Novak Djokovic Achieves Century of Wins at Australian Open
Novak Djokovic made tennis history on Monday night in Melbourne. He secured his 100th victory at the Australian Open. The Serbian star defeated Spain's Pedro Martinez in straight sets. The scoreline read 6-3, 6-2, 6-2.
Djokovic expressed his delight after the match. He said, "What can I say? I like the sound of it. Centurion is pretty nice. It's a nice feeling." The 38-year-old now holds an impressive 100-10 win-loss record at this tournament.
Equaling Historic Records
This year marks Djokovic's 21st appearance at the Australian Open. That achievement equals a tournament record previously held by Roger Federer. Additionally, Djokovic started his 81st Grand Slam event. This ties another record shared by Federer and Feliciano Lopez.
Djokovic acknowledged the motivation behind these milestones. He stated, "History making is a great motivation." His performance certainly reflected that drive.
A Commanding Display on Court
Djokovic displayed vintage form during the first-round match. A spectacular running crosscourt forehand winner in the opening set thrilled the Rod Laver Arena crowd. His serving was particularly dominant.
The champion did not face a single break point. He won 93% of his first serve points. Djokovic fired 14 aces, including one on match point. He described his performance as "definitely great" and added, "Can't complain."
Djokovic believes such victories send a strong message. He said the win was "sending the right signal, not just to yourself but to all your opponents."
Focus on the Ultimate Prize
Djokovic skipped all warmup tournaments this season. He conserved his energy specifically for the Australian Open. The Serbian star is chasing a historic 25th Grand Slam title. Winning six more matches over the next two weeks would secure that record.
He has already claimed ten Australian Open championships. Djokovic also boasts 102 wins at Wimbledon and 101 at Roland Garros. However, a major title has eluded him since 2023.
Djokovic reached the semifinals at all four Grand Slams in 2025. Yet he could not overcome the dominance of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. Those younger rivals have captured the biggest trophies for the past two years.
The veteran is now fully focused on recovery and preparation. Djokovic explained, "I'm using every hour that I can to get my body recovered and in shape for the next challenge." His quest for tennis immortality continues in Melbourne.
