Only 12 players have achieved 150 Major wins in the Open era. Novak Djokovic tops the standings with 381 after reaching his 61st Major quarter-final in Melbourne. While already holding the record for most triumphs at Majors, Djokovic added another record to his incredible tally.
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The Serb defeated a qualifier Jaime Faria in Melbourne and secured his 150th Major victory after turning 30! To sumup, Novak's Major tally after turning 30 would have been enough to keep him in the top-12, regardless of the previous successes!
His closest rival is Roger Federer, who generated a respectable 146 Major victories betweenthe US Open 2011 and his retirement. Rafael Nadal is the third player with over 100triumphs on the big scene following the 30th birthday.
The Belgrade native played his first Major as a30-year-old at Roland Garros 2017 and fell inthe quarter-final. Struggling with an injury, the Serb could not follow his usual pace at the most notable tournaments that year. Novak recovered by the spring of 2018 and raised his level!
Novak conquered four of five Majors from Wimbledon 2018, entering the GOAT race and starting his incredible journey at 31. Djokovic conquered 12 Major crowns between 2018 and 2023. HepassedRafael Nadal and Roger Federer and becamethe most accomplished player ever!
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Novak produced one good result at Majors after another, making his age just a number. The Serb turned 36 in 2023 and embraced a 27-1 run at the most notable events, lifting three trophies from four finals. The legend focused on the Olympic Games last year.
He still earned 16 victories in Melbourne, Paris, London and New York, standing on 148 Major victories after turning 30! Novak made a winning start to his 2025 campaign and celebrated the milestone 150th win in his 30s in the Australian Open second round.
The Serb struggled a bit in the first round against19-year-old Nishesh Basavareddy. He lost the opener before turning the tables and avoiding a stunner. A qualifier Jaime Faria also clinched a set against the legend, challenging him for three hours.
The 24-time Major winnercontrolled the second he won and moved into the third round for the 17th consecutive time in Melbourne. Novak's milestone win gave him a boost, and we saw more reliable tennis from the veteran in rounds three and four.
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The Serb ousted Tomas Machac in straight sets in the third round and reached his 15th Australian Open quarter-final with a 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 win over the young gun, Jiri Lehecka. The 37-year-oldwill face the ultimate challenge in the quarter-final as he faces world no. 3 Carlos Alcaraz.
It shouldbe a cracker, as it has beentimes in their duels. Novak lost to Carlos in last year's Wimbledon final and will try to change that at his beloved Rod Laver Arena.
