Novak Djokovic's Historic Australian Open Racket Sells for $540,000 at Auction

Auction Record for a Tennis Racket

According to Главком: A tennis racket used by Novak Djokovic in the epic 2012 Australian Open final has been sold at auction for a record $540,000. This sum is the highest price ever paid for a tennis racket. The final, a legendary 5-hour and 53-minute marathon against Rafael Nadal, is renowned as the longest Grand Slam final in history.

The previous auction record for a tennis racket was $173,000, set in 2025 for a racket used by Carlos Alcaraz in his 2023 Wimbledon final victory over Djokovic. The sale of Djokovic's racket underscores the immense value collectors place on artifacts from pivotal moments in sporting history. Currently 38 years old and ranked world No. 4, Djokovic holds a men's record 24 Grand Slam singles titles and 101 ATP singles titles overall.

Djokovic's Illustrious Career

Among his many other achievements, Djokovic is also:

• the 2024 Olympic champion,
• a 2008 Olympic bronze medalist,
• a 2010 Davis Cup winner.

The Serbian star has spent a record 428 weeks as the ATP's world No. 1. He has won the Australian Open a record 10 times, with his 2012 victory marking his third title at the tournament.

This landmark auction not only highlights Djokovic's unparalleled legacy in tennis but also reflects the booming market for sports memorabilia. The sale demonstrates how iconic athletes and their career-defining performances continue to capture the imagination of fans and collectors long after the final point is played.