2022 Wimbledon Final: How Novak Djokovic Has Fared in Previous Grand Slam Finals

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Novak Djokovic will make his 32nd appearance in a Grand Slam final when he steps on Centre Court this Sunday to face Nick Kyrgios at Wimbledon.

He's been successful in a majority of his previous 31 appearances, with 20 wins and 11 losses.

This is a different sort of challenge for the Serbian, however, as he faces a man who didn't have to play a semifinal match after Rafael Nadal pulled out with an abdominal injury.

Kyrgios is not only coming in with more rest, but he also had the leg up on Djokovic in their two previous clashes. He's yet to lose a set to Djokovic, winning in Indian Wells and Acapulco in 2017.

On the other hand, Djokovic has the advantage of experience. This will be Kyrgios' first-ever appearance in a Grand Slam Final.

Djokovic is a -400 favorite in the match, while Kyrgios is +310, according to FanDuel.

Let's take a look at how Djokovic has fared in Grand Slam finals prior to this one.

Wimbledon

This will be Djokovic's seventh Wimbledon final appearance. He's gone 6-1 in those matches.

Djokovic has been the underdog in the final just once – against Nadal in 2011 – when he won his first Wimbledon title. He lost as a -165 favorite to Andy Murray back in 2013.

YearOpponentChampionship Match OddsResult
2021Matteo Berrettini-500Win
2019Roger Federer-190Win
2018Kevin Anderson-500Win
2015Roger Federer-115Win
2014Roger Federer-160Win
2013Andy Murray-165Loss
2011Rafael Nadal+125Win

All odds are courtesy of sportsoddshistory.com

US Open

Djokovic has not fared well in US Open finals. He's only won three titles in New York, going 3-9 in his career. He hasn't won a US Open title since 2018.

YearOpponentChampionship Match OddsResult
2021Daniil Medvedev-250Loss
2018Juan Martin del Potro-240Win
2016Stan Wawrinka-280Loss
2015Roger Federer-145Win
2013Rafael Nadal+122Loss
2012Andy Murray-250Loss
2011Rafael Nadal-160Win
2010Rafael Nadal+250Loss
2007Roger Federer+400Loss

Australian Open

The Australian Open has been where Djokovic has thrived most throughout his career. He's a perfect 9-0 in finals down under.

YearOpponentChampionship OddsResult
2021Daniil Medvedev-115Win
2020Dominic Thiem-370Win
2019Rafael Nadal-130Win
2016Andy Murray-525Win
2015Andy Murray-245Win
2013Andy Murray-190Win
2012Rafael Nadal-150Win
2011Andy Murray-152Win
2008Jo-Wilfried Tsonga-313Win

French Open

Djokovic hasn't found too much success in France. Most of that is due to Nadal's staggering dominance on clay, but he has had some disappointing losses in finals, including one to Stan Wawrinka as a -800 favorite.

YearOpponentChampionship Match OddsResult
2021Stefanos Tsitsipas-250Win
2020Rafael Nadal+130Loss
2016Andy Murray-300Win
2015Stan Wawrinka-800Loss
2014Rafael Nadal+135Loss
2012Rafael Nadal+240Loss

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