Novak Djokovic just leveled up his legendary status at the 2026 Australian Open – and he did it with style. The Serbian tennis icon celebrated his 100th career victory at Melbourne Park this week, crushing Spain's Pedro Martinez 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 in a first-round masterclass. 🏆
Historic Milestones Unlocked
At 38, Djoker smashed two all-time records simultaneously:
First player to compete in 21 Australian Opens
First to play 81 Grand Slam tournaments
"Centurion? Sounds like a Roman gladiator – I'll take it!" Djokovic joked post-match, flashing his signature grin. His Melbourne record now stands at 100-10 – the first man ever to achieve triple-digit wins at three different Slams (Wimbledon 102, Roland Garros 101).
25th Slam in Sight
With 24 Grand Slam titles already in his trophy case, the world No. 3 made his 2026 ambition clear: "Every match here is one step closer to that magic number." Fans are already dubbing this tournament the #RoadTo25 🚀
What’s Next?
Djokovic faces rising star Luca Van Assche in Round 2. Can anyone stop the GOAT’s quest for history? Stay tuned to @NewspaperAmigo for live updates! 👀
