Djokovic Reaches 400 Grand Slam Wins, Ties Federer at Australian Open

Novak Djokovic hit two major milestones in one night at the 2026 Australian Open: he became the first player in history to reach 400 Grand Slam singles wins, and he tied Roger Federer’s record for the most match wins at the season’s first major.

What Happened

On Saturday, January 24, 2026, Djokovic beat Botic van de Zandschulp 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(4) in the third round at Melbourne Park. The victory was his 400th win in Grand Slam singles play—extending his own record—and improved his Australian Open record to 102-10, matching Federer’s career total of 102 match wins at the Australian Open. The 38-year-old, 24-time major champion is chasing a 25th Grand Slam title in Melbourne, which would make him the most decorated tennis player of all time. He has already won the Australian Open 10 times, more than any other player.

The Match

Djokovic controlled most of the match but had a brief scare in the third set: he tripped and fell in the third game (and received a medical timeout for his right foot), then faced two set points at 5-6 before saving them and winning the tiebreaker. Afterward he said he was relieved to be playing at night on a day when the tournament’s extreme heat policy was in effect and defending champion Jannik Sinner had struggled in the afternoon heat.

Why It Matters

Djokovic has acknowledged that younger stars like Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are “playing on a different level right now,” but he’s still in the mix—and still making history. *Sources: Associated Press (via Yahoo Sports), ESPN. Fact-checked January 24, 2026.*