Top three records Novak Djokovic can create at the Australian Open 2026
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Novak Djokovic is said to have his best chance at winning his 25th Grand Slam title at Australian Open 2026.
Seen as the dark horse for the title, Novak Djokovic is set to enter the Australian Open 2026 as the fourth seed. The Serb has been the most successful player in the tournament’s history, and he’s keen to add another chapter to his glorious career.
Djokovic has enjoyed playing on the hard courts in Melbourne, and the major is his best chance to win his much-anticipated 25th Grand Slam title.
However, the 38-year-old would have to battle against the odds and the significant likes of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, who have won the last eight Grand Slam titles on the ATP tour.
If Djokovic managed to capture another title, he would create a few records, apart from winning his 25th Grand Slam title. Thus, without any further ado, let’s take a look at the top three records Novak Djokovic can create at the 2026 Australian Open.
Records that Novak Djokovic can create at Australian Open 2026:
3. Joining tennis icons to become the player with the most Grand Slam appearances
Just by playing in the main draw of the 2026 Australian Open, Novak Djokovic will join Roger Federer and Feliciano López at the top spot in the list of male tennis players with the most Grand Slam appearances.
Since his Grand Slam debut in 2005, the Serbian tennis star has missed only three tournaments: the US Open (2017, 2022) and the Australian Open (2022).
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2. Becoming the player with the most wins in the Australian Open
Novak Djokovic made his Australian Open debut in 2005, and since then, he has won 99 matches, the second-highest total in the tournament’s history. The record is held by Swiss maestro Roger Federer, who won 102 matches in the tournament during his professional career.
If Djokovic reaches the fourth round in Melbourne, he will become the tennis star with the most matches won in the Grand Slam. Additionally, he also wants only three more victories in the first major of the year to complete 400 wins in Grand Slams.
1. Becoming the oldest player in the Open Era to win the Australian Open
Novak Djokovic has the opportunity to become the oldest tennis player in the Open Era to win the Australian Open if he aces in Melbourne. The record is currently held by Australian tennis icon Ken Rosewall, who won the title in 1972 at the age of 37.
Djokovic’s last triumph in Melbourne came in 2023, where he defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas to win his 10th Australian Open title.
In 2024, he lost to Jannik Sinner in the semifinals, and last year, he was forced to retire against Alexander Zverev in the last four. This year can potentially be the Serbian tennis star’s best chance to win his 11th title at the AO, aged 38.
What seed will Novak Djokovic have at the Australian Open 2026?
Novak Djokovic will enter the tournament as the fourth seed, making him a dark horse for the title.
Which players pose the biggest threat to Djokovic at Australian Open 2026?
The biggest challenges for Djokovic are expected to come from World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and defending champion Jannik Sinner, who have dominated recent Grand Slam tournaments.
What major records can Djokovic break at the Australian Open 2026?
Djokovic can join the list of players with the most Grand Slam appearances, become the player with the most Australian Open match wins and also the oldest men’s singles champion in the Open Era at the Australian Open
How close is Djokovic to becoming the all-time Australian Open match-win leader?
Djokovic has 99 wins at the Australian Open and needs to reach the fourth round to surpass Roger Federer’s record of 102 wins.
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