Djokovic gets the W ✅ @DjokerNole takes down Alex de Minaur 7-5, 6-4 to reach the final 4 in Monte Carlo. #RolexMonteCarloMasters
Novak Djokovic reached a new record in ATP Masters 1000 events after defeating Alex De Minaur (7-5, 6-4) and securing a spot in the semifinals of the Monte-Carlo Masters. This marks the Serbian's 77th semifinal appearance in tournaments of this category, surpassing Rafael Nadal, who has 76 semifinals.
Nole has been the most successful player in ATP Masters 1000 tournaments since the category was established in 1990. The world No. 1 holds the record for the most Masters 1000 titles with 40, followed by Nadal with 36. He also holds the record for the most finals appearances with 58, again followed by Nadal with 53.
His victory this time over Alex De Minaur once again places him in the semifinals, bringing his total to 77 to surpass Nadal's 76. Djokovic also boasts the highest winning percentage in the history of Masters 1000 events, which, including his latest triumph over the Australian, stands at 82.24% (403-87), followed by Nadal with 82.17% (406-88).
At 36 years old, Djokovic is also the oldest player to reach the semifinals of the Monte-Carlo Masters in the Open Era, surpassing the previous record held by Nicola Pietrangeli, who reached the semifinals at 35 years old in 1969.
77: Novak Djokovic
76: Rafael Nadal
66: Roger Federer
33: Andy Murray
32: Andre Agassi
31: Pete Sampras
20: Andy Roddick
Djokovic gets the W ✅ @DjokerNole takes down Alex de Minaur 7-5, 6-4 to reach the final 4 in Monte Carlo. #RolexMonteCarloMasters