Novak Djokovic’s Australian Open 2012 final racquet smashes tennis memorabilia auction record
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Djokovic’s racquet from the 2012 Australian Open final sold for $540,000.
The racquet that Novak Djokovic used to defeat Rafael Nadal at the 2012 Australian Open, the longest Grand Slam final in history, has fetched a record breaking $540,000 in auction.
After the five hours and 53 minutes title round clash, Djokovic took home the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup for the third year in a row. It was also his fourth Grand Slam title, having won his first Wimbledon title the previous season.
The $540,000 price tag makes it the most expensive piece of tennis memorabilia ever sold. Auctioned by SCP Auctions, the sale price for the HEAD YouTek Speed MP 315 racquet has eclipsed the $238,000 paid for a Carlos Alcaraz trading card and the $173,000 for the racquet Alcaraz used to beat Djokovic in 2023 for his first Wimbledon title.
Billie Jean King’s Wilson autographed racquet used in the 1973 Battle of the Sexes match went for $125,000, while Roger Federer’s 2011 French Open Racquet fetched $55,000.
Djokovic had defeated Nadal in an epic five-setter (5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7(5), 7-5) to win the tournament. It was also the longest match in Australian Open history, apart from being the longest Grand Slam final.
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Per Sportico, the most expensive piece of sporting memorabilia is the New York Yankees No. 3 baseball jersey worn by Babe Ruth in the 1932 World Series. The Jersey fetched an eye popping $24.12 million in auction.
Diego Maradona’s “Hand of God” jersey at $9.3 million is among the highest-grossing sporting memorabilia ever sold. The Argentine wore the jersey in the quarterfinals of the 1986 football World Cup,
The Serbian, who recently contested the 2026 Australian Open final, has moved up to World No. 3 despite losing in the title round to Carlos Alcaraz. Djokovic was aiming for an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam title.
How much did Novak Djokovic’s 2012 Australian Open racquet sell for?
Djokovic’s racquet from the 2012 Australian Open final sold for a record-breaking $540,000, making it the most expensive tennis memorabilia ever sold.
Which match was the racquet used in?
The racquet was used in the 2012 Australian Open final against Rafael Nadal, the longest Grand Slam final in history, lasting 5 hours and 53 minutes.
Who auctioned the racquet?
The racquet was auctioned by SCP Auctions, a leading sports memorabilia auction house.
What record did the sale set?
The $540,000 sale price made it the most expensive piece of tennis memorabilia ever sold, surpassing previous records held by Carlos Alcaraz items.
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