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Djokovic equals two all-time records and wins his 100th match at Australian Open
Djokovic matched records for most Grand Slam starts and reached 100 Australian Open wins while pursuing a 25th major title at age 38, with 10 titles in Melbourne.
- On Monday, Novak Djokovic started his 21st Australian Open, equaling Roger Federer’s record and marking his 81st Grand Slam start as he won his 100th match at Melbourne Park.
- Skipping warmups, Novak Djokovic conserved energy for the Australian Open, combining recovery with motivation from history making, saying he’s using every hour to get in shape.
- On court, Djokovic showed vintage form with a running crosscourt forehand winner and served dominantly, winning 93% of first-serve points and firing 14 aces, including one on match point.
- The milestone underscores Djokovic’s longevity as the 24-time major winner with 102 wins at Wimbledon and 101 at Roland Garros, cementing his legacy at age 38.
- Facing tough rivals, Djokovic reached the semifinals at all four majors in 2025 but couldn’t overcome Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner; he says he needs six more wins in the next two weeks to claim a 25th major.
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RecordThe number four of the world beat number 71 by the parties of 6-3, 6-2 and 6-2 and has been marked with Italian Francesco Maestrelli in the second round of Australia's Open.
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By JOHN PYE MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic had the big stage and a list of milestones to celebrate with his 100th win at the Australian Open. He offered the kind of performance that conveyed to his rivals and fans the message that is here with only one goal: a 25th Grand Slam title. The 38-year-old Serb equaled two historic tennis records at the beginning of his 21st Australian Open and 81st Grand Slam tournament, and added another m…
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