2024 Novak Djokovic tennis season

Yearly summary

Djokovic represented Team Serbia in the United Cup, where Serbia was drawn into Group E with Team China and Team Czech Republic. Serbia defeated China 2–1, with Djokovic winning his singles match against Zhizhen Zhang and his mixed doubles match alongside Olga Danilovic against Zhang and Qinwen Zheng. Serbia then beat Czech Republic 2–1, Djokovic defeating Jiri Lehecka in three sets, topping Group E to reach the quarterfinals. After the Lehecka match, Djokovic raised concerns about a wrist injury.

In the quarterfinal against hosts Team Australia, Djokovic lost to Alex De Minaur in straight sets while struggling with his wrist, and Serbia lost 3–0. Djokovic reached the Australian Open semifinals and lost to Jannik Sinner in four sets, his first loss in an Australian Open semifinal or final. At Indian Wells, he received a first-round bye, defeated Aleksandar Vukic in three sets, then lost to lucky loser Luca Nardi (ranked No. 123) in three sets in the third round, the lowest-ranked opponent to beat him in a Masters 1000 or Grand Slam event.

Djokovic was upset in the semifinals by Casper Ruud, then lost in the third round to Alejandro Tabilo. He was upset in another semifinal by Tomáš Macháč. Djokovic withdrew from the French Open before his quarterfinal match against Casper Ruud due to concerns over a meniscus injury in his right knee. In the Wimbledon final, he was defeated by Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets.