Which Federer record did Djokovic break at the Australian Open?

Novak Djokovic continues etching his name in the record books. 

By playing his second-round match at the Australian Open, the 430th major clash of his career, Djokovic broke a tie with Roger Federer (429) for the most Grand Slam matches in history.

"This sport has always been giving me so much in my life, an opportunity to play at the Grand Slams," Djokovic said. "I try not to take it for granted after great achievements that I'm very proud of. Of course, Grand Slam matches and Grand Slam wins are what count the most in our sport. Of course, I'm very thrilled with that."

Most Grand Slam Matches

There are only three men who have played more than 300 major matches: Djokovic, Federer and Rafael Nadal (358). 

Of the Top 10 players on the list, Djokovic also has the greatest winning percentage. The 24-time major champion has claimed more than 88 per cent of his matches (379-51) at the Slams. Nadal (87.7%) and Federer (86%) are close behind.

Djokovic's new record extends beyond men's tennis.. The women's record holder is Serena Williams, who played 423 Grand Slam matches. Her winning percentage was 86.8 per cent.

The 10-time Australian Open champion Djokovic will continue his pursuit of a 100th tour-level title and 25th Slam crown on Friday against 26th seed Tomas Machac. They have split their two previous Lexus ATP Head2Head meetings.

Did You Know?
Djokovic has played 1,351 tour-level matches entering his third-round match at the Australian Open. According to the Infosys ATP Win/Loss Index, his winning percentage is 83.5 per cent.