Alejandro Davidovich Fokina has carved out a remarkable niche in Grand Slam history. By defeating Reilly Opelka 6-3, 7-6(3), 5-7, 4-6, 6-4, he played his 18th five-set match in just 54 Slam appearances. This ratio of five-setters to total matches is the highest ever recorded among male players with at least 50 matches played.
The numbers behind the record
The statistics underline his reputation as one of the most enduring competitors on the tour:
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Davidovich Fokina 33.33% (18/54)
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Troicki 31.46% (28/89)
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Lapentti 31.46% (28/89)
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Kecmanovic 30.91% (17/55)
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Thompson 30% (21/70)
This consistency in going the distance highlights both his fighting spirit and the demanding nature of his matches.
A victory over Opelka
The clash with Opelka was another example of Davidovich Fokina’s resilience. After taking the first two sets, he was pushed back by the American’s powerful serve, losing the third and fourth. Yet, he held firm in the decider, sealing the match 6-4 and adding another five-set battle to his growing list.
Endurance as a defining trait
Davidovich Fokina’s ability to thrive in long matches has become a defining aspect of his career. His record shows not only his physical endurance but also his mental toughness, qualities that continue to make him one of the most unpredictable and entertaining players in the Grand Slam arena.
ATP Australian Open - Alejandro Davidovich Fokina's projected path
Davidovich Fokina at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2026
Ranked world no.14 (career-high), the Spaniard owns a compiled 4-2 match record in 2026. Davidovich Fokina is currently having a run at the Australian Open where he toppled the world no.84 Filip Misolic 6-2 6-3 6-3 and the world no.63 Reilly Opelka 6-3 7-6(3) 5-7 4-6 6-4.
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina will play the world no.20 Tommy Paul in the 3rd round. Their record is 4-0 for Paul.
