JAKARTA Novak Djokovic successfully surpassed Roger Federer's all-time record for the singles most matches as he reached the third round of the Australian Open 2025.

The 37-year-old was forced to work hard before coming out victorious to beat qualifier Jaime Faria 6-1, 6-7 (4-7), 6-3, and 6-2 on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

"I love this sport. I love competition. I try to give my best all the time."

"It's been more than 20 years since I competed in Grand Slam at the highest level," Djokovic was quoted as saying by BBC Sport.

This victory makes Djokovic now dominate the record for the most single matches in the women's and men's sectors in the Grand Slam event since the Open Era (1968 until now).

This is Djokovic's 430th Grand Slam match in his career to surpass Federer's 429 games which are now displaced to second. Both are ahead of Serena Williams in third place with 423 matches.

Federer and Williams are currently retired from tennis. Thus, Djokovic will automatically hold this record for a very long time.

"Whether I win or lose, I will always give my heart on the pitch. I feel very blessed to be able to set another record," said Djokovic.

In addition to the above record, this victory helped Djokovic become the first male player over 30 years old to win 150 singles at the Grand Slam.

Djokovic could also make another history in Melbourne if he was able to come out as a champion. If that happens then it's his 25th Grand Slam title in his career which saw him go through Australian, Margaret Court, as the all-time Grand Slam title winner in singles.

Djokovic, who is the seventh seed and currently coached by Andy Murray, will face 26th seed from the Republic of Ceska, Tomas Machac, in the third round of the Australian Open 2025.


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