didn't see that one on the list.

 

[xan]

Yeah, more like trivia than records.

Either way, some of the stuff is really impressive considering he has nadal and fed playing with him.

 

[tacou]

Any time you share a record with Andy Murray, it's not a record

 

[Zain786]

Nole is a legend of the game and his standing will only increase. I believe we are witnessing further greatness from Fed/Nole/Rafa..people who do not like Nole for X amount of reasons are pretty pathetic to be fair. Dude has worked the hard way to get where he is and I fore one respect him rather than the arrogant swiss who is delusional in thinking that every match against Nadal and Nole is on his racquet.