Novak Djokovic won his first major (Grand Slam) title at the 2008 Australian Open , on January 27, 2008, defeating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the final.

Quick Scoop: When Did Djokovic Win His First Major?

  • Event: Australian Open (hard court, Melbourne).
  • Date: January 27, 2008.
  • Opponent in final: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.
  • Scoreline: 4–6, 6–4, 6–3, 7–6(2) in Djokovic’s favor.
  • Djokovic’s age: 20 years old.
  • Milestone: First Serbian man to win a Grand Slam singles title.

In simple terms: if you’re ever asked “when did Djokovic win his first major?”, the go-to answer is the 2008 Australian Open final, played on January 27, 2008.

TL;DR: Djokovic’s first major came at the 2008 Australian Open , with his breakthrough title match played on January 27, 2008.

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