Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Djokovic Advances to Fourth Round
Novak Djokovic is a famous tennis player who is really good at the Australian Open.
He just won a tough match against a player named Botic van de Zandschulp.
This win was special because it tied him with another great player, Roger Federer, for the most times reaching the fourth round at the Australian Open.
Djokovic also became the first player to win 400 matches in big tournaments.
He had to deal with some pain in his foot but still won.
He is trying to win his 11th Australian Open title and a record 25th big championship overall.
Novak Djokovic advanced to the fourth round of the Australian Open 2026, tying Roger Federer's record for most round-of-16 appearances.
Djokovic defeated Dutch qualifier Botic van de Zandschulp 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(4) in a hard-fought third-round clash lasting two hours and 44 minutes.
This victory marked Djokovic's 400th Grand Slam singles win, a historic milestone as the first player to achieve this.
Djokovic showed brilliance despite physical discomfort and flashes of frustration during the match.
He is chasing an 11th Australian Open title and a record 25th major overall.
- Who
- Novak Djokovic and Botic van de Zandschulp
- What
- A hard-fought third-round match at the Australian Open 2026
- When
- January 24, 2026
- Where
- Australian Open, Melbourne
- Why
- Djokovic's pursuit of an 11th Australian Open title and a record 25th major overall
- Player
- Novak Djokovic
- Opponent
- Botic van de Zandschulp
- Tournament
- Australian Open 2026
- Year
- 2026
- Match Duration
- 2 hours and 44 minutes
- Grand Slam Wins
- 400
- Current Grand Slams
- 24
Sources
When Novak Djokovic made 100 unforced errors in a match — and still won — at the Australian Open
Australian Open: Djokovic scripts history with 400 Grand Slam wins; Sinner, Swiatek in R4
Novak Djokovic equals Roger Federer’s Australian Open record after beating Botic van de Zandschulp in third round
400 Grand Slam wins! Unstoppable Djokovic makes history at 2026 AO
