Novak Djokovic Sets New Record at French Open with 120th Match
Historic Achievement at Roland Garros
Novak Djokovic made history by surpassing Roger Federer's remarkable record during his second-round match at the 2026 French Open. This match marked his 120th appearance at Roland Garros, where he triumphed over France's Valentin Royer in four sets, winning 6-3, 6-3, 6-7 (9-7), 6-3 on the renowned Court Philippe Chatrier. The match lasted three hours and 28 minutes, allowing Djokovic to advance to the Round of 32 for the 21st time, a feat unmatched by any other player. The 39-year-old is aiming for his 25th Grand Slam title and a fourth French Open trophy, hoping to end a nearly three-year drought without a major title.
Djokovic's Unprecedented Milestone
With this victory, Djokovic has become the first player to compete in 120 matches at a single Grand Slam event, breaking the previous record held by Roger Federer at Wimbledon, where he won the title eight times. Rafael Nadal previously held the record for the French Open, which Djokovic surpassed last year.
Most Matches Played At A Single Grand Slam Event In Men's Singles
| Player | Matches Played | Grand Slam |
| Novak Djokovic | 120 | French Open |
| Roger Federer | 119 | Wimbledon |
| Roger Federer | 117 | Australian Open |
| Rafael Nadal | 116 | Roland Garros |
| Novak Djokovic | 115 | Australian Open |
| Novak Djokovic | 115 | Wimbledon |
| Jimmy Connors | 115 | US Open |
Djokovic's advancement to the Round of 32 signifies his 21st consecutive appearance at this stage, equaling Federer's record for the most appearances in a single Grand Slam event.
Most Round of 32 Appearances In A Single Grand Slam Event
| Player | Round of 32s Played | Grand Slam |
| Novak Djokovic | 21 | French Open |
| Roger Federer | 21 | Australian Open |
| Novak Djokovic | 19 | Wimbledon |
| Novak Djokovic | 18 | French Open |
| Roger Federer | 18 | Wimbledon |
| Rafael Nadal | 17 | French Open |
With this win, Djokovic has now reached the Round of 32 at major tournaments for the 77th time, extending his record. Federer follows with 74 appearances. At 39 years and 5 days old, Djokovic is set to become the fourth-oldest player to compete in a Round of 32 match at Roland Garros, joining the ranks of Richard Pancho Gonzales, Roger Federer, and Istvan Gulyas.
Djokovic is now only the second player in history, after Federer, to reach the Round of 32 over a span exceeding two decades, having first appeared in the third round of this major in 2006. Today's victory marks 7464 days since his first appearance at Wimbledon in 2005, with Federer holding the record for the longest span at 7833 days.