2011
- the No. 2 Serb (behind No. 1 Djokovic) finishes in Top 10 for 1st time in his career making the biggest jump in Top 10 from No. 49
- in October, captures 1st career ATP World Tour title in Kuala Lumpur (d. Baghdatis) in 5th final
- 3 weeks later, wins title in Moscow
- finalist at Delray Beach in February, Eastbourne in June and St. Petersburg in October
- reaches 1st GS QF at US Open (ret. vs Djokovic)
- replaces Murray at Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in London (l. to Berdych, d. No. 1 Djokovic)
- goes 3-9 vs. Top 10 opponents, 42-19 on hard, 6-3 on grass and 6-4 on clay





