Fittingly, it was Woodbridge who served out the 7-6 (7/3) 7-5 win before raising his arms to the crowd and embracing Bjorkman.

"It's a pretty special moment for me. I was nervous about today. I played pretty well and I'm happy," said Woodbridge.

"It couldn't be a better script for us. I tied the record in Stockholm last year in Jonas' home town. To pass the record here in my home town is magnificent."

The Sydney crowd rose to their feet to acclaim Woodbridge, one of the game's finest ambassadors, who has 15 men's Grand Slam titles to his name and is aiming at another Olympic medal in Athens later in the year.

Woodbridge's professional career stretches back to 1988 and it was only two years later that the remarkable title spree began with two men's doubles tour titles and the first of his six mixed-doubles Grand Slam titles, winning the US Open with Liz Smylie.

Woodbridge went on to win 61 titles with Australian partner Mark Woodforde to become the most successful doubles pairing in the Open era.

In 2000, the 'Woodies' enjoyed a record 28-match winning streak and Woodbridge completed a career Grand Slam with victory at the French Open.

Their partnership ended in disappointment with just a silver medal at the Sydney Olympics, but Woodbridge continued on and now has 12 titles, including four majors, with Bjorkman.

Last year, Woodbridge set a host of Davis Cup records as Australia won the trophy over Spain in November, with the most ties played (29), most years played (12) and most doubles wins (23) as he teamed up with Wayne Arthurs to great success.

Woodbridge entered his last Grand Slam as a singles player in 2001 and his success in the solo form of the game was limited to a semi-final appearance at Wimbledon in 1997.

A keen golfer, that was the same year he caddied for fellow Australian Ian Baker-Finch at The Open.