Novak Djokovic needed just one single match to help Serbia reach the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup. The tournament holds a special place in Djokovic’s heart because it’s one of the few trophies missing from his illustrious cabinet. In his pursuit of Davis Cup glory, Djokovic recently opted out of the Shanghai Masters. Following Serbia’s win against Spain, Djokovic unlocked a rare milestone and broke more records on the way.
Novak Djokovic will face his long-time rival Andy Murray in the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup. This is set to be one of the most-watched matches of this year’s competition. However, Djokovic has already surpassed Murray in one big aspect, i.e. the most consecutive wins at the Davis Cup.
Novak Djokovic extends unbeaten streak to 20
Novak Djokovic’s recent victory was his 20th consecutive one in Davis Cup singles matches, which is an impressive feat in its own right. In contrast, Andy Murray has 19 consecutive victories in the competition. There have been many triumphs and unforgettable moments in both the players’ Davis Cup journeys. The duo is set to face off again in what promises to be an exciting encounter.
Novak Djokovic is now only behind Rafael Nadal, the Davis Cup maestro, who leads the pack with 29 consecutive wins. On the other hand, the other ‘Big Three’ member, Roger Federer has not had an unbeaten streak in the tournament.
According to Tennis.com, Djokovic’s last Davis Cup singles loss was the 2011 semi-final match between Serbia and Argentina. Novak Djokovic had to retire against 2009 US Open champion, Juan Martin del Potro due to a back injury. But the Serb is 27-1 since the beginning of 2010, with his only loss being that retirement.
When Djokovic lost last to del Potro in 2011
For Djokovic, the Davis Cup 2011 is something he would wish to forget because he suffered a semifinal loss to del Potro and Argentina. Djokovic had to retire due to injury. This loss disrupted what had otherwise been a near-to-perfect year for Djokovic, who had dominated men’s tennis throughout the season. The Serbian went through a barren spell after that semi-final exit and failed to win any other tournament in the year.
Looking ahead, Novak Djokovic’s focus remains firmly on the Davis Cup, as well as the upcoming Olympics in 2024, where he aims to bring further honor to Serbia. The Serbian star will be hoping to clinch the two honors that have eluded him throughout his career.
