MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic added yet another record to his lengthy list, breaking a tie with Roger Federer for the most Grand Slam matches played in tennis history by reaching 430 on Wednesday at the Australian Open in what was a tougher-than-expected second-round victory.

Novak Djokovic feels ‘blessed’ to break a record previously held by fellow tennis legend Roger Federer at the 2025 Australian Open. Djokovic defeated Jaime Faria 6-1 6-7 6-3 6-2 in the second round on Wednesday to continue his quest for a historic 25th major singles title,

Novak Djokovic dropped a set but regrouped to reach the Australian Open third round on Wednesday and in doing so surpass fellow great Roger Federer for the most Grand Slam singles matches played. The 37-year-old faced stiff resistance from fearless Portuguese qualifier Jaime Faria before winning 6-1,

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Novak Djokovic surpasses Roger Federer’s record for most Grand Slam matches played, after a second-round victory at the Australia Open.

Djokovic was given a fright in the first round by American wildcard Nishesh Basavareddy, ranked 107, who also pushed him to four sets. The Serb said afterwards that the way he fought back was a good sign in his quest for an 11th Australian Open title and record 25th Grand Slam crown.

Novak Djokovic said he was “blessed” to set another record after he overtook Roger Federer ’s tally to win his 430th Grand Slam singles match at the Australian Open. And the 10-time champion celebrated by blowing a kiss to his new coach Andy Murray.

Novak Djokovic played his 430th Grand Slam match against Jaime Faria in the ongoing Australian Open. With that, the Serbian surpassed tennis legend Roger Federer with the most major appearances in Tennis history.

Novak Djokovic surpasses Roger Federer's all-time record for the most major singles matches played as he reaches the Australian Open third round.