Novak Djokovic's recent Grand Slam triumph has left tennis fans in awe, with Elena Dementieva praising his achievement as nearly impossible to replicate. At 38 years old, Djokovic became the oldest male player to reach a Grand Slam final in the Open Era, surpassing the record held by Ken Rosewall. This achievement is even more remarkable when compared to Carlos Alcaraz's Career Grand Slam at 22, as Dementieva points out that Alcaraz's record might be more achievable in the future.
The Australian Open witnessed two significant records in men's tennis. Djokovic, who will turn 39 in May, defeated Jannik Sinner to reach the final, breaking the previous record held by Rosewall. Meanwhile, Alcaraz's victory over Alexander Zverev set him up for a potential Grand Slam final against Djokovic, and he indeed became the youngest player to achieve a Career Grand Slam at just 22 years and eight months old.
While Dementieva acknowledges Alcaraz's unique accomplishment, she is more impressed with Djokovic's feat. She believes that reaching a Grand Slam final at 38 is an extraordinary achievement that will be incredibly difficult, if not impossible, for anyone to replicate. Dementieva expressed her thoughts on First&Red, stating, 'It’s incredible, unimaginable - I believe it will be impossible to repeat.'
If Djokovic had won against Alcaraz, he would have broken another record, becoming the oldest Grand Slam champion and the first male or female tennis player to win 25 singles Majors. With his age and recent success, Djokovic is poised to continue making tennis history, especially as he will turn 39 during the French Open.
