Djokovic Dominates: Secures Record with 51st Grand Slam ‘Bagel’

Novak Djokovic, the Serbian tennis legend, continues to solidify his place in history by achieving a record-breaking 51st Grand Slam “bagel”. This milestone further exemplifies his dominance and consistency in major tournaments.

Defining a “Bagel” in Tennis

In tennis, a “bagel” refers to a set where a player wins 6-0, leaving their opponent scoreless. Achieving a bagel requires a high level of skill, precision, and mental fortitude, highlighting a player’s ability to completely shut down their opponent.

Breaking the Open Era Record

Djokovic’s 51st “bagel” surpasses the previous Open Era record of 50, held by Andre Agassi. This accomplishment underscores Djokovic’s relentless pursuit of excellence and his ability to consistently perform at the highest level.

Distribution of Djokovic’s “Bagels” Across Grand Slams

Djokovic’s “bagel mastery” is evident across all four Grand Slam events:

• Australian Open: 19
• French Open: 10
• Wimbledon: 8
• US Open: 14

Keys to Djokovic’s “Bagel Mastery”

Several factors contribute to Djokovic’s ability to secure “bagels”:

• Exceptional Return Game: Djokovic is renowned for his exceptional return of serve, allowing him to gain an immediate advantage in rallies.
• Serving Precision: His precise and powerful serves put opponents on the defensive, making it difficult for them to win games.
• Relentless Baseline Pressure: Djokovic’s ability to maintain relentless pressure from the baseline forces errors from his opponents.
• Impenetrable Defense: His defensive skills are unparalleled, making it incredibly challenging for opponents to score.
• Mental Fortitude: Djokovic’s mental strength and focus enable him to maintain his intensity throughout the match, even when leading.

Djokovic’s Illustrious Career and Records

Novak Djokovic’s career is filled with remarkable achievements and records. As of July 2025, his accomplishments include:

• 24 Grand Slam Singles Titles: Djokovic holds the record for the most men’s singles Grand Slam titles, tied with Margaret Court.
• 10 Australian Open Titles: He has won an unprecedented 10 Australian Open championships.
• 37 Grand Slam Finals: Djokovic has appeared in a record 37 Grand Slam finals.
• 100 ATP Tour Titles: He is the third man to win 100 ATP tour titles.
• Career Grand Slam: Djokovic completed a career Grand Slam in 2016 by winning the French Open.
• Only Man to be Reigning Champion of all four majors at once across three different surfaces.
• Only player to complete a Career Golden Masters Twice.
• Weeks at World Number One: He has spent a record 378 weeks as the world’s No. 1 ranked player.
• Olympic Gold Medal: Djokovic won his first Olympic gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Impact and Legacy

Djokovic’s achievements have solidified his place among the greatest tennis players of all time. His “bagel” record is just one of many milestones that highlight his dominance, skill, and mental strength. As he continues to compete, Djokovic is likely to add even more records to his already extraordinary career.