Records Novak Djokovic can break at Indian Wells Open 2025

The main draws of Indian Wells Open 2025 are set to begin on March 8, and Novak Djokovic has returned to the venue, intent on making history. A victory would establish him as the most successful player in Wales, a title he currently shares with Roger Federer.

Injury problems and subpar performance remain the biggest concerns for the Serbian, who has competed in only three events thus far in 2025. Although he performed admirably at the Australian Open 2025, Djokovic had to withdraw from his match against Alexander Zverev midway through due to a muscle tear.

His return to Qatar was short-lived, as he was defeated by Matteo Berrettini in the opening round. Nevertheless, the five-time champion of Indian Wells aims to regain his form and initiate a remarkable journey in the desert. 

In light of this, let’s examine the five milestones that Novak Djokovic could achieve at Indian Wells 2025.

100th career title

Novak Djokovic stands on the cusp of a monumental achievement, currently at 99 career titles. However, he has not won a title since the 2023 US Open, prolonging his wait for the historic 100th title.

If Novak Djokovic lifts the trophy next week, he will become only the third man in the Open Era to reach 100 career titles, joining Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer. Connors, who holds the record with 109 titles, may find his milestone at risk as Djokovic aims to surpass it.

Longest gap between titles at Indian Wells

Since his last victory in the desert in 2016, Novak Djokovic has not made it to the final of the Indian Wells tournament. Winning the BNP Paribas Open in 2025 would signify his first title at this event in nine years, representing the longest interval between two titles at Indian Wells in the history of the tournament.

Most ATP-1000 Masters titles in history

Novak Djokovic possesses an unparalleled record of 40 ATP Masters 1000 titles and is poised to further solidify his supremacy in the sport. He is the only player to have won each Masters event at least twice and remains the sole holder of the Career Golden Masters, having triumphed at all nine ATP Masters tournaments during his career. The 24-time Grand Slam champion consistently establishes standards that are likely to endure for future generations.

Djokovic has held the position of men's singles World No. 1 for more than 400 weeks, setting a record that encompasses both male and female players. The Serbian also tops the leaderboard with 29 Masters titles on hard courts, a record he is actively enhancing. As a new generation of talented players emerges, the seventh seed has a prime opportunity to solidify his legacy, thereby increasing the difficulty for future generations to surpass his achievements.

Oldest man to win the Indian Wells Open

In 2017, at 35 years, 7 months, and 11 days, Roger Federer became the oldest-ever Indian Wells champion, defeating Stan Wawrinka in straight sets. However, Novak Djokovic, now at 37 years of age, has the opportunity to surpass this record.

Highest Indian Wells titles

Currently tied with Roger Federer for fifth place in terms of most titles in the desert, Djokovic can overtake the Swiss if he is successful in winning the 2025 edition. The Serbian reached his first final in 2007, followed by victory in 2008. Having completed a hat-trick of titles from 2014-16, Djokovic has failed to progress further since then.

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