Novak Djokovic etched his name in the history books as he continued his flawless run in the 2025 US Open by defeating Jan-Lennard Struff in the Round of 16 at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York on Sunday (August 31) in the Round of 16. The 38-year-old, who is aiming to win an unprecedented 25th major title, has reached the quarter-final and will now face fourth seed Taylor Fritz.
The blockbuster clash between the local boy and the four-time champion will take place on Tuesday (September 2).
Novak Djokovic Creates History
While Djokovic has not won any Grand Slam titles since lifting the 2023 US Open, he has reached the quarter-finals of all four majors this year. The 24-time Grand Slam champion was beaten by Fritz in the last eight of the Australian Open before losing to Jannik Sinner in the semi-final at the French Open and Wimbledon.
The Serbian has broken his own record and become the oldest player to reach the quarter-final of all four slams in a season. No other player has achieved the feat after turning 34, while Djokovic has done it thrice
Oldest Male Players To Reach QF Of All Slams In A Season
| Player | Age | Year |
| Novak Djokovic | 38 Years, 102 Days | 2025 |
| Novak Djokovic | 36 Years, 97 Days | 2023 |
| Novak Djokovic | 34 Years, 100 Days | 2021 |
| Rafael Nadal | 33 Years, 82 Days | 2019 |
| Rafael Nadal | 32 Years, 85 Days | 2018 |
Djokovic has also broken Roger Federer’s world record and become the first player to reach the quarter-final of all four majors in a year on nine occasions in the Open Era. Federer had achieved the feat eight times in his legendary career.
Player To Reach QF Of All 4 Slams In A Season Most Times
| Player | Times | Year |
| Novak Djokovic | 9 | 2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015,2021,2023,2025 |
| Roger Federer | 8 | 2005,2006,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011,2012, |
| Rafael Nadal | 5 | 2008,2010,2011,2018,2019 |
| Andy Murray | 4 | 2011,2012,2014,2016 |
| Ivan Lendl | 3 | 1983,1987,1988 |
Djokovic has also become the oldest male player since 1973 to reach the quarter-finals of the US Open. Overall, he is the fifth-oldest to achieve the feat. He broke Roger Federer’s record (38 years, 14 days in 2019) for being the oldest quarter-finalist in the 21st century.