Wed Jan 15 16:43:11 UTC 2025: ## Djokovic Sets New Grand Slam Record at Australian Open
**Melbourne, Australia –** Novak Djokovic etched his name further into tennis history on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, surpassing Roger Federer’s record for most Grand Slam matches played. His second-round victory over Portuguese qualifier Jaime Faria at the Australian Open brought his career total to 430 matches.
Despite a rain-interrupted match and a tougher-than-expected challenge from the 21-year-old Faria (losing the second set 6-7(4)), Djokovic ultimately secured a 6-1, 6-7(4), 6-3, 6-2 win. This victory adds to his already impressive list of accomplishments, including the most Grand Slam singles titles (24), most weeks at No. 1, and most Grand Slam finals appearances.
Djokovic acknowledged the significance of the record, stating that Grand Slams are “the pillars of our sport.” He expressed gratitude for reaching this milestone and looked forward to future achievements.
The Serbian star’s journey at this year’s Australian Open hasn’t been entirely smooth. He faced unexpectedly strong competition from two young, relatively unknown players in his first two matches, requiring four sets to secure each win. This comes during his first tournament with new coach, former rival Andy Murray.
A potential Australian Open title would add another layer to Djokovic’s legacy, making it his 25th Grand Slam singles title, a record never before reached in the men’s or women’s game. It would also mark his 11th Australian Open title, tying Margaret Court’s record, and make him the oldest man to win a Grand Slam singles title in the Open Era.
Despite the challenges, Djokovic remains a dominant force in the world of tennis, and his pursuit of further records continues.
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