it wasn’t Novak Djokovic‘The best season of all time, but 2025 was yet another record-breaking campaign in which the de facto GOAT of tennis continued to cement his place in the sports record books.
Djokovic turned 38 in May this year, but he hasn’t let his age slow him down (much) at the majors, where he reached the semi-finals of all four Slams, or at the tournaments, where he won his 100th and 101st career ATP titles in Geneva and Athens respectively.
Overall, Djokovic went 39-11 on the season and became the oldest ATP title winner in the Open era when he won the trophy in Athens in early November.
The Grand Slam king also became the oldest player to reach the semifinals of all four majors, an incredible feat by any measure, even if he was unable to crack Sincaraz’s code at any of the sport’s four Grand Slams this year.
There was also an end-of-season ranking milestone as well, as Djokovic slipped as the year-end No. 4, breaking the record for most Top 4 finishes in ATP history with 16. Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer each accomplished the feat 15 times.
Half of Djokovic’s top 4s – eight – were at No. 1, another all-time record. Federer and Nadal each hold the five No. 1.
And the end is not in sight either as Djokovic has revealed his dream scenario to end his career at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Will the 24-time champion remain in the Top 5 for the next two years? Can he win another major? Will it rack up more titles?
Thankfully, tennis fans will ponder these questions and enjoy the intrigue as Djokovic continues to break boundaries throughout his illustrious career.
