The five players in history with more than fifty matches won at the Australian Open
The Australian Open kicks off in just over a week's time, and it's obviously time to reopen the history books of the season's first Grand Slam.
In the history of the tournament, only five players have ever won more than fifty matches.
If you've already guessed the names in this Top 5, it's worth taking a look at this list, which will remain unchanged this year.
In fifth place is Andy Murray, five-time finalist in the event, beaten in the final by Roger Federer in 2010, then Novak Djokovic in 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2016.
The Brit ended his career with 51 matches won (and 16 lost) in Melbourne, and left us with one last magnificent memory in his 5h45-minute battle with Thanasi Kokkinakis two years ago.
Ahead of him, with 56 wins, is Stefan Edberg. The Swede has a record of 56 wins and 10 losses in 13 Australian Open appearances.
He won the 1985 and 1987 editions and reached the final of the event in 1990, 1992 and 1993.
On the third step of the podium is Rafael Nadal. The Spaniard has a 77-16 record in 18 appearances in Melbourne.
Despite several setbacks (finals lost in 2012, 2014, 2017 and 2019), the Bull from Manacor managed to win two Australian Opens in 2009 against Roger Federer and 2022 by overcoming a two-set handicap against Daniil Medvedev.
Novak Djokovic occupies second place in this ranking with 94 wins and 9 defeats.
The Serb holds the record for most titles won in Melbourne (10 in total: 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023), having competed on 19 occasions and never lost in a final.
He will therefore be playing in his 20th Australian Open this year, with the intention of going in search of a 25th career Grand Slam.
Finally, Roger Federer is the player to have won the most matches at the Australian Open. He has a record of 102 wins and 15 losses in 21 appearances.
Even if Djokovic wins the title this year, his record will stand for at least one more season.
The Swiss has triumphed six times in Melbourne during his career (2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2017, 2018), with an impressive double in 2017 and 2018 at the age of 36.
He has also played in eight semi-finals, the last of which he lost to Djokovic in 2020.
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