Both countries are among the top five in terms of the most titles won in the Open Era, with much fewer resources than very powerful federations.
Era Open
The pursuit by Novak Djokovic of a 25th Grand Slam title is presented by some media as the quest for the historical record of titles won in this category, just as Serena Williams was obsessed with reaching that number. However, it is important to clarify that Margaret Court won 11 of her 24 titles in the Open Era, with the rest in a radically different context when tennis was not professional. Therefore, one cannot compare one thing with the other, and it is fair to say that Novak Djokovic already holds the record for Grand Slam titles won.
Some historical context:
— Bastien Fachan (@BastienFachan) January 24, 2025
Djokovic doesn't need to win a 25th Grand Slam for the outright all-time record - he already has it. The Open Era record (1968-present), that is.
Of Margaret Court's 24 Slams, only 11 were won in the Open Era.
Her 'record' is fugazi. It doesn't exist.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El motivo por el que Djokovic no necesita sumar el 25º título de Grand Slam para tener el récord histórico
Stan Wawrinka continues to make history as the legend he is and always will be, already establishing himself as the player in the Open Era with the most five-set matches played in Grand Slam tournaments. The Swiss reached this milestone in 49 matches, surpassing Roger Federer's previous record of 48 matches, which he held until the 2026 Australian Open.
Stan Wawrinka🇨🇭 becomes the player with most 5 sets match played in a Slam tournament (49) in Open Era
— Luca Brancher (@LucaBeck) January 22, 2026
49 Stan Wawrinka
48 Roger Federer
47 Novak Djokovic
45 Verdasco, Hewitt
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Wawrinka ya es el tenista de la Era Open con más partidos de cinco sets disputados en Grand Slam
Both countries are among the top five in terms of the most titles won in the Open Era, with much fewer resources than very powerful federations.
Stan Wawrinka continues to make history as the legend he is and always will be, already establishing himself as the player in the Open Era with the most five-set matches played in Grand Slam tournaments. The Swiss reached this milestone in 49 matches, surpassing Roger Federer's previous record of 48 matches, which he held until the 2026 Australian Open.
Stan Wawrinka🇨🇭 becomes the player with most 5 sets match played in a Slam tournament (49) in Open Era
— Luca Brancher (@LucaBeck) January 22, 2026
49 Stan Wawrinka
48 Roger Federer
47 Novak Djokovic
45 Verdasco, Hewitt
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Wawrinka ya es el tenista de la Era Open con más partidos de cinco sets disputados en Grand Slam
The pursuit by Novak Djokovic of a 25th Grand Slam title is presented by some media as the quest for the historical record of titles won in this category, just as Serena Williams was obsessed with reaching that number. However, it is important to clarify that Margaret Court won 11 of her 24 titles in the Open Era, with the rest in a radically different context when tennis was not professional. Therefore, one cannot compare one thing with the other, and it is fair to say that Novak Djokovic already holds the record for Grand Slam titles won.
Some historical context:
— Bastien Fachan (@BastienFachan) January 24, 2025
Djokovic doesn't need to win a 25th Grand Slam for the outright all-time record - he already has it. The Open Era record (1968-present), that is.
Of Margaret Court's 24 Slams, only 11 were won in the Open Era.
Her 'record' is fugazi. It doesn't exist.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El motivo por el que Djokovic no necesita sumar el 25º título de Grand Slam para tener el récord histórico