Records Novak Djokovic can break at Australian Open 2025

The return of 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic will be a happy homecoming, as he currently holds the record for the highest number of Australian Open titles. He is merely one victory away from surpassing Margaret Court, which would officially establish him as the most successful tennis player in the Open era, based on statistical achievements.

Djokovic experienced a lackluster year in 2024. Completing the entire calendar year without securing a single Grand Slam title has led many to speculate whether the Serbian player has one last surge of excellence left in him. Despite not winning a title, the 37-year-old “completed tennis”, having won the Olympic Gold in Paris without dropping a single set, thereby achieving everything possible to be won in the sport.

His start to the new season has been disappointing since he began with a loss to World No. 293 Reilly Opelka in the quarterfinals. Djokovic looked very sluggish at the ATP Brisbane International and will be expected to perform well. However, the 10-time Australian Open champion possesses a deep understanding of the intricacies of tennis, making him a formidable opponent in Melbourne. 

In this article, let’s examine the five significant achievements that Novak Djokovic could attain at the 2025 Australian Open.

Maintaining his 100% success rate in the Australian Open Finals

Novak Djokovic has appeared in ten Australian Open finals and won all of them. This incredible stat highlights the Serbian’s superb consistency and composure in nervous moments. Nevertheless, if he progresses to the finals in this edition of the Australian Open, he will need to exert considerable effort to maintain his unbeaten record.

100th Career Title

Novak Djokovic is on the verge of a monumental achievement, currently holding a record of 99*. The Brisbane International tournament was anticipated to mark the occasion of his century; however, that outcome did not materialize. It would have been particularly appropriate for him to reach this landmark at a location where he has experienced considerable triumph.

If he manages to secure another trophy next week, or at any time thereafter, he would join an exclusive group as only the third individual in the Open Era to achieve a milestone of 100 career titles, following in the footsteps of Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer. Currently, Connor, with 109 titles, holds the record for the most titles in his career, and Djokovic is likely to consider pursuing this milestone as well.

Oldest man to win Australian Open

Novak Djokovic is currently 37 years, 7 months and 7 days old. If he succeeds in his mission, he will become the oldest singles player to lift the Australian Open trophy.

The current record is held by Ken Rosewall, who claimed victory in the tournament in 1972 at the age of 37 years and 62 days. Last year, Rohan Bopanna from India set a new milestone by becoming the oldest player to win a Grand Slam title, achieving this feat in the men’s doubles category with his partner Matthew Ebden.

Most number of Australian Open Titles

Novak Djokovic currently holds the record for the most Australian Open titles, with a total of 10, and he aspires to secure an additional title at the 2025 Australian Open. The Serbian player has achieved the remarkable feat of winning three consecutive Australian Open titles on two occasions: first from 2011 to 2013 and again from 2019 to 2021.

His first Australian Open crown came in 2008, when he came from a set down to beat Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6. Djokovic has achieved victory against Andy Murray in four Australian Open finals and has also defeated Rafael Nadal in two finals.

Could become all-time leader with 25 Grand Slam titles

Novak Djokovic has achieved a remarkable total of 24 Grand Slam titles, the highest tally recorded by any male tennis player. Nevertheless, he shares this prestigious milestone with Margaret Court, who also boasts 24 singles Grand Slam titles, including those from the amateur era. Djokovic had the opportunity to reach this landmark last year; however, he was unsuccessful in all four attempts.

In the semifinals of the 2024 Australian Open, he was defeated by the eventual champion, Jannik Sinner. Subsequently, during the French Open, he sustained a torn meniscus in his right knee, which compelled him to withdraw from the quarterfinals. At the 2024 Wimbledon Championships, he experienced a disappointing straight-set defeat against Carlos Alcaraz in the finals.

A comparable scenario unfolded at Flushing Meadows, where he was unexpectedly defeated by Alexei Popyrin in the third round. Nevertheless, he now possesses a remarkable opportunity to make history at a location where he has historically experienced significant success.

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