MELBOURNE, Australia — Novak Djokovic added yet another record to his lengthy list, breaking a tie with Roger Federer for the most Grand Slam matches played in tennis history by reaching 430 on Wednesday at the Australian Open in what was a tougher-than-expected second-round victory.

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Novak Djokovic surpasses Roger Federer’s record for most Grand Slam matches played, after a second-round victory at the Australia Open.

Novak Djokovic advanced to the third round of the Australian Open, beating Portuguese qualifier Jaime Faria. With this win, Djokovic now holds the record for most Grand Slam singles matches played at 430,

Novak Djokovic said he was “blessed” to set another record after he overtook Roger Federer ’s tally to win his 430th Grand Slam singles match at the Australian Open. And the 10-time champion celebrated by blowing a kiss to his new coach Andy Murray.

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Novak Djokovic dropped a set but regrouped to reach the Australian Open third round on Wednesday and in doing so surpass fellow great Roger Federer for the most Grand Slam singles matches played. The 37-year-old faced stiff resistance from fearless Portuguese qualifier Jaime Faria before winning 6-1,

Novak Djokovic surpasses Roger Federer's all-time record for the most major singles matches played as he reaches the Australian Open third round.