At 38 years and 94 days, Novak Djokovic continues to defy logic, physics, and the sport’s ageing curve. While most athletes fade into the background in their late 30s, Djokovic is pushing the boundaries of greatness—again.
His latest masterclass came at the 2025 US Open, where he crushed German qualifier Jan-Lennard Struff 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 in just 1 hour and 49 minutes. The win wasn't just another routine victory—it was historic. Djokovic became the oldest man in the Open Era to reach the quarter-finals of all four Grand Slams in a single season.
That’s not all. This quarter-final appearance is Djokovic’s 64th at a Grand Slam, the most in tennis history, and his 14th at the US Open, pushing him past legends like Roger Federer and Andre Agassi (13). Only Jimmy Connors (17) remains ahead on that elite list.
Breaking Federer’s Record, Again
With this run, Djokovic has also surpassed Federer in yet another category—becoming the first player in the Open Era to reach the quarter-finals at all four majors nine times. Federer did it eight times during his career.
He’s not just playing deep into slams—he’s consistently doing it across surfaces, continents, and generations.
Next up for Djokovic is 4th seed Taylor Fritz, a powerful American with a strong serve and solid baseline game. But history leans heavily in Novak’s favor—he holds a 10-0 record against Fritz, having never lost a set to him at a Slam.
While Djokovic last won a major in 2023, he’s made the semis at the Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon this year. His US Open performance keeps the dream of a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title alive—and more realistic than ever.
Even as younger stars rise, Djokovic isn’t just surviving—he’s dominating. His consistency, fitness, and mental edge remain unmatched, and the numbers speak louder than any highlight reel.
In a sport that celebrates youth, Novak Djokovic is making 38 look like the new 28. And if this version of Novak keeps showing up, tennis history books will need a few extra pages—because he’s not done writing his legacy just yet.
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