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Djokovic Makes History With 400th Grand Slam Win at Australian Open

Novak Djokovic defeated Botic van de Zandschulp to reach the Australian Open fourth round, securing a historic 400th career Grand Slam match win in the process. Defending champion Jannik Sinner overcame extreme heat and cramps to stage a comeback victory against Eliot Spizzirri. In women's singles, Madison Keys continued her dominant run by defeating Karolina Pliskova, while world number two Iga Swiatek fought past Anna Kalinskaya in three sets. The victories set up intriguing fourth-round clashes as the tournament intensifies.

Key Points: Djokovic Hits 400 Grand Slam Wins, Sinner & Keys Advance

  • Djokovic wins 400th Grand Slam match
  • Sinner survives heat & cramps
  • Keys extends unbeaten run
  • Swiatek advances in three sets
  • Djokovic ties Federer's AO win record
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Australia Open: Novak Djokovic moves to fourth round, first player to complete 400 wins across Grand Slams

Novak Djokovic makes history with 400th major win at Australian Open. Jannik Sinner, Madison Keys, and Iga Swiatek also advance to fourth round.

"The victory marked Djokovic's 400th match win at a major -- the most by any player in the Open Era - ATP Official Website"

Melbourne, January 24

Serbian legend and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic moved into the fourth round of the men's singles at the ongoing Australian Open 2026 tournament on Friday. In the women's singles event, World No. 2 Iga Swiatek secured victory to qualify for the next round.

Djokovic defeated Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (4), a match in which the Serbian legend showed his resilience and composure under pressure.

The 24-time world champion won the opening two sets easily before Djokovic was tested by the Netherlands' van de Zandschulp in the third set. During an intense tie-break, Djokovic held his nerve, and an unforced error from his opponent sealed his victory.

The victory marked Djokovic's 400th match win at a major -- the most by any player in the Open Era -- and his 102nd at the Australian Open, drawing him level with Roger Federer's all-time tournament record, according to ATP's official website.

Menawhile, defending two-time champion Jannik Sinner continued his fine run at the ongoing Australian Open, surviving the sweltering Aussie heat and cramps to reach the fourth round with a win over Eliot Spizzirri on Saturday.

According to ATP's official website, Sinner beat Eliot in a fine comeback win from being one set down, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4, at Rod Laver Arena, a battle that lasted three hours and 45 minutes.

In the women's singles match, defending champion Madison Keys continued her winning run at the Australian Open, outclassing former world number one Karolina Pliskova on Saturday. Keys continued her winning run at the Australian Open, extending her unbeaten run to 10 matches, outclassing the former US Open and Wimbledon finalist 6-3, 6-3 to end her hopes of any further run in the tournament.

Now, she books a clash for the round of 16 with Jessica Pegula, a familiar rival, against whom she enjoys a 2-1 head-to-head record, 6-3, 4-6, 6-1 win on Australian soil in the final of the Adelaide International last January.

World No. 2 Iga Swiatek sealed a comfortable victory over Anna Kalinskaya in a three-game set. Swiatek won the opening set 6-1, before losing the second with a similar margin. However, the World No. 2 showed her class and thrashed her opponent in the third set (6-1) to move into the fourth round.

- ANI

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Sarah B
While Djokovic's achievement is phenomenal, I do wish the article gave a bit more space to the women's matches. Swiatek's comeback and Keys' form are equally compelling stories. Great performances all around!
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Rohit P
Sinner fighting through cramps in that heat... reminds me of our Indian players struggling in the Chennai Open humidity! Respect for the grind. Djokovic is from another planet though. 102 wins at the AO, tying Federer? Unreal.
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Priya S
Watching Novak is a masterclass in mental strength. That tie-break in the third set... he just knows how to win. Hope our Indian tennis players are taking notes! The focus is everything. 🤯
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Michael C
The GOAT debate should be settled now. 400 wins across all slams, not just dominating one surface. The numbers are simply untouchable. A historic moment for the sport.
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Nisha Z
Amazing achievement, no doubt. But as an Indian fan, it does make me a bit sad. When will we see one of our own even come close to these records? We need a systemic change in how we nurture sports talent beyond cricket.

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