Novak Djokovic fell just short of winning his 25th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, where he battled Carlos Alcaraz in a tight four-setter in the final. But it was still a memorable tournament for the Serbian.
Djokovic made plenty of history throughout the fortnight, continuing to write and rewrite the record books.
ATPTour.com looks at just five of the historic achievements the 38-year-old earned at the season’s first major.
Record for most Australian Open wins
By reaching the Australian Open final, Djokovic now owns 104 wins at Melbourne Park, putting him in first place among both men and women in history. The Serbian passed Roger Federer, who won 102 Australian Open matches during his career.
Djokovic now owns at least 100 victories at the Australian Open, Roland Garros and Wimbledon, making him the only player to achieve the feat at three different major tournaments.
Most Australian Open Singles Wins
| Player | Australian Open Wins |
| 1) Novak Djokovic | 104 |
| 2) Roger Federer | 102 |
| 3) Serena Williams | 92 |
| 4) Rafael Nadal | 77 |
| 5) Margaret Court | 60 |
First to reach 400 Grand Slam wins
Djokovic already held the record for most Grand Slam singles wins in history, but he reached a milestone this fortnight. The 24-time major champion became the first player to reach 400 major match wins, finishing the event with 402. Federer is second on the all-time list with 369, while Serena Williams is just behind with 367.
Oldest Australian Open finalist in Open Era
The 38-year-old became the oldest man in the Open Era to make the Australian Open final, breaking the record set by Ken Rosewall. The Australian reached the championship match in 1972 aged 37.
Extended Slam singles finals record
Djokovic had already held the mark for most Grand Slam singles finals in history with 37, but made his 38th to extend his record. He stood alone for the first time after making the 2023 Wimbledon final. Chris Evert is second on the list with 34.
Earned record for Slam finals after turning 35
This was the seventh time Djokovic has made a major final since turning 35, a new record for the Open Era. The Serbian was previously tied with Ken Rosewall (6). Williams did it five times and Federer on four occasions.
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