Novak Djokovic's racquet from iconic final sells for eye-watering, record-breaking price
Novak Djokovic already had a win before the Australian Open final after a racquet he previously used sold for a record-breaking price.
Djokovic's prized possession from the 2012 Australian Open final sold through SCP Auctions over the weekend for A$775,862 (US$540,000).
The bid means the racquet is now the most expensive tennis memorabilia item known of publicly.
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That 2012 final was when Djokovic beat Rafael Nadal in just under six hours.
Novak Djokovic after winning the 2012 Australian Open final. Getty
"It was obvious on the court that both of us, physically, we took the last drop of energy that we had from our bodies," Djokovic said that night.
"We made history tonight and unfortunately there couldn't be two winners."
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The match finished 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7(5), 7-5.
Novak Djokovic points at the time from his 2012 Australian Open final. Getty
After his five-hour semi final against Jannik Sinner on Friday, Djokovic said it made him reminiscent of the Nadal clash.
The sale of Djokovic's racquet continues a trend of those items being in high demand.
Carlos Alcaraz's 2023 Wimbledon final racquet sold for $248,600 in 2025. That was the previous record for a racquet.
Nadal's 2017 Roland-Garros racquet was the previous record holder, sold in June.
At first, Djokovic's racquet was set at an estimate of $287,356.
