Djokovic becomes the player who has played the most Grand Slam matches in the Open era

Novak Djokovic won this Wednesday against Jaime Faria 6-1, 6-7, 6-3, 6-2 in the second round of the Australian Open.

This disputed meeting represents a record for the Serb: it was his 430th Grand Slam match.

He becomes the player who has played the most Grand Slam matches in the Open era.

He surpasses Roger Federer, who was at 429, and Serena Williams, third, had played 423 Grand Slam matches.

Rafael Nadal is fourth, with 358 matches. A new longevity record broken by Djokovic, who continues to impress.