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Dennis Novak (German pronunciation: [ˈdɛnɪs ˈnoːvak]; born 28 August 1993, in Wiener Neustadt) is an Austrian former professional tennis player. Novak achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 85 in March 2020.[2]

Key Information

Professional career

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2013: ATP debut

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Novak made his ATP main draw debut at the 2013 Bet-at-home Cup Kitzbühel where he defeated Matthias Haim, Lorenzo Giustino and Tihomir Grozdanov in the qualifying rounds. In the main draw, Novak lost to compatriot Andreas Haider-Maurer.

2018-2020: Major debut & third round, Challenger titles, top 100

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In 2018, Novak reached the third round of a major for the first time at the 2018 Wimbledon Championships, but lost to Milos Raonic.[3]

In April 2019, he won his first ATP Challenger Tour title in Taipei. In November, he won his second at the 2019 Slovak Open.

He made his debut in the top 100 on 13 January 2020 at world No. 99 and reached a career high ranking of No. 85 on 2 March 2020.[2]

2022-2025: Austrian No. 1, retirement

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He reached the second round at the 2022 Wimbledon Championships for a second time with a win over Facundo Bagnis. He became Austrian No. 1 on 15 August 2022 ranked at No. 133.[4]

He qualified for the 2023 Wimbledon Championships for a third consecutive year but lost again to Milos Raonic.

He fell out of the top 200 at world No. 213 on 15 January 2024 and finished the 2024 season ranked No. 352 on 2 December 2024.[2]

Novak announced his retirement from professional tennis in November 2025.[5]

Performance timelines

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Key
W  F  SF QF #R RR Q# P# DNQ A Z# PO G S B NMS NTI P NH
(W) winner; (F) finalist; (SF) semifinalist; (QF) quarterfinalist; (#R) rounds 4, 3, 2, 1; (RR) round-robin stage; (Q#) qualification round; (P#) preliminary round; (DNQ) did not qualify; (A) absent; (Z#) Davis/Fed Cup Zonal Group (with number indication) or (PO) play-off; (G) gold, (S) silver or (B) bronze Olympic/Paralympic medal; (NMS) not a Masters tournament; (NTI) not a Tier I tournament; (P) postponed; (NH) not held; (SR) strike rate (events won / competed); (W–L) win–loss record.
To avoid confusion and double counting, these charts are updated at the conclusion of a tournament or when the player's participation has ended.

Singles

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Current through the 2022 Davis Cup.

Tournament 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 SR W–L Win %
Grand Slam tournaments
Australian Open A A A A Q2 A 1R Q1 1R 1R A A 0 / 3 0–3 0%
French Open A A A A A A Q3 Q1 1R Q1 Q1 Q2 0 / 1 0–1 0%
Wimbledon A A A A Q3 A 3R 1R NH 1R 2R 1R 0 / 5 3–5 38%
US Open A A A A Q1 A 1R A 1R A Q3 Q2 0 / 2 0–2 0%
Win–loss 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 2–3 0–1 0–3 0–2 1–1 0–1 0 / 11 3–11 21%
National representation
Davis Cup A A A A Z1 A PO QR RR 0 / 1 8–4 67%
Career statistics
Tournaments 0 1 0 2 1 1 5 6 10 11 3 2 Career total: 42
Overall win–loss 0–0 0–1 0–0 1–2 1–3 1–1 6–5 4–7 6–12 5–14 2–5 0–4 26–54 33%
Year-end ranking 708 369 320 211 248 225 140 108 96 118 183 168

Doubles

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2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 SR W–L
Grand Slam tournaments
Australian Open A A A A A A 0 / 0 0–0
French Open A A A A 2R A 0 / 1 1–1
Wimbledon A A A A A A 0 / 0 0–0
US Open A A A A A A 0 / 0 0–0
Win–loss 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 1–1 0–0 0 / 1 1–1
Career statistics
Tournaments 2 0 2 0 4 0 8
Titles / Finals 0 / 1 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 1
Overall win–loss 3–2 0–0 1–1 0–0 1–4 0–1 5–8
Year-end ranking 336 774 438 1198 448 731

ATP career finals

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Doubles: 1 (1 runner-up)

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Legend
Grand Slam tournaments (0–0)
ATP Tour Finals (0–0)
ATP Tour Masters 1000 (0–0)
ATP Tour 500 Series (0–0)
ATP Tour 250 Series (0–1)
Finals by surface
Hard (0–0)
Clay (0–1)
Grass (0–0)
Result W–L    Date    Tournament Tier Surface Partner Opponents Score
Loss 0–1 Jul 2016 Austrian Open Kitzbühel, Austria 250 Series Clay Austria Dominic Thiem Netherlands Wesley Koolhof
Netherlands Matwé Middelkoop 		6–2, 3–6, [9–11]

ATP Challenger and ITF Futures finals

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Singles: 41 (26–15)

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Legend
ATP Challenger (3–6)
ITF Futures (23–9)
Finals by surface
Hard (12–4)
Clay (14–10)
Grass (0–1)
Result W–L    Date    Tournament Tier Surface Opponent Score
Loss 0–1 Jun 2012 Slovenia F2, Maribor Futures Clay Romania Petru-Alexandru Luncanu 3–6, 1–6
Win 1–1 Mar 2013 Israel F4, Netanya Futures Hard Germany Stefan Seifert 6–2, 6–3
Loss 1–2 Jul 2013 Austria F4, Kramsach Futures Clay Slovenia Janez Semrajc 5–7, 0–6
Win 2–2 Aug 2013 Austria F6, Wels Futures Clay United Kingdom Oliver Golding 6–2, 6–7(2–7), 7–6(7–1)
Loss 2–3 Aug 2013 Austria F7, Innsbruck Futures Clay France Laurent Lokoli 6–7(1–7), 3–6
Loss 2–4 Oct 2013 Turkey F40, Antalya Futures Hard Croatia Mate Pavić 4–6, 2–6
Win 3–4 Nov 2013 Greece F17, Heraklion Futures Hard Italy Federico Gaio 6–4, 6–2
Win 4–4 Feb 2014 Egypt F5, Sharm El Sheikh Futures Clay Italy Matteo Marrai 7–6(7–5), 6–1
Win 5–4 Feb 2014 Egypt F6, Sharm El Sheikh Futures Clay Spain Marc Giner 6–4, 6–4
Loss 5–5 Mar 2014 Italy F6, Santa Margherita di Pula Futures Clay Italy Marco Cecchinato 4–6, 2–6
Loss 5–6 Jun 2014 Egypt F21, Sharm El Sheikh Futures Clay Spain Marc Giner 3–6, 1–6
Loss 5–7 Jul 2014 Germany F7, Kassel Futures Clay Germany Peter Torebko 7–6(8–6), 4–6, 6–7(2–7)
Win 6–7 Jul 2014 Austria F6, Wels Futures Clay Germany Peter Heller 6–4, 1–6, 6–3
Win 7–7 Aug 2014 Austria F7, Innsbruck Futures Clay Austria Bastian Trinker 6–3, 6–2
Win 8–7 Feb 2015 Egypt F4, Sharm El Sheikh Futures Hard Czech Republic Jaroslav Pospíšil 2–6, 6–3, 7–6(8–6)
Win 9–7 Feb 2015 Egypt F5, Sharm El Sheikh Futures Hard Czech Republic Jaroslav Pospíšil 6–7(5–7), 6–3, 7–6(7–2)
Win 10–7 Apr 2015 Turkey F13, Antalya Futures Hard Bosnia and Herzegovina Tomislav Brkić 6–3, 6–3
Win 11–7 Apr 2015 Egypt F14, Sharm El Sheikh Futures Hard Austria Martin Fischer 2–6, 6–1, 6–3
Win 12–7 Apr 2015 Egypt F15, Sharm El Sheikh Futures Hard Egypt Mohamed Safwat 6–2, 7–6(7–4)
Win 13–7 Sep 2015 Austria F10, St. Pölten Futures Clay Austria Pascal Brunner 3–6, 6–3, 6–4
Win 14–7 Apr 2016 Tunisia F14, Hammamet Futures Clay Austria Pascal Brunner 7–6(7–4), 6–3
Win 15–7 May 2016 Turkey F18, Antalya Futures Hard Germany Marc Sieber 6–2, 6–2
Win 16–7 May 2016 Turkey F19, Antalya Futures Hard Turkey Anıl Yüksel 6–1, 6–3
Loss 16–8 Nov 2016 Egypt F31, Sharm El Sheikh Futures Hard France Benjamin Bonzi 6–4, 3–6, 1–6
Win 17–8 May 2017 Turkey F17, Antalya Futures Clay Peru Juan Pablo Varillas 6–2, 6–2
Win 18–8 May 2017 Turkey F18, Antalya Futures Clay Germany Marc Sieber 6–4, 6–4
Win 19–8 Aug 2017 Czech Republic F5, Pardubice Futures Clay Slovakia Alex Molčan 7–6(7–3), 6–3
Win 20–8 Aug 2017 Austria F5, Vogau Futures Clay Argentina Franco Agamenone 6–3, 6–2
Win 21–8 Aug 2017 Austria F6, Innsbruck Futures Clay Brazil Bruno Sant'Anna 6–3, 6–2
Win 22–8 Aug 2017 Serbia F3, Subotica Futures Clay Italy Gian Marco Moroni 6–3, 6–7(4–7), 6–2
Win 23–8 Oct 2017 Turkey F36, Antalya Futures Clay Croatia Mate Delić 6–3, 6–4
Loss 23–9 Mar 2018 Turkey F9, Antalya Futures Clay Peru Juan Pablo Varillas 4–6, 4–6
Win 1–0 Apr 2019 Taipei, Republic of China Challenger Hard (i) Ukraine Sergiy Stakhovsky 6–2, 6–4
Loss 1–1 Jun 2019 Ilkley, Great Britain Challenger Grass Germany Dominik Köpfer 6–3, 3–6, 6–7(5–7)
Win 2-1 Nov 2019 Bratislava, Slovakia Challenger Hard (i) Bosnia and Herzegovina Damir Dzumhur 6–1, 6–1
Loss 2–2 Sep 2021 Orléans, France Challenger Hard (i) Switzerland Henri Laaksonen 1–6, 6–2, 2–6
Loss 2–3 Aug 2022 Meerbusch, Germany Challenger Clay Spain Bernabé Zapata Miralles 1–6, 2–6
Loss 2–4 Sep 2022 Szczecin, Poland Challenger Clay France Corentin Moutet 2–6, 7–6(7–5), 4–6
Win 3–4 Jan 2023 Nonthaburi, Thailand Challenger Hard Chinese Taipei Wu Tung-lin 6–4, 6–4
Loss 3–5 Sep 2023 Bad Waltersdorf, Austria Challenger Clay Italy Andrea Pellegrino 6–1, 6–7(5–7), 3–6
Loss 3–6 Oct 2023 Hamburg, Germany Challenger Hard Ukraine Illya Marchenko 2–6, 3–6

Doubles: 10 (4–6)

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Legend
ATP Challenger (0–0)
ITF Futures (4–6)
Finals by surface
Hard (0–2)
Clay (4–4)
Grass (0–0)
Carpet (0–0)
Result W–L    Date    Tournament Tier Surface Partner Opponents Score
Loss 0–1 Jul 2012 Austria F2, Kramsach Futures Clay Moldova Maxim Dubarenco Croatia Mislav Hižak
Germany Jeremy Jahn 		3–6, 6–4, [4–10]
Win 1–1 Aug 2013 Austria F6, Wels Futures Clay Austria Pascal Brunner Austria Sebastian Ofner
Austria Sebastian Stiefelmeyer 		6–1, 6–1
Loss 1–2 Oct 2013 Turkey F40, Antalya Futures Hard Austria Pascal Brunner Poland Andriej Kapaś
Poland Grzegorz Panfil 		3–6, 6–2, [7–10]
Win 2–2 Jun 2014 Austria F1, Seefeld Futures Clay Austria Pascal Brunner United States Erik Elliott
Switzerland Jacob Kahoun 		6–3, 6–4
Win 3–2 Jul 2014 Austria F6, Wels Futures Clay Austria Pascal Brunner Russia Kirill Dmitriev
Kazakhstan Dmitry Popko 		6–4, 6–3
Loss 3–3 Oct 2014 Turkey F37, Antalya Futures Hard Russia Kirill Dmitriev Slovenia Janez Semrajc
Austria Tristan-Samuel Weissborn 		3–6, 7–5, [2–10]
Loss 3–4 Sep 2015 Austria F10, St. Pölten Futures Clay Austria Pascal Brunner Austria Lucas Miedler
Austria Tristan-Samuel Weissborn 		3–6, 3–6
Win 4–4 May 2017 Turkey F18, Antalya Futures Clay Austria Thomas Statzberger United Kingdom Joel Cannell
United Kingdom Ryan James Storrie 		6–0, 2–6, [14–12]
Loss 4–5 Jul 2017 Czech Republic F4, Ústí nad Orlicí Futures Clay Austria Thomas Statzberger Czech Republic Marek Gengel
Czech Republic Matěj Vocel 		7–6(7–3), 1–6, [14–16]
Loss 4–6 Aug 2017 Serbia F3, Subotica Futures Clay Austria Thomas Statzberger Czech Republic Vít Kopřiva
Czech Republic Jaroslav Pospíšil 		2–6, 6–3, [6–10]

Record against top 10 players

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Novak's match record against those who have been ranked in the Top 10, with those who have been No. 1 in boldface.

:* As of 26 November 2021

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Dennis Novak is an Austrian professional tennis player who competes on the , known for his right-handed playing style and a career-high singles ranking of world No. 85 achieved on March 2, 2020. Born on August 28, 1993, in , —the same hometown as fellow ATP player , with whom he shares a close friendship—Novak began playing tennis at age 8 under the guidance of his father, Manfred. He turned professional in 2011 and has since amassed a career singles record of 26 wins and 54 losses, earning over $2 million in prize money without securing an ATP title, though he has claimed two Challenger titles in 2019. Notable achievements include qualifying for all four Grand Slams, reaching the third round at Wimbledon in 2018, and defeating then-No. 17 at the 2021 ; as of November 2025, he holds the No. 513 position in the ATP singles rankings and continues to compete primarily on the Challenger circuit.

Early life and background

Family and upbringing

Dennis Novak was born on August 28, 1993, in , . He currently resides in Neufeld, Austria. Novak hails from a close-knit ; his father is Manfred, his mother is Christa, and he has one sister named Bianca. The family maintained a supportive environment during his early years in , fostering interests that included . Notably, Novak shares his birthplace of with fellow Austrian player , who was born just six days later on September 3, 1993. The two developed a strong friendship over the years, bonding over their shared regional roots and similar backgrounds.

Introduction to tennis

Dennis Novak was introduced to tennis at the age of eight by his father, Manfred, who played a pivotal role in sparking his initial interest in the sport. Growing up in a supportive family environment in , —alongside his mother, Christa, and sister, Bianca—Novak benefited from early encouragement that fostered his passion for as a recreational and developmental pursuit. His early training took place in . By 2011, at the age of 18, Novak transitioned to the professional circuit, marking the end of his formative phase and the beginning of competitive endeavors on the international stage.

Professional career

Early professional years (2011–2017)

Novak turned professional in 2011, transitioning from the junior circuit to the ITF Futures level, where he began accumulating ranking points through consistent participation in lower-tier events. Initially unranked, he entered the ATP singles rankings in 2012, finishing the year at No. 708 after limited success in Futures tournaments. In 2013, Novak secured his first three ITF Futures singles titles, including the Austria F6 on clay in Telfs and the F17 on hard courts in , which helped elevate his year-end ranking to No. 369. That summer, he made his main draw debut at the Bet-at-home Cup as a qualifier, defeating Matthias , Lorenzo Giustino, and Tihomir Grozdanov in the qualifying rounds before losing in the first round to Andreas Haider-Maurer, 4-6, 4-6. Building on this momentum, he won four Futures titles in 2014, such as the F7 in Telfs and two in , pushing his year-end ranking to No. 320. Novak's success continued in 2015 with six ITF Futures singles titles, highlighted by the Austria F10 in Oberpullendorf and multiple wins in and , resulting in a career-best year-end of No. 211 for that period. In 2016, he claimed three more Futures titles, including two in , though his dipped slightly to No. 248 at year-end amid a broader schedule. That year also marked a doubles milestone, as he partnered with fellow Austrian —his lifelong friend from —to reach his first ATP doubles final at the , winning three matches in match tiebreak format before falling to and in the final. By 2017, Novak captured a career-high seven ITF Futures singles titles that year alone, such as the F5 and F6 events and several in , solidifying his development and ending the year ranked No. 225 in singles. During this period, his overall match record in Futures and similar events reflected steady improvement, with win-loss tallies including 44-21 in and 59-27 in 2015, establishing a foundation in the lower professional tiers before higher-level opportunities.

Breakthrough period (2018–2020)

Novak's breakthrough began in 2018, marked by his entry into Grand Slam main draws after consistent performances on lower-tier circuits. Building on earlier ITF Futures successes that elevated his ranking into the top 200, he qualified for the Australian Open, where he fell in the first round to . Later that year, he made his Wimbledon debut as a qualifier, advancing to the third round—his best Grand Slam singles result to date—after defeating 17th seed in a five-set thriller, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7(8), 3-6, 6-2. He also qualified for the US Open, losing in the opening round to . These appearances, combined with strong Challenger showings, propelled his ranking from outside the top 150 to No. 140 by year-end. In 2019, Novak solidified his emergence with two ATP Challenger titles, enhancing his confidence and ranking momentum. He captured his first Challenger crown at the Santaizi ATP Challenger in in , defeating Renta Tokuda in the final, 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-4, which granted him direct entry into ATP main draws like the BMW Open in , where he lost in the first round. Later, in November, he won the Slovak Open in , dominating 6-1, 6-1 in the final for his second title of the year. These victories, alongside qualified appearances at events like the —where he upset higher-ranked players in qualifying—pushed him into the top 100 for the first time. By early 2020, Novak achieved his career-high singles ranking of No. 85 on March 2, reflecting sustained progress amid the season's disruptions. He made his singles debut, exiting in the first round to , but fared better in doubles, partnering to reach the second round after upsetting the sixth-seeded pair of and Nishioka in the opener; they fell to and Filip Polášek next. Later, at the Championship in October, Novak notched his biggest ATP win by defeating 17th-ranked en route to his first Tour-level quarterfinal, underscoring his growing threat on faster surfaces. These results cemented his status as an emerging force before the year's end.

Peak and challenges (2021–2023)

In 2021, Dennis Novak reunited with longtime coach after a period apart, aiming to stabilize his form following his entry into the ATP top 100 in 2020. Under Bresnik's guidance, Novak competed consistently on the and Challenger circuit, posting an overall win-loss record of 26–29 that year. A highlight was his victory over world No. 17 at the , marking his biggest career win at the time and contributing to Austria's group stage efforts. He also earned $343,176 in , helping push his career totals toward significant milestones. Novak's 2022 season represented a peak, as he achieved the Austrian No. 1 ranking for the first time on after reaching the final of the Challenger. His overall record improved to 33–27, with steady participation including qualifying appearances at Grand Slams like the , where he advanced through the first round before falling in the second. He qualified for Wimbledon for the second straight year, underscoring his grass-court progress, and accumulated $224,264 in earnings. By year's end, his career exceeded $1.5 million, reflecting sustained professional growth. The 2023 campaign brought challenges, including a victory at the Challenger in , followed by a form dip and an injury-forced retirement in the quarterfinals of the Challenger in February, which disrupted his momentum. Despite an overall win-loss of 38–23, Novak struggled at ATP level with a 0–4 singles record and no main-draw Grand Slam entries, leading to ranking fluctuations between No. 132 and No. 253. He earned $190,852 that year, maintaining his position as Austria's top player amid these hurdles.

Recent developments (2024–2025)

In 2024, Dennis Novak experienced a significant ranking decline, dropping out of the top 200 during the year and finishing at No. 352 by season's end. This continued into 2025, with his ATP singles ranking falling further to No. 530 as of November 2025. His participation in ATP main draw events remained limited, reflecting the challenges of rebuilding momentum after his career-high of No. 85 in 2020. Throughout 2025, Novak focused on Challenger and ITF Futures tournaments to regain form, compiling an overall singles win-loss record of 27–22. He earned approximately $23,673 in , underscoring his emphasis on lower-tier events for accumulation of points and match experience. A representative example was his performance at the VI Challenger in , where he advanced to the round of 16 before losing to Harry Wendelken. Novak's efforts to climb back included consistent play across clay and hard courts, with wins in qualifying rounds and early main draw matches demonstrating resilience amid the ranking slide. Notable results, such as defeating in the first round at VI, highlighted his competitive edge in these recovery-focused appearances, though deeper runs proved elusive.

Playing style

Technical attributes

Dennis Novak is a right-handed player who utilizes a two-handed . Standing at 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) tall, his physical build supports a balanced approach on the court. He has identified the as his favorite shot, highlighting it as a key strength in his technical repertoire. At the ATP level, Novak has compiled a singles win-loss record of 26–54, reflecting his competitive presence in professional matches. Since rejoining coach Günter Bresnik in 2021, Novak has noted significant evolution in his game.

Preferred surfaces and tactics

Novak identifies grass as his favorite playing surface, according to his official ATP player profile. This affinity is highlighted by his breakthrough performance at Wimbledon in 2018, where he qualified for the main draw and advanced to the third round, defeating then-world No. 19 en route before falling to . At the ATP level, his record on grass stands at 3 wins and 5 losses, slightly outperforming his 15-34 on hard courts and 8-15 on clay. His tactical approach emphasizes balanced baseline play, with patient rallying to set up points and opportunistic aggression, particularly effective on faster surfaces like grass where the low bounce suits his flat-hitting style. Novak occasionally approaches the net to finish points, adding variety to his game. On clay, he adapts by extending rallies and using topspin to control the higher bounce, drawing from his success in Challenger events on the surface. For hard courts, he relies on consistent baseline exchanges while varying pace to disrupt opponents, though his results remain more variable across indoor and outdoor variants.

Performance timelines

Singles

Novak's singles career on the has been marked by limited but notable appearances in Grand Slam main draws, primarily between 2018 and 2023, with his best result being a third-round finish at Wimbledon in 2018. His overall ATP singles record stands at 26 wins and 54 losses as of November 2025, reflecting a journeyman-level trajectory without any titles. This performance correlates with his peak ranking of No. 85 in March 2020, after which deeper runs in majors eluded him. The following table summarizes Novak's participation and results in Grand Slam singles main draws from 2018 to 2025, using standard notation: "1R" for first-round loss, "2R" for second-round loss, "3R" for third-round loss, "Q#" for loss in the specified qualifying round (where applicable for near-misses), and "DNP" for no participation in the main draw or qualifiers leading to it. Wimbledon 2020 was cancelled due to the . No main-draw appearances occurred in 2019, 2024, or 2025, with early qualifying exits (Q1 or Q2) in select other majors during those periods.
YearAustralian OpenFrench OpenWimbledonUS Open
20181RQ33R1R
2019DNPDNPDNPDNP
20201R1RCancelled1R
20211RDNPDNPDNP
2022DNPDNP2RDNP
2023DNPDNP1RDNP
2024DNPDNPDNPDNP
2025DNPDNPDNPDNP
Novak retired from professional on November 16, 2025.

Doubles

Novak's doubles career on the has been limited, with an overall record of 5–8 and no titles won. His participation primarily occurred between 2016 and 2020, after which he has not featured in main draw ATP doubles events. A notable highlight was reaching the final at the 2016 alongside , where they fell to and 2–6, 6–3, 9–11 in the championship match. In 2018, Novak competed in the first round of the Erste Bank Open in with Lucas Miedler, losing in straight sets to the top-seeded pair of Oliver Marach and . The 2020 season marked Novak's best doubles results, including a second-round appearance at the with . They defeated Ricardas Berankis and 6–4, 6–3 in the first round before falling to fifth seeds and Filip Polášek 6–3, 3–6, 6–1 in the second round. Earlier that year, he lost in the first round of the in with Julian Knowle to and 1–6, 0–6. He also paired with Thiem again for a first-round exit at the against Murray and Skupski.
YearAustralian OpenFrench OpenWimbledonUS Open
2016AAAA
2017AAAA
2018AAAA
2019AAAA
2020A2RNHA
2021AAAA
2022AAAA
2023AAAA
2024AAAA
2025AAAA
*A = did not play; NH = not held

Career finals

ATP singles finals

Novak has not reached the final of any ATP singles throughout his professional career. Instead, much of his success has come at the Challenger level, where he has secured three titles—in in 2019, Bratislava-2 later that year, and in 2023—while compiling a 107–99 win-loss record. His overall record in ATP singles events is 26–54. In contrast, Novak has achieved greater success in doubles, reaching one ATP final.

ATP doubles finals

Novak has appeared in one ATP doubles final throughout his career, resulting in a 0–1 record. His sole ATP doubles final came in 2016 at the , an ATP 250 tournament played on outdoor clay courts in . Partnering with fellow Austrian —a lifelong friend born just six days before him in —Novak reached the final after securing three match tiebreak victories en route. In the championship match, they fell to the Dutch pair of and , 2–6, 6–3, 11–9. This runner-up finish represented an early career milestone for Novak, marking his debut final.

Challenger and ITF singles finals

Novak has competed extensively on the ATP Challenger Tour and ITF Men's Circuit, reaching a total of 41 singles with a record of 26 wins and 15 losses across both levels. His success in these events was instrumental in his rise to a career-high ranking of No. 85 in 2020. On the Challenger Tour, has won three titles while reaching nine overall. His first Challenger title came in April 2019 at the Santaizi ATP Challenger in , , played on hard courts, where he defeated Sergey Stakhovsky 6–2, 6–4 in the final. Later that year, in November, he secured his second title at the Slovak Open (Bratislava 2) on indoor hard courts, overpowering 6–1, 6–1 in straight sets. added a third Challenger crown in January 2023 at the Nonthaburi Challenger in on hard courts, defeating Tung-Lin Wu in the final to start the year strongly. In ITF events, Novak has claimed 23 singles titles, predominantly in Futures tournaments during the early stages of his professional career from 2013 onward. These victories, often on clay and hard surfaces in and , provided essential ranking points and experience; representative examples include his maiden ITF title at the 2013 Austria F6 in Telfs on clay and subsequent wins such as the 2014 Turkey F36 in on hard (defeating Mate Delic 6–3, 6–4) and the 2014 Serbia F3 in on clay (defeating Gian Marco Moroni 6–3, 6–7(4), 6–2). He also reached 32 ITF finals, demonstrating consistent performance at that level before transitioning to higher-tier competitions.

Challenger and ITF doubles finals

Novak has reached a total of 11 doubles finals at the Challenger and ITF levels throughout his career, achieving a record of 4 titles and 7 runner-up finishes, with all of his doubles titles occurring in ITF events. He has not won any Challenger doubles titles, though he advanced to one such final in 2025 at the Challenger in , , where he and partner fell to and Mark Whitehouse, 7–6(9–7), 6–2. His ITF doubles victories came primarily in the early stages of his professional career, often partnering with fellow Austrian players on clay and hard courts, contributing to his overall development in the sport despite a more modest record compared to his singles accomplishments. Key losses in ITF finals occurred in events like the 2014 Futures and the 2017 Santa Margherita di Challenger (though the latter was not a title win), highlighting consistent but limited contention for doubles hardware in the lower circuits. Novak announced his retirement from professional on November 16, 2025, with no additional finals reached after the 2025 Challenger.

Head-to-head records

Record against top 10 players

Dennis Novak has a 0-4 career record against players ranked in the top 10 at the time of the match in events, with defeats in 2018, 2020, 2021, and 2022. These limited encounters underscore the challenges faced by mid-tier players against the elite, as Novak has not secured a win in these high-stakes matchups. His performances have shown flashes of competitiveness, particularly in pushing opponents to extended sets, but consistency against top-level serve and groundstrokes has proven elusive. As of November 2025, no additional matches against top 10 players have occurred. The following table summarizes his head-to-head records against top 10 players in ATP Tour singles matches:
OpponentATP RankingTournamentYearSurfaceRoundScore
32018Hard1R3-6, 2-6, 1-6 (L)
72020Clay1R5-7, 2-6, 4-6 (L)
9Erste Bank Open2021Hard (i)R164-6, 2-6 (L)
5Erste Bank Open2022Hard (i)R326-7(2), 2-6 (L)
Among these, the clash with Zverev stands out as Novak's most competitive effort, taking the opening set 7-5 before the eventual champion rallied to advance 7-5, 6-2, 6-4. No upsets or victories against top 10 opponents have marked his career to date.

References

  1. https://www.atptour.com/en/players/dennis-novak/db59/bio
  2. https://www.itftennis.com/en/players/dennis-novak/800309493/aut/mt/S/overview/
  3. https://www.sofascore.com/tennis/player/novak-dennis/59304
  4. https://www.tennisnet.com/en/news/dominic-thiem-and-dennis-novak-separated-at-birth
  5. https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Tennis_Interviews/63835/dennis-novak-dominic-thiem-s-dedication-to-game-is-what-makes-him-special/
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  8. https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/two-time-champion-haase-advances-in-kitzbuhel
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  21. https://www.tennisnet.com/en/news/dennis-novak-happy-to-return-to-bresnik-since-i-ve-been-with-gunter-a-lot-has-changed-again
  22. https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Tennis_Interviews/57509/dennis-novak-eager-to-continue-his-improvement-after-wimbledon-success/
  23. https://www.atptour.com/en/players/dennis-novak/db59/atp-win-loss
  24. https://ausopen.com/players/austria/dennis-novak
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  26. https://www.instagram.com/p/DRH3TMViItM/
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  28. https://www.tntsports.co.uk/tennis/atp-vienna-doubles/2018/live-oliver-marach-mate-pavic-dennis-novak-lucas-miedler_mtc1080354/live-stats.shtml
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  30. https://www.betexplorer.com/tennis/atp-doubles/french-open-2020/bedene-aljaz-novak-dennis-dodig-ivan-polasek-filip/8KrQLf7f/
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  34. https://www.atptour.com/en/news/atp-challenger-tour-cerundolo-de-loore-titles-january-2023
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  38. https://www.atptour.com/en/scores/archive/roland-garros/520/2020/results
  39. https://www.atptour.com/en/scores/archive/vienna/337/2021/results
  40. https://www.atptour.com/en/scores/archive/vienna/337/2022/results
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