Novak Djokovic Records 100th Australian Open Victory to Reach Second Round in Melbourne
At 38, Djokovic achieves a historic century of wins at the first Grand Slam of the season en route to the second round of the 2026 Australian Open
Novak Djokovic reached a remarkable milestone at the 2026 Australian Open in Melbourne by securing his 100th match victory at the tournament as he advanced to the second round with a commanding straight-sets victory over Spain’s Pedro Martinez.
The 38-year-old Serbian, one of the most decorated players in tennis history, dominated the first-round contest to extend his legacy at his favoured major and reinforce his pursuit of a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title.
This achievement cements Djokovic as the first man in history to record 100 or more match wins at three different Grand Slam tournaments, having previously reached triple-digit victories at Wimbledon and Roland Garros.
Djokovic’s performance exemplified his enduring excellence on the hard courts of Melbourne Park, where he has claimed a record ten men’s singles titles and equalled all-time appearance records for the Australian Open and Grand Slam events overall.
The victory sets up a second-round clash with Italian qualifier Francesco Maestrelli, offering Djokovic another opportunity to deepen his run at the first major of the season amid a competitive field that includes top seeds aiming to challenge for the title.
With his 100-10 win-loss record in Melbourne reflecting both longevity and elite performance, Djokovic’s continued presence at the tournament underscores his sustained influence on the sport and his unrelenting pursuit of further historic achievements in professional tennis.
The 38-year-old Serbian, one of the most decorated players in tennis history, dominated the first-round contest to extend his legacy at his favoured major and reinforce his pursuit of a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title.
This achievement cements Djokovic as the first man in history to record 100 or more match wins at three different Grand Slam tournaments, having previously reached triple-digit victories at Wimbledon and Roland Garros.
Djokovic’s performance exemplified his enduring excellence on the hard courts of Melbourne Park, where he has claimed a record ten men’s singles titles and equalled all-time appearance records for the Australian Open and Grand Slam events overall.
The victory sets up a second-round clash with Italian qualifier Francesco Maestrelli, offering Djokovic another opportunity to deepen his run at the first major of the season amid a competitive field that includes top seeds aiming to challenge for the title.
With his 100-10 win-loss record in Melbourne reflecting both longevity and elite performance, Djokovic’s continued presence at the tournament underscores his sustained influence on the sport and his unrelenting pursuit of further historic achievements in professional tennis.
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