The Baseline Top 5: Novak Djokovic's hard-court feats

It’s quite apparent that Novak Djokovic finds the courts at the Australian Open to his liking: The world No. 1 just captured his seventh title at the tournament—the new all-time mark for men—with a straight-sets win over Rafael Nadal in the final.

When it comes to competing on hard courts as a whole, the Serb’s already-dominant game reaches new heights. Here’s a look at five of his most impressive feats over the years.

1

The Masters’ Master

Last summer, Djokovic finally captured the one ATP Masters title that eluded him throughout his career, winning Cincinnati to complete his set.

2

New York’s Finest

Coming off his first Grand Slam title in two years at last year’s Wimbledon, the Serb followed up that feat with another US Open title, the third of his career.

3

The Will to Win

Some of Djokovic’s most fearless feats have come in the Big Apple—most notably demonstrated by saving match points against Roger Federer in 2010 and 2011 in epic contests.

4

A Battle for the Ages

At the 2012 Australian Open, Djokovic spent nearly 11 hours on court in his last two matches. His nearly six-hour victory against Nadal left both players near collapse afterward.

5

Four-Peat Against the Elite

For a four-year stretch from 2012 to 2015, Djokovic capped off his stellar seasons with a perfect finish, winning under the roof at the ATP Finals against the best of the best.

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