Novak Djokovic cemented his legacy at the 2026 Australian Open with a landmark 100th career victory at Melbourne Park, defeating Spain's Pedro Martinez 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 in a dominant first-round performance. The 38-year-old Serbian simultaneously equaled two all-time tennis records: competing in his 21st Australian Open and 81st Grand Slam tournament.
"Centurion is pretty nice," Djokovic remarked after the match, underscoring his unmatched consistency. With 10 Australian Open titles already to his name, he now becomes the first male player to achieve 100+ wins at three Grand Slam venues across surfaces—102 at Wimbledon (grass), 101 at Roland Garros (clay), and now 100 on Melbourne's hard courts.
This year's tournament holds particular significance as Djokovic seeks a historic 25th Grand Slam title, a feat that would extend his lead as the most decorated player in men's tennis. His commanding start has already sent a clear message to rivals about his 2026 ambitions.
Analysts highlight Djokovic's 100-10 career record at the Australian Open as evidence of his enduring dominance, with the Serbian star showing no signs of slowing down despite being the oldest competitor in the draw.
