Quadruple-Century! Novak Djokovic Scripts History, Becomes First Player To...

Last Updated:January 24, 2026, 17:02 IST

The Serbian became the first player to win 400 Grand Slam matches with his 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) victory over Botic van de Zandschulp to extend his own record of most wins at Majors.

Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts after defeating Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands in their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

Novak Djokovic got the better of Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp in the Australian Open encounter between the two on Saturday as the 38-year-old shattered yet another record en route to the Round of 16 of the year’s first Grand Slam event.

The Serbian legend became the first player to win 400 Grand Slam matches with his 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) victory to extend his own record of most match wins at the Majors.

Roger Federer, who has managed 369 wins at Grand Slam events and Serena Williams, who has registered 365 triumphs at Majors, are the closest on the list dominated by the Serbian.

“I’m still trying to give these young guys a push for their money," said Djokovic.

“I’m still around. I’m hanging in there," he added.

“Obviously Alcaraz and Sinner are the two best players in the world. They’re playing on a different level from all of us right now.

“But, you know, when you enter the court and the ball rolls, you always have a chance."

Van de Zandschulp managed to upset Djokovic in three sets at Indian Wells last year, but this time he never seemed capable of causing another surprise.

The fourth seed turned back the clock with phenomenal tennis in the first set, securing a crucial break in the fourth game after an exhausting 26-point rally.

He broke the Dutchman’s serve again at the start of the second set and moved to 4-2, although he faced some struggles and became visibly more irritable.

At one point, he struck a ball towards an advertising hoarding in frustration, nearly hitting a ball kid, for which he quickly apologised.

Djokovic received treatment on his foot during a medical timeout in the third set, seemingly for a blister, as they exchanged breaks, leading the set to a tiebreak where he proved the most resilient.

Djokovic has been tied with Margaret Court on 24 major titles since winning the US Open in 2023.

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