Djokovic’s 22nd Slam Title — and 10th in Australia — By the Numbers

By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Sunday, January 29, 2023

He may be 35 years of age, but Novak Djokovic is showing no signs of slowing down. The world-beating Belgrade native claimed his 10th Australian Open title on Sunday in Melbourne, which means we have to create a few fresh pages for the record books that Djokovic has been in the process of rewriting throughout his illustrious career.

Let’s look at some of the history that Djokovic has made with his triumph in Melbourne…

22 – Djokovic pulls even with Rafael Nadal (and Steffi Graf) on the all-time Grand Slam singles titles list. It is the second time that Djokovic has drawn level with Nadal – he ended the 2021 season tied with the Spaniard, and Roger Federer at 20 Slams a piece.

Here is how the all-time Grand Slam singles titles list shape up (men and women, over 20 only):

Margaret Court – 24
Serena Williams – 23
Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Steffi Graf – 22 Roger Federer – 20

10 – Djokovic wins his 10th Australian Open title and becomes the second ATP player in history to win double-digit titles at a single Grand Slam. Only Nadal, who owns 14 Roland-Garros titles, and Djokovic, have achieved the feat.

10 – Djokovic ties the all-time record for Grand Slam singles titles (male or female) won after the age of 30. By winning his tenth major since turning 30, the Serb ties Serena Williams on the list. Rafael Nadal has won eight since turning 30. Next on the list is Roger Federer, Rod Laver and Ken Rosewell, who are each tied with four.

1 – Djokovic reclaims the No.1 ranking for the seventh time by winning the Australian Open title. He will begin his 374th week at No.1 tomorrow.

377 – Djokovic is four weeks from breaking the all-time record of weeks at No.1 – WTA or ATP – which is currently held by Steffi Graf, who spent 377 weeks with the WTA’s top ranking.

35 – Djokovic becomes the third oldest man to ever win the Australian Open. Ken Rosewall won the title at the age of 27 in 1972; Roger Federer won the title at the age of 36 in 2018.

28 – Djokovic stretches his Australian Open winning streak to 28 with his victory over Tsitsipas. It is the longest Australian Open men’s singles winning streak in history. He broke the previous record of 26, which was held by Andre Agassi.

20-0 – Djokovic has never lost a match after reaching the semifinals at the Australian Open, winning all ten of his semifinals and all ten of his finals. He is 89-8 overall at Melbourne Park.

93 – Djokovic passes Rafael…