Novak Djokovic has made men’s tennis history after his Australian Open quarter-final win over Carlos Alcaraz
Novak Djokovic has been chasing numerous records at the 2025 Australian Open, with the most significant being his pursuit of a 25th Grand Slam title. Currently tied with Margaret Court at 24 major titles, Djokovic has the opportunity to take the lead in the all-time tally at this year’s tournament in Melbourne.
As he prepares to face Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals, Zverev has hailed Djokovic as the greatest player right now. This follows Djokovic’s hard-fought 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 victory over Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-finals, a match in which the Serbian legend considered retiring due to injury but managed to battle through.
In addition to the Grand Slam chase, Djokovic is also in pursuit of his 100th ATP Tour-level title and a record-extending 11th Australian Open crown.
Djokovic Achieves Historic Milestones at Australian Open
With his win over Alcaraz, Djokovic has reached two remarkable milestones. He became the first man in the Open Era to reach 50 Grand Slam singles semi-finals, joining Chris Evert, who holds the overall record with 52 semi-final appearances.
Moreover, Djokovic’s win boosted his Australian Open winning percentage to 91.7%, matching Jimmy Connors for the highest men’s singles winning percentage at the tournament in the Open Era, with a minimum of 10 matches played.
Djokovic’s Grand Slam Semi-Final Record
As Djokovic moves forward in Melbourne, he continues to build upon an impressive Grand Slam record. His semi-final appearances include:
- 12 at the Australian Open
- 12 at the French Open
- 13 at Wimbledon
- 13 at the US Open
Djokovic’s success on hard courts remains undeniable, maintaining a perfect record against Alcaraz on the surface. His incredible longevity and resilience date back to his first Australian Open title in 2008, and he has since collected 10 titles in Melbourne, 7 at Wimbledon, 4 at the US Open, and 3 at the French Open.
With his historic semi-final appearance at the 2025 Australian Open, Djokovic continues to cement his legacy as one of the greatest players in tennis history, both chasing and creating records with each passing match.
