7 records Novak Djokovic broke in 2021

Most number of Australian Open titles

Novak Djokovic beat his own record by winning a hat-trick of titles at the Australian Open this year. He has now conquered Melbourne nine times in his career and is way ahead of his arch-rivals, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, in this respect.

Novak Djokovic with the 2021 Australian Open title

If Djokovic wins the Australian Open next year, he will become the second player after Rafael Nadal to win a single Major at least 10 times in the Open Era.

The only player to win every Major at least twice in the Open Era

After defeating Nadal and emerging victorious at Roland Garros, Novak Djokovic became the only player in the Open Era to win every Major at least twice. He is also the only player to beat Nadal twice at the French Open.

Novak Djokovic with the French Open title

Most number of Grand Slams (Tied)

Novak Djokovic equaled Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal's Grand Slam tally after getting his hands on his sixth Wimbledon title. The Serbian defeated Matteo Berrettini in the finals to capture his 20th Grand Slam.

Novak Djokovic with the Wimbledon 2021 title

Incredibly, in 2010 Djokovic had just one Grand Slam title to his name, compared to Federer's 16 and Nadal's 4. The dynamic has changed completely now and in all probability, he will end his career with the most number of Grand Slams.

Most number of Grand Slam finals (tied)

Even though Djokovic failed to win the Calendar Slam, he managed to equal another of Federer's records - that of playing in 31 Grand Slam finals.

Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev at the US Open 2021

With next season fast approaching, all eyes will be on Novak Djokovic and fans will expect him to achieve even more success in 2022.