Top five men's singles players with most matches at Australian Open in Open Era
The Australian Open ranks among the four premier tennis tournaments, commonly referred to as Grand Slams. It began its journey in 1905 as the Australasian Championships and got its current name in 1969. Initially, the tournament was exclusively for men, with female competitors permitted to participate starting in 1922. The event was held on grass courts until 1987, when it transitioned to hard courts.
Since the commencement of the Open Era, numerous players have achieved recognition at the Australian Open. Many legends have inscribed their names in the annals of the tournament's history. The event has also been the stage for numerous remarkable contests and exhilarating comebacks.
In this article, let’s look at the top five men's singles players with most matches at the Australian Open in the Open Era.
5. Stefan Edberg – 66 Matches

Stefan Edberg, the legendary Swedish tennis player, achieved remarkable success at the Australian Open, securing singles titles in 1985 and 1987. During his career, he recorded 66 victories in Melbourne when the tournament was held on grass courts. Edberg was known for his classic serve-and-volley playing style, which also contributed to his triumphs at Wimbledon, where he claimed titles in 1988 and 1990, as well as at the US Open, winning in 1991 and 1992. Notably, he staged a comeback from a set down to overcome Boris Becker in the 1988 Wimbledon final, winning in four sets with scores of 4-6, 7-6 (7-2), 6-4, 6-2.
4. Andy Murray – 67 Matches

Andy Murray, a five-time finalist at the Australian Open, has 67 victories at this prestigious tournament. His career includes 46 titles at the tour level, among which are three Grand Slam titles, the 2016 Nitto ATP Finals, and two Olympic gold medals in singles. Unfortunately, the Scot experienced an early departure from last year's Australian Open, succumbing to Tomas Martin Etcheverry in straight sets. It is worth noting that the two-time Wimbledon champion might have had a more favorable outcome in Melbourne had it not been for Novak Djokovic, who has defeated him five times—four of which were in finals (2011, 2013, 2015, and 2016) and once in the semifinals (2012).
3. Rafael Nadal – 93 Matches
Rafael Nadal did not participate in the 2024 Australian Open as expected, but he is still one of the leading match winners in Melbourne, with 93 wins. While Nadal has excelled on clay courts, his achievements at the Australian Open have been more modest, securing two titles (in 2009 and 2022) and finishing as a runner-up four times (2012, 2014, 2017, and 2019). After making his return in Brisbane, Nadal opted to withdraw from the Australian Open 2024 due to a muscle-related injury.
2. Novak Djokovic – 109 Matches
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Novak Djokovic stands as the sole contender capable of exceeding Roger Federer's record of 117 match victories in the near future. The Serbian player has 10 titles at the Australian Open, which is four more than Federer. In the 2025 Australian Open, Djokovic advanced to the semifinals but retired while trailing a set against Alexander Zverev.
Djokovic ensured that there was space for three elite players at the pinnacle of tennis and remained among this top trio until Federer announced his retirement. His dominance at the Australian Open is evident, as his defeat to Zverev marked only his third loss at the tournament since 2018.
1. Roger Federer – 117 Matches

Roger Federer is one of the two men who have more than 100 wins on the hard courts of Melbourne Park. He has won six Australian Open titles, placing him just behind Novak Djokovic in this regard. Throughout his illustrious career, the Swiss maestro exemplified exceptional fitness, never retiring from any of his 1,526 singles or 224 doubles matches. Additionally, he experienced an impressive 24-match winning streak in finals from 2003 to 2005. His first title was won against Marat Safin in 2004.
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