Djokovic’s Historic Racket Achieves Record Price at Auction
The racket used by Novak Djokovic to conquer the Australian Open in 2012 has set a new record in the world of tennis. The auction, carried out by SCP Auctions, culminated in a sale of $540,000, including the buyer’s premium. This price far exceeds any previous record for a racket or tennis memorabilia item, solidifying the object’s value. The 2012 Australian Open final, which pitted Djokovic against Rafael Nadal, remains in the collective memory as one of the most epic tennis matches. Lasting 5 hours and 53 minutes, this final is considered the longest in Grand Slam history. Djokovic, who was seeking his 25th Grand Slam title, competed in his eleventh Australian Open final, but was surpassed by Carlos Alcaraz. The previous record for a tennis racket was $173,066, a price reached by the racket that Alcaraz used to beat Djokovic at Wimbledon 2023. Resolution Photomatching confirmed that the racket auctioned was used in the championship point, as well as in Djokovic’s quarter-final and semi-final victories, according to information provided by SCP Auctions.“We tripled the previous record for any tennis item,” said Brendan Wells, vice president of the auction house. “This shows that the most discerning collectors are looking for the best. Half a million for the racket of the best player, from the longest Grand Slam final, against his biggest rival, why not? A deserved record for the ‘Djoker’.”
Brendan Wells, vice president of SCP Auctions
